Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Core Self-Damage

Cecil, Dark Knight
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Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jun 26, 2025
Jesse Barker Plotkin
Use Your Life Total as a Resource With This Cecil, Dark Knight Brew
What's the old adage? "Winning at full life is the same as winning at one life"? Jesse's got a deck that really puts that notion to the test.
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47%synergy
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45%synergy
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43%synergy
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43%synergy
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42%synergy
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42%synergy
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42%synergy
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41%synergy
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-9%synergy
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39%synergy
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23%synergy
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35%synergy
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37%synergy
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34%synergy
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33%synergy
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36%synergy
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29%synergy
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30%synergy
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26%synergy
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28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
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7%synergy
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19%synergy
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24%synergy
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27%synergy
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18%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
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11%synergy
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20%synergy
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19%synergy
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18%synergy
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18%synergy
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6%synergy
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18%synergy
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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11%synergy
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18%synergy
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8%synergy
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14%synergy
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11%synergy
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2%synergy
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8%synergy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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2%synergy
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14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
The Speed Demon
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13%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
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14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
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14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Keen Duelist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
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5%synergy
Soul Warden
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-3%synergy
Mister Negative
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Abigale, Poet Laureate
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9%synergy
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Path to Exile
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-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
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14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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5%synergy
Dark Ritual
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2%synergy
Withering Torment
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25%synergy
Dismember
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Snuff Out
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16%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
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16%synergy
Bitter Triumph
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15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
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14%synergy
Blood Pact
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17%synergy
Battle Menu
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Fatal Push
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
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-7%synergy
Despark
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-16%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
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-8%synergy
Batwing Brume
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Overkill
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8%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
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9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
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5%synergy
Village Rites
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-13%synergy
Silence
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5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
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5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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-3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
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7%synergy
Succumb to Temptation
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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-13%synergy
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7%synergy
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Damn
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4%synergy
Infernal Contract
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22%synergy
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7%synergy
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11%synergy
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19%synergy
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18%synergy
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18%synergy
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1%synergy
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5%synergy
Stargaze
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16%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
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-3%synergy
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14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
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9%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Tempest
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13%synergy
Risky Research
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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-0%synergy
Open the Armory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Killing Wave
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8%synergy
Unearth
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4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
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7%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Humiliate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Day of Judgment
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7%synergy
Diresight
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6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
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8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Bargain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Splinter's Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Game Over
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8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Villainous Wrath
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Fated Clash
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
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5%synergy
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Pact Weapon
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Paladin's Arms
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
World Map
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Tome of Legends
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
The Seriema
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Requiem Monolith
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Fragments
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Eye of Vecna
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Elixir
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lashwrithe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Nightmare Lash
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Soul Conduit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Sigil
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bagel and Schmear
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Lunar Convocation
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Dark Tutelage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Call of the Ring
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Link
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Axis of Mortality
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Knights' Charge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Link
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Light of Promise
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Insignia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Font of Agonies
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Nowhere to Run
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Paladin Class
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Hope
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Flaming Fist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Leader's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Parker Luck
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
13%synergy
War Room
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
The Black Gate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Shefet Dunes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Shambling Vent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Pit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Multiversal Passage
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Great Arashin City
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Nomad Stadium
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Thran Portal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
White Lotus Tile
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Clearing
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Field
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Neglected Manor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Thriving Moor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
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