Kellan, the Kid (Commander) - Budget Core

Kellan, the Kid
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Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
Brian Cain
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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48%synergy
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79%synergy
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73%synergy
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71%synergy
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73%inclusion58 decks80 decks
71%synergy
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70%synergy
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66%synergy
The Key to the Vault
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62%synergy
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62%synergy
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61%synergy
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61%synergy
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61%synergy
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59%synergy
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58%synergy
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56%synergy
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49%synergy
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54%synergy
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53%synergy
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52%synergy
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48%synergy
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48%synergy
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48%synergy
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48%synergy
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45%synergy
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45%synergy
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45%synergy
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45%synergy
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40%synergy
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39%synergy
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39%synergy
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35%synergy
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33%synergy
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32%synergy
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31%synergy
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30%synergy
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29%synergy
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29%synergy
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29%synergy
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28%synergy
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19%synergy
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27%synergy
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26%synergy
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24%synergy
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24%synergy
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25%synergy
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25%synergy
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
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22%synergy
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21%synergy
The Reality Chip
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18%synergy
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21%synergy
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19%synergy
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19%synergy
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19%synergy
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18%synergy
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19%synergy
Loan Shark
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19%synergy
Shardless Agent
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18%synergy
Threadbind Clique
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Alaundo the Seer
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Dragon
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17%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
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41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
40%synergy
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39%synergy
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-16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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-30%synergy
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25%synergy
Faithful Mending
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22%synergy
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9%synergy
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-5%synergy
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20%synergy
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17%synergy
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15%synergy
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13%synergy
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16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
1%synergy
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13%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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10%synergy
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-12%synergy
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12%synergy
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10%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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7%synergy
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-28%synergy
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6%synergy
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8%synergy
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9%synergy
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
Phantom Interference
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5%synergy
Kaya's Onslaught
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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48%synergy
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46%synergy
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45%synergy
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5%synergy
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35%synergy
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33%synergy
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31%synergy
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3%synergy
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19%synergy
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-26%synergy
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17%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
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-5%synergy
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10%synergy
Roamer's Routine
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12%synergy
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
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9%synergy
Austere Command
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-2%synergy
Map the Frontier
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7%synergy
Stolen Identity
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7%synergy
Last Thoughts
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7%synergy
Arcane Heist
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
Self-Reflection
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
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6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
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6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
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6%synergy
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3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
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-4%synergy
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4%synergy
Time Wipe
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-22%synergy
Harmonize
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Jailbreak Scheme
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Skemfar
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Eriette's Lullaby
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Explore
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chaos Wand
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Lucky Clover
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
20%synergy
River Song's Diary
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Rod of Absorption
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-16%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
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6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Short Bow
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Glider Staff
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5%synergy
Collector's Cage
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Thunder Lasso
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Future Sight
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
46%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Monk Class
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Buried in the Garden
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
One with the Multiverse
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Elven Chorus
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Niko Defies Destiny
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Spelunking
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Stop Cold
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Zendikar
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Reawakened
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Hidden Cataract
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
44%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
44%synergy
Hidden Nursery
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
41%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-33%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
-20%synergy
Sol Talisman
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Simic Signet
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Signet
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Treasure
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
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99%inclusion79 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion78 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion77 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion63 decks80 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Vista
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Mystery
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Plenty
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Blossoming Sands
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Fortified Village
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Creosote Heath
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Hideout
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Lush Oasis
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
-28%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Verge
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Urban Retreat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Edgewall Inn
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-14%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Grove
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mesa
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Scattered Groves
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Tangled Islet
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Grove
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
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