Anax, Hardened in the Forge (Commander)

Anax, Hardened in the Forge
Rank #2,115
362decks
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Brian Cain
Nov 10, 2025
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral Commander Deck Tech
Wanna grow your army through hard work and LOTS of sacrifice? This Zhao, Ruthless Admiral Commander deck might be right for you.
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38%synergy
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34%synergy
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34%synergy
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32%synergy
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31%synergy
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31%synergy
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Impact Tremors
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29%synergy
Chaos Warp
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-10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
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24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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-11%synergy
Abrade
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-2%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
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24%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
40%inclusion143 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion141 decks362 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
38%inclusion138 decks362 decks
21%synergy
Outpost Siege
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30%synergy
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Jeska's Will
16%inclusion58 decks362 decks
-20%synergy
Gamble
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-15%synergy
Creatures
Impulsive Pilferer
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25%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
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24%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
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25%synergy
Captivating Crew
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28%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
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16%synergy
Burnished Hart
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21%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
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17%synergy
Flamewake Phoenix
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26%synergy
Gut, True Soul Zealot
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25%synergy
Ingot Chewer
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25%synergy
Anger
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13%synergy
Spiteful Prankster
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24%synergy
Enduring Courage
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18%synergy
Bogardan Dragonheart
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23%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
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Ball Lightning
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22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
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Ogre Battledriver
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16%synergy
Hellrider
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16%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
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Feldon of the Third Path
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12%synergy
Phoenix Chick
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16%synergy
Goblin Chainwhirler
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9%synergy
Redcap Gutter-Dweller
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14%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
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16%synergy
Thunderblust
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16%synergy
Iron Myr
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2%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
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Zealous Conscripts
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10%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
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11%synergy
Agate Instigator
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9%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
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8%synergy
Rage Thrower
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14%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
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1%synergy
Harried Spearguard
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13%synergy
Molten Primordial
12%inclusion44 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Humble Defector
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6%synergy
Mogg War Marshal
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2%synergy
Mogg Mob
11%inclusion37 decks337 decks
10%synergy
Tectonic Giant
11%inclusion39 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
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9%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
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4%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
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3%synergy
Scorched Rusalka
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10%synergy
Goldhound
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7%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
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6%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
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7%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
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4%synergy
Detective's Phoenix
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7%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
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-1%synergy
Instants
Kazuul's Fury
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24%synergy
Demand Answers
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4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
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-13%synergy
Battle Hymn
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8%synergy
Bolt Bend
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4%synergy
Big Score
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-8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
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5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
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-9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
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6%synergy
Seething Song
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-18%synergy
Shock
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4%synergy
Grab the Reins
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10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
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-8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
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-18%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
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-13%synergy
Act of Aggression
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9%synergy
Return the Favor
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-10%synergy
Soul's Fire
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6%synergy
Bulk Up
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Unleash Fury
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-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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-20%synergy
Lightning Strike
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2%synergy
Word of Seizing
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6%synergy
Siege Smash
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0%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
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0%synergy
Gnawing Crescendo
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6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
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-14%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
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-11%synergy
Mob Rule
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26%synergy
Vandalblast
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-14%synergy
Act of Treason
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23%synergy
Chain Reaction
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11%synergy
Mass Mutiny
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20%synergy
Mana Geyser
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-12%synergy
Tormenting Voice
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7%synergy
Thud
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17%synergy
Light Up the Stage
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5%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
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10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
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6%synergy
Insurrection
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11%synergy
Hijack
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13%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
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12%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
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1%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
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9%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
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7%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
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9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
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-3%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
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7%synergy
Harness by Force
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8%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
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2%synergy
Traitorous Blood
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8%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
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4%synergy
Furnace Reins
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
-5%synergy
Wrangle
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7%synergy
Infernal Plunge
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5%synergy
Goatnap
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Traitorous Greed
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Rob the Archives
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6%synergy
Portent of Betrayal
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7%synergy
Price of Loyalty
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6%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
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-2%synergy
Suplex
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3%synergy
Shackles of Treachery
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6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
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-2%synergy
Hellion Eruption
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6%synergy
Waltz of Rage
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4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
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-21%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
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13%synergy
Culling Dais
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27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
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22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion79 decks362 decks
-18%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
21%inclusion75 decks362 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
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-9%synergy
Embercleave
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8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion44 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Chainsaw
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9%synergy
Endless Atlas
11%inclusion41 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion38 decks362 decks
-23%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
10%inclusion36 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
10%inclusion35 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Pit
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7%synergy
The Masamune
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7%synergy
Mimic Vat
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5%synergy
Twin Blades
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
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-1%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Warfare
23%inclusion82 decks362 decks
16%synergy
City on Fire
22%inclusion78 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Count on Luck
21%inclusion50 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Warstorm Surge
21%inclusion75 decks362 decks
12%synergy
Furious Rise
19%inclusion69 decks362 decks
18%synergy
Barrage of Expendables
17%inclusion61 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Thunderous Might
17%inclusion60 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
16%inclusion59 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Makeshift Munitions
15%inclusion56 decks362 decks
15%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
15%inclusion54 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Ferocity of the Wilds
14%inclusion49 decks362 decks
12%synergy
Raid Bombardment
12%inclusion43 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion42 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Claws of Valakut
11%inclusion41 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Brazen Cannonade
10%inclusion37 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Sticky Fingers
10%inclusion36 decks362 decks
2%synergy
The Akroan War
10%inclusion35 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Shared Animosity
9.4%inclusion34 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Moon
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
-14%synergy
Bitter Reunion
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Tooth and Claw
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Furnace of Rath
7.2%inclusion26 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.2%inclusion26 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Vicious Shadows
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Powerbalance
6.8%inclusion23 decks339 decks
-1%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Betrothed of Fire
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Tavern Brawler
6.1%inclusion22 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Exploration
6.1%inclusion22 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Etali's Favor
5.8%inclusion21 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.8%inclusion21 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Koth, Fire of Resistance
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9%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
14%inclusion49 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Embereth
41%inclusion148 decks362 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion117 decks362 decks
8%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion97 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Dwarven Mine
26%inclusion93 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Forgotten Cave
24%inclusion88 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion81 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
16%inclusion59 decks362 decks
-7%synergy
High Market
15%inclusion55 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion54 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion43 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Mines of Moria
11%inclusion39 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion36 decks337 decks
-9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion38 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
9.4%inclusion34 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Smoldering Crater
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Kher Keep
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.4%inclusion23 decks362 decks
-5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Fountainport
5.4%inclusion17 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
59%inclusion213 decks362 decks
-26%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion188 decks362 decks
-9%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
38%inclusion138 decks362 decks
38%synergy
Fire Diamond
35%inclusion128 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Heraldic Banner
35%inclusion125 decks362 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion114 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
20%inclusion71 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion60 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
13%inclusion47 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion44 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion32 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
-6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.7%inclusion28 decks362 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
-10%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion348 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion125 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
29%inclusion104 decks362 decks
24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion38 decks362 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion31 decks339 decks
-3%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
8.8%inclusion32 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.2%inclusion21 decks337 decks
-6%synergy