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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
Community Corner Creator Spotlight: MTG Rookies and Garage The Gathering
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93%synergy
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83%synergy
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82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
79%synergy
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82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
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76%synergy
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82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
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82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
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82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
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82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
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82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
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73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
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73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
67%synergy
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70%synergy
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73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
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70%synergy
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64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
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64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
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64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
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27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
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27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
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Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
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55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Tree of Redemption
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Runes
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Roots
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
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52%synergy
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45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
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45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
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45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
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45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
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36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
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36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
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36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
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36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Shards
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Noble Hierarch
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Glare
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Mulch
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Kelp
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Frost
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Rampart Architect
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Flumph
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Carven Caryatid
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Wall of Essence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Fog Bank
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Vines
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Steel Wall
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Tears
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Beast Whisperer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Wall
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Adherent
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Portcullis Vine
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Towering Titan
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Wood
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Dovin's Veto
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Tower Defense
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Ghostway
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Bant Charm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Krosan Grip
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ephemerate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Bar the Door
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Fog
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Growth Spiral
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
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9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
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9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
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9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Solidarity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
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9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
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9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
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9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Holy Day
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Momentary Blink
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
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9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
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9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Naturalize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Aven Warcraft
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Liberate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
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Three Visits
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Fell the Mighty
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-18%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Devastation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Dismantling Wave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wargate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Split Up
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Explore
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Genesis Wave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
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Meekstone
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Panharmonicon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Ring
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Belbe's Armor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Erratic Portal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Shard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Emerald Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Domination
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Birthing Pod
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
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Brave the Sands
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Angelic Chorus
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Angelic Shield
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Assault Formation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Guardian Project
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Stoneskin
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Aluren
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Unnatural Growth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Library
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
True Conviction
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Lurking Predators
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Serra's Blessing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Collective Restraint
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Words of Wind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Burgeoning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Always Watching
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Animate Wall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Primal Rage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Crackdown
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Vivien Reid
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Access Tunnel
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
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Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
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Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Breeding Pool
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Sea of Clouds
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Savannah
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Tropical Island
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Temple Garden
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Windswept Heath
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Misty Rainforest
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Brushland
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Hedge Maze
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Meticulous Archive
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Lush Portico
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Seaside Citadel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-24%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Hushwood Verge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Willowrush Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Suburban Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Urban Retreat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
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