Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar (Commander) - Upgraded Equipment

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
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90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
88%synergy
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80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
79%synergy
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73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
73%synergy
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73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
72%synergy
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73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
72%synergy
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73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
72%synergy
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73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
71%synergy
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77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
70%synergy
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70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
69%synergy
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70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
68%synergy
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93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
25%synergy
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80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
26%synergy
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70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
68%synergy
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63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
62%synergy
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60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
59%synergy
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60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
54%synergy
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60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
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60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
59%synergy
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60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
59%synergy
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47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
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43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Thought Monitor
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
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33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Lion Sash
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
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23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
10%synergy
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23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
1%synergy
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23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
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20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
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17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
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17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Iron Man, Bleeding Edge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hatut Zeraze Strike Force
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Tribute Mage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Herald of Amity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Invisible Stalker
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
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6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Giver of Runes
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Whirler Rogue
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Bastion Protector
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Emeria
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
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An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Stubborn Denial
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
17%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-27%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Disruption Protocol
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
We Say Thee Nay!
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Denial
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
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6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Wash Away
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Remand
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
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Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Thoughtcast
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Winged Words
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Slash the Ranks
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Reverse Engineer
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Eagle Vision
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Fabricate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Echo Storm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Council's Judgment
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
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Shadowspear
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Mask of Memory
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Buster Sword
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Mystery Key
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Fireshrieker
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Goggles of Night
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Greataxe
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Batterskull
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Cloud Key
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Argentum Armor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Empyrial Plate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Batterbone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Quietus Spike
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Combat Research
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Staggering Insight
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Flaming Fist
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Secret Invasion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Super State
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Curious Obsession
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Treachery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Control Magic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Den
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Academy Ruins
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Mishra's Factory
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Monumental Henge
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Mutavault
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Secluded Starforge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Restless Anchorage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Moorland Haunt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Midnight Clock
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
The Irencrag
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
The Mind Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Cargo Ship
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Deserted Beach
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Gate
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Razortide Bridge
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Port Town
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Seachrome Coast
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Hideout
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
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