Willowdusk, Essence Seer (Commander) - Expensive Core

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
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Songbird, Sonic Screamer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Viper, Cruel Conspirator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
M.O.D.O.K.
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fight for the Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tom, Bert, and William
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
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Vampire Nighthawk
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Vault Skirge
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Valentin, Dean of the Vein
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Bloodtracker
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Gyre Sage
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Feed the Swarm
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Spike Feeder
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
52%synergy
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Black Market Connections
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Mortality Spear
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
The Ozolith
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
50%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Necropotence
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Scheming Silvertongue
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Darkstar Augur
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Fell Beast of Mordor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Deep-Cavern Bat
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Leyline Prowler
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Dark Confidant
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Ouroboroid
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Sapling of Colfenor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Banehound
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Blood
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Doom Whisperer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Blood Celebrant
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Essence Warden
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Murderous Rider
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ageless Entity
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Gumdrop Poisoner
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Honor Troll
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Tivash, Gloom Summoner
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Keen Duelist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Momentous Fall
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Putrefy
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Witherbloom Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Hatred
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Treats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Predator's Rapport
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Tend the Pests
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Spite
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Weather the Storm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Vendetta
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Ram Through
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Strike
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Essence Harvest
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Pest Infestation
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Essence Pulse
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Sign in Blood
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Consumption
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Killing Wave
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Culling Ritual
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Healing Technique
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Damnable Pact
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Contract
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Bushwhack
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Pain's Reward
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Revival Experiment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Tempest
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Nissa's Renewal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Life // Death
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Bargain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Contest of Claws
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whip of Erebos
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Basilisk Collar
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
The Great Henge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Venser's Journal
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Foot Chopper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Domination
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Requiem Monolith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur II
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sun Droplet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Eye of Vecna
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Hand of Vecna
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Mantle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Druidic Satchel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Branching Evolution
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Exquisite Blood
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Sylvan Library
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Font of Agonies
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Dark Tutelage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Instill Energy
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Greater Good
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Trudge Garden
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Soul Channeling
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Dying Wish
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Paradise
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Blight Mound
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Primal Rage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Professor Dellian Fel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
High Market
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Fountain
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
The Black Gate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Restless Cottage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sapseep Forest
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Shire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Homeward Path
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Compleation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Patriar's Seal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Pristine Talisman
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Paradise Plume
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Wood
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Twilight Mire
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Bayou
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Hidden Hideout
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Underground Mortuary
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Jungle Hollow
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Malady
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Blooming Marsh
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Viridescent Bog
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Festering Thicket
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-0%synergy
Grand Coliseum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Study Hall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy