Progenitus (Commander) - Expensive Core

Progenitus
Rank #481
57decks
Alex Wicker
Jun 25, 2026
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Cosmic Crucible
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
King T'Challa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
World War Hulk
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Mutation
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Mirari's Wake
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Finest Hour
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Three Visits
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Fist of Suns
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Rafiq of the Many
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Farewell
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Noble Hierarch
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Ramos, Dragon Engine
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Apocalypse Hydra
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Primordial Hydra
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Geode Golem
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Delighted Halfling
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Jodah, Archmage Eternal
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Zaxara, the Exemplary
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Jegantha, the Wellspring
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Apex Devastator
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Managorger Hydra
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
The Goose Mother
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Voracious Hydra
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Hungering Hydra
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Savageborn Hydra
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Morophon, the Boundless
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Devastator
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Genesis Hydra
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Protean Hydra
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Polukranos Reborn
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Warden of the Grove
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Maelstrom Archangel
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Hellkite Courser
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Absolute Virtue
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Gyrus, Waker of Corpses
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Karametra, God of Harvests
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Phytohydra
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Primeval Spawn
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Scion of Draco
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Growth Spiral
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Stinging Study
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Witherbloom Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Fog
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Brainstorm
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Negate
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Planar Genesis
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorform
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Unite the Coalition
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Spell Swindle
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Call
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Explore
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Majestic Genesis
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Mind into Matter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Open the Way
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Migration Path
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Reshape the Earth
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Bring to Light
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Temur
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Visions of Dread
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Hour of Promise
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Visions of Ruin
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Iridian Maelstrom
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Visions of Glory
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Visions of Duplicity
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
The Earth Crystal
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Door to Nothingness
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Expedition Map
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Gathering Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Campfire
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Netherborn Altar
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Dragon Arch
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Howling Mine
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Temur Ascendancy
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Flaming Fist
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Branching Evolution
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Rising of the Day
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Omen
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Maelstrom Nexus
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Spelunking
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Tavern Brawler
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Hardy Outlander
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Burgeoning
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Loading Zone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Noble Heritage
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mayael's Aria
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mana Reflection
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Majesty
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Collective Inferno
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
The Kami War
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Collective Restraint
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
The First Tyrannic War
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Alara
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Cactus Preserve
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Cathedral of War
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
-22%synergy
Timeless Lotus
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Ketria Triome
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Zagoth Triome
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Forest
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Indatha Triome
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Breeding Pool
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Temple Garden
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Plains
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Stomping Ground
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Island
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Mountain
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Swamp
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Windswept Heath
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
27%synergy
The World Tree
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Raugrin Triome
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Xander's Lounge
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Savai Triome
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Mana Confluence
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Raffine's Tower
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Watery Grave
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Bayou
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Taiga
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Savannah
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Tropical Island
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Badlands
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Tundra
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Plateau
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
17%synergy