Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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66%synergy
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64%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
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63%synergy
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61%synergy
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54%synergy
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52%synergy
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51%synergy
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47%synergy
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46%synergy
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18%synergy
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36%synergy
Damn
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45%synergy
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19%synergy
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42%synergy
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41%synergy
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31%synergy
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35%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
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43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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38%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
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51%synergy
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36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
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31%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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21%synergy
Necropotence
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30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
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3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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-12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
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4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
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5%synergy
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40%synergy
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44%synergy
Mister Negative
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45%synergy
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40%synergy
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39%synergy
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24%synergy
Darkstar Augur
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32%synergy
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28%synergy
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16%synergy
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34%synergy
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28%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
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28%synergy
Bastion Protector
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29%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
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18%synergy
Wall of Blood
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30%synergy
Blood Celebrant
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31%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
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26%synergy
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
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32%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
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29%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
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29%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
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27%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
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23%synergy
Caustic Bronco
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
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15%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
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25%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
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25%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
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25%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
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25%synergy
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26%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
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24%synergy
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22%synergy
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22%synergy
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21%synergy
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21%synergy
Beregond of the Guard
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23%synergy
General Kudro of Drannith
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22%synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
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21%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
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19%synergy
Super Shredder
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18%synergy
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12%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
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8%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
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10%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
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18%synergy
Masako the Humorless
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18%synergy
Knight Exemplar
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17%synergy
Tegan Jovanka
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18%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
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11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
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16%synergy
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8%synergy
Mother of Runes
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5%synergy
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Fell the Profane
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
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20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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29%synergy
Inkshield
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15%synergy
Dismember
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Restoration Magic
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25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
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21%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Snuff Out
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
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14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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7%synergy
Darkness
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17%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Hatred
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Angel's Grace
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11%synergy
Withering Boon
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13%synergy
Batwing Brume
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
Stunning Reversal
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8%synergy
Final Showdown
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7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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-4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
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6%synergy
Withering Torment
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6%synergy
Overkill
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4%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
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38%synergy
Reanimate
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16%synergy
Night's Whisper
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14%synergy
Exsanguinate
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14%synergy
Repay in Kind
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22%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
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20%synergy
Temporal Extortion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
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14%synergy
Sign in Blood
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0%synergy
Profane Transfusion
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13%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Game Over
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
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8%synergy
Open the Armory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Pain's Reward
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9%synergy
Unearth
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4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Reverse the Sands
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Pact Weapon
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Tainted Sigil
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Sword of the Animist
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Buster Sword
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
The Wind Crystal
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Horn of Gondor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Heroes' Podium
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur II
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Universe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Colossus Hammer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Meteor Sword
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Call of the Ring
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Search for Dagger
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Lunar Convocation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Reconnaissance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Amazing Alliance
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Bitterblossom
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Knights' Charge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
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Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
War Room
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Homeward Path
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
The Black Gate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Nomad Stadium
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Pit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Orzhov Signet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Relic of Legends
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Staff of Compleation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Scrubland
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Vault of Champions
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Isolated Chapel
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Mana Confluence
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Silent Clearing
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Fetid Heath
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Prismatic Vista
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Turbulent Moor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Umbral Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
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