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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
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Gleaming Splendor
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Bard, King of Dale
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
23%synergy
The Queen of Dale
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
The Eagles Are Coming!
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Troop of Ponies
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
58%inclusion298 decks516 decks
52%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
51%inclusion264 decks516 decks
49%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
54%inclusion277 decks516 decks
49%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
46%inclusion238 decks516 decks
42%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
46%inclusion235 decks516 decks
40%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
47%inclusion245 decks516 decks
40%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
46%inclusion239 decks516 decks
40%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
40%inclusion206 decks516 decks
39%synergy
Knight Exemplar
40%inclusion206 decks516 decks
39%synergy
Intangible Virtue
44%inclusion229 decks516 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion345 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion287 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion250 decks516 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
48%inclusion248 decks516 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion238 decks516 decks
16%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
42%inclusion219 decks516 decks
36%synergy
Wizard Class
40%inclusion208 decks516 decks
33%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion206 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
40%inclusion204 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
39%inclusion202 decks516 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
7.4%inclusion38 decks516 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Knight of the White Orchid
39%inclusion200 decks516 decks
33%synergy
Homunculus Horde
35%inclusion170 decks482 decks
31%synergy
Chasm Skulker
34%inclusion175 decks516 decks
29%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion171 decks516 decks
30%synergy
Haytham Kenway
32%inclusion163 decks516 decks
31%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
31%inclusion159 decks516 decks
28%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
29%inclusion142 decks482 decks
26%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
29%inclusion148 decks516 decks
28%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
27%inclusion138 decks516 decks
23%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
26%inclusion132 decks516 decks
24%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
25%inclusion130 decks516 decks
20%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
25%inclusion57 decks227 decks
22%synergy
Valiant Knight
25%inclusion129 decks516 decks
25%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
24%inclusion124 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Detective of the Month
24%inclusion123 decks516 decks
22%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
22%inclusion116 decks516 decks
21%synergy
Windborn Muse
21%inclusion109 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Flumph
21%inclusion109 decks516 decks
19%synergy
King T'Challa
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
20%inclusion98 decks482 decks
14%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
20%inclusion101 decks516 decks
17%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
19%inclusion100 decks516 decks
17%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
19%inclusion100 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
18%inclusion95 decks516 decks
16%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
18%inclusion93 decks516 decks
17%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
17%inclusion55 decks317 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion86 decks516 decks
-7%synergy
Enduring Innocence
17%inclusion85 decks512 decks
14%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
15%inclusion78 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
15%inclusion78 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Body of Knowledge
15%inclusion78 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion77 decks516 decks
1%synergy
The Second Doctor
15%inclusion77 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Guardian of Faith
15%inclusion76 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14%inclusion71 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion69 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
13%inclusion65 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
12%inclusion64 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
12%inclusion60 decks516 decks
10%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
11%inclusion59 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
11%inclusion57 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Walking Atlas
11%inclusion57 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion56 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Loyal Warhound
11%inclusion56 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Nadir Kraken
10%inclusion54 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
10%inclusion53 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Walking Archive
10%inclusion53 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
10%inclusion52 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dream Fracture
37%inclusion189 decks516 decks
35%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
35%inclusion182 decks516 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion172 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion163 decks516 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
29%inclusion150 decks516 decks
18%synergy
Opt
28%inclusion146 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion140 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
22%inclusion116 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion114 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
22%inclusion114 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Oblation
21%inclusion109 decks516 decks
20%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion83 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion76 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion71 decks516 decks
-0%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion69 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion66 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion63 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion59 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
11%inclusion57 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion55 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion54 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Vision Skeins
10%inclusion54 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion52 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion52 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Hindering Light
9.1%inclusion47 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Words of Wisdom
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Deduce
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
7.2%inclusion37 decks516 decks
-0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.2%inclusion37 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.0%inclusion36 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.8%inclusion35 decks516 decks
5%synergy
SPELL PIERCE
6.6%inclusion34 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.0%inclusion31 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
6.0%inclusion31 decks516 decks
-13%synergy
Reins of Power
6.0%inclusion31 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.4%inclusion28 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.4%inclusion28 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Run Away Together
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Comeuppance
5.0%inclusion26 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Charm
5.0%inclusion26 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
27%inclusion141 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Mighty
27%inclusion139 decks516 decks
24%synergy
Cut a Deal
25%inclusion129 decks516 decks
20%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
22%inclusion113 decks516 decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion108 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion95 decks516 decks
-9%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion91 decks516 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion91 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
16%inclusion85 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion84 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion83 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion79 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion73 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion73 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion71 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
14%inclusion71 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion66 decks516 decks
-0%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
13%inclusion65 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
9.1%inclusion47 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
8.9%inclusion46 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Fractured Identity
7.6%inclusion39 decks516 decks
5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.4%inclusion28 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.0%inclusion26 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion153 decks516 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion88 decks516 decks
-9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion85 decks516 decks
9%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
16%inclusion80 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion74 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Venser's Journal
11%inclusion59 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion58 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion56 decks516 decks
-10%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
9.3%inclusion40 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Wedding Ring
8.7%inclusion45 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
7.2%inclusion37 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.8%inclusion35 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.8%inclusion35 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.8%inclusion35 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
6.4%inclusion33 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.4%inclusion28 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Font of Mythos
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
38%inclusion194 decks516 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
37%inclusion191 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
29%inclusion150 decks516 decks
21%synergy
Monologue Tax
29%inclusion149 decks516 decks
24%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
28%inclusion146 decks516 decks
27%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
25%inclusion130 decks516 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Leader
25%inclusion130 decks516 decks
24%synergy
Smuggler's Share
23%inclusion119 decks516 decks
21%synergy
Solitary Confinement
19%inclusion100 decks516 decks
17%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
19%inclusion99 decks516 decks
17%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
16%inclusion81 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Well of Ideas
15%inclusion79 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
15%inclusion79 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Tenuous Truce
14%inclusion73 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion63 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion53 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion52 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
9.1%inclusion47 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.9%inclusion41 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.1%inclusion36 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.0%inclusion36 decks516 decks
-4%synergy
LAND TAX
6.8%inclusion35 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Monk Class
6.6%inclusion34 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.4%inclusion33 decks516 decks
-4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.2%inclusion32 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.2%inclusion32 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.6%inclusion29 decks516 decks
1%synergy
History of Benalia
5.4%inclusion28 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
-11%synergy
Paladin Class
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
13%inclusion69 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
11%inclusion55 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
8.3%inclusion43 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
RELIQUARY TOWER
74%inclusion380 decks516 decks
25%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
28%inclusion142 decks516 decks
24%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
27%inclusion141 decks516 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion87 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion87 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion86 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion70 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion65 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
12%inclusion62 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.9%inclusion41 decks516 decks
-12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.4%inclusion38 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.0%inclusion36 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.6%inclusion34 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.4%inclusion33 decks516 decks
-8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion425 decks516 decks
-0%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion402 decks516 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
71%inclusion368 decks516 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Signet
62%inclusion322 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion281 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
52%inclusion267 decks516 decks
41%synergy
Mind Stone
51%inclusion261 decks516 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion170 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion144 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion104 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
19%inclusion100 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion88 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion31 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion60 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.5%inclusion49 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.0%inclusion31 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.0%inclusion26 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion511 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion511 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion450 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
76%inclusion391 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
66%inclusion338 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
60%inclusion309 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
57%inclusion292 decks516 decks
20%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
50%inclusion259 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
50%inclusion258 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
43%inclusion220 decks516 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion207 decks516 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion179 decks516 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion174 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion169 decks516 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion152 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
29%inclusion151 decks516 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion114 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion105 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Gate
20%inclusion103 decks516 decks
-5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
20%inclusion102 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion96 decks516 decks
-14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion94 decks510 decks
-9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion86 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion79 decks516 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion77 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion71 decks516 decks
-0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion70 decks516 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion69 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
13%inclusion66 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion65 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion56 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion52 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
10%inclusion51 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
9.3%inclusion48 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Skybridge Towers
7.4%inclusion38 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.0%inclusion36 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
5.4%inclusion28 decks516 decks
-8%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.4%inclusion28 decks516 decks
3%synergy
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