Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
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Turbulent Springs
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Turbulent Steppe
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3%synergy
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Nine Lives
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82%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
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80%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
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69%synergy
Bazaar Trader
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67%synergy
Humble Defector
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64%synergy
Role Reversal
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64%synergy
Iroh, Tea Master
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63%synergy
Propaganda
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61%synergy
Gilded Drake
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61%synergy
Shifting Grift
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59%synergy
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Ghostly Prison
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57%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
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58%synergy
Hithlain Rope
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57%synergy
Paradox Haze
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53%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
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54%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
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52%synergy
Akroan Horse
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52%synergy
Puca's Mischief
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52%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
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51%synergy
Steel Golem
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51%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
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35%synergy
Rhystic Study
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20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
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24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
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5%synergy
The One Ring
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11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
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2%synergy
Farewell
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-1%synergy
Glacial Chasm
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7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
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Creatures
Perplexing Chimera
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Rust Elemental
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Pramikon, Sky Rampart
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Grid Monitor
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41%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
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37%synergy
Goblin Cadets
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36%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
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35%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
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26%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
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Coveted Falcon
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29%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
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25%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
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22%synergy
The Second Doctor
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21%synergy
The Locust God
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16%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
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18%synergy
Silent Arbiter
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16%synergy
Windborn Muse
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17%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
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17%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
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16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
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-3%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
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16%synergy
Clever Impersonator
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14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
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13%synergy
Cinder Giant
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14%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
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12%synergy
Body of Knowledge
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11%synergy
Academy Rector
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10%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
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10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
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9%synergy
Fog Bank
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8%synergy
The Council of Four
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9%synergy
Wall of Denial
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
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10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Nabber
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
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5%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
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1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
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6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
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3%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
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6%synergy
Flumph
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5%synergy
Daring Thief
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5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
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-0%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
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4%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
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-22%synergy
Mana Drain
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35%synergy
Sudden Substitution
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42%synergy
Arcane Denial
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17%synergy
Path to Exile
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-15%synergy
Counterspell
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-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
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13%synergy
Wrong Turn
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24%synergy
Chaos Warp
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4%synergy
Swan Song
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6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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9%synergy
Generous Gift
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-0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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7%synergy
Everybody Lives!
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11%synergy
Brand
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13%synergy
Reins of Power
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10%synergy
Oblation
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10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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3%synergy
Force of Negation
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4%synergy
Render Silent
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8%synergy
Shifting Borders
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7%synergy
Brainstorm
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Unwind
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5%synergy
Boros Charm
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Flawless Maneuver
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Angel's Grace
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5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
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-0%synergy
Chef's Kiss
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6%synergy
Permission Denied
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5%synergy
Sorceries
Harmless Offering
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43%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
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37%synergy
Fractured Identity
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29%synergy
Supreme Verdict
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10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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-2%synergy
Donate
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20%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
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15%synergy
Cultural Exchange
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17%synergy
Modify Memory
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15%synergy
Political Trickery
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16%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
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10%synergy
Austere Command
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1%synergy
Thieves' Auction
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10%synergy
Replenish
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10%synergy
Legerdemain
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
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8%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
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8%synergy
Scrambleverse
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7%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
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7%synergy
Time Wipe
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2%synergy
Cleansing Nova
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5%synergy
Leave // Chance
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6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
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48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
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39%synergy
Jinxed Idol
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
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29%synergy
Venser's Journal
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Jinxed Choker
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Crown of Doom
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22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
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16%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Font of Mythos
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13%synergy
Wedding Ring
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12%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
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12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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-14%synergy
Temple Bell
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10%synergy
Cursed Recording
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8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
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8%synergy
Jinxed Ring
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9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
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2%synergy
Meekstone
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
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7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
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5%synergy
Spellbook
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5%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Knowledge Pool
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6%synergy
Enchantments
Statecraft
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Aggressive Mining
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Solitary Confinement
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Transcendence
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Moderation
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Mirrormade
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Opulence
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Grasp of Fate
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Thought Lash
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
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17%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
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19%synergy
Copy Enchantment
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Rest in Peace
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Oblivion Ring
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Sphere of Safety
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
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11%synergy
Mystic Remora
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2%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
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-10%synergy
Embargo
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13%synergy
Smoke
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12%synergy
Moat
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12%synergy
Detention Sphere
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Test of Endurance
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Form of the Dragon
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10%synergy
Delaying Shield
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Mana Flare
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Wild Research
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Possibility Storm
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Solemnity
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Copy Artifact
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Island Sanctuary
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Exchange of Words
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Share the Spoils
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Hive Mind
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Forced Fruition
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Venser, the Sojourner
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
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47%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
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54%synergy
Homeward Path
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Maze of Ith
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Contested War Zone
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Kher Keep
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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5%synergy
Arcane Signet
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3%synergy
Thought Vessel
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Azorius Signet
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28%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Coveted Jewel
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Pentad Prism
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Tundra
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82%synergy
Volcanic Island
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83%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Island
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Plateau
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
80%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Raugrin Triome
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion55 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Training Center
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Sea of Clouds
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Spectator Seating
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Rainbow Vale
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Reflecting Pool
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
Mystic Monastery
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-27%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-21%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-28%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy