Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

Zur, Eternal Schemer
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Arnaud Gompertz
Apr 22, 2026
Arnaud Gompertz
Three Esper-cially Spicy Brews
On this edition of Branching Out, Arnaud digs into some underplayed Commander brews for the Esper color combination.
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Enduring Tenacity
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Enduring Curiosity
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Demon of Fate's Design
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Inquisitive Glimmer
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Zur the Enchanter
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Extinguish All Hope
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Alseid of Life's Bounty
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Entity Tracker
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Overlord of the Floodpits
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Athreos, God of Passage
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Archetype of Imagination
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Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
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Heliod, Sun-Crowned
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Moon-Blessed Cleric
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Ondu Spiritdancer
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Eiganjo Dynastorian
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The Master of Keys
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Thassa, God of the Sea
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Aegis of the Gods
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Academy Rector
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Underworld Coinsmith
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Nightmare Shepherd
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Summon: Primal Odin
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Summon: Bahamut
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Summon: Knights of Round
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Protean Thaumaturge
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Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
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Ephara, God of the Polis
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Overlord of the Balemurk
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Fear of Sleep Paralysis
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Ghostly Dancers
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Summon: Ixion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
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Fear of Failed Tests
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
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Agent of Erebos
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Summon: Shiva
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Esper Sentinel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
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Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
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Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
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Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
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Aminatou, Veil Piercer
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Grand Abolisher
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Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
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Gwenom, Remorseless
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
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Summon: Choco/Mog
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Enlightened Tutor
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Dovin's Veto
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Swords to Plowshares
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Counterspell
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Teferi's Protection
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An Offer You Can't Refuse
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Path to Exile
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Vampiric Tutor
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Negate
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Dark Ritual
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Brainstorm
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Arcane Denial
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Despark
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Pact of Negation
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Mystical Tutor
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Trickbind
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Dawn's Truce
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Angel's Grace
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Silence
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Murder
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Anguished Unmaking
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Inkshield
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Demonic Tutor
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Idyllic Tutor
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Dance of the Manse
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Supreme Verdict
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Diabolic Intent
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Brilliant Restoration
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Ponder
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Preordain
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Beseech the Mirror
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Bident of Thassa
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Swiftfoot Boots
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The One Ring
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Bolas's Citadel
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Aetherflux Reservoir
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Lightning Greaves
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Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
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Sensei's Divining Top
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Cloud Key
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Mithril Coat
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Smothering Tithe
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1.0xlift
Black Market Connections
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Phyrexian Arena
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Ghostly Prison
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1.1xlift
Blind Obedience
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Propaganda
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Grasp of Fate
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Sanguine Bond
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Mirrormade
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Enchanted Evening
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Estrid's Invocation
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Mystic Remora
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Exquisite Blood
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Hallowed Haunting
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Sigil of the Empty Throne
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Omniscience
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Court of Vantress
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Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
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Copy Enchantment
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Oubliette
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Greed
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Necropotence
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All That Glitters
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One with the Multiverse
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Reconnaissance Mission
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Authority of the Consuls
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Opalescence
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Boon of the Spirit Realm
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Decree of Silence
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No Mercy
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Trouble in Pairs
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Detention Sphere
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Parallax Wave
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Cacophony Unleashed
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Imprisoned in the Moon
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Flowering of the White Tree
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Collective Restraint
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Seal from Existence
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Lich's Mastery
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Karmic Justice
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Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
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Oblivion Ring
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Ethereal Armor
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Solemnity
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Test of Endurance
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Aang's Iceberg
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Lightmine Field
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Nine Lives
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Dissipation Field
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Brave the Sands
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Invasion of Theros
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
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Hall of Heliod's Generosity
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
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Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
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Serra's Sanctum
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
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Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
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Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
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Ancient Tomb
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Otawara, Soaring City
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Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
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Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
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Urza's Saga
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0.9xlift
Cabal Coffers
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1.4xlift
High Market
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
10xlift
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2.2xlift
Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2.3xlift
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Arcane Signet
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
1.0xlift
Sol Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
0.9xlift
Talisman of Progress
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
1.2xlift
Talisman of Dominance
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1.2xlift
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
0.9xlift
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
1.4xlift
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1.6xlift
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0.5xlift
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0.9xlift
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1.0xlift
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1.2xlift
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0.7xlift
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1.4xlift
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4.3xlift
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Swamp
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
1.0xlift
Command Tower
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
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Island
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Plains
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Hallowed Fountain
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Godless Shrine
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1.0xlift
Watery Grave
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Flooded Strand
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
1.2xlift
Raffine's Tower
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
1.0xlift
Polluted Delta
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
1.1xlift
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
1.3xlift
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
1.1xlift
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
1.1xlift
Sea of Clouds
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1.0xlift
Arcane Sanctum
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1.0xlift
Adarkar Wastes
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Deserted Beach
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1.7xlift
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
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Shipwreck Marsh
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
1.6xlift
Morphic Pool
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Floodfarm Verge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
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Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
0.7xlift
Underground River
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0.8xlift
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
1.1xlift
City of Brass
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Prairie Stream
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
0.8xlift
Isolated Chapel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
0.6xlift
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1.8xlift
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1.2xlift
Sunken Hollow
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0.8xlift
Mana Confluence
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Gloomlake Verge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1.5xlift
Tundra
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1.0xlift
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1.6xlift
Underground Sea
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1.0xlift
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1.4xlift
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5.8xlift
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
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Scrubland
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1.0xlift
Sunken Ruins
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1.1xlift
Tainted Isle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3.6xlift
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2.6xlift
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0.9xlift
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1.2xlift
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1.2xlift
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4.1xlift
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0.7xlift
Tainted Field
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2.3xlift
Port Town
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1.1xlift
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0.3xlift
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