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Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever
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Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Time Warp
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Seize the Day
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Aqueous Form
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Aggravated Assault
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Stubborn Denial
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Noxious Revival
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Winged Boots
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Remora
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Three Visits
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Exploration
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
47%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Wild Growth
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Sylvan Library
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Jeska's Will
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Crop Rotation
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Tinder Wall
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Seedborn Muse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Combat Celebrant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Arbor Elf
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wandering Archaic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Memory Lapse
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Veil of Summer
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Claim
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Gift
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Growth Spiral
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Hunter's Insight
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Decisive Denial
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Slip Out the Back
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Savage Beating
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Expel from Orazca
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Misdirection
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Nexus of Fate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
You Come to a River
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Submerge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Seedtime
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Reclaim
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Collective Resistance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Hinder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Auroral Procession
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Fling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Relentless Assault
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Personal Tutor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Regrowth
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
World at War
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Flame
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Explore
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Seasons Past
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Full Throttle
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Last Night Together
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Walk the Aeons
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Temporal Spring
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Summer Bloom
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood's End
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Anger of the Gods
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Soul's Majesty
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Mastery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fury of the Horde
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Shadowspear
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scroll Rack
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Exploration Broodship
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Bear Umbra
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mirri's Guile
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Scales
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Counterbalance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Will
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Rancor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Hydra's Growth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Trampled Garden
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Cover
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Burgeoning
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Smoke
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Guild Artisan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Stranglehold
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Super State
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Homeward Path
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Herd Heirloom
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Island
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Stomping Ground
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Forest
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Mountain
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Ketria Triome
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Spire Garden
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Rootbound Crag
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Cinder Glade
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Karplusan Forest
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Taiga
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Tropical Island
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Turf
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
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