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Ekthi, Contaminator Priest
Price tag $58.15

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Cleric

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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
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Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
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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 Ekthi, Contaminator Priest builds, $$$ the most expensive ones.

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New Cards

Recent-set cards showing up in Upgraded Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

The Everforger The Everforger
+24% Synergy in 26% of decks $23.81
Danitha, Sword of Hope Danitha, Sword of Hope
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.26
Federation Resupply Federation Resupply
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.68
Kindred Judgment Kindred Judgment
-1% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.45
Return to the Light Realms Return to the Light Realms
-4% Synergy in 2% of decks $5.63

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy cards in Upgraded Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+89% Synergy in 96% of decks $2.61
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+79% Synergy in 92% of decks $1.97
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+74% Synergy in 78% of decks $1.11
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+74% Synergy in 90% of decks $1.85
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+74% Synergy in 78% of decks $3.58
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+71% Synergy in 76% of decks $1.48
Swordsman's Steel Swordsman's Steel
+68% Synergy in 72% of decks $12.81
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+67% Synergy in 75% of decks $40.15
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+67% Synergy in 71% of decks $4.95
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+65% Synergy in 75% of decks $29.18

Top Cards

The cards most Upgraded Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks run.

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+89% Synergy in 96% of decks $2.61
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+79% Synergy in 92% of decks $1.97
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+74% Synergy in 78% of decks $1.11
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+74% Synergy in 90% of decks $1.85
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+74% Synergy in 78% of decks $3.58
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+71% Synergy in 76% of decks $1.48
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+65% Synergy in 75% of decks $29.18
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+63% Synergy in 80% of decks $3.16
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+61% Synergy in 81% of decks $4.68
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy in 82% of decks $1.09

Game Changers

Game Changers that Upgraded Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks play. Every Game Changer is legal in Commander: the list sits between fine and banned. Here's the full Game Changers list, color by color.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+26% Synergy in 49% of decks $37.37
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $3925.00
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy in 22% of decks $125.97
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+9% Synergy in 35% of decks $46.66
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy in 15% of decks $106.23
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy in 25% of decks $61.10
Farewell Farewell
-10% Synergy in 11% of decks $5.09

Creatures

Creatures played in Upgraded Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+53% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.34
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+52% Synergy in 60% of decks $13.23
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+50% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.36
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+48% Synergy in 54% of decks $20.82
Kíli the Resourceful Kíli the Resourceful
+46% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.96
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $20.53
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+31% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.31
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+25% Synergy in 37% of decks $20.29
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.40
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+20% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.36
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy in 52% of decks $54.41
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+18% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.87
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.21
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $8.67
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.76
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy in 34% of decks $5.24
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.46
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.01
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+11% Synergy in 22% of decks $46.06
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+8% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.83
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.42
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $7.39
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+6% Synergy in 14% of decks $26.45
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.40
Zamriel, Seraph of Steel Zamriel, Seraph of Steel
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $8.41
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $4.70
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+5% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.46
Essence of Orthodoxy Essence of Orthodoxy
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.41
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.39
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.40
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+3% Synergy in 12% of decks $6.07
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.26
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.26
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.88
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+0% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.36
Suture Priest Suture Priest
-1% Synergy in 10% of decks $4.47
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
-3% Synergy in 7% of decks $8.82
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
-5% Synergy in 5% of decks $10.00
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-5% Synergy in 5% of decks $6.17
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-6% Synergy in 12% of decks $18.84
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-6% Synergy in 14% of decks $11.06
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-11% Synergy in 5% of decks $4.71
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-16% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.38

Instants

Instants played in Upgraded Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Dispatch Dispatch
+54% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.37
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+27% Synergy in 52% of decks $15.93
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+26% Synergy in 49% of decks $37.37
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+18% Synergy in 44% of decks $7.75
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+11% Synergy in 23% of decks $4.54
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+10% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.47
Erode Erode
+9% Synergy in 22% of decks $9.14
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+9% Synergy in 35% of decks $46.66
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.81
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.26
Resistance Reunited Resistance Reunited
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.23
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy in 72% of decks $0.37
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy in 28% of decks $1.48
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.24
Bilbo's Gambit Bilbo's Gambit
+2% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.23
Get Lost Get Lost
+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $3.47
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
0% Synergy in 18% of decks $5.79
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.32
Silence Silence
-2% Synergy in 7% of decks $11.48
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-2% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.84
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.45
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-8% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.26
Disenchant Disenchant
-9% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.20

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Upgraded Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+62% Synergy in 72% of decks $8.25
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+49% Synergy in 63% of decks $2.68
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+33% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.33
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+17% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.42
Sunfall Sunfall
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.27
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.80
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.34
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-1% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.48
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-7% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.40
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-9% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.34
Farewell Farewell
-10% Synergy in 11% of decks $5.09
Austere Command Austere Command
-12% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.41

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Upgraded Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Swordsman's Steel Swordsman's Steel
+68% Synergy in 72% of decks $12.81
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+67% Synergy in 75% of decks $40.15
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+67% Synergy in 71% of decks $4.95
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+65% Synergy in 74% of decks $43.03
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+62% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.37
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+60% Synergy in 64% of decks $5.77
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+59% Synergy in 72% of decks $37.83
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver
+57% Synergy in 62% of decks $7.92
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+57% Synergy in 64% of decks $2.83
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+55% Synergy in 59% of decks $2.91
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+54% Synergy in 57% of decks $9.65
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+53% Synergy in 60% of decks $46.39
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+49% Synergy in 53% of decks $8.71
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $18.64
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+45% Synergy in 56% of decks $30.52
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+36% Synergy in 46% of decks $8.27
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+34% Synergy in 38% of decks $9.09
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+30% Synergy in 32% of decks $9.64
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+26% Synergy in 34% of decks $16.60
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+25% Synergy in 34% of decks $3.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+23% Synergy in 51% of decks $2.58
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+20% Synergy in 23% of decks $4.85
Batterskull Batterskull
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $4.52
Godsend Godsend
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.79
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $9.39
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+17% Synergy in 23% of decks $11.37
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $14.77
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $9.29
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy in 52% of decks $1.26
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $7.56
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+14% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.61
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+13% Synergy in 21% of decks $22.82
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $27.74
Sword of Kaldra Sword of Kaldra
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $18.78
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.32
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+13% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.98
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $18.27
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $20.47
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.75
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.44
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $4.06
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+10% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.37
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $5.13
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.20
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.52
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy in 15% of decks $106.23
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+2% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-5% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.26
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-30% Synergy in 30% of decks $9.04

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Upgraded Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+60% Synergy in 67% of decks $3.76
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+52% Synergy in 63% of decks $16.91
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+30% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.29
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+25% Synergy in 35% of decks $11.58
Land Tax Land Tax
+6% Synergy in 40% of decks $16.85
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+4% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.46
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+3% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.43
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.33
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.32
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.34
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.08
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+1% Synergy in 13% of decks $59.91
Gleaming Splendor Gleaming Splendor
+1% Synergy in 14% of decks $31.76
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
0% Synergy in 8% of decks $4.72
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
-1% Synergy in 8% of decks $11.15
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-2% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.81
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy in 25% of decks $61.10
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-4% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.32
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy in 11% of decks $33.72
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-8% Synergy in 7% of decks $8.34
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-13% Synergy in 8% of decks $7.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers played in Upgraded Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.01
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $26.75
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $51.38

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Upgraded Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+57% Synergy in 65% of decks $18.14
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+50% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.41
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+41% Synergy in 53% of decks $39.55
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+36% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.59
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+35% Synergy in 42% of decks $2.18
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+32% Synergy in 40% of decks $7.45
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+24% Synergy in 36% of decks $28.32
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+16% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.26
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.28
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.32
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.30
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $3925.00
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.32
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy in 22% of decks $125.97
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $15.17
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.42
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.68
War Room War Room
+10% Synergy in 46% of decks $4.53
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $13.96
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+7% Synergy in 23% of decks $6.27
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $21.17
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.51
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy in 27% of decks $6.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.64
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+0% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.76
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.36
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-3% Synergy in 37% of decks $7.46
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-15% Synergy in 16% of decks $48.04

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing in Upgraded Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks.

Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+43% Synergy in 45% of decks $8.89
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+24% Synergy in 28% of decks $17.77
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $216.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.25
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+10% Synergy in 22% of decks $45.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy in 92% of decks $0.91
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.72
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.25
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $12.18
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.18
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-11% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.28

Lands

The lands Upgraded Ekthi, Contaminator Priest decks run.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.38
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy in 34% of decks $5.24
Mirrex Mirrex
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.81
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.26
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.92
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.24
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy in 96% of decks $0.08
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $31.03
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $12.12
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.56
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $15.40
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.28
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.32
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.44
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy in 9% of decks $48.99
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.32

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