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Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
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Nick Wolf
Aug 17, 2026
Nick Wolf
Y'shtola's Designers on the Format's Top Commander
Wizards designers Daniel Holt and Gavin Verhey discuss Y'shtola, how the card came together, and seeing it pass the 50,000 milestone.
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1%synergy
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2%synergy
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4%synergy
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3.6%inclusion4 decks111 decks
3%synergy
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3.6%inclusion2 decks56 decks
3%synergy
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73%inclusion215 decks293 decks
63%synergy
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69%inclusion201 decks293 decks
59%synergy
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63%inclusion186 decks293 decks
56%synergy
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70%inclusion205 decks293 decks
54%synergy
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61%inclusion180 decks293 decks
52%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
56%inclusion165 decks293 decks
50%synergy
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50%synergy
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49%synergy
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45%synergy
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72%inclusion210 decks293 decks
42%synergy
Void Rend
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37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion178 decks293 decks
-7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion162 decks293 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion160 decks293 decks
35%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
53%inclusion155 decks293 decks
45%synergy
Ghostly Prison
52%inclusion152 decks293 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion146 decks293 decks
35%synergy
Exquisite Blood
49%inclusion144 decks293 decks
42%synergy
Frantic Search
47%inclusion139 decks293 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
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75%inclusion219 decks293 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion209 decks293 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
62%inclusion182 decks293 decks
42%synergy
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53%inclusion156 decks293 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion139 decks293 decks
25%synergy
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44%inclusion130 decks293 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion120 decks293 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
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23%synergy
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26%synergy
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23%synergy
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37%synergy
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38%synergy
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24%synergy
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13%synergy
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29%synergy
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27%synergy
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25%synergy
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14%synergy
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25%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
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23%synergy
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27%inclusion77 decks283 decks
19%synergy
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26%inclusion77 decks293 decks
21%synergy
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16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
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18%synergy
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22%inclusion62 decks283 decks
16%synergy
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14%synergy
Tataru Taru
19%inclusion54 decks283 decks
10%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
18%inclusion52 decks283 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion51 decks293 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
15%inclusion45 decks293 decks
-6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
15%inclusion44 decks293 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion40 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion38 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion38 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion36 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
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5%synergy
Roaming Throne
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5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
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4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion34 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion34 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
12%inclusion34 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion33 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion33 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
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8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion28 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.2%inclusion27 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Krile Baldesion
9.2%inclusion26 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.9%inclusion26 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.5%inclusion22 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
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6%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
7.5%inclusion22 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
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1%synergy
Murderous Rider
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-1%synergy
Starscape Cleric
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4%synergy
Spellskite
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4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
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3%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.1%inclusion18 decks293 decks
3%synergy
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Unwind
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37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion123 decks293 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion123 decks293 decks
-0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
42%inclusion122 decks293 decks
32%synergy
Force of Negation
39%inclusion113 decks293 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion106 decks293 decks
16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion102 decks293 decks
16%synergy
Rewind
31%inclusion92 decks293 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion90 decks293 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
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19%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion83 decks293 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion81 decks293 decks
-1%synergy
Transpose
27%inclusion76 decks283 decks
19%synergy
Undermine
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23%synergy
Swan Song
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5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
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-2%synergy
Generous Gift
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11%synergy
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14%synergy
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20%synergy
Path to Exile
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-19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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15%synergy
Dig Through Time
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13%synergy
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11%synergy
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5%synergy
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10%synergy
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12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
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5%synergy
Force of Despair
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11%synergy
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6%synergy
Soul Shatter
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10%synergy
Baleful Mastery
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9%synergy
Brainstorm
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-5%synergy
Aetherize
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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4%synergy
Arcane Denial
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-11%synergy
Mortify
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1%synergy
Brainsurge
8.2%inclusion24 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
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5%synergy
Pact of Negation
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1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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3%synergy
Absorb
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4%synergy
Tainted Pact
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1%synergy
Clever Concealment
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3%synergy
Flusterstorm
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-1%synergy
Press the Enemy
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4%synergy
Slaughter
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5%synergy
Submerge
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5%synergy
Cryptic Command
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4%synergy
Silundi Vision
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5%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
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29%synergy
Exsanguinate
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28%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
30%inclusion89 decks293 decks
27%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
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26%synergy
Farewell
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16%synergy
Risky Shortcut
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20%synergy
Grim Tutor
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19%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
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14%synergy
Windfall
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5%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion50 decks293 decks
14%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion47 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
13%inclusion39 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
13%inclusion38 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion34 decks293 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion33 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion32 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion31 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion28 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.5%inclusion25 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.5%inclusion25 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Final Judgment
7.8%inclusion23 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
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4%synergy
Reanimate
7.2%inclusion21 decks293 decks
-9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion20 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.8%inclusion20 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.8%inclusion20 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
6.5%inclusion19 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion18 decks293 decks
-3%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.8%inclusion17 decks293 decks
-1%synergy
Ringsight
5.5%inclusion16 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.5%inclusion16 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
3%synergy
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Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion74 decks293 decks
18%synergy
Norn's Annex
24%inclusion71 decks293 decks
20%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
22%inclusion63 decks293 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion60 decks293 decks
-4%synergy
Mindcrank
20%inclusion59 decks293 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion52 decks293 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion47 decks281 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion48 decks293 decks
-6%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion38 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion31 decks293 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion29 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion29 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.8%inclusion20 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
44%inclusion128 decks293 decks
36%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
41%inclusion121 decks293 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
34%inclusion101 decks293 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion83 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion70 decks293 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion65 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion62 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion44 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion41 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion35 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Observed Stasis
12%inclusion33 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion33 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
11%inclusion31 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion32 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion30 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion30 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Vile Consumption
9.2%inclusion27 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.9%inclusion26 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.9%inclusion26 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.5%inclusion25 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.8%inclusion23 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.8%inclusion23 decks293 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
7.2%inclusion21 decks293 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
7.2%inclusion21 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.5%inclusion19 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Mirrormade
5.8%inclusion17 decks293 decks
-4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
29%inclusion86 decks293 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.5%inclusion25 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion180 decks293 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion95 decks293 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion88 decks293 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion58 decks293 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion58 decks293 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion53 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion37 decks293 decks
-0%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion36 decks288 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion35 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion30 decks293 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion30 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.8%inclusion25 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion20 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion18 decks293 decks
-0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion288 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion267 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion206 decks293 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion190 decks293 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion187 decks293 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion153 decks293 decks
27%synergy
Relic of Legends
35%inclusion102 decks293 decks
28%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion86 decks293 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion71 decks293 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion61 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
18%inclusion46 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion38 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion34 decks293 decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion33 decks293 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion33 decks293 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.2%inclusion27 decks293 decks
-22%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.2%inclusion27 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
8.9%inclusion26 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
8.5%inclusion25 decks293 decks
2%synergy
White Auracite
8.5%inclusion24 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.5%inclusion16 decks293 decks
2%synergy
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Command Tower
98%inclusion288 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion272 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion270 decks293 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion269 decks293 decks
-0%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion227 decks293 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
76%inclusion224 decks293 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
75%inclusion221 decks293 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
64%inclusion188 decks293 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion181 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
60%inclusion176 decks293 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion175 decks293 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion173 decks293 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
58%inclusion170 decks293 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion169 decks293 decks
19%synergy
Raffine's Tower
56%inclusion164 decks293 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion155 decks293 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
49%inclusion143 decks293 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion133 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion132 decks293 decks
12%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion131 decks293 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion128 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion125 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion123 decks293 decks
29%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion114 decks293 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion113 decks293 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Ruins
37%inclusion109 decks293 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion96 decks293 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion93 decks293 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion90 decks293 decks
21%synergy
Choked Estuary
26%inclusion77 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion73 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion71 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion70 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion69 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion69 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
23%inclusion68 decks293 decks
12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
22%inclusion65 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion64 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion62 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion62 decks293 decks
-7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion60 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion60 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion59 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion57 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion52 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion51 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion50 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion50 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion49 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion49 decks293 decks
1%synergy
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