Fire Lord Zuko (Commander) - Expensive Core +1/+1 Counters

Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
Can We Build a Commander Deck Around the Prepared Mechanic?
The new prepared mechanic from Secrets of Strixhaven doesn't have a dedicated commander. Let's see if we can make one ourselves.
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71%synergy
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66%synergy
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Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
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Leyline Tyrant
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Akroma's Will
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Fated Firepower
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64%synergy
Redirect Lightning
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61%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Party Thrasher
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
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54%synergy
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Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Zuko, Exiled Prince
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Fire Lord Ozai
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Dream Devourer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
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33%synergy
Abzan Falconer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
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31%synergy
Firebending Student
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
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15%synergy
Decadent Dragon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
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5%synergy
Saltskitter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
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20%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
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21%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
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21%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
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20%synergy
Hellkite Charger
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20%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
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22%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
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14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Raphael, Most Attitude
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Anep, Vizier of Hazoret
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Keldon Flamesage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Yathan Tombguard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Guardian
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
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Path to Exile
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Commune with Lava
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
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54%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Electrodominance
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Great Train Heist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Eerie Interlude
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Semester's End
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Ephemerate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Cloudshift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Savage Beating
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22%synergy
Comet Storm
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21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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17%synergy
Bolt Bend
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20%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Opera Love Song
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Shellshock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mercadia's Downfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Doom Blade
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10%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
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11%synergy
Seething Song
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10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
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7%synergy
Final Showdown
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9%synergy
Scrollshift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Secure the Wastes
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5%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
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10%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
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11%synergy
Seize Opportunity
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10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Frenzy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grand Crescendo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
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11%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
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Light Up the Stage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Reckless Impulse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Damning Verdict
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sozin's Comet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Burning Curiosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Dismantling Wave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
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11%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
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10%synergy
Reanimate
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-6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtseize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
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11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Orrery
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Dolmen Gate
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50%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
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53%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Embercleave
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41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Uba Mask
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wand of Wonder
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17%synergy
Ruby Medallion
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10%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Javelin of Lightning
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11%synergy
Shadowspear
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7%synergy
Horizon Stone
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11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
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10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
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10%synergy
Knowledge Pool
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11%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
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10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
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8%synergy
Hidden Footblade
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11%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
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10%synergy
Enchantments
Tavern Brawler
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54%synergy
The Legend of Roku
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41%synergy
Firebender Ascension
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37%synergy
Wild Wasteland
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20%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
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21%synergy
Teleportation Circle
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21%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
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15%synergy
Airbender Ascension
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20%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dragon Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
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9%synergy
Fiery Mantle
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11%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
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8%synergy
Noble Heritage
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10%synergy
War Cadence
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11%synergy
Scourge of the Nobilis
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11%synergy
Court of Locthwain
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10%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
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11%synergy
Windcrag Siege
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Count on Luck
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11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Firebreathing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Draconic Destiny
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crown of Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Triple Triad
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius Kand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
The Black Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sol Talisman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mox Tantalite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Luxury Suite
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Plateau
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Savai Triome
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Swamp
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-40%synergy
Elegant Parlor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Scrubland
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Raucous Theater
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Badlands
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Nomad Outpost
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-36%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Abundant Countryside
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy