Dr. Ian Malcolm (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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Apr 1, 2026
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10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
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5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Galactus, Devourer of Worlds
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Beorn's Hospitality
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
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91%inclusion163 decks179 decks
86%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
76%inclusion136 decks179 decks
70%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
66%inclusion119 decks179 decks
64%synergy
Skullclamp
79%inclusion142 decks179 decks
64%synergy
High Market
64%inclusion115 decks179 decks
61%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
71%inclusion127 decks179 decks
58%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
64%inclusion114 decks179 decks
55%synergy
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63%inclusion113 decks179 decks
50%synergy
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51%inclusion92 decks179 decks
49%synergy
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47%inclusion84 decks179 decks
45%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion127 decks179 decks
45%synergy
Nature's Lore
71%inclusion127 decks179 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
68%inclusion121 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
67%inclusion120 decks179 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion120 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
63%inclusion113 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
59%inclusion105 decks179 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion100 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion97 decks179 decks
41%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
54%inclusion96 decks179 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
41%inclusion73 decks179 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion69 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
35%inclusion63 decks179 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion56 decks179 decks
19%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
28%inclusion51 decks179 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion49 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Aura Shards
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Natural Order
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
0%synergy
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Etali, Primal Storm
51%inclusion92 decks179 decks
32%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
48%inclusion86 decks179 decks
31%synergy
Apex Altisaur
43%inclusion77 decks179 decks
30%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
42%inclusion75 decks179 decks
28%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
41%inclusion73 decks179 decks
33%synergy
Nesting Dragon
40%inclusion71 decks179 decks
36%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
39%inclusion69 decks179 decks
36%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
38%inclusion68 decks179 decks
34%synergy
Gishath, Sun's Avatar
37%inclusion67 decks179 decks
27%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
36%inclusion64 decks179 decks
31%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
35%inclusion63 decks179 decks
19%synergy
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
34%inclusion61 decks179 decks
27%synergy
Mirror Entity
33%inclusion59 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
33%inclusion59 decks179 decks
21%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
33%inclusion59 decks179 decks
25%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
32%inclusion58 decks179 decks
30%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
32%inclusion58 decks179 decks
31%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
32%inclusion58 decks179 decks
29%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
32%inclusion57 decks179 decks
26%synergy
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
28%inclusion50 decks179 decks
23%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
27%inclusion48 decks179 decks
25%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
27%inclusion48 decks179 decks
26%synergy
Old Gnawbone
26%inclusion47 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
23%inclusion41 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Polyraptor
23%inclusion41 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
22%inclusion40 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
22%inclusion40 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Terastodon
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion32 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
18%inclusion32 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Marauding Raptor
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Goring Ceratops
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Void Winnower
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Temple Altisaur
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Silverclad Ferocidons
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Trumpeting Carnosaur
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Wrathful Raptors
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Balefire Dragon
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Regal Behemoth
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Dinosaurs on a Spaceship
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
38%inclusion68 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Growth
36%inclusion65 decks179 decks
30%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion64 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion40 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
-0%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Erode
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4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
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6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
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6%synergy
Personify
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6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
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2%synergy
Veil of Summer
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4%synergy
Nature's Claim
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3%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Naya Charm
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
45%inclusion80 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Rampant Growth
42%inclusion75 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
36%inclusion64 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion64 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Primal Growth
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Shared Roots
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Savage Order
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Selvala's Stampede
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Explore
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Migration Path
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
-0%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Maskwood Nexus
51%inclusion91 decks179 decks
40%synergy
The Great Henge
44%inclusion78 decks179 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion72 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Altar of Dementia
30%inclusion53 decks179 decks
28%synergy
Blasting Station
27%inclusion49 decks179 decks
26%synergy
Scroll Rack
25%inclusion45 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Monster Manual
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Spawning Pit
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Culling Dais
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Dino DNA
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
1%synergy
The Golden Throne
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Claws of Gix
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
46%inclusion82 decks179 decks
37%synergy
Annie Joins Up
40%inclusion71 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Parallel Lives
39%inclusion70 decks179 decks
28%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
36%inclusion64 decks179 decks
34%synergy
Anointed Procession
31%inclusion56 decks179 decks
21%synergy
Doubling Season
28%inclusion51 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Life Finds a Way
28%inclusion51 decks179 decks
27%synergy
Springleaf Parade
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Elemental Bond
22%inclusion39 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Defense of the Heart
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Martyr's Cause
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Determined Iteration
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Warstorm Surge
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Welcome to . . .
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Growing Ranks
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Sneak Attack
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Greater Good
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Lurking Predators
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Exploration
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
49%inclusion87 decks179 decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion79 decks179 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
-0%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
-0%synergy
Command Beacon
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
-0%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Mutavault
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion166 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion148 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion51 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Unity
27%inclusion48 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion44 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
23%inclusion41 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Gruul Signet
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion173 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Taiga
92%inclusion165 decks179 decks
81%synergy
Savannah
92%inclusion165 decks179 decks
81%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion162 decks179 decks
-7%synergy
Plateau
91%inclusion162 decks179 decks
80%synergy
Stomping Ground
88%inclusion158 decks179 decks
44%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion158 decks179 decks
-8%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion157 decks179 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion154 decks179 decks
45%synergy
Temple Garden
85%inclusion153 decks179 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
84%inclusion150 decks179 decks
52%synergy
Wooded Foothills
79%inclusion142 decks179 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
79%inclusion142 decks179 decks
52%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
72%inclusion128 decks179 decks
43%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
70%inclusion126 decks179 decks
30%synergy
Spire Garden
68%inclusion121 decks179 decks
40%synergy
Spectator Seating
60%inclusion107 decks179 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion96 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
35%inclusion63 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Rootbound Crag
34%inclusion60 decks179 decks
-6%synergy
Jungle Shrine
33%inclusion59 decks179 decks
-21%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion59 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
31%inclusion56 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
28%inclusion50 decks179 decks
-16%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion50 decks179 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion49 decks179 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion49 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion48 decks179 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion46 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion45 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Cinder Glade
25%inclusion44 decks179 decks
-25%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion41 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion41 decks179 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion40 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion39 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
20%inclusion35 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Vista
20%inclusion35 decks179 decks
-30%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
-8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Thornspire Verge
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
6%synergy
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