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Exquisite Blood
94%inclusion105 decks112 decks
78%synergy
Sanguine Bond
96%inclusion107 decks112 decks
77%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
84%inclusion94 decks112 decks
64%synergy
Blood Tribute
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
61%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
57%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
53%synergy
Mortify
74%inclusion83 decks112 decks
52%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
61%inclusion68 decks112 decks
49%synergy
Indulging Patrician
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
49%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion68 decks112 decks
48%synergy
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Anguished Unmaking
71%inclusion80 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Blood Artist
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Exsanguinate
60%inclusion67 decks112 decks
46%synergy
Soul Warden
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
50%inclusion56 decks112 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion56 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Creeping Bloodsucker
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Drana's Emissary
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Twilight Prophet
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Markov Purifier
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Suture Priest
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Soul's Attendant
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Cordial Vampire
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Tithe Drinker
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Crypt Ghast
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Starscape Cleric
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
7%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Markov Baron
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Vein Ripper
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Captivating Vampire
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Essence Channeler
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Beacon of Immortality
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Fracture
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Inkshield
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Village Rites
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Murder
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Reprieve
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Revitalize
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Silence
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Utter End
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Fumigate
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Pox Plague
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Sanctify
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Extortion
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Death Grasp
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
New Blood
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
30%synergy
The Wind Crystal
31%inclusion31 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Sigil
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Chalice of Life
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Scytheclaw
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mindcrank
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Skullclamp
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Cleric Class
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Boon Reflection
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Lunar Convocation
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Grievous Wound
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Warlock Class
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Life Insurance
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Test of Endurance
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Light of Promise
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Dawn of Hope
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Restless Fortress
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion105 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion97 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Pristine Talisman
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion112 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion112 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion101 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion80 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Silence
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
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