The Archimandrite (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

The Archimandrite
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Alejandro Fuentes
Sep 8, 2026
Alejandro Fuentes
The Best Two-Type Commanders in Magic, Ranked
A tier-ranked look at Commander's best two-creature-type generals, from Kaalia of the Vast to the adorable Olag and Miau, New Friends.
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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2.0xlift
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86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
1.7xlift
Monastery Mentor
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
1.7xlift
Imperial Recruiter
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
1.7xlift
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Beacon of Immortality
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Loran of the Third Path
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
1.7xlift
Alhammarret's Archive
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
1.4xlift
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
1.7xlift
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Lyse Hext
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
2.2xlift
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32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
2.0xlift
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36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
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36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
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18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
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27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
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59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
2.0xlift
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41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
2.0xlift
Sage of the Skies
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
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Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
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55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
1.6xlift
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52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
1.7xlift
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45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
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45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
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41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
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38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
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38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
1.6xlift
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31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
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31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
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28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
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28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
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21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1.5xlift
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1.8xlift
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17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Eiganjo Dynastorian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2.3xlift
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14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Duelist of the Mind
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2.5xlift
Stoneforge Mystic
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Highspire Bell-Ringer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2.0xlift
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9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
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Zell Dincht
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2.0xlift
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7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2.2xlift
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2.1xlift
Sage of the Inward Eye
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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Akroma's Will
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
1.6xlift
Boros Charm
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
1.6xlift
Union of the Third Path
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1.2xlift
Dovin's Veto
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1.2xlift
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1.2xlift
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1.2xlift
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45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
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41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
1.5xlift
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38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
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Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
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31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
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31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
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1.2xlift
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28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
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28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
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24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1.3xlift
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24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
0.9xlift
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24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1.4xlift
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21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
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1.4xlift
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14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
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Lightning Bolt
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1.8xlift
Light of Hope
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10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Revitalize
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1.8xlift
Warleader's Helix
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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1.8xlift
Chaos Warp
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0.4xlift
Untimely Malfunction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
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Crash Through
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
1.6xlift
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Sea Gate Restoration
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
1.6xlift
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28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Supreme Verdict
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Ponder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0.9xlift
Vandalblast
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1.5xlift
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Austere Command
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.4xlift
Split Up
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Farewell
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.4xlift
Windfall
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0.6xlift
Preordain
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Fumigate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Avatar's Wrath
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1.1xlift
Ondu Inversion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Cone of Cold
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Thrilling Discovery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.2xlift
Approach of the Second Sun
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0.3xlift
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
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1.5xlift
Ivory Tower
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
1.6xlift
Venser's Journal
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
1.5xlift
The One Ring
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Well of Lost Dreams
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Elixir of Immortality
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1.5xlift
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
1.7xlift
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.4xlift
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.4xlift
Sewer-veillance Cam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2.5xlift
Cosmos Elixir
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Chronicle of Victory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2.3xlift
Pearl Medallion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Resurrection Orb
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1.8xlift
Swiftfoot Boots
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0.6xlift
Bident of Thassa
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Archaeomancer's Map
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Ugin's Nexus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Cryogen Relic
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2.4xlift
Enchantments
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
True Conviction
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Illusions of Grandeur
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Jeskai Ascendancy
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
1.7xlift
Whirlwind of Thought
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1.6xlift
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
1.3xlift
Path of Bravery
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
1.6xlift
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
0.8xlift
Authority of the Consuls
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
1.6xlift
Wizard Class
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Frostcliff Siege
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1.6xlift
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1.3xlift
Kindred Discovery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.4xlift
Boon Reflection
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.4xlift
Land Tax
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Cleric Class
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0.8xlift
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1.3xlift
Monk Class
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Delusions of Mediocrity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0.8xlift
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0.4xlift
Smuggler's Share
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.2xlift
Intruder Alarm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Reconnaissance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Struggle for Project Purity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Curse of Opulence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0.5xlift
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Paradox Haze
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0.3xlift
Test of Endurance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0.6xlift
Weapons Manufacturing
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2.4xlift
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41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Narset of the Ancient Way
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Narset Transcendent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
1.2xlift
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1.2xlift
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
1.6xlift
Command Beacon
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1.5xlift
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.4xlift
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0.9xlift
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Three Tree City
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Blighted Steppe
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Wasteland
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Nomad Stadium
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Witch's Clinic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0.4xlift
Scavenger Grounds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Mutavault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Inventors' Fair
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1.2xlift
Adventurer's Inn
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2.2xlift
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2.2xlift
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Sol Ring
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Thought Vessel
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
1.2xlift
Talisman of Progress
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
1.3xlift
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
1.3xlift
Decanter of Endless Water
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
1.2xlift
Boros Signet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1.3xlift
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0.9xlift
Pristine Talisman
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0.8xlift
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0.9xlift
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0.8xlift
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0.9xlift
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0.4xlift
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Plains
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Tundra
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Steam Vents
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Mountain
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Volcanic Island
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Plateau
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Spectator Seating
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Raugrin Triome
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Training Center
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Sea of Clouds
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Pinnacle Monk
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Mystic Monastery
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1.4xlift
Sundown Pass
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
1.4xlift
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
1.4xlift
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Adarkar Wastes
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
1.3xlift
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Sea Gate Restoration
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
1.6xlift
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
1.1xlift
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
0.8xlift
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
1.3xlift
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Meticulous Archive
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
1.3xlift
City of Brass
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1.3xlift
Clifftop Retreat
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
0.8xlift
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1.4xlift
Hengegate Pathway
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1.2xlift
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1.5xlift
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0.6xlift
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1.3xlift
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1.8xlift
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1.5xlift
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0.9xlift
Turbulent Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1.1xlift
Turbulent Steppe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1.1xlift
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1.0xlift
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