Ghave, Guru of Spores (Commander)

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
Looking Back at EDHREC Writers' First Precons
EDHREC's team of writers reminisce about the anniversary of one of Magic's most important products.
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13%synergy
Germination Practicum
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6%synergy
Immoral Bargain
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5%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
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4%synergy
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5%synergy
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59%synergy
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56%synergy
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54%synergy
Mycoloth
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50%synergy
Skullclamp
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50%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
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48%synergy
Utopia Mycon
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47%synergy
Hardened Scales
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47%synergy
Doubling Season
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47%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
48%inclusion3.73K decks7.83K decks
40%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion4.27K decks7.83K decks
-9%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion3.88K decks7.83K decks
10%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
44%inclusion3.45K decks7.83K decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
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36%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion3.30K decks7.83K decks
-5%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
42%inclusion3.28K decks7.83K decks
39%synergy
Good-Fortune Unicorn
42%inclusion3.26K decks7.83K decks
38%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
41%inclusion3.19K decks7.83K decks
23%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
40%inclusion3.15K decks7.83K decks
36%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion3.12K decks7.83K decks
-4%synergy
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Aura Shards
30%inclusion2.35K decks7.83K decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion1.31K decks7.83K decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
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6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
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6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion1.09K decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion786 decks7.83K decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
7.9%inclusion618 decks7.83K decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
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1%synergy
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Winding Constrictor
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35%synergy
Nemata, Primeval Warden
38%inclusion3K decks7.83K decks
35%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
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25%synergy
Tendershoot Dryad
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35%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
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34%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
34%inclusion2.69K decks7.83K decks
27%synergy
Basking Broodscale
33%inclusion2.62K decks7.83K decks
29%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
33%inclusion2.60K decks7.83K decks
26%synergy
Corpse Knight
31%inclusion2.43K decks7.83K decks
27%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
31%inclusion2.41K decks7.83K decks
26%synergy
Birds of Paradise
29%inclusion2.30K decks7.83K decks
-4%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
28%inclusion2.16K decks7.83K decks
22%synergy
Conclave Mentor
27%inclusion2.13K decks7.83K decks
23%synergy
Deathspore Thallid
27%inclusion2.09K decks7.83K decks
26%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
24%inclusion1.89K decks7.83K decks
17%synergy
The Mycotyrant
24%inclusion1.87K decks7.83K decks
23%synergy
Evolution Witness
24%inclusion1.86K decks7.83K decks
20%synergy
Psychotrope Thallid
23%inclusion1.79K decks7.83K decks
22%synergy
Viscera Seer
23%inclusion1.79K decks7.83K decks
13%synergy
Young Wolf
22%inclusion1.73K decks7.83K decks
19%synergy
Brightcap Badger
22%inclusion1.65K decks7.60K decks
21%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
20%inclusion1.59K decks7.83K decks
19%synergy
Sporecrown Thallid
20%inclusion1.58K decks7.83K decks
20%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
20%inclusion1.56K decks7.83K decks
0%synergy
Cankerbloom
19%inclusion1.51K decks7.83K decks
13%synergy
Scurry Oak
19%inclusion1.51K decks7.83K decks
15%synergy
Sporemound
19%inclusion1.50K decks7.83K decks
18%synergy
Shroofus Sproutsire
19%inclusion1.31K decks6.89K decks
18%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
18%inclusion1.41K decks7.83K decks
3%synergy
Sporesower Thallid
17%inclusion1.35K decks7.83K decks
17%synergy
Juniper Order Ranger
17%inclusion1.34K decks7.83K decks
16%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
17%inclusion1.32K decks7.83K decks
14%synergy
Teysa Karlov
17%inclusion1.32K decks7.83K decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion1.31K decks7.83K decks
-2%synergy
Sporoloth Ancient
16%inclusion1.27K decks7.83K decks
16%synergy
Pallid Mycoderm
16%inclusion1.26K decks7.83K decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion1.23K decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Evolution Sage
16%inclusion1.22K decks7.83K decks
9%synergy
Bloodspore Thrinax
15%inclusion1.19K decks7.83K decks
14%synergy
Undercellar Myconid
15%inclusion1.18K decks7.83K decks
14%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
15%inclusion1.18K decks7.83K decks
9%synergy
Carrion Feeder
14%inclusion1.13K decks7.83K decks
8%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
14%inclusion1.13K decks7.83K decks
14%synergy
Verdant Force
14%inclusion1.11K decks7.83K decks
14%synergy
Mycologist
14%inclusion1.09K decks7.83K decks
13%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion1.07K decks7.83K decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion1.06K decks7.83K decks
2%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
13%inclusion1.05K decks7.83K decks
11%synergy
Thallid
13%inclusion1.04K decks7.83K decks
13%synergy
Poison-Tip Archer
13%inclusion1.02K decks7.83K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Aura Mutation
36%inclusion2.79K decks7.83K decks
34%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion2.58K decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Call
28%inclusion2.16K decks7.83K decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion2.16K decks7.83K decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion2.08K decks7.83K decks
5%synergy
Putrefy
25%inclusion1.92K decks7.83K decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion1.86K decks7.83K decks
-14%synergy
Second Harvest
18%inclusion1.42K decks7.83K decks
14%synergy
Fungal Rebirth
17%inclusion1.33K decks7.83K decks
16%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion1.22K decks7.83K decks
3%synergy
Abzan Charm
15%inclusion1.14K decks7.83K decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion1.08K decks7.83K decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
14%inclusion1.07K decks7.83K decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion951 decks7.83K decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion853 decks7.83K decks
5%synergy
Chord of Calling
11%inclusion844 decks7.83K decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion777 decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Abrupt Decay
10%inclusion766 decks7.83K decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.4%inclusion739 decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Sprout Swarm
9.0%inclusion702 decks7.83K decks
9%synergy
Despark
7.4%inclusion581 decks7.83K decks
-7%synergy
Seed Spark
6.5%inclusion508 decks7.83K decks
6%synergy
Atomize
6.4%inclusion499 decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Silence
6.3%inclusion490 decks7.83K decks
3%synergy
Deathsprout
6.1%inclusion480 decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.1%inclusion475 decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Sundering Growth
5.7%inclusion447 decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.7%inclusion446 decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Golgari Charm
5.4%inclusion419 decks7.83K decks
3%synergy
Spore Swarm
5.3%inclusion416 decks7.83K decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.3%inclusion414 decks7.83K decks
-2%synergy
Harrow
5.3%inclusion414 decks7.83K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion2.74K decks7.83K decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion2.73K decks7.83K decks
14%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion2.46K decks7.83K decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion1.78K decks7.83K decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion1.55K decks7.83K decks
15%synergy
Saproling Symbiosis
18%inclusion1.39K decks7.83K decks
17%synergy
Fungal Sprouting
17%inclusion1.34K decks7.83K decks
16%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion1.01K decks7.83K decks
0%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
12%inclusion900 decks7.83K decks
-10%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
10%inclusion775 decks7.83K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.4%inclusion738 decks7.83K decks
7%synergy
Damning Verdict
9.4%inclusion738 decks7.83K decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.2%inclusion717 decks7.83K decks
-14%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
9.2%inclusion716 decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
8.8%inclusion691 decks7.83K decks
6%synergy
Victimize
8.2%inclusion638 decks7.83K decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
8.1%inclusion631 decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.8%inclusion614 decks7.83K decks
2%synergy
Culling Ritual
7.4%inclusion579 decks7.83K decks
0%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.3%inclusion571 decks7.83K decks
3%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
7.1%inclusion554 decks7.83K decks
2%synergy
Thirsting Roots
6.6%inclusion520 decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Harmonize
6.2%inclusion487 decks7.83K decks
-1%synergy
Saproling Migration
6.1%inclusion477 decks7.83K decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.7%inclusion446 decks7.83K decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
5.4%inclusion422 decks7.83K decks
-8%synergy
Vindicate
5.1%inclusion398 decks7.83K decks
3%synergy
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Phyrexian Altar
30%inclusion2.33K decks7.83K decks
25%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
21%inclusion1.65K decks7.83K decks
18%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion1.40K decks7.83K decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion1.36K decks7.83K decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1.11K decks7.83K decks
-2%synergy
The Earth Crystal
11%inclusion542 decks5.01K decks
8%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.3%inclusion651 decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Druidic Satchel
8.1%inclusion630 decks7.83K decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
6.4%inclusion504 decks7.83K decks
6%synergy
Ghost Lantern
6.2%inclusion482 decks7.83K decks
6%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.1%inclusion480 decks7.83K decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.5%inclusion434 decks7.83K decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.4%inclusion419 decks7.83K decks
-0%synergy
The Great Henge
5.1%inclusion396 decks7.83K decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Parallel Lives
39%inclusion3.04K decks7.83K decks
30%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
38%inclusion2.94K decks7.83K decks
32%synergy
Anointed Procession
30%inclusion2.36K decks7.83K decks
23%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
27%inclusion2.10K decks7.83K decks
23%synergy
Branching Evolution
25%inclusion1.99K decks7.83K decks
21%synergy
Primal Vigor
23%inclusion1.81K decks7.83K decks
21%synergy
Fungal Plots
20%inclusion1.57K decks7.83K decks
19%synergy
Insidious Roots
20%inclusion1.57K decks7.83K decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
19%inclusion1.49K decks7.83K decks
15%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
18%inclusion1.43K decks7.83K decks
14%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion1.32K decks7.83K decks
15%synergy
Fecundity
15%inclusion1.18K decks7.83K decks
14%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
14%inclusion1.13K decks7.83K decks
14%synergy
Necrogenesis
14%inclusion1.08K decks7.83K decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion1.04K decks7.83K decks
12%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
13%inclusion600 decks4.52K decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion967 decks7.83K decks
0%synergy
Life and Limb
11%inclusion858 decks7.83K decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion807 decks7.83K decks
-5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion805 decks7.83K decks
6%synergy
Earthcraft
10%inclusion748 decks7.83K decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
10%inclusion744 decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Verdant Embrace
9.4%inclusion735 decks7.83K decks
9%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
9.3%inclusion525 decks5.67K decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
9.2%inclusion721 decks7.83K decks
6%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
9.2%inclusion719 decks7.83K decks
8%synergy
Golgari Germination
9.1%inclusion710 decks7.83K decks
9%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.7%inclusion668 decks7.64K decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
8.0%inclusion623 decks7.83K decks
2%synergy
Loading Zone
6.9%inclusion306 decks4.45K decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.8%inclusion532 decks7.83K decks
3%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.7%inclusion526 decks7.83K decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.1%inclusion467 decks7.60K decks
2%synergy
Abzan Ascendancy
5.8%inclusion456 decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Death's Presence
5.8%inclusion455 decks7.83K decks
5%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.8%inclusion454 decks7.83K decks
-6%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
5.8%inclusion450 decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Pollenbright Wings
5.7%inclusion445 decks7.83K decks
5%synergy
Black Market
5.5%inclusion433 decks7.83K decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Parade
5.4%inclusion142 decks2.64K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
13%inclusion718 decks5.72K decks
9%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
6.4%inclusion504 decks7.83K decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.2%inclusion409 decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Gavony Township
30%inclusion2.35K decks7.83K decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion1.87K decks7.83K decks
-10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion1.76K decks7.83K decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
21%inclusion1.65K decks7.83K decks
14%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
21%inclusion1.63K decks7.83K decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion1.61K decks7.83K decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion1.44K decks7.83K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion1.38K decks7.83K decks
8%synergy
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
16%inclusion1.23K decks7.83K decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion1.09K decks7.83K decks
-6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
12%inclusion910 decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion492 decks4.49K decks
8%synergy
Grim Backwoods
8.8%inclusion689 decks7.83K decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion688 decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.2%inclusion560 decks7.83K decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.9%inclusion227 decks3.31K decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion525 decks7.83K decks
-9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.7%inclusion521 decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
6.2%inclusion472 decks7.67K decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.5%inclusion432 decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion6.54K decks7.83K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion5.23K decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Golgari Signet
20%inclusion1.55K decks7.83K decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Signet
15%inclusion1.14K decks7.83K decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion1.13K decks7.83K decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion943 decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10%inclusion811 decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion775 decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.2%inclusion721 decks7.83K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.0%inclusion628 decks7.83K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
7.1%inclusion559 decks7.83K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion7.65K decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion7.57K decks7.83K decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion7.52K decks7.83K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion6.89K decks7.83K decks
-3%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
49%inclusion3.85K decks7.83K decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
49%inclusion3.84K decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Temple Garden
48%inclusion3.77K decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
47%inclusion3.68K decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
45%inclusion3.53K decks7.83K decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion3.21K decks7.83K decks
-14%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion3.11K decks7.83K decks
-3%synergy
Indatha Triome
40%inclusion3.11K decks7.83K decks
-0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion2.97K decks7.83K decks
-6%synergy
Canopy Vista
35%inclusion2.72K decks7.83K decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
34%inclusion2.67K decks7.83K decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion2.46K decks7.83K decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion2.40K decks7.83K decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
30%inclusion2.36K decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion2.36K decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
29%inclusion2.28K decks7.83K decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
26%inclusion2.06K decks7.83K decks
-2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
26%inclusion2.03K decks7.83K decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
23%inclusion1.82K decks7.83K decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
22%inclusion1.75K decks7.83K decks
-3%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion1.62K decks7.83K decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion1.54K decks7.83K decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion1.48K decks7.83K decks
-9%synergy
Deathcap Glade
19%inclusion1.46K decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
18%inclusion1.44K decks7.83K decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
18%inclusion1.41K decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
18%inclusion1.40K decks7.83K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Malady
17%inclusion1.32K decks7.83K decks
-0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion1.16K decks7.83K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion1.04K decks7.83K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion1.03K decks7.83K decks
-3%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion1.02K decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion1.01K decks7.83K decks
-0%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion1.01K decks7.83K decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
12%inclusion974 decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion957 decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
12%inclusion949 decks7.83K decks
-6%synergy
Jungle Hollow
12%inclusion932 decks7.83K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion889 decks7.83K decks
-2%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion789 decks7.83K decks
-13%synergy
Blossoming Sands
10%inclusion778 decks7.83K decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion777 decks7.83K decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
10%inclusion756 decks7.83K decks
3%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
8.9%inclusion699 decks7.83K decks
-6%synergy
Krosan Verge
8.7%inclusion682 decks7.83K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.7%inclusion679 decks7.83K decks
-0%synergy