Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Politics

Zedruu the Greathearted
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Bennie Smith
Jun 2, 2026
Bennie Smith
The Tectonic Shift from EDH to Commander
It's really been 15 years since Commander 2011? Bennie was playing & writing about EDH then and shares his memories of that momentous release!
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24%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
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8%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
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8%synergy
Scorched Geyser
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6%synergy
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Humble Defector
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
77%synergy
Nine Lives
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
71%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Role Reversal
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Iroh, Tea Master
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Bazaar Trader
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Puca's Mischief
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51%synergy
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51%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
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51%synergy
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Propaganda
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Akroan Horse
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Hithlain Rope
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47%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Reins of Power
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45%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
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43%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
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43%synergy
Rust Elemental
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41%synergy
Steel Golem
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39%synergy
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Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
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10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
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Coveted Falcon
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33%synergy
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29%synergy
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30%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
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29%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
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27%synergy
The Second Doctor
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19%synergy
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
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21%synergy
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22%synergy
Grid Monitor
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
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24%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
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Body of Knowledge
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19%synergy
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18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
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17%synergy
Gilded Drake
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17%synergy
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18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
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The Locust God
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
Treasure Nabber
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14%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Daring Thief
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Fog Bank
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Flumph
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Taniwha
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Stuffy Doll
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Loxodon Peacekeeper
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Spawnbroker
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
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-10%synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
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6%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
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6%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
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6%synergy
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Chromeshell Crab
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
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Wrong Turn
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35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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-31%synergy
Sudden Substitution
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33%synergy
Counterspell
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-3%synergy
Generous Gift
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10%synergy
Brand
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30%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-24%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
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0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Return the Favor
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8%synergy
Negate
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Shifting Borders
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10%synergy
Everybody Lives!
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5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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Take the Bait
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Oblation
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8%synergy
Swan Song
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2%synergy
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7%synergy
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-1%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
Brainstorm
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-14%synergy
Chef's Kiss
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6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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-8%synergy
Unwind
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4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
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3%synergy
Mandate of Peace
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5%synergy
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Fractured Identity
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36%synergy
Harmless Offering
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37%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
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32%synergy
Shifting Grift
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33%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Insurrection
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Political Trickery
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18%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
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15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
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4%synergy
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13%synergy
Donate
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Modify Memory
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Switcheroo
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12%synergy
Cultural Exchange
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11%synergy
Legerdemain
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Thieves' Auction
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10%synergy
Cut a Deal
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8%synergy
Order of Succession
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
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7%synergy
Time Wipe
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2%synergy
Fabricate
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0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
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6%synergy
Minds Aglow
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8%synergy
Visions of Duplicity
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8%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
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5%synergy
Council's Judgment
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6%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
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6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
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1%synergy
Leave // Chance
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6%synergy
Solve the Equation
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3%synergy
Dance of the Manse
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5%synergy
Boomerang Basics
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
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5%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Jinxed Choker
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Jinxed Idol
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Crown of Doom
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Howling Mine
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Jinxed Ring
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Avarice Totem
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Temple Bell
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Wedding Ring
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Contested Game Ball
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Trading Post
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
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4%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
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Paradox Haze
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Aggressive Mining
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Statecraft
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Opulence
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Solitary Confinement
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Moderation
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Thought Lash
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Sphere of Safety
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Grasp of Fate
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Transcendence
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Detention Sphere
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Oath of Lieges
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Mana Flare
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Delaying Shield
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Island Sanctuary
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Oblivion Ring
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Banishing Light
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Rest in Peace
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Conjured Currency
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Form of the Dragon
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Share the Spoils
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Solemnity
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Smoke
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Tenuous Truce
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Homeward Path
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Contested War Zone
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Maze of Ith
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Kher Keep
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Kor Haven
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Detection Tower
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Coveted Jewel
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Jeskai Banner
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
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Island
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
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2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Perilous Landscape
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Raugrin Triome
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Sea of Clouds
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Rainbow Vale
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
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