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Codie, Ravenous Codex
Price tag $0.27

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Brackets

Brackets let a table agree on how strong their decks are before shuffling up, so a cEDH list doesn't land in a casual pod. Pick one to see what Codie, Ravenous Codex decks at that level play.

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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
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Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
3
Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
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Optimized: high power, anything goes
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cEDH: built to win in competitive play

Budget

$ shows the cheapest Codie, Ravenous Codex builds, $$$ the most expensive ones.

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New Cards

Recent-set cards showing up in Optimized Codie, Ravenous Codex decks.

Heartwood Crafter Heartwood Crafter
+69% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.31
Bloodline Recollector Bloodline Recollector
+65% Synergy in 66% of decks $2.71
Variable Chaser Variable Chaser
+61% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.29
Hexhaven Dueling Arena Hexhaven Dueling Arena
+57% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.23
Woodwork Prodigy Woodwork Prodigy
+56% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.28

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy cards in Optimized Codie, Ravenous Codex decks.

Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+92% Synergy in 95% of decks $11.04
Emeritus of Conflict Emeritus of Conflict
+84% Synergy in 87% of decks $2.20
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+84% Synergy in 87% of decks $0.34
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+80% Synergy in 82% of decks $1.84
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+78% Synergy in 80% of decks $3.32
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+74% Synergy in 76% of decks $5.63
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+73% Synergy in 76% of decks $36.74
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+72% Synergy in 74% of decks $7.17
Goblin Glasswright Goblin Glasswright
+72% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.22
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+72% Synergy in 74% of decks $1.96

Top Cards

The cards most Optimized Codie, Ravenous Codex decks run.

Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+92% Synergy in 95% of decks $11.04
Emeritus of Conflict Emeritus of Conflict
+84% Synergy in 87% of decks $2.20
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+84% Synergy in 87% of decks $0.34
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+80% Synergy in 82% of decks $1.84
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+78% Synergy in 80% of decks $3.32
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+74% Synergy in 76% of decks $5.63
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+73% Synergy in 76% of decks $36.74
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+72% Synergy in 74% of decks $7.17
Goblin Glasswright Goblin Glasswright
+72% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.22
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+72% Synergy in 74% of decks $1.96

Game Changers

Game Changers that Optimized Codie, Ravenous Codex decks play. Sol Ring has never been a Game Changer, while fast mana like Mana Vault is. Here's how the list fits into the five Commander brackets.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+22% Synergy in 37% of decks $38.41
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+17% Synergy in 37% of decks $68.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+17% Synergy in 30% of decks $65.90
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+14% Synergy in 31% of decks $66.53
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+13% Synergy in 31% of decks $61.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+13% Synergy in 26% of decks $52.35
Force of Will Force of Will
+9% Synergy in 15% of decks $55.48
The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy in 16% of decks $106.23
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy in 19% of decks $46.66
Coalition Victory Coalition Victory
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.48
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy in 11% of decks $164.27
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy in 12% of decks $29.48
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $39.91
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $1131.70
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $18.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy in 11% of decks $125.97
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $154.61
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $1653.09
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $3.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy in 10% of decks $37.37

Creatures

Creatures played in Optimized Codie, Ravenous Codex decks.

Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+69% Synergy in 72% of decks $0.33
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+69% Synergy in 70% of decks $2.09
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+68% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.83
Tam, Observant Sequencer Tam, Observant Sequencer
+62% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.29
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+61% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.82
Pigment Wrangler Pigment Wrangler
+61% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.15
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+60% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.36
Defacing Duskmage Defacing Duskmage
+59% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.45
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+58% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.37
Kellan, the Kid Kellan, the Kid
+57% Synergy in 60% of decks $2.95
Dirgur Focusmage Dirgur Focusmage
+56% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.29
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+55% Synergy in 57% of decks $1.79
Elite Interceptor Elite Interceptor
+54% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.23
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+53% Synergy in 54% of decks $1.89
Maelstrom Artisan Maelstrom Artisan
+48% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.26
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+46% Synergy in 47% of decks $2.83
Yavimaya Bloomsage Yavimaya Bloomsage
+46% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.35
Konstrari Improviser Konstrari Improviser
+45% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.14
Cheerful Osteomancer Cheerful Osteomancer
+40% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.19
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
+36% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.28
Jadzi, Steward of Fate Jadzi, Steward of Fate
+35% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.24
Leech Collector Leech Collector
+34% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.25
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+34% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.33
Flickering Hound Flickering Hound
+33% Synergy in 37% of decks $4.71
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
+31% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.44
Diviner of Victory Diviner of Victory
+31% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.26
Infirmary Healer Infirmary Healer
+29% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.25
Vastlands Scavenger Vastlands Scavenger
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.40
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+28% Synergy in 28% of decks $2.73
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+27% Synergy in 47% of decks $14.11
Pompous Battlemage Pompous Battlemage
+26% Synergy in 28% of decks $1.11
Carnivorous Cultivator Carnivorous Cultivator
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.35
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+24% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.31
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+23% Synergy in 26% of decks $3.04
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+21% Synergy in 47% of decks $9.04
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.73
Witherbloom Apprentice Witherbloom Apprentice
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.43
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+19% Synergy in 24% of decks $14.41
Fatehold Chronologist Fatehold Chronologist
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.08
Abigale, Poet Laureate Abigale, Poet Laureate
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.22
Pyre Rhymer Pyre Rhymer
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.35
Landscape Painter Landscape Painter
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.17
Vigorbloom Vanguard Vigorbloom Vanguard
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.15
Hallway Heckler Hallway Heckler
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.10
Stingerquill Voxmancer Stingerquill Voxmancer
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.25
Emergency Phytomedic Emergency Phytomedic
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.14
Campus Composer Campus Composer
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.19
Adventurous Eater Adventurous Eater
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.14
Geist of Saint Thalia Geist of Saint Thalia
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.60
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+5% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.67

Instants

Instants played in Optimized Codie, Ravenous Codex decks.

Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+27% Synergy in 51% of decks $6.98
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+22% Synergy in 37% of decks $38.41
Counterspell Counterspell
+18% Synergy in 42% of decks $3.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+17% Synergy in 30% of decks $65.90
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+14% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.41
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+13% Synergy in 26% of decks $52.35
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $5.20
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+9% Synergy in 20% of decks $75.93
Force of Will Force of Will
+9% Synergy in 15% of decks $55.48
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy in 47% of decks $1.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.23
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+7% Synergy in 16% of decks $51.47
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.29
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $7.75
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy in 18% of decks $12.99
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy in 19% of decks $46.66
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.48
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $5.53
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy in 12% of decks $29.48
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy in 10% of decks $9.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.64
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $11.48
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $16.89
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $46.64
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $28.34
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $3.50
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+0% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.37
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.25
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.31
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy in 10% of decks $37.37
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-4% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.34

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Optimized Codie, Ravenous Codex decks.

Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+31% Synergy in 32% of decks $3.16
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+24% Synergy in 26% of decks $10.90
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $4.07
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+14% Synergy in 31% of decks $66.53
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $5.49
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $7.01
Coalition Victory Coalition Victory
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.48
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.63
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.41
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $39.91
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $18.10
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $154.61
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.13
Farseek Farseek
+0% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.26
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+0% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.15
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy in 20% of decks $5.19
Cultivate Cultivate
-4% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.29
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-11% Synergy in 10% of decks $2.13
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-11% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.24

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Optimized Codie, Ravenous Codex decks.

Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+61% Synergy in 62% of decks $18.78
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $11.09
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.58
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $3.47
The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy in 16% of decks $106.23
Wizard's Staff Wizard's Staff
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $3.50
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.26
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.37
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $39.64

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Optimized Codie, Ravenous Codex decks.

Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.00
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+29% Synergy in 35% of decks $12.89
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+22% Synergy in 23% of decks $16.48
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+17% Synergy in 37% of decks $68.08
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
+16% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.58
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.28
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.86
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+14% Synergy in 28% of decks $4.89
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $4.80
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+13% Synergy in 31% of decks $61.10
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $6.09
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $8.05
Gleaming Splendor Gleaming Splendor
+7% Synergy in 12% of decks $31.76
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.81
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $4.57
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $7.01
Propaganda Propaganda
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.87

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers played in Optimized Codie, Ravenous Codex decks.

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.97
Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.03

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Optimized Codie, Ravenous Codex decks.

Skycoach Waypoint Skycoach Waypoint
+61% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+29% Synergy in 54% of decks $1.64
Great Hall of the Biblioplex Great Hall of the Biblioplex
+27% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.53
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+19% Synergy in 34% of decks $2.42
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+16% Synergy in 26% of decks $13.62
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy in 18% of decks $29.22
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+7% Synergy in 19% of decks $46.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy in 14% of decks $55.93
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $57.82
Baxter Building Baxter Building
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.28
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.78
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.75
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $6.58
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy in 11% of decks $125.97
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $1653.09

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing in Optimized Codie, Ravenous Codex decks.

Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+43% Synergy in 45% of decks $0.89
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+26% Synergy in 38% of decks $3.69
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+25% Synergy in 34% of decks $33.75
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+10% Synergy in 61% of decks $2.20
Murmuring Volume Murmuring Volume
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.25
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy in 11% of decks $164.27
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.43
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $216.30
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.72
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy in 10% of decks $83.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.37
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $1131.70
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+0% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.46
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $37.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.91
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.72

Lands

The lands Optimized Codie, Ravenous Codex decks run.

Steam Vents Steam Vents
+28% Synergy in 54% of decks $5.58
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+28% Synergy in 55% of decks $4.86
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+27% Synergy in 53% of decks $6.88
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+26% Synergy in 45% of decks $5.32
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+26% Synergy in 57% of decks $4.76
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+24% Synergy in 57% of decks $5.34
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+23% Synergy in 46% of decks $5.88
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+23% Synergy in 53% of decks $5.37
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+21% Synergy in 53% of decks $4.86
The World Tree The World Tree
+21% Synergy in 47% of decks $6.84
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+18% Synergy in 43% of decks $6.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+18% Synergy in 43% of decks $15.40
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+16% Synergy in 42% of decks $5.28
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+15% Synergy in 42% of decks $17.87
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+15% Synergy in 42% of decks $36.23
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+12% Synergy in 32% of decks $20.50
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+12% Synergy in 28% of decks $16.23
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+11% Synergy in 35% of decks $21.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+11% Synergy in 34% of decks $35.63
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+10% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.35
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+9% Synergy in 32% of decks $17.05
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+8% Synergy in 37% of decks $12.12
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy in 30% of decks $31.03
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+8% Synergy in 30% of decks $32.30
Badlands Badlands
+7% Synergy in 19% of decks
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy in 32% of decks $29.03
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy in 96% of decks $0.28
Bayou Bayou
+7% Synergy in 20% of decks
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+6% Synergy in 20% of decks
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+6% Synergy in 19% of decks
Taiga Taiga
+6% Synergy in 19% of decks
Savannah Savannah
+6% Synergy in 19% of decks
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+5% Synergy in 26% of decks $34.63
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy in 27% of decks $20.42
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+5% Synergy in 26% of decks $18.08
Plateau Plateau
+5% Synergy in 16% of decks $404.63
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+5% Synergy in 18% of decks
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.11
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy in 84% of decks $0.08
Island Island
+5% Synergy in 85% of decks $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.28
Scrubland Scrubland
+4% Synergy in 16% of decks
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+4% Synergy in 23% of decks $13.63
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy in 27% of decks $9.52
Tundra Tundra
+3% Synergy in 16% of decks
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.50
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.09
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
0% Synergy in 18% of decks $16.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-20% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.31

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Codie, Ravenous Codex: Bracket 4 (Optimized).