Dr. Ian Malcolm (Commander) - Midrange

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Dr. Ian Malcolm
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Devil Dinosaur
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Galactus, Devourer of Worlds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Jennifer Walters
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
2%synergy
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Ashnod's Altar
68%inclusion55 decks81 decks
63%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
61%synergy
High Market
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
54%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
51%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
51%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
49%synergy
Mirror Entity
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Apex Altisaur
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
42%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
65%inclusion53 decks81 decks
41%synergy
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54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
41%synergy
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Farseek
68%inclusion55 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion53 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Aura Shards
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Natural Order
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
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Zacama, Primal Calamity
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Nesting Dragon
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Gishath, Sun's Avatar
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Marauding Raptor
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Hulking Raptor
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Polyraptor
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Temple Altisaur
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Terastodon
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Trumpeting Carnosaur
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Wrathful Raptors
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Goring Ceratops
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Scion of Calamity
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Kinjalli's Sunwing
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Curious Altisaur
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Otepec Huntmaster
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Hunting Velociraptor
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Titanoth Rex
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Ripjaw Raptor
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Emissary
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Regal Behemoth
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Ranging Raptors
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Forerunner of the Empire
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Growth
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Personify
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Naya Charm
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Erode
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-0%synergy
Ephemerate
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-0%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Primal Growth
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-0%synergy
Savage Order
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Migration Path
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Thunderherd Migration
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Selvala's Stampede
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Explore
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thornbite Staff
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Blasting Station
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
25%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Altar of Dementia
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Monster Manual
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Culling Dais
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Scroll Rack
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Spawning Pit
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Dino DNA
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fanatical Devotion
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Annie Joins Up
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Elemental Bond
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Sylvan Library
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Warstorm Surge
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Life Finds a Way
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Martyr's Cause
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Springleaf Parade
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Defense of the Heart
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Determined Iteration
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Guardian Project
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Sneak Attack
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Colossal Majesty
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Parallel Lives
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Growing Ranks
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Lurking Predators
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Welcome to . . .
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Descendants' Path
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Greater Good
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Perilous Forays
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Fountainport
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Homeward Path
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-0%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Mutavault
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion71 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Gruul Signet
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Selesnya Signet
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Unity
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion80 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion79 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion79 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion76 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Temple Garden
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Shrine
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Stomping Ground
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Spire Garden
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Vista
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Rootbound Crag
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Brushland
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Game Trail
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Savannah
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Turf
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Thornspire Verge
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Bastion
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
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