Bristly Bill, Spine Sower (Commander) - Optimized

Mike Carrozza
May 20, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - "I Would've Won and We Would've Played Another Game"
This week on Am I the Bolas?, should you refrain from using your removal, particularly on opponents' commanders? Or should you let it fly?
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3%synergy
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Branching Evolution
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59%synergy
Hardened Scales
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58%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
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57%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
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55%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
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55%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
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43%synergy
Scythecat Cub
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43%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
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43%synergy
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41%synergy
The Ozolith
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41%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
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13%synergy
Cultivate
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8%synergy
Scute Swarm
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41%synergy
The Earth Crystal
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39%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
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16%synergy
Inspiring Call
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40%synergy
Lotus Cobra
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35%synergy
Exploration
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34%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
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38%synergy
Kodama's Reach
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11%synergy
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Worldly Tutor
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31%synergy
Crop Rotation
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29%synergy
Seedborn Muse
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21%synergy
Natural Order
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13%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
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The One Ring
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12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion40 decks243 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
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7%synergy
Chrome Mox
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5%synergy
Field of the Dead
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3%synergy
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Evolution Sage
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Tireless Provisioner
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Ouroboroid
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Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
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36%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
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34%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
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25%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
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Llanowar Elves
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Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
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Oracle of Mul Daya
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Forgotten Ancient
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23%synergy
Evolution Witness
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29%synergy
Icetill Explorer
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21%synergy
Gyre Sage
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26%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
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22%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
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22%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
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24%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
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19%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
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25%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
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10%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
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6%synergy
Railway Brawler
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22%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
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8%synergy
Managorger Hydra
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17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
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-22%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
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21%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
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8%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
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14%synergy
Walking Ballista
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19%synergy
Vigor
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10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
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2%synergy
Devoted Druid
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17%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
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12%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
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13%synergy
Beast Whisperer
20%inclusion49 decks243 decks
-10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
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-3%synergy
Tireless Tracker
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9%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
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2%synergy
Incubation Druid
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14%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
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11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
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5%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
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11%synergy
Fertilid
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15%synergy
Warden of the Grove
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12%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
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11%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
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15%synergy
Eternal Witness
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-12%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
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10%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
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8%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
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-1%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
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-8%synergy
Entish Restoration
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30%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
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18%synergy
Harrow
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21%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
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Return of the Wildspeaker
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Tamiyo's Safekeeping
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Fog
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Force of Vigor
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Ram Through
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Gaea's Gift
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Nature's Claim
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Roiling Regrowth
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Veil of Summer
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2%synergy
Krosan Grip
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-7%synergy
Gift of the Viper
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1%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
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3%synergy
Collective Resistance
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Tyvar's Stand
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-5%synergy
Invigorating Surge
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5%synergy
Obscuring Haze
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Chord of Calling
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Silkguard
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4%synergy
Strength of Will
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4%synergy
Noxious Revival
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1%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
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1%synergy
Bite Down
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-1%synergy
Naturalize
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-0%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
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Legolas's Quick Reflexes
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-1%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
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-1%synergy
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Nature's Lore
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9%synergy
Three Visits
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9%synergy
Rampant Growth
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-7%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
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11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
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7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
26%inclusion62 decks243 decks
-4%synergy
Planar Engineering
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15%synergy
Scapeshift
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18%synergy
Finale of Devastation
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7%synergy
Awaken the Woods
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16%synergy
Explore
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-1%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
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9%synergy
Last March of the Ents
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6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
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8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
16%inclusion40 decks243 decks
-2%synergy
Bushwhack
14%inclusion35 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
14%inclusion34 decks243 decks
-13%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
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4%synergy
Germination Practicum
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5%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
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5%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Season of Gathering
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2%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
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6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
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-7%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
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3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
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-7%synergy
Map the Frontier
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4%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
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3%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
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-0%synergy
Genesis Wave
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-6%synergy
Circuitous Route
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3%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
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-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
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25%synergy
Emerald Medallion
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-7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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-1%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
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17%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
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18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion33 decks243 decks
-11%synergy
Staff of Domination
11%inclusion27 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Zuran Orb
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4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
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4%synergy
Power Fist
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5%synergy
Exploration Broodship
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2%synergy
Staff of Titania
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-1%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
5.8%inclusion14 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Doubling Season
42%inclusion101 decks243 decks
29%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
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30%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
35%inclusion84 decks243 decks
15%synergy
Loading Zone
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22%synergy
Sylvan Library
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7%synergy
Sphere Grid
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19%synergy
Burgeoning
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12%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion42 decks243 decks
-6%synergy
Guardian Project
16%inclusion40 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Sapling Nursery
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7%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
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9%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
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10%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
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8%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
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-8%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
12%inclusion30 decks243 decks
-0%synergy
Primal Vigor
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8%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
11%inclusion27 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
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4%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
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4%synergy
Greater Good
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-3%synergy
Song of the Dryads
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Hydra's Growth
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Defense of the Heart
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4%synergy
Druid Class
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3%synergy
Level Up
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5%synergy
Spelunking
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3%synergy
Colossal Majesty
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-4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
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-5%synergy
High Score
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5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
-9%synergy
Roaring Earth
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Asceticism
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-2%synergy
Primeval Bounty
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4%synergy
Wild Growth
7.4%inclusion18 decks243 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Reflection
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0%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Rage
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Abundance
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
-0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
27%inclusion66 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Vivien Reid
6.6%inclusion16 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
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14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
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1%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
33%inclusion81 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
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7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
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-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
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2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
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11%synergy
Shifting Woodland
23%inclusion56 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
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3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
21%inclusion50 decks243 decks
-7%synergy
Ba Sing Se
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9%synergy
Dryad Arbor
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6%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion32 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion29 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion27 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion24 decks243 decks
5%synergy
War Room
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
-10%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Field
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Arid Archway
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Chasm
6.2%inclusion15 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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0%synergy
Arcane Signet
19%inclusion45 decks243 decks
-9%synergy
Herd Heirloom
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
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6%synergy
Lands
Forest
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3%synergy
Fabled Passage
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45%synergy
Evolving Wilds
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40%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
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36%synergy
Windswept Heath
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32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
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31%synergy
Myriad Landscape
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13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
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26%synergy
Misty Rainforest
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25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
32%inclusion77 decks243 decks
24%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
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17%synergy
Brokers Hideout
21%inclusion50 decks243 decks
14%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
20%inclusion49 decks243 decks
14%synergy
Escape Tunnel
16%inclusion39 decks243 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Woodland
13%inclusion31 decks243 decks
0%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
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8%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
-9%synergy
Demolition Field
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Promising Vein
9.1%inclusion22 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.4%inclusion18 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.4%inclusion18 decks243 decks
-7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.6%inclusion16 decks243 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
5.8%inclusion14 decks243 decks
-2%synergy