From 33570399f07b2b74b6e0bc370e2f2c1f7aa8ce0e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: matt Date: Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:19:32 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] feat: refresh theme catalog metadata --- .gitignore | 5 + code/scripts/build_theme_catalog.py | 18 +- .../themes/description_fallback_history.jsonl | 2 + config/themes/theme_list.json | 19632 +++++++++++++++- logs/perf/theme_preview_warm_baseline.json | 767 + 5 files changed, 19290 insertions(+), 1134 deletions(-) create mode 100644 logs/perf/theme_preview_warm_baseline.json diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore index cc15608..027eddd 100644 --- a/.gitignore +++ b/.gitignore @@ -11,6 +11,11 @@ __pycache__/ csv_files/ dist/ logs/ +!logs/ +logs/* +!logs/perf/ +logs/perf/* +!logs/perf/theme_preview_warm_baseline.json deck_files/ csv_files/ config/themes/catalog/ diff --git a/code/scripts/build_theme_catalog.py b/code/scripts/build_theme_catalog.py index 8a30c00..f638094 100644 --- a/code/scripts/build_theme_catalog.py +++ b/code/scripts/build_theme_catalog.py @@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ from collections import Counter from dataclasses import dataclass, field from pathlib import Path from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Set, Tuple +import re try: # Optional import yaml # type: ignore @@ -64,6 +65,20 @@ except ModuleNotFoundError: should_keep_theme, ) +try: + from scripts.export_themes_to_yaml import slugify as slugify_theme # type: ignore +except Exception: + _SLUG_RE = re.compile(r'[^a-z0-9-]') + + def slugify_theme(name: str) -> str: + s = name.strip().lower() + s = s.replace('+', 'plus') + s = s.replace('/', '-') + s = re.sub(r'[\s_]+', '-', s) + s = _SLUG_RE.sub('', s) + s = re.sub(r'-{2,}', '-', s) + return s.strip('-') + ROOT = Path(__file__).resolve().parents[2] CODE_ROOT = ROOT / 'code' if str(CODE_ROOT) not in sys.path: @@ -729,7 +744,8 @@ def build_catalog(limit: int, verbose: bool) -> Dict[str, Any]: else: primary, secondary = _primary_secondary(theme, analytics['frequencies']) - entry = {'theme': theme, 'synergies': merged} + slug = getattr(y, 'id', None) or slugify_theme(theme) + entry = {'id': slug, 'theme': theme, 'synergies': merged} if primary: entry['primary_color'] = primary if secondary: diff --git a/config/themes/description_fallback_history.jsonl b/config/themes/description_fallback_history.jsonl index 1e07849..66d6a40 100644 --- a/config/themes/description_fallback_history.jsonl +++ b/config/themes/description_fallback_history.jsonl @@ -14,3 +14,5 @@ {"timestamp": "2025-09-19T09:57:41", "total_themes": 733, "generic_total": 278, "generic_with_synergies": 260, "generic_plain": 18, "generic_pct": 37.93, "top_generic_by_frequency": [{"theme": "Little Fellas", "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", "synergy_count": 5, "total_frequency": 7147, "description": "Builds around Little Fellas leveraging synergies with Banding and Licid Kindred."}, {"theme": "Combat Matters", "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", "synergy_count": 5, "total_frequency": 6391, "description": 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"total_frequency": 170, "description": "Builds around Landwalk leveraging synergies with Swampwalk and Islandwalk."}, {"theme": "Impulse", "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", "synergy_count": 5, "total_frequency": 163, "description": "Builds around Impulse leveraging synergies with Junk Tokens and Junk Token."}, {"theme": "Morph", "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", "synergy_count": 5, "total_frequency": 140, "description": "Builds around Morph leveraging synergies with Beast Kindred and Illusion Kindred."}, {"theme": "Devoid", "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", "synergy_count": 5, "total_frequency": 114, "description": "Builds around Devoid leveraging synergies with Ingest and Processor Kindred."}]} diff --git a/config/themes/theme_list.json b/config/themes/theme_list.json index eddad05..13ff823 100644 --- a/config/themes/theme_list.json +++ b/config/themes/theme_list.json @@ -1,47 +1,135 @@ { "themes": [ { + "id": "plus1-plus1-counters", "theme": "+1/+1 Counters", "synergies": [ - "Proliferate", - "Counters Matter", "Adapt", "Evolve", + "Proliferate", + "Counters Matter", "Hydra Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan", + "Heliod, Sun-Crowned" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Rhythm of the Wild", + "Karn's Bastion", + "Hardened Scales", + "Doubling Season", + "The Great Henge", + "Avenger of Zendikar", + "Inspiring Call", + "The Ozolith" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Zegana, Utopian Speaker - Synergy (Adapt)", + "Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist // Jetfire, Air Guardian - Synergy (Adapt)", + "Lonis, Genetics Expert - Synergy (Evolve)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "+1/+1 counters build across the board then get doubled, proliferated, or redistributed for exponential scaling. Synergies like Proliferate and Counters Matter reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "0-1-counters", "theme": "-0/-1 Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Wall of Roots", + "Shield Sphere", + "Takklemaggot", + "Essence Flare", + "Kjeldoran Home Guard", + "Krovikan Plague", + "Lesser Werewolf" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates -0/-1 counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "0-2-counters", "theme": "-0/-2 Counters", "synergies": [ "Counters Matter", "Proliferate" ], - "primary_color": "Black" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_cards": [ + "Spirit Shackle", + "Greater Werewolf" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates -0/-2 counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "1-1-counters", "theme": "-1/-1 Counters", "synergies": [ - "Proliferate", - "Counters Matter", "Wither", "Persist", - "Infect" + "Infect", + "Proliferate", + "Counters Matter", + "Poison Counters", + "Planeswalkers", + "Super Friends", + "Midrange", + "Phyrexian Kindred", + "Ore Counters", + "Advisor Kindred", + "Horror Kindred", + "+1/+1 Counters", + "Insect Kindred", + "Burn", + "Elemental Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider", + "Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion", + "Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus", + "Atraxa, Praetors' Voice" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Karn's Bastion", + "Doubling Season", + "The Ozolith", + "Evolution Sage", + "Cankerbloom", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician", + "Thrummingbird", + "Tezzeret's Gambit" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Infect)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Spreads -1/-1 counters for removal, attrition, and loop engines leveraging death & sacrifice triggers. Synergies like Proliferate and Counters Matter reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "adamant", "theme": "Adamant", "synergies": [ "Knight Kindred", @@ -51,9 +139,33 @@ "Human Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Knight Kindred)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Knight Kindred)", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon - Synergy (Knight Kindred)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Desecrate Reality", + "Foreboding Fruit", + "Once and Future", + "Rally for the Throne", + "Outmuscle", + "Cauldron's Gift", + "Unexplained Vision", + "Silverflame Ritual" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Adamant leveraging synergies with Knight Kindred and +1/+1 Counters." }, { + "id": "adapt", "theme": "Adapt", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -63,9 +175,35 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Zegana, Utopian Speaker", + "Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist // Jetfire, Air Guardian", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Incubation Druid", + "Evolution Witness", + "Basking Broodscale", + "Zegana, Utopian Speaker", + "Benthic Biomancer", + "Emperor of Bones", + "Knighted Myr", + "Trollbred Guardian" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Voltron)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Adapt leveraging synergies with +1/+1 Counters and Counters Matter." }, { + "id": "addendum", "theme": "Addendum", "synergies": [ "Interaction", @@ -73,21 +211,74 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Interaction)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Interaction)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Interaction)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Unbreakable Formation", + "Contractual Safeguard", + "Emergency Powers", + "Precognitive Perception", + "Arrester's Zeal", + "Sentinel's Mark", + "Arrester's Admonition", + "Sphinx's Insight" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Addendum leveraging synergies with Interaction and Spells Matter." }, { + "id": "advisor-kindred", "theme": "Advisor Kindred", "synergies": [ - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", "-1/-1 Counters", "Conditional Draw", - "Human Kindred" + "Human Kindred", + "Midrange", + "Toughness Matters" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer", + "Teysa Karlov", + "Kambal, Consul of Allocation", + "Kambal, Profiteering Mayor", + "Grand Arbiter Augustin IV" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer", + "Imperial Recruiter", + "Ledger Shredder", + "Teysa Karlov", + "Kambal, Consul of Allocation", + "Kambal, Profiteering Mayor", + "Grand Arbiter Augustin IV", + "Bruvac the Grandiloquent" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (-1/-1 Counters)", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - Synergy (-1/-1 Counters)", + "Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion - Synergy (-1/-1 Counters)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Conditional Draw)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Conditional Draw)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Advisor creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., -1/-1 Counters and Conditional Draw)." }, { + "id": "aetherborn-kindred", "theme": "Aetherborn Kindred", "synergies": [ "Rogue Kindred", @@ -97,21 +288,77 @@ "Voltron" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan", + "Gonti, Lord of Luxury", + "Gonti, Night Minister", + "Gonti, Canny Acquisitor", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan", + "Gonti, Lord of Luxury", + "Gonti, Night Minister", + "Gifted Aetherborn", + "Aether Refinery", + "Gonti, Canny Acquisitor", + "Weaponcraft Enthusiast", + "Contraband Kingpin" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Rankle, Master of Pranks - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Captain Lannery Storm - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Aetherborn creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Rogue Kindred and Outlaw Kindred)." }, { + "id": "affinity", "theme": "Affinity", "synergies": [ "Cost Reduction", "Artifacts Matter", "Big Mana", "Flying", - "Historics Matter" + "Stax" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch", + "Urza, Chief Artificer", + "Nahiri, Forged in Fury", + "Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant", + "Imskir Iron-Eater" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch", + "Thought Monitor", + "Thoughtcast", + "Junk Winder", + "Mycosynth Golem", + "Banquet Guests", + "Urza, Chief Artificer", + "Nahiri, Forged in Fury" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Cost Reduction)", + "Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma - Synergy (Cost Reduction)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Reduces spell costs via board resource counts (Affinity) enabling explosive early multi-spell turns. Synergies like Cost Reduction and Artifacts Matter reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "afflict", "theme": "Afflict", "synergies": [ "Zombie Kindred", @@ -120,9 +367,33 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Neheb, the Eternal", + "Mikaeus, the Unhallowed - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)", + "Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Reanimate)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Neheb, the Eternal", + "Lost Monarch of Ifnir", + "Ammit Eternal", + "Wildfire Eternal", + "Eternal of Harsh Truths", + "Spellweaver Eternal", + "Frontline Devastator", + "Khenra Eternal" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Burn)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Afflict leveraging synergies with Zombie Kindred and Reanimate." }, { + "id": "afterlife", "theme": "Afterlife", "synergies": [ "Spirit Kindred", @@ -132,9 +403,33 @@ "Token Creation" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Junji, the Midnight Sky - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Tithe Taker", + "Ministrant of Obligation", + "Orzhov Enforcer", + "Indebted Spirit", + "Imperious Oligarch", + "Seraph of the Scales", + "Knight of the Last Breath", + "Syndicate Messenger" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Aristocrats)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Afterlife leveraging synergies with Spirit Kindred and Sacrifice Matters." }, { + "id": "aftermath", "theme": "Aftermath", "synergies": [ "Mill", @@ -143,21 +438,69 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Mill)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Dusk // Dawn", + "Commit // Memory", + "Insult // Injury", + "Cut // Ribbons", + "Consign // Oblivion", + "Indulge // Excess", + "Never // Return", + "Road // Ruin" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Extracts two-phase value from split Aftermath spells, maximizing flexible sequencing. Synergies like Mill and Big Mana reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "age-counters", "theme": "Age Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Cumulative upkeep", "Storage Counters", - "Enchantments Matter" + "Counters Matter", + "Enchantments Matter", + "Lands Matter" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tasha, the Witch Queen", + "Cosima, God of the Voyage // The Omenkeel", + "Mairsil, the Pretender", + "Morinfen", + "Gallowbraid" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mystic Remora", + "Glacial Chasm", + "Tome of Legends", + "Crucible of the Spirit Dragon", + "Mage-Ring Network", + "Tasha, the Witch Queen", + "Braid of Fire", + "Cosima, God of the Voyage // The Omenkeel" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates age counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "aggro", "theme": "Aggro", "synergies": [ "Combat Matters", @@ -167,14 +510,60 @@ "Trample" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Swiftfoot Boots", + "Lightning Greaves", + "Skullclamp", + "Rhythm of the Wild", + "Wild Growth", + "Karn's Bastion", + "Animate Dead", + "Hardened Scales" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Voltron)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Voltron)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Applies early pressure and combat tempo to close the game before slower value engines stabilize. Synergies like Combat Matters and Voltron reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "airbending", "theme": "Airbending", - "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "White" + "synergies": [ + "Avatar Kindred", + "Flying" + ], + "primary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Appa, Steadfast Guardian", + "Aang, Airbending Master", + "Avatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements", + "Aang, the Last Airbender" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Appa, Steadfast Guardian", + "Aang, Airbending Master", + "Airbending Lesson", + "Avatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements", + "Aang, the Last Airbender" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Airbending theme and its supporting synergies." }, { + "id": "alien-kindred", "theme": "Alien Kindred", "synergies": [ "Clones", @@ -184,9 +573,38 @@ "Soldier Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Iraxxa, Empress of Mars", + "Davros, Dalek Creator", + "Jenova, Ancient Calamity", + "Karvanista, Loyal Lupari // Lupari Shield", + "Osgood, Operation Double" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Auton Soldier", + "Gallifrey Council Chamber", + "Vashta Nerada", + "Star Whale", + "Iraxxa, Empress of Mars", + "PuPu UFO", + "Recon Craft Theta", + "Time Beetle" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Clones)", + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Clones)", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces - Synergy (Clones)", + "Solphim, Mayhem Dominus - Synergy (Horror Kindred)", + "Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus - Synergy (Horror Kindred)", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Trample)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Alien creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Clones and Horror Kindred)." }, { + "id": "alliance", "theme": "Alliance", "synergies": [ "Druid Kindred", @@ -196,9 +614,34 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Galadriel, Light of Valinor", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Druid Kindred)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Druid Kindred)", + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest - Synergy (Druid Kindred)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Elf Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Witty Roastmaster", + "Rumor Gatherer", + "Gala Greeters", + "Devilish Valet", + "Rose Room Treasurer", + "Galadriel, Light of Valinor", + "Boss's Chauffeur", + "Social Climber" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ayara, First of Locthwain - Synergy (Elf Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Alliance leveraging synergies with Druid Kindred and Elf Kindred." }, { + "id": "ally-kindred", "theme": "Ally Kindred", "synergies": [ "Rally", @@ -208,9 +651,34 @@ "Peasant Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Drana, Liberator of Malakir", + "Mina and Denn, Wildborn", + "Zada, Hedron Grinder", + "Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder", + "Akiri, Line-Slinger" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Zulaport Cutthroat", + "Drana, Liberator of Malakir", + "Mina and Denn, Wildborn", + "Zada, Hedron Grinder", + "Cliffhaven Vampire", + "Beastcaller Savant", + "Drana's Emissary", + "Oath of Gideon" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Munda, Ambush Leader - Synergy (Rally)", + "Toph, the First Metalbender - Synergy (Earthbend)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Ally creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Rally and Cohort)." }, { + "id": "amass", "theme": "Amass", "synergies": [ "Army Kindred", @@ -220,9 +688,35 @@ "+1/+1 Counters" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sauron, the Dark Lord", + "Saruman, the White Hand", + "Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant", + "Sauron, Lord of the Rings", + "Grishnákh, Brash Instigator" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Orcish Bowmasters", + "Dreadhorde Invasion", + "Barad-dûr", + "Lazotep Plating", + "Gleaming Overseer", + "Sauron, the Dark Lord", + "Saruman, the White Hand", + "Eternal Skylord" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Plargg and Nassari - Synergy (Orc Kindred)", + "Cadira, Caller of the Small - Synergy (Orc Kindred)", + "Neheb, the Eternal - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Amass leveraging synergies with Army Kindred and Orc Kindred." }, { + "id": "amplify", "theme": "Amplify", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -232,9 +726,33 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Kilnmouth Dragon", + "Feral Throwback", + "Aven Warhawk", + "Ghastly Remains", + "Canopy Crawler", + "Zombie Brute", + "Daru Stinger", + "Embalmed Brawler" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Voltron)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Amplify leveraging synergies with +1/+1 Counters and Counters Matter." }, { + "id": "angel-kindred", "theme": "Angel Kindred", "synergies": [ "Vigilance", @@ -244,24 +762,96 @@ "Lifelink" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope", + "Aurelia, the Warleader", + "Gisela, Blade of Goldnight", + "Shalai, Voice of Plenty", + "Sephara, Sky's Blade" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope", + "Karmic Guide", + "Aurelia, the Warleader", + "Angel of the Ruins", + "Gisela, Blade of Goldnight", + "Shalai, Voice of Plenty", + "Sigil of the Empty Throne", + "Sephara, Sky's Blade" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Vigilance)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Vigilance)", + "Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite - Synergy (Vigilance)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lifegain)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Lifegain)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Life Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Angel creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Vigilance and Lifegain)." }, { + "id": "annihilator", "theme": "Annihilator", - "synergies": [], + "synergies": [ + "Eldrazi Kindred", + "Ramp", + "Big Mana" + ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth", + "Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Artisan of Kozilek", + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth", + "Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre", + "It That Betrays", + "Pathrazer of Ulamog", + "Flayer of Loyalties", + "Ulamog's Crusher", + "Nulldrifter" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Annihilator theme and its supporting synergies." }, { + "id": "antelope-kindred", "theme": "Antelope Kindred", "synergies": [ "Toughness Matters", "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Grazing Gladehart", + "Totem-Guide Hartebeest", + "Stampeding Wildebeests", + "Stampeding Serow", + "Trained Pronghorn", + "Graceful Antelope", + "Flycatcher Giraffid", + "Ornery Kudu" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Antelope creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Toughness Matters and Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "ape-kindred", "theme": "Ape Kindred", "synergies": [ "Removal", @@ -271,9 +861,38 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kogla, the Titan Ape", + "Kogla and Yidaro", + "Kibo, Uktabi Prince", + "Grunn, the Lonely King", + "Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Pongify", + "Simian Spirit Guide", + "Kogla, the Titan Ape", + "Silverback Elder", + "Kogla and Yidaro", + "Thieving Amalgam", + "Treetop Village", + "Kibo, Uktabi Prince" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre - Synergy (Removal)", + "Zacama, Primal Calamity - Synergy (Removal)", + "The Scarab God - Synergy (Removal)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Ape creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Removal and Artifacts Matter)." }, { + "id": "archer-kindred", "theme": "Archer Kindred", "synergies": [ "Reach", @@ -283,9 +902,38 @@ "Pingers" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Legolas Greenleaf", + "Finneas, Ace Archer", + "Tor Wauki the Younger", + "Legolas, Counter of Kills", + "Legolas, Master Archer" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Orcish Bowmasters", + "Firebrand Archer", + "Poison-Tip Archer", + "Legolas Greenleaf", + "Finneas, Ace Archer", + "Tor Wauki the Younger", + "Thornweald Archer", + "Jagged-Scar Archers" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Six - Synergy (Reach)", + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Reach)", + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Reach)", + "Karador, Ghost Chieftain - Synergy (Centaur Kindred)", + "Nikya of the Old Ways - Synergy (Centaur Kindred)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Elf Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Archer creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Reach and Centaur Kindred)." }, { + "id": "archon-kindred", "theme": "Archon Kindred", "synergies": [ "Flying", @@ -295,9 +943,35 @@ "Leave the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ezrim, Agency Chief", + "Krond the Dawn-Clad", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Flying)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Archon of Sun's Grace", + "Archon of Cruelty", + "Archon of Emeria", + "Ashen Rider", + "Archon of Coronation", + "Blazing Archon", + "Archon of Absolution", + "Archon of the Wild Rose" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Archon creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Flying and Big Mana)." }, { + "id": "aristocrats", "theme": "Aristocrats", "synergies": [ "Sacrifice", @@ -307,15 +981,50 @@ "Persist" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Solemn Simulacrum", + "Skullclamp", + "Ashnod's Altar", + "Victimize", + "Blood Artist", + "Village Rites", + "Zulaport Cutthroat", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Token Creation)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Sacrifices expendable creatures and tokens to trigger death payoffs, recursion, and incremental drain. Synergies like Sacrifice and Death Triggers reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "armadillo-kindred", "theme": "Armadillo Kindred", - "synergies": [], + "synergies": [ + "Toughness Matters", + "Little Fellas" + ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_cards": [ + "Spinewoods Armadillo", + "Armored Armadillo" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Armadillo creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "army-kindred", "theme": "Army Kindred", "synergies": [ "Amass", @@ -325,21 +1034,73 @@ "+1/+1 Counters" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sauron, the Dark Lord", + "Saruman, the White Hand", + "Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant", + "Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain", + "The Mouth of Sauron" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Dreadhorde Invasion", + "Lazotep Plating", + "Gleaming Overseer", + "Sauron, the Dark Lord", + "Saruman, the White Hand", + "Eternal Skylord", + "Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant", + "Saruman's Trickery" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Plargg and Nassari - Synergy (Orc Kindred)", + "Cadira, Caller of the Small - Synergy (Orc Kindred)", + "Neheb, the Eternal - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Army creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Amass and Orc Kindred)." }, { + "id": "artifact-tokens", "theme": "Artifact Tokens", "synergies": [ - "Tokens Matter", "Treasure", "Servo Kindred", "Powerstone Token", - "Fabricate" + "Fabricate", + "Junk Token" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Peregrin Took", + "Sai, Master Thopterist", + "Old Gnawbone" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "An Offer You Can't Refuse", + "Smothering Tithe", + "Urza's Saga", + "Deadly Dispute", + "Black Market Connections", + "Tireless Provisioner", + "Big Score", + "Professional Face-Breaker" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Cayth, Famed Mechanist - Synergy (Servo Kindred)", + "Saheeli, the Gifted - Synergy (Servo Kindred)", + "Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist - Synergy (Powerstone Token)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Generates artifact tokens as modular resources—fueling sacrifice, draw, and cost-reduction engines. Synergies like Treasure and Servo Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "artifacts-matter", "theme": "Artifacts Matter", "synergies": [ "Treasure Token", @@ -349,9 +1110,35 @@ "Artifact Tokens" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Loran of the Third Path", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Sram, Senior Edificer", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sol Ring", + "Arcane Signet", + "Swiftfoot Boots", + "Lightning Greaves", + "Fellwar Stone", + "Thought Vessel", + "Mind Stone", + "Commander's Sphere" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Treasure Token)", + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Equipment Matters)", + "Shorikai, Genesis Engine - Synergy (Vehicles)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Leverages dense artifact counts for cost reduction, recursion, and modular scaling payoffs. Synergies like Treasure Token and Equipment Matters reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "artificer-kindred", "theme": "Artificer Kindred", "synergies": [ "Fabricate", @@ -361,9 +1148,36 @@ "Vedalken Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Loran of the Third Path", + "Sai, Master Thopterist", + "Urza, Lord High Artificer", + "Padeem, Consul of Innovation", + "Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Loran of the Third Path", + "Etherium Sculptor", + "Reckless Fireweaver", + "Marionette Apprentice", + "Loyal Apprentice", + "Sai, Master Thopterist", + "Urza, Lord High Artificer", + "Padeem, Consul of Innovation" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Cayth, Famed Mechanist - Synergy (Fabricate)", + "Saheeli, the Gifted - Synergy (Servo Kindred)", + "Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter - Synergy (Servo Kindred)", + "Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter - Synergy (Thopter Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Artificer creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Fabricate and Servo Kindred)." }, { + "id": "ascend", "theme": "Ascend", "synergies": [ "Creature Tokens", @@ -373,9 +1187,33 @@ "Human Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Creature Tokens)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Creature Tokens)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Creature Tokens)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Token Creation)", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Token Creation)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Wayward Swordtooth", + "Twilight Prophet", + "Ocelot Pride", + "Tendershoot Dryad", + "Illustrious Wanderglyph", + "Arch of Orazca", + "Andúril, Narsil Reforged", + "Vona's Hunger" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Tokens Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Ascend leveraging synergies with Creature Tokens and Token Creation." }, { + "id": "assassin-kindred", "theme": "Assassin Kindred", "synergies": [ "Freerunning", @@ -385,14 +1223,61 @@ "Vampire Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Massacre Girl", + "Mari, the Killing Quill", + "Massacre Girl, Known Killer", + "Queen Marchesa", + "The Lord of Pain" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Brotherhood Regalia", + "Razorkin Needlehead", + "Massacre Girl", + "Royal Assassin", + "Overpowering Attack", + "Mari, the Killing Quill", + "Massacre Girl, Known Killer", + "Queen Marchesa" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Achilles Davenport - Synergy (Freerunning)", + "Ezio Auditore da Firenze - Synergy (Freerunning)", + "Jacob Frye - Synergy (Freerunning)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Deathtouch)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Assassin creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Freerunning and Outlaw Kindred)." }, { + "id": "assembly-worker-kindred", "theme": "Assembly-Worker Kindred", - "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "White" + "synergies": [ + "Artifacts Matter", + "Construct Kindred", + "Artifact Tokens" + ], + "primary_color": "White", + "example_cards": [ + "Academy Manufactor", + "Mishra's Factory", + "Urza's Factory", + "Mishra's Foundry", + "Mishra's Self-Replicator", + "Arcbound Prototype", + "Dutiful Replicator", + "Cogwork Assembler" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Assembly-Worker creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "assist", "theme": "Assist", "synergies": [ "Big Mana", @@ -402,9 +1287,33 @@ "Interaction" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Game Plan", + "Play of the Game", + "Out of Bounds", + "The Crowd Goes Wild", + "Gang Up", + "Huddle Up", + "Vampire Charmseeker", + "Skystreamer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Assist leveraging synergies with Big Mana and Blink." }, { + "id": "astartes-kindred", "theme": "Astartes Kindred", "synergies": [ "Warrior Kindred", @@ -414,18 +1323,71 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Khârn the Betrayer", + "Marneus Calgar", + "Abaddon the Despoiler", + "Mortarion, Daemon Primarch", + "Belisarius Cawl" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Thunderhawk Gunship", + "Khârn the Betrayer", + "Marneus Calgar", + "Ultramarines Honour Guard", + "Birth of the Imperium", + "Inquisitorial Rosette", + "Space Marine Devastator", + "Noise Marine" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Krenko, Mob Boss - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Astartes creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Warrior Kindred and Blink)." }, { + "id": "atog-kindred", "theme": "Atog Kindred", "synergies": [ "Toughness Matters", "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Atogatog", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Atog", + "Auratog", + "Megatog", + "Psychatog", + "Thaumatog", + "Atogatog", + "Lithatog", + "Phantatog" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Atog creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Toughness Matters and Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "auras", "theme": "Auras", "synergies": [ "Constellation", @@ -435,14 +1397,55 @@ "Umbra armor" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer", + "Kodama of the West Tree", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon", + "Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist", + "Codsworth, Handy Helper" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Wild Growth", + "Animate Dead", + "Utopia Sprawl", + "Sram, Senior Edificer", + "Darksteel Mutation", + "Kenrith's Transformation", + "All That Glitters", + "Curiosity" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Calix, Guided by Fate - Synergy (Constellation)", + "Eutropia the Twice-Favored - Synergy (Constellation)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Voltron)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Stacks enchantment or aura-based value engines (draw, cost reduction, constellation) into compounding board & card advantage." }, { + "id": "aurochs-kindred", "theme": "Aurochs Kindred", - "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Green" + "synergies": [ + "Trample", + "Snow Matters", + "Aggro" + ], + "primary_color": "Green", + "example_cards": [ + "Rimehorn Aurochs", + "Bull Aurochs", + "Aurochs", + "Aurochs Herd" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Aurochs creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "avatar-kindred", "theme": "Avatar Kindred", "synergies": [ "Impending", @@ -452,9 +1455,35 @@ "Cost Reduction" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Muldrotha, the Gravetide", + "Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar", + "Gishath, Sun's Avatar", + "Gandalf the White", + "The Ur-Dragon" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands", + "Dark Depths", + "Muldrotha, the Gravetide", + "Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar", + "Verdant Sun's Avatar", + "Sepulchral Primordial", + "Gishath, Sun's Avatar", + "Body of Knowledge" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch // Temple of Cyclical Time - Synergy (Time Counters)", + "The Tenth Doctor - Synergy (Time Counters)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Politics)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Avatar creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Impending and Time Counters)." }, { + "id": "awaken", "theme": "Awaken", "synergies": [ "Elemental Kindred", @@ -464,27 +1493,99 @@ "Voltron" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ashaya, Soul of the Wild - Synergy (Elemental Kindred)", + "Titania, Protector of Argoth - Synergy (Elemental Kindred)", + "Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar - Synergy (Elemental Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Lands Matter)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lands Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Part the Waterveil", + "Planar Outburst", + "Boiling Earth", + "Scatter to the Winds", + "Ruinous Path", + "Clutch of Currents", + "Encircling Fissure", + "Coastal Discovery" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Awaken leveraging synergies with Elemental Kindred and Lands Matter." }, { + "id": "azra-kindred", "theme": "Azra Kindred", - "synergies": [], + "synergies": [ + "Outlaw Kindred", + "Rogue Kindred", + "Sacrifice Matters" + ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Virtus the Veiled", + "Kels, Fight Fixer" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mindblade Render", + "Virtus the Veiled", + "Azra Oddsmaker", + "Azra Smokeshaper", + "Quick Fixer", + "Rushblade Commander", + "Kels, Fight Fixer", + "Blaring Captain" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Azra creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "backgrounds-matter", "theme": "Backgrounds Matter", "synergies": [ "Choose a background", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", "Treasure", - "Treasure Token" + "Treasure Token", + "Dragon Kindred", + "Enchantments Matter" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest", + "Karlach, Fury of Avernus", + "Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion", + "Ganax, Astral Hunter", + "Zellix, Sanity Flayer" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest", + "Karlach, Fury of Avernus", + "Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion", + "Ganax, Astral Hunter", + "Passionate Archaeologist", + "Agent of the Iron Throne", + "Inspiring Leader", + "Zellix, Sanity Flayer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Treasure)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Treasure)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Treasure Token)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Pairs a Commander with Backgrounds for modular static buffs & class-style customization. Synergies like Choose a background and Treasure reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "backup", "theme": "Backup", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -494,15 +1595,62 @@ "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Archpriest of Shadows", + "Guardian Scalelord", + "Conclave Sledge-Captain", + "Emergent Woodwurm", + "Boon-Bringer Valkyrie", + "Scorn-Blade Berserker", + "Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener", + "Saiba Cryptomancer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Backup leveraging synergies with +1/+1 Counters and Blink." }, { + "id": "badger-kindred", "theme": "Badger Kindred", - "synergies": [], + "synergies": [ + "Little Fellas", + "Toughness Matters", + "Aggro" + ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer", + "Hugs, Grisly Guardian" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer", + "Surly Badgersaur", + "Brightcap Badger // Fungus Frolic", + "Hugs, Grisly Guardian", + "Colossal Badger // Dig Deep", + "Stubborn Burrowfiend", + "Charging Badger", + "Badgermole" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Badger creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "banding", "theme": "Banding", "synergies": [ "First strike", @@ -512,21 +1660,75 @@ "Flying" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ayesha Tanaka", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon - Synergy (First strike)", + "Gisela, Blade of Goldnight - Synergy (First strike)", + "Drana, Liberator of Malakir - Synergy (First strike)", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Benalish Hero", + "Mesa Pegasus", + "Kjeldoran Warrior", + "Kjeldoran Skyknight", + "Teremko Griffin", + "Pikemen", + "Shield Bearer", + "Kjeldoran Knight" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Banding leveraging synergies with First strike and Soldier Kindred." }, { + "id": "barbarian-kindred", "theme": "Barbarian Kindred", "synergies": [ "Haste", "Human Kindred", "Discard Matters", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter" + "Blink", + "Enter the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Karlach, Fury of Avernus", + "Godo, Bandit Warlord", + "Wulfgar of Icewind Dale", + "Lovisa Coldeyes", + "Vrondiss, Rage of Ancients" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Karlach, Fury of Avernus", + "Dragonspeaker Shaman", + "Godo, Bandit Warlord", + "Reckless Barbarian", + "Wulfgar of Icewind Dale", + "Plundering Barbarian", + "Caves of Chaos Adventurer", + "Lovisa Coldeyes" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Aurelia, the Warleader - Synergy (Haste)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Haste)", + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Haste)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Solphim, Mayhem Dominus - Synergy (Discard Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Barbarian creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Haste and Human Kindred)." }, { + "id": "bard-kindred", "theme": "Bard Kindred", "synergies": [ "Toughness Matters", @@ -536,9 +1738,38 @@ "Enter the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Korlessa, Scale Singer", + "Kalain, Reclusive Painter", + "Bello, Bard of the Brambles", + "Narci, Fable Singer", + "Tom Bombadil" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mockingbird", + "Voice of Victory", + "Crime Novelist", + "Composer of Spring", + "Korlessa, Scale Singer", + "Kalain, Reclusive Painter", + "Bello, Bard of the Brambles", + "Narci, Fable Singer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Bard creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Toughness Matters and Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "bargain", "theme": "Bargain", "synergies": [ "Burn", @@ -548,9 +1779,33 @@ "Spells Matter" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Burn)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Burn)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Burn)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Beseech the Mirror", + "Back for Seconds", + "Rowan's Grim Search", + "Ice Out", + "Realm-Scorcher Hellkite", + "Stonesplitter Bolt", + "Thunderous Debut", + "Farsight Ritual" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Bargain leveraging synergies with Burn and Blink." }, { + "id": "basic-landcycling", "theme": "Basic landcycling", "synergies": [ "Landcycling", @@ -560,9 +1815,29 @@ "Discard Matters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Monstrosity of the Lake - Synergy (Landcycling)", + "The Balrog of Moria - Synergy (Cycling)", + "Yidaro, Wandering Monster - Synergy (Cycling)", + "Baral, Chief of Compliance - Synergy (Loot)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Ash Barrens", + "Migratory Route", + "Sylvan Reclamation", + "Ancient Excavation", + "Orchard Strider", + "Treacherous Terrain", + "Grave Upheaval", + "Topiary Panther" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Basic landcycling leveraging synergies with Landcycling and Cycling." }, { + "id": "basilisk-kindred", "theme": "Basilisk Kindred", "synergies": [ "Deathtouch", @@ -571,9 +1846,33 @@ "Aggro", "Combat Matters" ], - "primary_color": "Green" + "primary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Deathtouch)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Deathtouch)", + "The Gitrog Monster - Synergy (Deathtouch)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Ichorspit Basilisk", + "Underdark Basilisk", + "Turntimber Basilisk", + "Daggerback Basilisk", + "Greater Basilisk", + "Sylvan Basilisk", + "Serpentine Basilisk", + "Stone-Tongue Basilisk" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Basilisk creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Deathtouch and Toughness Matters)." }, { + "id": "bat-kindred", "theme": "Bat Kindred", "synergies": [ "Lifeloss", @@ -583,9 +1882,36 @@ "Flying" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal // Temple of the Dead", + "Zoraline, Cosmos Caller", + "Momo, Friendly Flier", + "Momo, Rambunctious Rascal", + "Vilis, Broker of Blood - Synergy (Lifeloss)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mirkwood Bats", + "Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal // Temple of the Dead", + "Starscape Cleric", + "Mudflat Village", + "Lunar Convocation", + "Screeching Scorchbeast", + "Desecrated Tomb", + "Darkstar Augur" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist - Synergy (Lifeloss)", + "Lich's Mastery - Synergy (Lifeloss)", + "Marina Vendrell's Grimoire - Synergy (Lifeloss Triggers)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lifegain)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Bat creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Lifeloss and Lifeloss Triggers)." }, { + "id": "battalion", "theme": "Battalion", "synergies": [ "Soldier Kindred", @@ -595,18 +1921,71 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Paladin Elizabeth Taggerdy", + "Sentinel Sarah Lyons", + "Tajic, Blade of the Legion", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Frontline Medic", + "Legion Loyalist", + "Paladin Elizabeth Taggerdy", + "Sentinel Sarah Lyons", + "Tajic, Blade of the Legion", + "Firemane Avenger", + "Sontaran General", + "Boros Elite" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Odric, Lunarch Marshal - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Battalion leveraging synergies with Soldier Kindred and Human Kindred." }, { + "id": "battle-cry", "theme": "Battle Cry", "synergies": [ "Aggro", "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Iraxxa, Empress of Mars", + "Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold", + "Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Aggro)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Hero of Bladehold", + "Signal Pest", + "Iraxxa, Empress of Mars", + "Goblin Wardriver", + "Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold", + "Sanguine Evangelist", + "Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh", + "Primaris Chaplain" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Combat Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Battle Cry leveraging synergies with Aggro and Combat Matters." }, { + "id": "battles-matter", "theme": "Battles Matter", "synergies": [ "Transform", @@ -614,21 +1993,74 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Transform)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Transform)", + "Veyran, Voice of Duality - Synergy (Transform)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Card Draw)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Card Draw)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Invasion of Ikoria // Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria", + "Invasion of Zendikar // Awakened Skyclave", + "Invasion of Segovia // Caetus, Sea Tyrant of Segovia", + "Invasion of Fiora // Marchesa, Resolute Monarch", + "Invasion of Kaldheim // Pyre of the World Tree", + "Invasion of Amonkhet // Lazotep Convert", + "Invasion of Tarkir // Defiant Thundermaw", + "Invasion of Theros // Ephara, Ever-Sheltering" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Battles Matter leveraging synergies with Transform and Card Draw." }, { + "id": "bear-kindred", "theme": "Bear Kindred", "synergies": [ "Druid Kindred", "Trample", "Creature Tokens", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter" + "Token Creation", + "Tokens Matter" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma", + "Surrak and Goreclaw", + "Lumra, Bellow of the Woods", + "Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius", + "Wilson, Refined Grizzly" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma", + "Surrak and Goreclaw", + "Lumra, Bellow of the Woods", + "Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius", + "Argoth, Sanctum of Nature // Titania, Gaea Incarnate", + "Titania's Command", + "Rampaging Yao Guai", + "Wilson, Refined Grizzly" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Druid Kindred)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Druid Kindred)", + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest - Synergy (Druid Kindred)", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Trample)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Trample)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Creature Tokens)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Bear creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Druid Kindred and Trample)." }, { + "id": "beast-kindred", "theme": "Beast Kindred", "synergies": [ "Mutate", @@ -638,19 +2070,62 @@ "Frog Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer", + "Questing Beast", + "Kona, Rescue Beastie", + "Anara, Wolvid Familiar", + "Nethroi, Apex of Death" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Rampaging Baloths", + "Craterhoof Behemoth", + "Felidar Retreat", + "Displacer Kitten", + "Ravenous Chupacabra", + "Ezuri's Predation", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer", + "Cultivator Colossus" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Brokkos, Apex of Forever - Synergy (Mutate)", + "Illuna, Apex of Wishes - Synergy (Mutate)", + "Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy - Synergy (Goat Kindred)", + "Ilharg, the Raze-Boar - Synergy (Boar Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Beast creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Mutate and Goat Kindred)." }, { + "id": "beaver-kindred", "theme": "Beaver Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Green" + "primary_color": "Green", + "example_cards": [ + "Giant Beaver" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Beaver creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "beeble-kindred", "theme": "Beeble Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Bamboozling Beeble", + "Bouncing Beebles", + "Bubbling Beebles" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Beeble creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "behold", "theme": "Behold", "synergies": [ "Dragon Kindred", @@ -658,15 +2133,55 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Dragon Kindred)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Dragon Kindred)", + "Drakuseth, Maw of Flames - Synergy (Dragon Kindred)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant", + "Dispelling Exhale", + "Molten Exhale", + "Piercing Exhale", + "Caustic Exhale", + "Osseous Exhale" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Behold leveraging synergies with Dragon Kindred and Spells Matter." }, { + "id": "beholder-kindred", "theme": "Beholder Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant", + "Xanathar, Guild Kingpin" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant", + "Death Kiss", + "Xanathar, Guild Kingpin", + "Hive of the Eye Tyrant", + "Death Tyrant", + "Ghastly Death Tyrant", + "Baleful Beholder" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Beholder creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "berserker-kindred", "theme": "Berserker Kindred", "synergies": [ "Boast", @@ -676,9 +2191,38 @@ "Haste" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kardur, Doomscourge", + "Magda, Brazen Outlaw", + "Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos", + "Magda, the Hoardmaster", + "Garna, Bloodfist of Keld" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Kardur, Doomscourge", + "Magda, Brazen Outlaw", + "Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos", + "Magda, the Hoardmaster", + "Garna, Bloodfist of Keld", + "Burning-Rune Demon", + "Bloodbraid Elf", + "Khârn the Betrayer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire - Synergy (Boast)", + "Sigurd, Jarl of Ravensthorpe - Synergy (Boast)", + "Arni Brokenbrow - Synergy (Boast)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Dash)", + "Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury - Synergy (Dash)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Dwarf Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Berserker creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Boast and Dash)." }, { + "id": "bestow", "theme": "Bestow", "synergies": [ "Nymph Kindred", @@ -688,9 +2232,33 @@ "Enchantments Matter" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kestia, the Cultivator", + "Sythis, Harvest's Hand - Synergy (Nymph Kindred)", + "Goldberry, River-Daughter - Synergy (Nymph Kindred)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Equipment Matters)", + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Equipment Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Springheart Nantuko", + "Eidolon of Countless Battles", + "Nighthowler", + "Nyxborn Hydra", + "Trickster's Elk", + "Indebted Spirit", + "Chromanticore", + "Detective's Phoenix" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon - Synergy (Auras)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Bestow leveraging synergies with Nymph Kindred and Equipment Matters." }, { + "id": "big-mana", "theme": "Big Mana", "synergies": [ "Cost Reduction", @@ -700,9 +2268,37 @@ "Leviathan Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Etali, Primal Storm", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Path to Exile", + "Blasphemous Act", + "Rampant Growth", + "Nature's Lore", + "Solemn Simulacrum", + "Boseiju, Who Endures", + "Wayfarer's Bauble", + "Sakura-Tribe Elder" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Cost Reduction)", + "Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma - Synergy (Cost Reduction)", + "Bennie Bracks, Zoologist - Synergy (Convoke)", + "The Wandering Rescuer - Synergy (Convoke)", + "Urza, Chief Artificer - Synergy (Affinity)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accelerates mana ahead of curve, then converts surplus into oversized threats or multi-spell bursts. Synergies like Cost Reduction and Convoke reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "bird-kindred", "theme": "Bird Kindred", "synergies": [ "Flying", @@ -712,17 +2308,51 @@ "Landfall" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" - }, - { - "theme": "Blaze Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle", + "Breena, the Demagogue", + "Balmor, Battlemage Captain", + "Vega, the Watcher", + "Kykar, Wind's Fury" ], - "primary_color": "Red" + "example_cards": [ + "Birds of Paradise", + "Swan Song", + "Baleful Strix", + "Gilded Goose", + "Thrummingbird", + "Ledger Shredder", + "Aven Mindcensor", + "Jhoira's Familiar" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Flying)", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Akroma, Angel of Fury - Synergy (Morph)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Bird creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Flying and Soldier Kindred)." }, { + "id": "blaze-counters", + "theme": "Blaze Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Red", + "example_cards": [ + "Obsidian Fireheart", + "Five-Alarm Fire" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates blaze counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "blink", "theme": "Blink", "synergies": [ "Enter the Battlefield", @@ -732,9 +2362,33 @@ "Offspring" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization", + "Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines", + "Kodama of the East Tree" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Solemn Simulacrum", + "The One Ring", + "Eternal Witness", + "Victimize", + "Animate Dead", + "Orcish Bowmasters", + "Mithril Coat", + "Gray Merchant of Asphodel" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Token Creation)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Recycles enter-the-battlefield triggers through blink/flicker loops for compounding value and soft locks. Synergies like Enter the Battlefield and Flicker reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "blitz", "theme": "Blitz", "synergies": [ "Midrange", @@ -744,21 +2398,72 @@ "Aristocrats" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Jaxis, the Troublemaker", + "Sabin, Master Monk", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Midrange)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Midrange)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Midrange)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Jaxis, the Troublemaker", + "Star Athlete", + "Wave of Rats", + "Tenacious Underdog", + "Ziatora's Envoy", + "Mezzio Mugger", + "Sabin, Master Monk", + "Riveteers Requisitioner" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Blitz leveraging synergies with Midrange and Warrior Kindred." }, { + "id": "blood-token", "theme": "Blood Token", "synergies": [ - "Tokens Matter", "Bloodthirst", "Bloodrush", "Sacrifice to Draw", - "Vampire Kindred" + "Vampire Kindred", + "Loot" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Old Rutstein", + "Kamber, the Plunderer", + "Strefan, Maurer Progenitor", + "Anje, Maid of Dishonor", + "Shilgengar, Sire of Famine" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Voldaren Estate", + "Blood for the Blood God!", + "Edgar, Charmed Groom // Edgar Markov's Coffin", + "Old Rutstein", + "Glass-Cast Heart", + "Transmutation Font", + "Voldaren Epicure", + "Font of Agonies" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Indoraptor, the Perfect Hybrid - Synergy (Bloodthirst)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice to Draw)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Goes wide with creature tokens then converts mass into damage, draw, drain, or sacrifice engines. Synergies like Bloodthirst and Bloodrush reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "bloodrush", "theme": "Bloodrush", "synergies": [ "Blood Token", @@ -766,9 +2471,33 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Old Rutstein - Synergy (Blood Token)", + "Kamber, the Plunderer - Synergy (Blood Token)", + "Strefan, Maurer Progenitor - Synergy (Blood Token)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Aggro)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Wasteland Viper", + "Rubblehulk", + "Ghor-Clan Rampager", + "Skarrg Goliath", + "Pyrewild Shaman", + "Rubblebelt Maaka", + "Wrecking Ogre", + "Skinbrand Goblin" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Uses Blood tokens to loot, set up graveyard recursion, and trigger discard/madness payoffs. Synergies like Blood Token and Aggro reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "bloodthirst", "theme": "Bloodthirst", "synergies": [ "Blood Token", @@ -778,9 +2507,34 @@ "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Indoraptor, the Perfect Hybrid", + "Old Rutstein - Synergy (Blood Token)", + "Kamber, the Plunderer - Synergy (Blood Token)", + "Strefan, Maurer Progenitor - Synergy (Blood Token)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Bloodlord of Vaasgoth", + "Indoraptor, the Perfect Hybrid", + "Carnage Wurm", + "Skarrgan Firebird", + "Furyborn Hellkite", + "Duskhunter Bat", + "Gorehorn Minotaurs", + "Stormblood Berserker" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Burn)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Uses Blood tokens to loot, set up graveyard recursion, and trigger discard/madness payoffs. Synergies like Blood Token and +1/+1 Counters reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "boar-kindred", "theme": "Boar Kindred", "synergies": [ "Beast Kindred", @@ -790,9 +2544,36 @@ "Creature Tokens" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ilharg, the Raze-Boar", + "Yasharn, Implacable Earth", + "Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer - Synergy (Beast Kindred)", + "Questing Beast - Synergy (Beast Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Curse of the Swine", + "End-Raze Forerunners", + "Ilharg, the Raze-Boar", + "Archetype of Endurance", + "Yasharn, Implacable Earth", + "Contraband Livestock", + "Prize Pig", + "Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kona, Rescue Beastie - Synergy (Beast Kindred)", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Trample)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Trample)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Token Creation)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Boar creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Beast Kindred and Trample)." }, { + "id": "board-wipes", "theme": "Board Wipes", "synergies": [ "Bracket:MassLandDenial", @@ -802,9 +2583,36 @@ "Sagas Matter" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge", + "Ashling, Flame Dancer", + "Emrakul, the World Anew", + "Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Blasphemous Act", + "Cyclonic Rift", + "Toxic Deluge", + "Farewell", + "Austere Command", + "Impact Tremors", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Scavenger Grounds" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Hokori, Dust Drinker - Synergy (Bracket:MassLandDenial)", + "Myojin of Infinite Rage - Synergy (Bracket:MassLandDenial)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Pingers)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Interaction)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Board Wipes leveraging synergies with Bracket:MassLandDenial and Pingers." }, { + "id": "boast", "theme": "Boast", "synergies": [ "Berserker Kindred", @@ -814,9 +2622,36 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire", + "Sigurd, Jarl of Ravensthorpe", + "Arni Brokenbrow", + "Kardur, Doomscourge - Synergy (Berserker Kindred)", + "Magda, Brazen Outlaw - Synergy (Berserker Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire", + "Broadside Bombardiers", + "Eradicator Valkyrie", + "Sigurd, Jarl of Ravensthorpe", + "Dragonkin Berserker", + "Fearless Liberator", + "Arni Brokenbrow", + "Usher of the Fallen" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos - Synergy (Berserker Kindred)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Boast leveraging synergies with Berserker Kindred and Warrior Kindred." }, { + "id": "bolster", "theme": "Bolster", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -826,17 +2661,58 @@ "Soldier Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" - }, - { - "theme": "Bounty Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit", + "Dromoka, the Eternal", + "Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" ], - "primary_color": "Black" + "example_cards": [ + "Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit", + "Elite Scaleguard", + "Dromoka, the Eternal", + "Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader", + "Map the Wastes", + "Gleam of Authority", + "Dragonscale General", + "Sandsteppe War Riders" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Samut, Voice of Dissent - Synergy (Combat Tricks)", + "Naru Meha, Master Wizard - Synergy (Combat Tricks)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Bolster leveraging synergies with +1/+1 Counters and Combat Tricks." }, { + "id": "bounty-counters", + "theme": "Bounty Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Shay Cormac", + "Chevill, Bane of Monsters", + "Mathas, Fiend Seeker" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Shay Cormac", + "Bounty Board", + "Termination Facilitator", + "Chevill, Bane of Monsters", + "Mathas, Fiend Seeker", + "Bounty Hunter" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates bounty counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "bracketextraturn", "theme": "Bracket:ExtraTurn", "synergies": [ "Spells Matter", @@ -845,21 +2721,76 @@ "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Medomai the Ageless", + "Ultimecia, Time Sorceress // Ultimecia, Omnipotent", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Final Fortune", + "Time Warp", + "Teferi, Master of Time", + "Rise of the Eldrazi", + "Nexus of Fate", + "Expropriate", + "Time Sieve", + "Temporal Mastery" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Spellslinger)", + "Mangara, the Diplomat - Synergy (Spellslinger)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Bracket:ExtraTurn leveraging synergies with Spells Matter and Spellslinger." }, { + "id": "bracketgamechanger", "theme": "Bracket:GameChanger", "synergies": [ "Bracket:TutorNonland", "Draw Triggers", "Wheels", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter" + "Topdeck", + "Stax" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Urza, Lord High Artificer", + "Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy", + "Tergrid, God of Fright // Tergrid's Lantern", + "Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur", + "Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Rhystic Study", + "Cyclonic Rift", + "Smothering Tithe", + "Demonic Tutor", + "Ancient Tomb", + "Fierce Guardianship", + "The One Ring", + "Teferi's Protection" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Invasion of Ikoria // Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria - Synergy (Bracket:TutorNonland)", + "Magda, Brazen Outlaw - Synergy (Bracket:TutorNonland)", + "Razaketh, the Foulblooded - Synergy (Bracket:TutorNonland)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Draw Triggers)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Draw Triggers)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Wheels)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Bracket:GameChanger leveraging synergies with Bracket:TutorNonland and Draw Triggers." }, { + "id": "bracketmasslanddenial", "theme": "Bracket:MassLandDenial", "synergies": [ "Board Wipes", @@ -869,9 +2800,35 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Hokori, Dust Drinker", + "Myojin of Infinite Rage", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Board Wipes)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Board Wipes)", + "Ashling, Flame Dancer - Synergy (Board Wipes)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Blood Moon", + "Magus of the Moon", + "Winter Orb", + "Winter Moon", + "Armageddon", + "Harbinger of the Seas", + "Back to Basics", + "Static Orb" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Interaction)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Interaction)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Bracket:MassLandDenial leveraging synergies with Board Wipes and Interaction." }, { + "id": "brackettutornonland", "theme": "Bracket:TutorNonland", "synergies": [ "Transmute", @@ -881,14 +2838,50 @@ "Toolbox" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Invasion of Ikoria // Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria", + "Magda, Brazen Outlaw", + "Razaketh, the Foulblooded", + "Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire", + "Sidisi, Undead Vizier" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Demonic Tutor", + "Vampiric Tutor", + "Enlightened Tutor", + "Urza's Saga", + "Mystical Tutor", + "Worldly Tutor", + "Gamble", + "Diabolic Intent" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Urza, Lord High Artificer - Synergy (Bracket:GameChanger)", + "Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy - Synergy (Bracket:GameChanger)", + "Kellogg, Dangerous Mind - Synergy (Mercenary Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Bracket:TutorNonland leveraging synergies with Transmute and Bracket:GameChanger." }, { + "id": "brushwagg-kindred", "theme": "Brushwagg Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Green" + "primary_color": "Green", + "example_cards": [ + "Ornery Tumblewagg", + "Temperamental Oozewagg", + "Almighty Brushwagg", + "Brushwagg" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Brushwagg creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "burn", "theme": "Burn", "synergies": [ "Pingers", @@ -898,21 +2891,76 @@ "Extort" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Blasphemous Act", + "Ancient Tomb", + "The One Ring", + "Talisman of Dominance", + "Vampiric Tutor", + "Phyrexian Arena", + "City of Brass", + "Shivan Reef" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Pingers)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Pingers)", + "Indoraptor, the Perfect Hybrid - Synergy (Bloodthirst)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Applies early pressure and combat tempo to close the game before slower value engines stabilize. Synergies like Pingers and Bloodthirst reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "bushido", "theme": "Bushido", "synergies": [ "Samurai Kindred", "Fox Kindred", "Human Kindred", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter" + "Little Fellas", + "Toughness Matters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Toshiro Umezawa", + "Konda, Lord of Eiganjo", + "Sensei Golden-Tail", + "Nagao, Bound by Honor", + "Takeno, Samurai General" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Jade Avenger", + "Toshiro Umezawa", + "Konda, Lord of Eiganjo", + "Sensei Golden-Tail", + "Samurai of the Pale Curtain", + "Nagao, Bound by Honor", + "Takeno, Samurai General", + "Kentaro, the Smiling Cat" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Isshin, Two Heavens as One - Synergy (Samurai Kindred)", + "Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei - Synergy (Samurai Kindred)", + "Godo, Bandit Warlord - Synergy (Samurai Kindred)", + "Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice - Synergy (Fox Kindred)", + "Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor - Synergy (Fox Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Bushido leveraging synergies with Samurai Kindred and Fox Kindred." }, { + "id": "buyback", "theme": "Buyback", "synergies": [ "Spells Matter", @@ -922,25 +2970,79 @@ "Removal" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Spellslinger)", + "Mangara, the Diplomat - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Constant Mists", + "Reiterate", + "Clockspinning", + "Capsize", + "Haze of Rage", + "Walk the Aeons", + "Sprout Swarm", + "Forbid" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Lands Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Loops Buyback spells to convert excess mana into repeatable effects & inevitability. Synergies like Spells Matter and Spellslinger reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "ctan-kindred", "theme": "C'tan Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Black" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_cards": [ + "Shard of the Nightbringer", + "Shard of the Void Dragon" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of C'tan creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "camarid-kindred", "theme": "Camarid Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Sarpadian Empires, Vol. VII", + "Homarid Spawning Bed" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Camarid creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "camel-kindred", "theme": "Camel Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_cards": [ + "Tasseled Dromedary", + "Steel Dromedary", + "Camel", + "Quarry Hauler", + "Solitary Camel", + "Wretched Camel", + "Dromad Purebred", + "Supply Caravan" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Camel creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "cantrips", "theme": "Cantrips", "synergies": [ "Clue Token", @@ -950,26 +3052,101 @@ "Gift" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sythis, Harvest's Hand", + "Kwain, Itinerant Meddler", + "Thrasios, Triton Hero", + "The Goose Mother", + "Satoru, the Infiltrator" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mind Stone", + "Arcane Denial", + "Esper Sentinel", + "Mystic Remora", + "Ponder", + "Idol of Oblivion", + "Growth Spiral", + "Preordain" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lonis, Cryptozoologist - Synergy (Clue Token)", + "Astrid Peth - Synergy (Clue Token)", + "Piper Wright, Publick Reporter - Synergy (Clue Token)", + "Tivit, Seller of Secrets - Synergy (Investigate)", + "Teysa, Opulent Oligarch - Synergy (Investigate)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Unconditional Draw)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Cantrips leveraging synergies with Clue Token and Investigate." }, { + "id": "capybara-kindred", "theme": "Capybara Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Green" + "primary_color": "Green", + "example_cards": [ + "Basking Capybara" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Capybara creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "card-draw", "theme": "Card Draw", "synergies": [ "Loot", "Wheels", "Replacement Draw", "Unconditional Draw", - "Conditional Draw" + "Conditional Draw", + "Draw Triggers", + "Cantrips", + "Cycling", + "Sacrifice to Draw", + "Connive", + "Landcycling", + "Learn", + "Hellbent", + "Blitz", + "Dredge", + "Basic landcycling", + "Plainscycling" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets", + "Loran of the Third Path", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Reliquary Tower", + "Thought Vessel", + "Mind Stone", + "Commander's Sphere", + "Solemn Simulacrum", + "Rhystic Study", + "Skullclamp", + "Smothering Tithe" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Baral, Chief of Compliance - Synergy (Loot)", + "The Locust God - Synergy (Loot)", + "Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel - Synergy (Loot)", + "Asmodeus the Archfiend - Synergy (Replacement Draw)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Card Draw leveraging synergies with Loot and Wheels." }, { + "id": "card-selection", "theme": "Card Selection", "synergies": [ "Explore", @@ -979,16 +3156,56 @@ "Merfolk Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Hakbal of the Surging Soul", + "Amalia Benavides Aguirre", + "Nicanzil, Current Conductor", + "Astrid Peth", + "Francisco, Fowl Marauder" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Get Lost", + "Hakbal of the Surging Soul", + "Path of Discovery", + "Worldwalker Helm", + "Fanatical Offering", + "Amalia Benavides Aguirre", + "Restless Anchorage", + "Seasoned Dungeoneer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Scout Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Card Selection leveraging synergies with Explore and Map Token." }, { + "id": "carrier-kindred", "theme": "Carrier Kindred", "synergies": [ "Phyrexian Kindred" ], - "primary_color": "Black" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Phyrexian Plaguelord", + "Plague Engineer", + "Phyrexian Debaser", + "Phyrexian Defiler", + "Phyrexian Denouncer" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Carrier creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Phyrexian Kindred)." }, { + "id": "cascade", "theme": "Cascade", "synergies": [ "Exile Matters", @@ -998,17 +3215,65 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Maelstrom Wanderer", + "Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty", + "Zhulodok, Void Gorger", + "Wildsear, Scouring Maw", + "The First Sliver" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Apex Devastator", + "Wild-Magic Sorcerer", + "Rain of Riches", + "Maelstrom Wanderer", + "Call Forth the Tempest", + "Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty", + "Zhulodok, Void Gorger", + "Volcanic Torrent" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Exile Matters)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Exile Matters)", + "Urza, Lord High Artificer - Synergy (Exile Matters)", + "The Reality Chip - Synergy (Topdeck)", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer - Synergy (Topdeck)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Chains cascade triggers to convert single casts into multi-spell value bursts. Synergies like Exile Matters and Topdeck reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "cases-matter", "theme": "Cases Matter", "synergies": [ "Enchantments Matter" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)", + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Case of the Locked Hothouse", + "Case of the Ransacked Lab", + "Case of the Uneaten Feast", + "Case of the Stashed Skeleton", + "Case of the Shifting Visage", + "Case of the Trampled Garden", + "Case of the Shattered Pact", + "Case of the Crimson Pulse" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Cases Matter leveraging synergies with Enchantments Matter." }, { + "id": "casualty", "theme": "Casualty", "synergies": [ "Spell Copy", @@ -1018,9 +3283,33 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant - Synergy (Spell Copy)", + "Kitsa, Otterball Elite - Synergy (Spell Copy)", + "Krark, the Thumbless - Synergy (Spell Copy)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Cut Your Losses", + "Ob Nixilis, the Adversary", + "Rob the Archives", + "Illicit Shipment", + "Cut of the Profits", + "A Little Chat", + "Make Disappear", + "Audacious Swap" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Aristocrats)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Casualty leveraging synergies with Spell Copy and Sacrifice Matters." }, { + "id": "cat-kindred", "theme": "Cat Kindred", "synergies": [ "Forestwalk", @@ -1030,17 +3319,67 @@ "Resource Engine" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar", + "Jetmir, Nexus of Revels", + "Sovereign Okinec Ahau", + "Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist", + "Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar", + "Felidar Retreat", + "Displacer Kitten", + "Temur Sabertooth", + "Enduring Curiosity", + "Lion Sash", + "Ocelot Pride", + "Felidar Guardian" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Forestwalk)", + "Jedit Ojanen of Efrava - Synergy (Forestwalk)", + "Mirri, Cat Warrior - Synergy (Forestwalk)", + "Dr. Madison Li - Synergy (Energy Counters)", + "Satya, Aetherflux Genius - Synergy (Energy Counters)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Vigilance)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Cat creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Forestwalk and Energy Counters)." }, { + "id": "celebration", "theme": "Celebration", "synergies": [ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ash, Party Crasher", + "Goddric, Cloaked Reveler", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Raging Battle Mouse", + "Ash, Party Crasher", + "Pests of Honor", + "Goddric, Cloaked Reveler", + "Armory Mice", + "Lady of Laughter", + "Bespoke Battlegarb", + "Gallant Pie-Wielder" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Celebration leveraging synergies with Little Fellas." }, { + "id": "centaur-kindred", "theme": "Centaur Kindred", "synergies": [ "Archer Kindred", @@ -1050,18 +3389,68 @@ "Warrior Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Karador, Ghost Chieftain", + "Nikya of the Old Ways", + "Yarus, Roar of the Old Gods", + "Braulios of Pheres Band", + "Seton, Krosan Protector" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Courser of Kruphix", + "Herald of the Pantheon", + "Conclave Mentor", + "Hunted Horror", + "Stonehoof Chieftain", + "Rampage of the Clans", + "Karador, Ghost Chieftain", + "Nikya of the Old Ways" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Legolas Greenleaf - Synergy (Archer Kindred)", + "Finneas, Ace Archer - Synergy (Archer Kindred)", + "Tor Wauki the Younger - Synergy (Archer Kindred)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Scout Kindred)", + "Delney, Streetwise Lookout - Synergy (Scout Kindred)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Druid Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Centaur creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Archer Kindred and Scout Kindred)." }, { + "id": "champion", "theme": "Champion", "synergies": [ "Aggro", "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Combat Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Wren's Run Packmaster", + "Wanderwine Prophets", + "Mistbind Clique", + "Changeling Berserker", + "Lightning Crafter", + "Unstoppable Ash", + "Changeling Titan", + "Boggart Mob" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Champion leveraging synergies with Aggro and Combat Matters." }, { + "id": "changeling", "theme": "Changeling", "synergies": [ "Shapeshifter Kindred", @@ -1071,65 +3460,211 @@ "Toughness Matters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Morophon, the Boundless", + "Orvar, the All-Form", + "Moritte of the Frost", + "Omo, Queen of Vesuva - Synergy (Shapeshifter Kindred)", + "Samut, Voice of Dissent - Synergy (Combat Tricks)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Realmwalker", + "Changeling Outcast", + "Mirror Entity", + "Taurean Mauler", + "Morophon, the Boundless", + "Bloodline Pretender", + "Masked Vandal", + "Universal Automaton" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Naru Meha, Master Wizard - Synergy (Combat Tricks)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Changeling leveraging synergies with Shapeshifter Kindred and Combat Tricks." }, { + "id": "channel", "theme": "Channel", "synergies": [ "Spirit Kindred", "Cost Reduction", "Lands Matter", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter" + "Artifacts Matter", + "Enchantments Matter" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Shigeki, Jukai Visionary", + "Arashi, the Sky Asunder", + "Jiwari, the Earth Aflame", + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Boseiju, Who Endures", + "Otawara, Soaring City", + "Takenuma, Abandoned Mire", + "Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire", + "Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance", + "Shigeki, Jukai Visionary", + "Touch the Spirit Realm", + "Colossal Skyturtle" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Junji, the Midnight Sky - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Cost Reduction)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Cost Reduction)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Lands Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Channel leveraging synergies with Spirit Kindred and Cost Reduction." }, { + "id": "charge-counters", "theme": "Charge Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Station", "Mana Rock", - "Artifacts Matter" + "Counters Matter", + "Artifacts Matter", + "Ramp" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Hearthhull, the Worldseed", + "Inspirit, Flagship Vessel", + "Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought", + "The Seriema", + "Infinite Guideline Station" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Everflowing Chalice", + "Black Market", + "Door of Destinies", + "Blast Zone", + "Astral Cornucopia", + "Primal Amulet // Primal Wellspring", + "Coalition Relic", + "Umezawa's Jitte" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Codsworth, Handy Helper - Synergy (Mana Rock)", + "Karn, Legacy Reforged - Synergy (Mana Rock)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates charge counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "child-kindred", "theme": "Child Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_cards": [ + "Wee Champion", + "A Real Handful" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Child creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "chimera-kindred", "theme": "Chimera Kindred", "synergies": [ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Gnostro, Voice of the Crags", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Apex Devastator", + "Perplexing Chimera", + "Treeshaker Chimera", + "Horizon Chimera", + "Majestic Myriarch", + "Spellheart Chimera", + "Embermouth Sentinel", + "Riptide Chimera" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Chimera creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Big Mana)." }, { + "id": "choose-a-background", "theme": "Choose a background", "synergies": [ "Backgrounds Matter", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", "Elf Kindred", - "Cleric Kindred" + "Cleric Kindred", + "Enchantments Matter", + "Artifact Tokens" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest", + "Karlach, Fury of Avernus", + "Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion", + "Ganax, Astral Hunter", + "Zellix, Sanity Flayer" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest", + "Karlach, Fury of Avernus", + "Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion", + "Ganax, Astral Hunter", + "Zellix, Sanity Flayer", + "Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward", + "Wyll, Blade of Frontiers", + "Wilson, Refined Grizzly" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Elf Kindred)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Elf Kindred)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Cleric Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Pairs a Commander with Backgrounds for modular static buffs & class-style customization. Synergies like Backgrounds Matter and Elf Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "chroma", "theme": "Chroma", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_cards": [ + "Springjack Shepherd", + "Primalcrux", + "Light from Within", + "Sanity Grinding", + "Outrage Shaman", + "Heartlash Cinder", + "Umbra Stalker", + "Phosphorescent Feast" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Chroma theme and its supporting synergies." }, { + "id": "cipher", "theme": "Cipher", "synergies": [ "Aggro", @@ -1138,9 +3673,33 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Combat Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Whispering Madness", + "Stolen Identity", + "Hidden Strings", + "Arcane Heist", + "Writ of Return", + "Voidwalk", + "Trait Doctoring", + "Hands of Binding" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Cipher leveraging synergies with Aggro and Combat Matters." }, { + "id": "citizen-kindred", "theme": "Citizen Kindred", "synergies": [ "Halfling Kindred", @@ -1150,9 +3709,37 @@ "Treasure Token" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Peregrin Took", + "Ms. Bumbleflower", + "O'aka, Traveling Merchant", + "Meriadoc Brandybuck", + "Lobelia, Defender of Bag End" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Delighted Halfling", + "Peregrin Took", + "Witty Roastmaster", + "Prosperous Innkeeper", + "Grand Crescendo", + "Halo Fountain", + "Witness Protection", + "Rabble Rousing" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Halfling Kindred)", + "Rosie Cotton of South Lane - Synergy (Halfling Kindred)", + "Samwise Gamgee - Synergy (Food Token)", + "Farmer Cotton - Synergy (Food Token)", + "Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender - Synergy (Food)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Citizen creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Halfling Kindred and Food Token)." }, { + "id": "clash", "theme": "Clash", "synergies": [ "Warrior Kindred", @@ -1162,18 +3749,64 @@ "Spells Matter" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Marvo, Deep Operative", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Krenko, Mob Boss - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Control)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Marvo, Deep Operative", + "Research the Deep", + "Revive the Fallen", + "Hoarder's Greed", + "Broken Ambitions", + "Scattering Stroke", + "Captivating Glance", + "Whirlpool Whelm" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Control)", + "Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre - Synergy (Removal)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Clash leveraging synergies with Warrior Kindred and Control." }, { + "id": "cleave", "theme": "Cleave", "synergies": [ "Spells Matter", "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Spellslinger)", + "Mangara, the Diplomat - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Wash Away", + "Dig Up", + "Alchemist's Retrieval", + "Alchemist's Gambit", + "Winged Portent", + "Fierce Retribution", + "Path of Peril", + "Lantern Flare" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Cleave leveraging synergies with Spells Matter and Spellslinger." }, { + "id": "cleric-kindred", "theme": "Cleric Kindred", "synergies": [ "Lifegain", @@ -1183,15 +3816,59 @@ "Lifegain Triggers" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim", + "Mangara, the Diplomat", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician", + "Mikaeus, the Unhallowed" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Grand Abolisher", + "Ramunap Excavator", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose", + "Mother of Runes", + "Soul Warden", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim", + "Archivist of Oghma", + "Selfless Spirit" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lifegain)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Lifegain)", + "Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice - Synergy (Fox Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Cleric creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Lifegain and Life Matters)." }, { + "id": "cloak", "theme": "Cloak", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etrata, Deadly Fugitive", + "Vannifar, Evolved Enigma" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Unexplained Absence", + "Etrata, Deadly Fugitive", + "Vannifar, Evolved Enigma", + "Ransom Note", + "Hide in Plain Sight", + "Become Anonymous", + "Cryptic Coat", + "Veiled Ascension" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Cloak theme and its supporting synergies." }, { + "id": "clones", "theme": "Clones", "synergies": [ "Myriad", @@ -1201,9 +3878,36 @@ "Shapeshifter Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus", + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces", + "Feldon of the Third Path", + "Adrix and Nev, Twincasters" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Scute Swarm", + "Doubling Season", + "Phyrexian Metamorph", + "Anointed Procession", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus", + "Spark Double", + "Helm of the Host", + "Parallel Lives" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "The Master, Multiplied - Synergy (Myriad)", + "Trostani, Selesnya's Voice - Synergy (Populate)", + "Cayth, Famed Mechanist - Synergy (Populate)", + "Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun - Synergy (Embalm)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Clones leveraging synergies with Myriad and Populate." }, { + "id": "clown-kindred", "theme": "Clown Kindred", "synergies": [ "Robot Kindred", @@ -1212,36 +3916,119 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Jolly Balloon Man", + "Pietra, Crafter of Clowns", + "Codsworth, Handy Helper - Synergy (Robot Kindred)", + "K-9, Mark I - Synergy (Robot Kindred)", + "Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist - Synergy (Robot Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "The Jolly Balloon Man", + "Celebr-8000", + "Circuits Act", + "Complaints Clerk", + "Razorkin Hordecaller", + "Vicious Clown", + "Non-Human Cannonball", + "One-Clown Band" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Tokens Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Clown creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Robot Kindred and Artifacts Matter)." }, { + "id": "clue-token", "theme": "Clue Token", "synergies": [ - "Tokens Matter", "Investigate", "Detective Kindred", "Sacrifice to Draw", - "Artifact Tokens" + "Artifact Tokens", + "Cantrips" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lonis, Cryptozoologist", + "Astrid Peth", + "Piper Wright, Publick Reporter", + "Teysa, Opulent Oligarch", + "Martha Jones" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Academy Manufactor", + "Tireless Tracker", + "Forensic Gadgeteer", + "Tamiyo's Journal", + "Ethereal Investigator", + "Lonis, Cryptozoologist", + "Wojek Investigator", + "Disorder in the Court" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Tivit, Seller of Secrets - Synergy (Investigate)", + "Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy // Tail the Suspect - Synergy (Detective Kindred)", + "Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser - Synergy (Detective Kindred)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice to Draw)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Goes wide with creature tokens then converts mass into damage, draw, drain, or sacrifice engines. Synergies like Investigate and Detective Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "cockatrice-kindred", "theme": "Cockatrice Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_cards": [ + "Fleetfeather Cockatrice", + "Cockatrice", + "Deathgaze Cockatrice" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Cockatrice creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "cohort", "theme": "Cohort", "synergies": [ "Ally Kindred", "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Drana, Liberator of Malakir - Synergy (Ally Kindred)", + "Mina and Denn, Wildborn - Synergy (Ally Kindred)", + "Zada, Hedron Grinder - Synergy (Ally Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Munda's Vanguard", + "Malakir Soothsayer", + "Zada's Commando", + "Drana's Chosen", + "Akoum Flameseeker", + "Stoneforge Acolyte", + "Ondu War Cleric", + "Spawnbinder Mage" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Cohort leveraging synergies with Ally Kindred and Little Fellas." }, { + "id": "collect-evidence", "theme": "Collect evidence", "synergies": [ "Detective Kindred", @@ -1251,9 +4038,34 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Izoni, Center of the Web", + "Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy // Tail the Suspect - Synergy (Detective Kindred)", + "Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser - Synergy (Detective Kindred)", + "Piper Wright, Publick Reporter - Synergy (Detective Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Analyze the Pollen", + "Forensic Researcher", + "Axebane Ferox", + "Detective's Phoenix", + "Deadly Cover-Up", + "Izoni, Center of the Web", + "Extract a Confession", + "Conspiracy Unraveler" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Collect evidence leveraging synergies with Detective Kindred and Mill." }, { + "id": "combat-matters", "theme": "Combat Matters", "synergies": [ "Aggro", @@ -1263,9 +4075,35 @@ "Trample" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Swiftfoot Boots", + "Lightning Greaves", + "Skullclamp", + "Rhythm of the Wild", + "Wild Growth", + "Karn's Bastion", + "Animate Dead", + "Hardened Scales" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Voltron)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Voltron)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Combat Matters leveraging synergies with Aggro and Voltron." }, { + "id": "combat-tricks", "theme": "Combat Tricks", "synergies": [ "Flash", @@ -1275,15 +4113,54 @@ "Overload" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Samut, Voice of Dissent", + "Naru Meha, Master Wizard", + "The Wandering Rescuer", + "Ambrosia Whiteheart", + "Deathleaper, Terror Weapon" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Return of the Wildspeaker", + "Boros Charm", + "Akroma's Will", + "Tyvar's Stand", + "Tragic Slip", + "Defile", + "Dictate of Erebos", + "Dismember" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter - Synergy (Flash)", + "Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur - Synergy (Flash)", + "Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel - Synergy (Flash)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Combat Tricks leveraging synergies with Flash and Strive." }, { + "id": "compleated", "theme": "Compleated", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Vraska, Betrayal's Sting", + "Nissa, Ascended Animist", + "Jace, the Perfected Mind", + "Ajani, Sleeper Agent", + "Tamiyo, Compleated Sage", + "Lukka, Bound to Ruin", + "Nahiri, the Unforgiving" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Compleated theme and its supporting synergies." }, { + "id": "conditional-draw", "theme": "Conditional Draw", "synergies": [ "Max speed", @@ -1293,15 +4170,59 @@ "Investigate" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar", + "Sram, Senior Edificer", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds", + "Mangara, the Diplomat" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Rhystic Study", + "Esper Sentinel", + "The One Ring", + "Mystic Remora", + "Garruk's Uprising", + "Beast Whisperer", + "Idol of Oblivion", + "Inspiring Call" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Mendicant Core, Guidelight - Synergy (Max speed)", + "Vnwxt, Verbose Host - Synergy (Max speed)", + "Zahur, Glory's Past - Synergy (Max speed)", + "The Speed Demon - Synergy (Start your engines!)", + "Hazoret, Godseeker - Synergy (Start your engines!)", + "Jaxis, the Troublemaker - Synergy (Blitz)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Conditional Draw leveraging synergies with Max speed and Start your engines!." }, { + "id": "conjure", "theme": "Conjure", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rusko, Clockmaker" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Silvanus's Invoker", + "Rusko, Clockmaker", + "Oracle of the Alpha", + "Sanguine Brushstroke", + "Toralf's Disciple", + "Sigardian Evangel" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Conjure theme and its supporting synergies." }, { + "id": "connive", "theme": "Connive", "synergies": [ "Loot", @@ -1311,9 +4232,38 @@ "+1/+1 Counters" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Raffine, Scheming Seer", + "Kamiz, Obscura Oculus", + "Cyclonus, the Saboteur // Cyclonus, Cybertronian Fighter", + "Toluz, Clever Conductor", + "Norman Osborn // Green Goblin" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Ledger Shredder", + "Spymaster's Vault", + "Lethal Scheme", + "Raffine, Scheming Seer", + "Body Launderer", + "Security Bypass", + "Change of Plans", + "Copycrook" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Baral, Chief of Compliance - Synergy (Loot)", + "The Locust God - Synergy (Loot)", + "Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel - Synergy (Loot)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Solphim, Mayhem Dominus - Synergy (Discard Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Uses Connive looting + counters to sculpt hands, grow threats, and feed recursion lines. Synergies like Loot and Rogue Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "conspire", "theme": "Conspire", "synergies": [ "Spell Copy", @@ -1321,9 +4271,33 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant - Synergy (Spell Copy)", + "Kitsa, Otterball Elite - Synergy (Spell Copy)", + "Krark, the Thumbless - Synergy (Spell Copy)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Rally the Galadhrim", + "Gleeful Sabotage", + "Mine Excavation", + "Memory Sluice", + "Disturbing Plot", + "Ghastly Discovery", + "Barkshell Blessing", + "Traitor's Roar" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Conspire leveraging synergies with Spell Copy and Spells Matter." }, { + "id": "constellation", "theme": "Constellation", "synergies": [ "Nymph Kindred", @@ -1333,9 +4307,35 @@ "Reanimate" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Calix, Guided by Fate", + "Eutropia the Twice-Favored", + "Sythis, Harvest's Hand - Synergy (Nymph Kindred)", + "Goldberry, River-Daughter - Synergy (Nymph Kindred)", + "Kestia, the Cultivator - Synergy (Nymph Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Eidolon of Blossoms", + "Setessan Champion", + "Archon of Sun's Grace", + "Doomwake Giant", + "Grim Guardian", + "Composer of Spring", + "Calix, Guided by Fate", + "Boon of the Spirit Realm" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Chains enchantment drops to trigger constellation loops in draw, drain, or scaling effects. Synergies like Nymph Kindred and Enchantments Matter reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "construct-kindred", "theme": "Construct Kindred", "synergies": [ "Prototype", @@ -1345,9 +4345,33 @@ "Scry" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Urza, Lord High Artificer", + "Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter", + "Urza, Chief Artificer", + "Traxos, Scourge of Kroog", + "The Peregrine Dynamo" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Urza's Saga", + "Foundry Inspector", + "Walking Ballista", + "Myr Battlesphere", + "Urza, Lord High Artificer", + "Scrap Trawler", + "Thought Monitor", + "Noxious Gearhulk" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Construct creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Prototype and Unearth)." }, { + "id": "control", "theme": "Control", "synergies": [ "Daybound", @@ -1357,9 +4381,35 @@ "Counterspells" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun", + "Mangara, the Diplomat" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Counterspell", + "Rhystic Study", + "Cyclonic Rift", + "An Offer You Can't Refuse", + "Negate", + "Arcane Denial", + "Esper Sentinel", + "Fierce Guardianship" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Tovolar, Dire Overlord // Tovolar, the Midnight Scourge - Synergy (Daybound)", + "Arlinn, the Pack's Hope // Arlinn, the Moon's Fury - Synergy (Daybound)", + "Tivit, Seller of Secrets - Synergy (Council's dilemma)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Trades efficiently, accrues card advantage, and wins via inevitability once the board is stabilized. Synergies like Daybound and Nightbound reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "converge", "theme": "Converge", "synergies": [ "Spells Matter", @@ -1367,9 +4417,33 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Spellslinger)", + "Mangara, the Diplomat - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Painful Truths", + "Crystalline Crawler", + "Bring to Light", + "Prismatic Ending", + "Radiant Flames", + "Unified Front", + "Sweep the Skies", + "Woodland Wanderer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Converge leveraging synergies with Spells Matter and Spellslinger." }, { + "id": "convert", "theme": "Convert", "synergies": [ "Living metal", @@ -1379,9 +4453,33 @@ "Vehicles" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist", + "Starscream, Power Hungry // Starscream, Seeker Leader", + "Ratchet, Field Medic // Ratchet, Rescue Racer", + "Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor // Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant", + "Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist", + "Starscream, Power Hungry // Starscream, Seeker Leader", + "Ratchet, Field Medic // Ratchet, Rescue Racer", + "Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor // Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant", + "Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader", + "Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle", + "Goldbug, Humanity's Ally // Goldbug, Scrappy Scout", + "Megatron, Tyrant // Megatron, Destructive Force" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle - Synergy (Eye Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Convert leveraging synergies with Living metal and More Than Meets the Eye." }, { + "id": "convoke", "theme": "Convoke", "synergies": [ "Knight Kindred", @@ -1391,17 +4489,55 @@ "Removal" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" - }, - { - "theme": "Corpse Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Bennie Bracks, Zoologist", + "The Wandering Rescuer", + "Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis", + "Kasla, the Broken Halo", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Knight Kindred)" ], - "primary_color": "Black" + "example_cards": [ + "Chord of Calling", + "Clever Concealment", + "City on Fire", + "Hour of Reckoning", + "Hoarding Broodlord", + "Lethal Scheme", + "Bennie Bracks, Zoologist", + "March of the Multitudes" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Knight Kindred)", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon - Synergy (Knight Kindred)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Junji, the Midnight Sky - Synergy (Toolbox)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Converts creature presence into mana (Convoke) accelerating large or off-color spells. Synergies like Knight Kindred and Big Mana reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "corpse-counters", + "theme": "Corpse Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Isareth the Awakener" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Crowded Crypt", + "From the Catacombs", + "Isareth the Awakener", + "Scavenging Ghoul" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates corpse counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "corrupted", "theme": "Corrupted", "synergies": [ "Poison Counters", @@ -1411,9 +4547,34 @@ "Mill" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Poison Counters)", + "Skrelv, Defector Mite - Synergy (Poison Counters)", + "Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon - Synergy (Poison Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Infect)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Skrelv's Hive", + "Glistening Sphere", + "Contaminant Grafter", + "The Seedcore", + "Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa", + "Phyrexian Atlas", + "Geth's Summons", + "Glissa's Retriever" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - Synergy (Infect)", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Corrupted leveraging synergies with Poison Counters and Infect." }, { + "id": "cost-reduction", "theme": "Cost Reduction", "synergies": [ "Affinity", @@ -1423,9 +4584,37 @@ "Leech Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch", + "Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon", + "K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Blasphemous Act", + "Boseiju, Who Endures", + "Otawara, Soaring City", + "Herald's Horn", + "Takenuma, Abandoned Mire", + "The Great Henge", + "Foundry Inspector", + "Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Urza, Chief Artificer - Synergy (Affinity)", + "Nahiri, Forged in Fury - Synergy (Affinity)", + "Achilles Davenport - Synergy (Freerunning)", + "Ezio Auditore da Firenze - Synergy (Freerunning)", + "Katara, Water Tribe's Hope - Synergy (Waterbending)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Cost Reduction leveraging synergies with Affinity and Freerunning." }, { + "id": "cost-scaling", "theme": "Cost Scaling", "synergies": [ "Modal", @@ -1435,9 +4624,26 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Control)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Return the Favor", + "Insatiable Avarice", + "Great Train Heist", + "Three Steps Ahead", + "Requisition Raid", + "Smuggler's Surprise", + "Lively Dirge", + "Final Showdown" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Cost Scaling leveraging synergies with Modal and Spree." }, { + "id": "councils-dilemma", "theme": "Council's dilemma", "synergies": [ "Politics", @@ -1446,33 +4652,112 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tivit, Seller of Secrets", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Politics)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Politics)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Politics)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Control)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Expropriate", + "Tivit, Seller of Secrets", + "Selvala's Stampede", + "Capital Punishment", + "Travel Through Caradhras", + "Messenger Jays", + "Lieutenants of the Guard", + "Orchard Elemental" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Control)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Stax)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Council's dilemma leveraging synergies with Politics and Control." }, { + "id": "counters-matter", "theme": "Counters Matter", "synergies": [ - "Proliferate", "+1/+1 Counters", "Adapt", "Outlast", + "Proliferate", "-1/-1 Counters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "The One Ring", + "Mystic Remora", + "Urza's Saga", + "Gemstone Caverns", + "Rhythm of the Wild", + "Karn's Bastion", + "Hardened Scales", + "Everflowing Chalice" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Zegana, Utopian Speaker - Synergy (Adapt)", + "Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist // Jetfire, Air Guardian - Synergy (Adapt)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "+1/+1 counters build across the board then get doubled, proliferated, or redistributed for exponential scaling. Synergies like Proliferate and +1/+1 Counters reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "counterspells", "theme": "Counterspells", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Control", "Stax", - "Interaction" + "Interaction", + "Spells Matter", + "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower", + "Baral, Chief of Compliance", + "Kozilek, the Great Distortion", + "Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant", + "Venser, Shaper Savant" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Counterspell", + "An Offer You Can't Refuse", + "Negate", + "Arcane Denial", + "Fierce Guardianship", + "Swan Song", + "Mana Drain", + "Force of Will" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Control)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Control)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Control)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Stax)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Stax)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Interaction)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Counterspells leveraging synergies with Control and Stax." }, { + "id": "coven", "theme": "Coven", "synergies": [ "Human Kindred", @@ -1482,21 +4767,70 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Leinore, Autumn Sovereign", + "Sigarda, Champion of Light", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Augur of Autumn", + "Leinore, Autumn Sovereign", + "Redemption Choir", + "Stalwart Pathlighter", + "Ambitious Farmhand // Seasoned Cathar", + "Sigarda, Champion of Light", + "Duel for Dominance", + "Contortionist Troupe" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Coven leveraging synergies with Human Kindred and Blink." }, { + "id": "coward-kindred", "theme": "Coward Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Norin, Swift Survivalist" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Reprobation", + "Norin, Swift Survivalist", + "Kargan Intimidator", + "Boldwyr Intimidator", + "Craven Hulk", + "Scared Stiff" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Coward creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "coyote-kindred", "theme": "Coyote Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_cards": [ + "Cunning Coyote", + "Driftgloom Coyote" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Coyote creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "crab-kindred", "theme": "Crab Kindred", "synergies": [ "Toughness Matters", @@ -1506,9 +4840,35 @@ "Leave the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Charix, the Raging Isle", + "Red Death, Shipwrecker", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Ruin Crab", + "Hedron Crab", + "Charix, the Raging Isle", + "Mirelurk Queen", + "Uchuulon", + "Red Death, Shipwrecker", + "Crabomination", + "Hard Evidence" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Crab creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Toughness Matters and Mill)." }, { + "id": "craft", "theme": "Craft", "synergies": [ "Graveyard Matters", @@ -1518,21 +4878,74 @@ "Mill" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tetzin, Gnome Champion // The Golden-Gear Colossus", + "Throne of the Grim Captain // The Grim Captain", + "Octavia, Living Thesis - Synergy (Graveyard Matters)", + "Extus, Oriq Overlord // Awaken the Blood Avatar - Synergy (Graveyard Matters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Transform)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Tithing Blade // Consuming Sepulcher", + "The Enigma Jewel // Locus of Enlightenment", + "Unstable Glyphbridge // Sandswirl Wanderglyph", + "Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass", + "Clay-Fired Bricks // Cosmium Kiln", + "Braided Net // Braided Quipu", + "Eye of Ojer Taq // Apex Observatory", + "Master's Guide-Mural // Master's Manufactory" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Transform)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Exile Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Transforms / upgrades permanents via Craft, banking latent value until a timing pivot. Synergies like Graveyard Matters and Transform reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "creature-tokens", "theme": "Creature Tokens", "synergies": [ - "Tokens Matter", "Token Creation", "Populate", + "Tokens Matter", "For Mirrodin!", "Endure" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin", + "Sai, Master Thopterist" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Beast Within", + "Generous Gift", + "Swan Song", + "Urza's Saga", + "Black Market Connections", + "Pongify", + "Stroke of Midnight", + "Idol of Oblivion" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Token Creation)", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Token Creation)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Token Creation)", + "Trostani, Selesnya's Voice - Synergy (Populate)", + "Cayth, Famed Mechanist - Synergy (Populate)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Goes wide with creature tokens then converts mass into damage, draw, drain, or sacrifice engines. Synergies like Tokens Matter and Token Creation reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "crew", "theme": "Crew", "synergies": [ "Vehicles", @@ -1542,9 +4955,36 @@ "Vigilance" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Shorikai, Genesis Engine", + "The Indomitable", + "Weatherlight", + "Skysovereign, Consul Flagship", + "Parhelion II" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Hedge Shredder", + "Smuggler's Copter", + "Imposter Mech", + "Shorikai, Genesis Engine", + "The Indomitable", + "Weatherlight", + "Skysovereign, Consul Flagship", + "Cultivator's Caravan" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Vehicles)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Treasure Token)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Uses under-costed Vehicles and efficient crew bodies—turning transient artifacts into evasive, hard-to-wipe threats." }, { + "id": "crocodile-kindred", "theme": "Crocodile Kindred", "synergies": [ "Counters Matter", @@ -1554,9 +4994,35 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Pride of Hull Clade", + "Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "The Pride of Hull Clade", + "Crocanura", + "Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant", + "Ammit Eternal", + "Injector Crocodile", + "Baleful Ammit", + "Scuttlegator", + "Algae Gharial" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Crocodile creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Counters Matter and +1/+1 Counters)." }, { + "id": "cumulative-upkeep", "theme": "Cumulative upkeep", "synergies": [ "Age Counters", @@ -1566,20 +5032,72 @@ "Stax" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Morinfen", + "Gallowbraid", + "Tasha, the Witch Queen - Synergy (Age Counters)", + "Cosima, God of the Voyage // The Omenkeel - Synergy (Age Counters)", + "Mairsil, the Pretender - Synergy (Age Counters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mystic Remora", + "Glacial Chasm", + "Braid of Fire", + "Phyrexian Soulgorger", + "Wall of Shards", + "Karplusan Minotaur", + "Tombstone Stairwell", + "Sheltering Ancient" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Cumulative upkeep leveraging synergies with Age Counters and Counters Matter." }, { + "id": "custodes-kindred", "theme": "Custodes Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "White" + "primary_color": "White", + "example_cards": [ + "Vexilus Praetor" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Custodes creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "cyberman-kindred", "theme": "Cyberman Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Cyber-Controller", + "Missy", + "Ashad, the Lone Cyberman" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Cybermen Squadron", + "Cyberman Patrol", + "Cyber Conversion", + "Cybership", + "The Cyber-Controller", + "Death in Heaven", + "Missy", + "Ashad, the Lone Cyberman" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Cyberman creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "cycling", "theme": "Cycling", "synergies": [ "Landcycling", @@ -1589,9 +5107,30 @@ "Forestcycling" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Balrog of Moria", + "Monstrosity of the Lake", + "Yidaro, Wandering Monster", + "Valor's Flagship", + "Gavi, Nest Warden" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Ash Barrens", + "Jetmir's Garden", + "Ketria Triome", + "Spara's Headquarters", + "Zagoth Triome", + "Raffine's Tower", + "Indatha Triome", + "Xander's Lounge" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Cycling leveraging synergies with Landcycling and Basic landcycling." }, { + "id": "cyclops-kindred", "theme": "Cyclops Kindred", "synergies": [ "Big Mana", @@ -1601,14 +5140,59 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Okaun, Eye of Chaos", + "Borborygmos Enraged", + "Borborygmos and Fblthp", + "Borborygmos", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Okaun, Eye of Chaos", + "Borborygmos Enraged", + "Crackling Cyclops", + "Borborygmos and Fblthp", + "Borborygmos", + "Cyclops of Eternal Fury", + "Bloodshot Cyclops", + "Erratic Cyclops" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Cyclops creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Big Mana and Blink)." }, { + "id": "dalek-kindred", "theme": "Dalek Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Black" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Dalek Emperor", + "Cult of Skaro" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Dalek Squadron", + "Dalek Drone", + "Doomsday Confluence", + "The Dalek Emperor", + "Exterminate!", + "Cult of Skaro", + "Ace's Baseball Bat" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Dalek creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "dash", "theme": "Dash", "synergies": [ "Orc Kindred", @@ -1618,9 +5202,36 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury", + "Zurgo Bellstriker", + "Plargg and Nassari - Synergy (Orc Kindred)", + "Cadira, Caller of the Small - Synergy (Orc Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Flamerush Rider", + "Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury", + "Riders of Rohan", + "Mardu Strike Leader", + "Death-Greeter's Champion", + "Mardu Shadowspear", + "Zurgo Bellstriker" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Saruman, the White Hand - Synergy (Orc Kindred)", + "Kardur, Doomscourge - Synergy (Berserker Kindred)", + "Magda, Brazen Outlaw - Synergy (Berserker Kindred)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Dash leveraging synergies with Orc Kindred and Berserker Kindred." }, { + "id": "dauthi-kindred", "theme": "Dauthi Kindred", "synergies": [ "Shadow", @@ -1628,9 +5239,28 @@ "Combat Matters", "Little Fellas" ], - "primary_color": "Black" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Dauthi Voidwalker", + "Dauthi Horror", + "Dauthi Slayer", + "Dauthi Trapper", + "Dauthi Ghoul", + "Dauthi Warlord", + "Dauthi Cutthroat", + "Dauthi Mercenary" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Dauthi creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Shadow and Aggro)." }, { + "id": "daybound", "theme": "Daybound", "synergies": [ "Werewolf Kindred", @@ -1640,9 +5270,33 @@ "Toughness Matters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tovolar, Dire Overlord // Tovolar, the Midnight Scourge", + "Vincent Valentine // Galian Beast - Synergy (Werewolf Kindred)", + "Ulrich of the Krallenhorde // Ulrich, Uncontested Alpha - Synergy (Werewolf Kindred)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Control)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Control)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Outland Liberator // Frenzied Trapbreaker", + "Tovolar, Dire Overlord // Tovolar, the Midnight Scourge", + "Ill-Tempered Loner // Howlpack Avenger", + "Avabruck Caretaker // Hollowhenge Huntmaster", + "Tovolar's Huntmaster // Tovolar's Packleader", + "Howlpack Piper // Wildsong Howler", + "Kessig Naturalist // Lord of the Ulvenwald", + "Arlinn, the Pack's Hope // Arlinn, the Moon's Fury" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Stax)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Daybound leveraging synergies with Werewolf Kindred and Control." }, { + "id": "deathtouch", "theme": "Deathtouch", "synergies": [ "Basilisk Kindred", @@ -1652,9 +5306,35 @@ "Spider Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim", + "The Gitrog Monster", + "Gonti, Lord of Luxury", + "Glissa Sunslayer" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Baleful Strix", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim", + "Wurmcoil Engine", + "The Gitrog Monster", + "Acidic Slime", + "Grave Titan", + "Bloodthirsty Conqueror" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Magda, the Hoardmaster - Synergy (Scorpion Kindred)", + "Akul the Unrepentant - Synergy (Scorpion Kindred)", + "Vraska, the Silencer - Synergy (Gorgon Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Deathtouch leveraging synergies with Basilisk Kindred and Scorpion Kindred." }, { + "id": "defender", "theme": "Defender", "synergies": [ "Wall Kindred", @@ -1664,27 +5344,64 @@ "Illusion Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Pride of Hull Clade", + "Sokrates, Athenian Teacher", + "Pramikon, Sky Rampart", + "Errant, Street Artist", + "Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Crashing Drawbridge", + "Wall of Omens", + "Electrostatic Field", + "Thermo-Alchemist", + "Sylvan Caryatid", + "Wall of Blossoms", + "Tinder Wall", + "Fog Bank" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield - Synergy (Wall Kindred)", + "Teyo, Geometric Tactician - Synergy (Wall Kindred)", + "Atla Palani, Nest Tender - Synergy (Egg Kindred)", + "Bristly Bill, Spine Sower - Synergy (Plant Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Defender leveraging synergies with Wall Kindred and Egg Kindred." }, { + "id": "defense-counters", "theme": "Defense Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" - ], + "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" - }, - { - "theme": "Delay Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_cards": [ + "Portent Tracker", + "Etched Host Doombringer" ], - "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates defense counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "delay-counters", + "theme": "Delay Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Blue", + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_cards": [ + "Delaying Shield", + "Ertai's Meddling" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates delay counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "delirium", "theme": "Delirium", "synergies": [ "Reanimate", @@ -1694,9 +5411,37 @@ "Enter the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ishkanah, Grafwidow", + "The Swarmweaver", + "Winter, Cynical Opportunist", + "Winter, Misanthropic Guide", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Shifting Woodland", + "Dragon's Rage Channeler", + "Demonic Counsel", + "Fear of Missing Out", + "Drag to the Roots", + "Traverse the Ulvenwald", + "Demolisher Spawn", + "Ishkanah, Grafwidow" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Six - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth - Synergy (Mill)", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Horror Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Diversifies graveyard card types to unlock Delirium power thresholds. Synergies like Reanimate and Mill reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "delve", "theme": "Delve", "synergies": [ "Mill", @@ -1706,19 +5451,69 @@ "Flying" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tasigur, the Golden Fang", + "Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Mill)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Treasure Cruise", + "Dig Through Time", + "Temporal Trespass", + "Afterlife from the Loam", + "Tasigur, the Golden Fang", + "Murderous Cut", + "Sorcerous Squall", + "Become Immense" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Exiles graveyard cards to pay for Delve spells, converting stocked yard into mana efficiency. Synergies like Mill and Big Mana reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "demigod-kindred", "theme": "Demigod Kindred", "synergies": [ - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", "Enchantments Matter" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Daxos, Blessed by the Sun", + "Renata, Called to the Hunt", + "Anikthea, Hand of Erebos", + "Anax, Hardened in the Forge", + "Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Daxos, Blessed by the Sun", + "Renata, Called to the Hunt", + "Anikthea, Hand of Erebos", + "Anax, Hardened in the Forge", + "Altar of the Pantheon", + "Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea", + "Invasion of Theros // Ephara, Ever-Sheltering", + "Tymaret, Chosen from Death" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)", + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Demigod creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Enchantments Matter)." }, { + "id": "demon-kindred", "theme": "Demon Kindred", "synergies": [ "Ogre Kindred", @@ -1728,9 +5523,38 @@ "Aristocrats" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kardur, Doomscourge", + "Vilis, Broker of Blood", + "Westvale Abbey // Ormendahl, Profane Prince", + "Razaketh, the Foulblooded", + "Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Bloodletter of Aclazotz", + "Kardur, Doomscourge", + "Vilis, Broker of Blood", + "Rune-Scarred Demon", + "Westvale Abbey // Ormendahl, Profane Prince", + "Archfiend of Ifnir", + "Harvester of Souls", + "Razaketh, the Foulblooded" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs - Synergy (Ogre Kindred)", + "Heartless Hidetsugu - Synergy (Ogre Kindred)", + "Ruric Thar, the Unbowed - Synergy (Ogre Kindred)", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Trample)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Trample)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Demon creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Ogre Kindred and Trample)." }, { + "id": "demonstrate", "theme": "Demonstrate", "synergies": [ "Spell Copy", @@ -1738,33 +5562,108 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant - Synergy (Spell Copy)", + "Kitsa, Otterball Elite - Synergy (Spell Copy)", + "Krark, the Thumbless - Synergy (Spell Copy)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Incarnation Technique", + "Replication Technique", + "Creative Technique", + "Healing Technique", + "Excavation Technique", + "Transforming Flourish" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Demonstrate leveraging synergies with Spell Copy and Spells Matter." }, { + "id": "depletion-counters", "theme": "Depletion Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", - "Lands Matter" + "Lands Matter", + "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Lands Matter)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lands Matter)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Lands Matter)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sandstone Needle", + "Saprazzan Skerry", + "Peat Bog", + "Hickory Woodlot", + "Remote Farm", + "Decree of Silence", + "Force Bubble", + "River Delta" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates depletion counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "descend", "theme": "Descend", "synergies": [ "Reanimate", "Mill" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Ancient One", + "Akawalli, the Seething Tower", + "Uchbenbak, the Great Mistake", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Reanimate)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "The Everflowing Well // The Myriad Pools", + "The Ancient One", + "Starving Revenant", + "Bygone Marvels", + "Akawalli, the Seething Tower", + "Join the Dead", + "Stinging Cave Crawler", + "Wail of the Forgotten" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Six - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth - Synergy (Mill)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Descend leveraging synergies with Reanimate and Mill." }, { + "id": "deserter-kindred", "theme": "Deserter Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "White" + "primary_color": "White", + "example_cards": [ + "Kjeldoran Home Guard" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Deserter creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "detain", "theme": "Detain", "synergies": [ "Stax", @@ -1773,9 +5672,34 @@ "Leave the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lavinia of the Tenth", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Stax)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Stax)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Stax)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Lavinia of the Tenth", + "Tax Collector", + "Martial Law", + "Azorius Arrester", + "Lyev Skyknight", + "Inaction Injunction", + "Azorius Justiciar", + "Archon of the Triumvirate" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Detain leveraging synergies with Stax and Blink." }, { + "id": "detective-kindred", "theme": "Detective Kindred", "synergies": [ "Collect evidence", @@ -1785,9 +5709,36 @@ "Sacrifice to Draw" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy // Tail the Suspect", + "Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser", + "Piper Wright, Publick Reporter", + "Mirko, Obsessive Theorist", + "Sarah Jane Smith" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Aftermath Analyst", + "Forensic Gadgeteer", + "Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy // Tail the Suspect", + "Wojek Investigator", + "Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser", + "Merchant of Truth", + "Piper Wright, Publick Reporter", + "Detective of the Month" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Izoni, Center of the Web - Synergy (Collect evidence)", + "Tivit, Seller of Secrets - Synergy (Investigate)", + "Lonis, Cryptozoologist - Synergy (Investigate)", + "Astrid Peth - Synergy (Clue Token)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Detective creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Collect evidence and Investigate)." }, { + "id": "dethrone", "theme": "Dethrone", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -1797,9 +5748,34 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Marchesa, the Black Rose", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Scourge of the Throne", + "Treasonous Ogre", + "Marchesa, the Black Rose", + "Park Heights Maverick", + "Marchesa's Infiltrator", + "Marchesa's Smuggler", + "Grenzo's Cutthroat", + "Marchesa's Emissary" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Voltron)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Dethrone leveraging synergies with +1/+1 Counters and Counters Matter." }, { + "id": "devil-kindred", "theme": "Devil Kindred", "synergies": [ "Pingers", @@ -1809,9 +5785,38 @@ "Aristocrats" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Mahadi, Emporium Master", + "Zurzoth, Chaos Rider", + "Raphael, Fiendish Savior", + "Rakdos, the Showstopper", + "Asmodeus the Archfiend" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mayhem Devil", + "Mahadi, Emporium Master", + "Witty Roastmaster", + "Devilish Valet", + "Fiendish Duo", + "Hellrider", + "Pain Distributor", + "Zurzoth, Chaos Rider" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Pingers)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Pingers)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Pingers)", + "Aurelia, the Warleader - Synergy (Haste)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Haste)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Conditional Draw)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Devil creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Pingers and Haste)." }, { + "id": "devoid", "theme": "Devoid", "synergies": [ "Ingest", @@ -1821,18 +5826,41 @@ "Eldrazi Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" - }, - { - "theme": "Devotion Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ulalek, Fused Atrocity", + "Kiora, the Rising Tide - Synergy (Scion Kindred)" ], - "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "example_cards": [ + "Slip Through Space", + "Sire of Stagnation", + "Eldrazi Displacer", + "Basking Broodscale", + "Sowing Mycospawn", + "Kozilek's Unsealing", + "Sifter of Skulls", + "Emrakul's Messenger" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Devoid leveraging synergies with Ingest and Processor Kindred." }, { + "id": "devotion-counters", + "theme": "Devotion Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Black", + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_cards": [ + "Pious Kitsune", + "Bloodthirsty Ogre" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Concentrates colored pips to unlock Devotion payoffs and scalable static advantages." + }, + { + "id": "devour", "theme": "Devour", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -1842,9 +5870,34 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Thromok the Insatiable", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mycoloth", + "Feasting Hobbit", + "Ravenous Tyrannosaurus", + "Bloodspore Thrinax", + "Fell Beast of Mordor", + "Thromok the Insatiable", + "Skullmulcher", + "Voracious Dragon" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Voltron)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Devour leveraging synergies with +1/+1 Counters and Counters Matter." }, { + "id": "dinosaur-kindred", "theme": "Dinosaur Kindred", "synergies": [ "Enrage", @@ -1854,9 +5907,36 @@ "Cycling" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Nezahal, Primal Tide", + "Invasion of Ikoria // Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Wayward Swordtooth", + "Nezahal, Primal Tide", + "Topiary Stomper", + "Invasion of Ikoria // Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria", + "Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Strong, the Brutish Thespian - Synergy (Enrage)", + "Indoraptor, the Perfect Hybrid - Synergy (Enrage)", + "Vrondiss, Rage of Ancients - Synergy (Enrage)", + "Kogla, the Titan Ape - Synergy (Fight)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Dinosaur creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Enrage and Elder Kindred)." }, { + "id": "discard-matters", "theme": "Discard Matters", "synergies": [ "Loot", @@ -1866,9 +5946,36 @@ "Cycling" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Solphim, Mayhem Dominus", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician", + "Nezahal, Primal Tide", + "Baral, Chief of Compliance", + "Kozilek, the Great Distortion" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Faithless Looting", + "Frantic Search", + "Ash Barrens", + "Big Score", + "Thrill of Possibility", + "Gamble", + "Jetmir's Garden", + "Ketria Triome" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "The Locust God - Synergy (Loot)", + "Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel - Synergy (Loot)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Wheels)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Wheels)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Discard Matters leveraging synergies with Loot and Wheels." }, { + "id": "discover", "theme": "Discover", "synergies": [ "Land Types Matter", @@ -1878,9 +5985,36 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Pantlaza, Sun-Favored", + "Caparocti Sunborn", + "Ellie and Alan, Paleontologists", + "Vorinclex // The Grand Evolution - Synergy (Land Types Matter)", + "Karametra, God of Harvests - Synergy (Land Types Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Chimil, the Inner Sun", + "Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift", + "Trumpeting Carnosaur", + "Hit the Mother Lode", + "Pantlaza, Sun-Favored", + "Monstrous Vortex", + "Hidden Nursery", + "Hidden Volcano" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Titania, Nature's Force - Synergy (Land Types Matter)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Exile Matters)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Exile Matters)", + "The Reality Chip - Synergy (Topdeck)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Leverages Discover to cheat spell mana values, chaining free cascade-like board development. Synergies like Land Types Matter and Exile Matters reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "disguise", "theme": "Disguise", "synergies": [ "Detective Kindred", @@ -1890,9 +6024,36 @@ "Life Matters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Bayek of Siwa", + "Arno Dorian", + "Aveline de Grandpré", + "Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy // Tail the Suspect - Synergy (Detective Kindred)", + "Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser - Synergy (Detective Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Bayek of Siwa", + "Arno Dorian", + "Hunted Bonebrute", + "Branch of Vitu-Ghazi", + "Experiment Twelve", + "Printlifter Ooze", + "Aveline de Grandpré", + "Boltbender" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Piper Wright, Publick Reporter - Synergy (Detective Kindred)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Disguise leveraging synergies with Detective Kindred and Flying." }, { + "id": "disturb", "theme": "Disturb", "synergies": [ "Transform", @@ -1902,21 +6063,76 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr // Katilda's Rising Dawn", + "Dennick, Pious Apprentice // Dennick, Pious Apparition", + "Dorothea, Vengeful Victim // Dorothea's Retribution", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Transform)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Transform)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Lunarch Veteran // Luminous Phantom", + "Malevolent Hermit // Benevolent Geist", + "Mirrorhall Mimic // Ghastly Mimicry", + "Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr // Katilda's Rising Dawn", + "Mischievous Catgeist // Catlike Curiosity", + "Faithbound Judge // Sinner's Judgment", + "Twinblade Geist // Twinblade Invocation", + "Dennick, Pious Apprentice // Dennick, Pious Apparition" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Veyran, Voice of Duality - Synergy (Transform)", + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Disturb leveraging synergies with Transform and Spirit Kindred." }, { + "id": "divinity-counters", "theme": "Divinity Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Protection", "Spirit Kindred", - "Historics Matter" + "Counters Matter", + "Interaction", + "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Myojin of Life's Web", + "Myojin of Night's Reach", + "Myojin of Seeing Winds", + "Myojin of Cleansing Fire", + "Myojin of Infinite Rage" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Kindred Boon", + "Myojin of Life's Web", + "Myojin of Night's Reach", + "Myojin of Seeing Winds", + "That Which Was Taken", + "Myojin of Cleansing Fire", + "Myojin of Infinite Rage" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Protection)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Protection)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Protection)", + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates divinity counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "djinn-kindred", "theme": "Djinn Kindred", "synergies": [ "Prowess", @@ -1926,33 +6142,117 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Elsha of the Infinite", + "Elsha, Threefold Master", + "Siani, Eye of the Storm", + "Uvilda, Dean of Perfection // Nassari, Dean of Expression", + "Inniaz, the Gale Force" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Pinnacle Monk // Mystic Peak", + "Haughty Djinn", + "Emberwilde Captain", + "Tidespout Tyrant", + "Elsha of the Infinite", + "Smirking Spelljacker", + "Stratus Dancer", + "Elsha, Threefold Master" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kitsa, Otterball Elite - Synergy (Prowess)", + "Bria, Riptide Rogue - Synergy (Prowess)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Monk Kindred)", + "Narset, Enlightened Exile - Synergy (Monk Kindred)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Djinn creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Prowess and Monk Kindred)." }, { + "id": "doctor-kindred", "theme": "Doctor Kindred", "synergies": [ "Doctor's companion", "Sagas Matter", "Lore Counters", "Ore Counters", - "Historics Matter" + "Human Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "K-9, Mark I", + "The Second Doctor", + "The Thirteenth Doctor", + "The Tenth Doctor", + "The Ninth Doctor" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "K-9, Mark I", + "The Second Doctor", + "The Thirteenth Doctor", + "The Tenth Doctor", + "The Ninth Doctor", + "The Sixth Doctor", + "The Twelfth Doctor", + "The War Doctor" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Barbara Wright - Synergy (Doctor's companion)", + "Adric, Mathematical Genius - Synergy (Doctor's companion)", + "Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain - Synergy (Sagas Matter)", + "Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle - Synergy (Sagas Matter)", + "Satsuki, the Living Lore - Synergy (Lore Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Doctor creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Doctor's companion and Sagas Matter)." }, { + "id": "doctors-companion", "theme": "Doctor's companion", "synergies": [ "Doctor Kindred", "Sagas Matter", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", - "Human Kindred" + "Human Kindred", + "Little Fellas", + "Card Draw" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "K-9, Mark I", + "Barbara Wright", + "Adric, Mathematical Genius", + "Martha Jones", + "Sarah Jane Smith" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "K-9, Mark I", + "Barbara Wright", + "Adric, Mathematical Genius", + "Martha Jones", + "Sarah Jane Smith", + "Donna Noble", + "Clara Oswald", + "Tegan Jovanka" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "The Second Doctor - Synergy (Doctor Kindred)", + "The Thirteenth Doctor - Synergy (Doctor Kindred)", + "Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain - Synergy (Sagas Matter)", + "Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle - Synergy (Sagas Matter)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Doctor's companion leveraging synergies with Doctor Kindred and Sagas Matter." }, { + "id": "dog-kindred", "theme": "Dog Kindred", "synergies": [ "Menace", @@ -1962,9 +6262,38 @@ "Phyrexian Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd", + "K-9, Mark I", + "Jinnie Fay, Jetmir's Second", + "Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful", + "Rin and Seri, Inseparable" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Spirited Companion", + "Loyal Warhound", + "Enduring Courage", + "Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd", + "Selfless Savior", + "Komainu Battle Armor", + "K-9, Mark I", + "Animal Sanctuary" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Junji, the Midnight Sky - Synergy (Menace)", + "Kozilek, the Great Distortion - Synergy (Menace)", + "Massacre Girl - Synergy (Menace)", + "Ashaya, Soul of the Wild - Synergy (Elemental Kindred)", + "Titania, Protector of Argoth - Synergy (Elemental Kindred)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Scout Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Dog creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Menace and Elemental Kindred)." }, { + "id": "domain", "theme": "Domain", "synergies": [ "Lands Matter", @@ -1974,17 +6303,52 @@ "Spells Matter" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" - }, - { - "theme": "Doom Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Zar Ojanen, Scion of Efrava", + "Radha, Coalition Warlord", + "Nael, Avizoa Aeronaut", + "Bortuk Bonerattle", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Lands Matter)" ], - "primary_color": "Red" + "example_cards": [ + "Scion of Draco", + "The Weatherseed Treaty", + "Collective Restraint", + "Draco", + "Leyline Binding", + "Llanowar Greenwidow", + "Briar Hydra", + "Sphinx of Clear Skies" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lands Matter)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Lands Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Ramp)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Ramp)", + "The Reality Chip - Synergy (Topdeck)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Assembles multiple basic land types rapidly to scale Domain-based effects. Synergies like Lands Matter and Ramp reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "doom-counters", + "theme": "Doom Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Red", + "example_cards": [ + "Lavabrink Floodgates", + "Armageddon Clock", + "Eye of Doom", + "Imminent Doom" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates doom counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "double-strike", "theme": "Double strike", "synergies": [ "Knight Kindred", @@ -1994,9 +6358,38 @@ "Trample" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Zetalpa, Primal Dawn", + "God-Eternal Oketra", + "Kellan, the Fae-Blooded // Birthright Boon", + "Gimli of the Glittering Caves", + "Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Lizard Blades", + "Zetalpa, Primal Dawn", + "Bronze Guardian", + "God-Eternal Oketra", + "Angel of Destiny", + "Kellan, the Fae-Blooded // Birthright Boon", + "Gimli of the Glittering Caves", + "Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Knight Kindred)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Knight Kindred)", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon - Synergy (Knight Kindred)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Double strike leveraging synergies with Knight Kindred and Warrior Kindred." }, { + "id": "dragon-kindred", "theme": "Dragon Kindred", "synergies": [ "Behold", @@ -2006,9 +6399,35 @@ "Backgrounds Matter" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun", + "Old Gnawbone", + "Drakuseth, Maw of Flames", + "Lathliss, Dragon Queen", + "Junji, the Midnight Sky" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Goldspan Dragon", + "Terror of the Peaks", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun", + "Ancient Copper Dragon", + "Old Gnawbone", + "Hellkite Tyrant", + "Steel Hellkite", + "Drakuseth, Maw of Flames" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant - Synergy (Behold)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Elder Kindred)", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Elder Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Dragon creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Behold and Elder Kindred)." }, { + "id": "drake-kindred", "theme": "Drake Kindred", "synergies": [ "Flying", @@ -2018,14 +6437,50 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Talrand, Sky Summoner", + "Alandra, Sky Dreamer", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Flying)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Talrand, Sky Summoner", + "Peregrine Drake", + "Gilded Drake", + "Volatile Stormdrake", + "Thunderclap Drake", + "Alandra, Sky Dreamer", + "Shrieking Drake", + "Loyal Drake" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Cost Reduction)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Drake creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Flying and Phyrexian Kindred)." }, { + "id": "dreadnought-kindred", "theme": "Dreadnought Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Phyrexian Dreadnought", + "Redemptor Dreadnought", + "Helbrute", + "Depth Charge Colossus" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Dreadnought creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "dredge", "theme": "Dredge", "synergies": [ "Unconditional Draw", @@ -2035,9 +6490,33 @@ "Spells Matter" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Unconditional Draw)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Unconditional Draw)", + "Padeem, Consul of Innovation - Synergy (Unconditional Draw)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Reanimate)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Life from the Loam", + "Dakmor Salvage", + "Golgari Grave-Troll", + "Stinkweed Imp", + "Golgari Thug", + "Darkblast", + "Shenanigans", + "Shambling Shell" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Card Draw)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Loads high-impact cards into the graveyard early and reanimates them for explosive tempo or combo loops. Synergies like Unconditional Draw and Reanimate reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "drone-kindred", "theme": "Drone Kindred", "synergies": [ "Ingest", @@ -2047,9 +6526,27 @@ "Eldrazi Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Magnus the Red - Synergy (Spawn Kindred)", + "Ulalek, Fused Atrocity - Synergy (Devoid)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Glaring Fleshraker", + "It That Heralds the End", + "Chittering Dispatcher", + "Kaito, Dancing Shadow", + "Herald of Kozilek", + "Writhing Chrysalis", + "Emrakul's Hatcher", + "Catacomb Sifter" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Drone creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Ingest and Spawn Kindred)." }, { + "id": "druid-kindred", "theme": "Druid Kindred", "synergies": [ "Alliance", @@ -2059,9 +6556,35 @@ "Treefolk Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade", + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest", + "Bristly Bill, Spine Sower", + "Marwyn, the Nurturer" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Llanowar Elves", + "Elvish Mystic", + "Beast Whisperer", + "Fyndhorn Elves", + "Bloom Tender", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid", + "Evolution Sage", + "Arbor Elf" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Galadriel, Light of Valinor - Synergy (Alliance)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Mana Dork)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Mana Dork)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Druid creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Alliance and Mana Dork)." }, { + "id": "dryad-kindred", "theme": "Dryad Kindred", "synergies": [ "Forestwalk", @@ -2070,9 +6593,38 @@ "Ramp", "Lands Matter" ], - "primary_color": "Green" + "primary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Dina, Soul Steeper", + "Trostani, Selesnya's Voice", + "Trostani Discordant", + "Zimone and Dina", + "Trostani, Three Whispers" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Dryad of the Ilysian Grove", + "Sanctum Weaver", + "Dryad Arbor", + "Awaken the Woods", + "Tendershoot Dryad", + "Dina, Soul Steeper", + "Trostani, Selesnya's Voice", + "Nightshade Dryad" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Forestwalk)", + "Jedit Ojanen of Efrava - Synergy (Forestwalk)", + "Mirri, Cat Warrior - Synergy (Forestwalk)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Landwalk)", + "Wrexial, the Risen Deep - Synergy (Landwalk)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Mana Dork)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Dryad creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Forestwalk and Landwalk)." }, { + "id": "dwarf-kindred", "theme": "Dwarf Kindred", "synergies": [ "Servo Kindred", @@ -2082,9 +6634,37 @@ "Treasure Token" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer", + "Torbran, Thane of Red Fell", + "Magda, Brazen Outlaw", + "Magda, the Hoardmaster", + "Bruenor Battlehammer" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Storm-Kiln Artist", + "Sram, Senior Edificer", + "Torbran, Thane of Red Fell", + "Magda, Brazen Outlaw", + "Erebor Flamesmith", + "Magda, the Hoardmaster", + "Bruenor Battlehammer", + "Reyav, Master Smith" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Cayth, Famed Mechanist - Synergy (Servo Kindred)", + "Saheeli, the Gifted - Synergy (Servo Kindred)", + "Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter - Synergy (Servo Kindred)", + "Kardur, Doomscourge - Synergy (Berserker Kindred)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artificer Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Dwarf creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Servo Kindred and Berserker Kindred)." }, { + "id": "earthbend", "theme": "Earthbend", "synergies": [ "Landfall", @@ -2094,9 +6674,38 @@ "Blink" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Toph, the First Metalbender", + "Toph, the Blind Bandit", + "Bumi, Eclectic Earthbender", + "Haru, Hidden Talent", + "Avatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Toph, the First Metalbender", + "Toph, the Blind Bandit", + "Bumi, Eclectic Earthbender", + "Earthbending Student", + "Earthbending Lesson", + "Haru, Hidden Talent", + "Earth Rumble", + "Badgermole" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Landfall)", + "Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait - Synergy (Landfall)", + "Bristly Bill, Spine Sower - Synergy (Landfall)", + "Drana, Liberator of Malakir - Synergy (Ally Kindred)", + "Mina and Denn, Wildborn - Synergy (Ally Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Lands Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Earthbend leveraging synergies with Landfall and Ally Kindred." }, { + "id": "echo", "theme": "Echo", "synergies": [ "Haste", @@ -2106,9 +6715,33 @@ "Enter the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Aurelia, the Warleader - Synergy (Haste)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Haste)", + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Haste)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (Goblin Kindred)", + "Krenko, Mob Boss - Synergy (Goblin Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Karmic Guide", + "Mogg War Marshal", + "Bone Shredder", + "Deranged Hermit", + "Extruder", + "Yavimaya Granger", + "Stingscourger", + "Crater Hellion" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ashaya, Soul of the Wild - Synergy (Elemental Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Echo leveraging synergies with Haste and Goblin Kindred." }, { + "id": "eerie", "theme": "Eerie", "synergies": [ "Rooms Matter", @@ -2118,9 +6751,30 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal", + "Marina Vendrell - Synergy (Rooms Matter)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Entity Tracker", + "Fear of Sleep Paralysis", + "Ghostly Dancers", + "Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal", + "Balemurk Leech", + "Gremlin Tamer", + "Optimistic Scavenger", + "Scrabbling Skullcrab" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Eerie leveraging synergies with Rooms Matter and Enchantments Matter." }, { + "id": "efreet-kindred", "theme": "Efreet Kindred", "synergies": [ "Flying", @@ -2129,9 +6783,38 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Veyran, Voice of Duality", + "Plargg and Nassari", + "Yusri, Fortune's Flame", + "Najal, the Storm Runner", + "Uvilda, Dean of Perfection // Nassari, Dean of Expression" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Veyran, Voice of Duality", + "Plargg and Nassari", + "Yusri, Fortune's Flame", + "Najal, the Storm Runner", + "Frenetic Efreet", + "Efreet Flamepainter", + "Uvilda, Dean of Perfection // Nassari, Dean of Expression", + "Emissary of Grudges" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Flying)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Burn)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Burn)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Interaction)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Efreet creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Flying and Burn)." }, { + "id": "egg-kindred", "theme": "Egg Kindred", "synergies": [ "Defender", @@ -2141,21 +6824,72 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Atla Palani, Nest Tender", + "The Pride of Hull Clade - Synergy (Defender)", + "Sokrates, Athenian Teacher - Synergy (Defender)", + "Pramikon, Sky Rampart - Synergy (Defender)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Nesting Dragon", + "Palani's Hatcher", + "Atla Palani, Nest Tender", + "Dinosaur Egg", + "Smoldering Egg // Ashmouth Dragon", + "Mysterious Egg", + "Dragon Egg", + "Roc Egg" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Aristocrats)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Egg creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Defender and Sacrifice Matters)." }, { + "id": "elder-kindred", "theme": "Elder Kindred", "synergies": [ "Dinosaur Kindred", "Dragon Kindred", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", - "Flying" + "Flying", + "Big Mana", + "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Nezahal, Primal Tide", + "Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger", + "Ancient Copper Dragon", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Nezahal, Primal Tide", + "Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant", + "Ancient Silver Dragon", + "Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Dragon Kindred)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Dragon Kindred)", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Flying)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Elder creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Dinosaur Kindred and Dragon Kindred)." }, { + "id": "eldrazi-kindred", "theme": "Eldrazi Kindred", "synergies": [ "Ingest", @@ -2165,9 +6899,33 @@ "Drone Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth", + "Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre", + "Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger", + "Kozilek, the Great Distortion", + "Emrakul, the Promised End" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Idol of Oblivion", + "Artisan of Kozilek", + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth", + "Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre", + "Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger", + "It That Betrays", + "Kozilek, the Great Distortion", + "Void Winnower" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Magnus the Red - Synergy (Spawn Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Eldrazi creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Ingest and Processor Kindred)." }, { + "id": "elemental-kindred", "theme": "Elemental Kindred", "synergies": [ "Evoke", @@ -2177,9 +6935,33 @@ "Fear" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ashaya, Soul of the Wild", + "Titania, Protector of Argoth", + "Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar", + "Omnath, Locus of Rage", + "Muldrotha, the Gravetide" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Avenger of Zendikar", + "Forgotten Ancient", + "Mulldrifter", + "Ancient Greenwarden", + "Resculpt", + "Young Pyromancer", + "Destiny Spinner", + "Xorn" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Idris, Soul of the TARDIS - Synergy (Incarnation Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Elemental creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Evoke and Awaken)." }, { + "id": "elephant-kindred", "theme": "Elephant Kindred", "synergies": [ "Trample", @@ -2189,9 +6971,38 @@ "Blink" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Losheel, Clockwork Scholar", + "Hamza, Guardian of Arashin", + "Malcator, Purity Overseer", + "Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant", + "Quintorius, Loremaster" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Generous Gift", + "Terastodon", + "Losheel, Clockwork Scholar", + "Hamza, Guardian of Arashin", + "Oliphaunt", + "Thorn Mammoth", + "Conclave Sledge-Captain", + "Aggressive Mammoth" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Trample)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Trample)", + "Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant - Synergy (Trample)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Cleric Kindred)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Cleric Kindred)", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Elephant creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Trample and Cleric Kindred)." }, { + "id": "elf-kindred", "theme": "Elf Kindred", "synergies": [ "Alliance", @@ -2201,9 +7012,35 @@ "Scout Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade", + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest", + "Ayara, First of Locthwain", + "Marwyn, the Nurturer" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Llanowar Elves", + "Elvish Mystic", + "Tireless Provisioner", + "Beast Whisperer", + "Fyndhorn Elves", + "Reclamation Sage", + "Bloom Tender", + "Evolution Sage" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Galadriel, Light of Valinor - Synergy (Alliance)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Druid Kindred)", + "Halana and Alena, Partners - Synergy (Ranger Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Elf creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Alliance and Druid Kindred)." }, { + "id": "elk-kindred", "theme": "Elk Kindred", "synergies": [ "Lifegain", @@ -2213,9 +7050,36 @@ "Leave the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Jegantha, the Wellspring", + "The Pride of Hull Clade", + "Beza, the Bounding Spring", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lifegain)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Lifegain)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Burnished Hart", + "Kenrith's Transformation", + "Enduring Vitality", + "Oko, Thief of Crowns", + "Jegantha, the Wellspring", + "Dawnglade Regent", + "The Pride of Hull Clade", + "Beza, the Bounding Spring" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Lifegain)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Life Matters)", + "Mangara, the Diplomat - Synergy (Life Matters)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Elk creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Lifegain and Life Matters)." }, { + "id": "embalm", "theme": "Embalm", "synergies": [ "Clones", @@ -2225,9 +7089,34 @@ "Mill" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Clones)", + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Clones)", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces - Synergy (Clones)", + "Neheb, the Eternal - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Vizier of Many Faces", + "Angel of Sanctions", + "Sacred Cat", + "Aven Wind Guide", + "Anointer Priest", + "Honored Hydra", + "Heart-Piercer Manticore", + "Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Mikaeus, the Unhallowed - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Embalm leveraging synergies with Clones and Zombie Kindred." }, { + "id": "emerge", "theme": "Emerge", "synergies": [ "Eldrazi Kindred", @@ -2235,9 +7124,34 @@ "Toughness Matters" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Herigast, Erupting Nullkite", + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth - Synergy (Eldrazi Kindred)", + "Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre - Synergy (Eldrazi Kindred)", + "Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger - Synergy (Eldrazi Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Elder Deep-Fiend", + "Herigast, Erupting Nullkite", + "Crabomination", + "Decimator of the Provinces", + "Cresting Mosasaurus", + "Adipose Offspring", + "Vexing Scuttler", + "Distended Mindbender" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Emerge leveraging synergies with Eldrazi Kindred and Big Mana." }, { + "id": "employee-kindred", "theme": "Employee Kindred", "synergies": [ "Open an Attraction", @@ -2247,9 +7161,38 @@ "Token Creation" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Monoxa, Midway Manager", + "Captain Rex Nebula", + "Dee Kay, Finder of the Lost", + "Truss, Chief Engineer", + "Roxi, Publicist to the Stars" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Night Shift of the Living Dead", + "Deadbeat Attendant", + "Discourtesy Clerk", + "Monoxa, Midway Manager", + "Quick Fixer", + "Monitor Monitor", + "Soul Swindler", + "Complaints Clerk" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Myra the Magnificent - Synergy (Open an Attraction)", + "The Most Dangerous Gamer - Synergy (Open an Attraction)", + "Spinnerette, Arachnobat - Synergy (Open an Attraction)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Employee creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Open an Attraction and Blink)." }, { + "id": "enchant", "theme": "Enchant", "synergies": [ "Umbra armor", @@ -2259,21 +7202,67 @@ "Goad" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr // Katilda's Rising Dawn", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Auras)", + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Auras)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Wild Growth", + "Animate Dead", + "Utopia Sprawl", + "Darksteel Mutation", + "Kenrith's Transformation", + "All That Glitters", + "Curiosity", + "Rancor" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Stacks enchantment-based engines (cost reduction, constellation, aura recursion) for relentless value accrual. Synergies like Umbra armor and Auras reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "enchantment-tokens", "theme": "Enchantment Tokens", "synergies": [ - "Tokens Matter", "Role token", "Inspired", "Hero Kindred", - "Equipment Matters" + "Equipment Matters", + "Scry" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Heliod, God of the Sun", + "Ellivere of the Wild Court", + "Go-Shintai of Life's Origin", + "Gylwain, Casting Director", + "Daxos the Returned" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Not Dead After All", + "Court of Vantress", + "Hammer of Purphoros", + "Royal Treatment", + "Witch's Mark", + "Heliod, God of the Sun", + "Charming Scoundrel", + "Monstrous Rage" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Armont, the Redeemer - Synergy (Role token)", + "King Macar, the Gold-Cursed - Synergy (Inspired)", + "G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn - Synergy (Hero Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Stacks enchantment-based engines (cost reduction, constellation, aura recursion) for relentless value accrual. Synergies like Role token and Inspired reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "enchantments-matter", "theme": "Enchantments Matter", "synergies": [ "Auras", @@ -2283,9 +7272,35 @@ "Lore Counters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge", + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest", + "Kodama of the West Tree", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Rhystic Study", + "Smothering Tithe", + "Mystic Remora", + "Phyrexian Arena", + "Garruk's Uprising", + "Enlightened Tutor", + "Urza's Saga", + "Propaganda" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Calix, Guided by Fate - Synergy (Constellation)", + "Eutropia the Twice-Favored - Synergy (Constellation)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Card Draw)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Stacks enchantment-based engines (cost reduction, constellation, aura recursion) for relentless value accrual. Synergies like Auras and Constellation reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "encore", "theme": "Encore", "synergies": [ "Politics", @@ -2295,9 +7310,34 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sliver Gravemother", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Politics)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Politics)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Politics)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Pirate Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Impulsive Pilferer", + "Phyrexian Triniform", + "Amphin Mutineer", + "Angel of Indemnity", + "Mist Dancer", + "Rakshasa Debaser", + "Sliver Gravemother", + "Fathom Fleet Swordjack" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Captain Lannery Storm - Synergy (Pirate Kindred)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Encore leveraging synergies with Politics and Pirate Kindred." }, { + "id": "endure", "theme": "Endure", "synergies": [ "Spirit Kindred", @@ -2307,9 +7347,34 @@ "Token Creation" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage", + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Junji, the Midnight Sky - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Creature Tokens)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Warden of the Grove", + "Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage", + "Sinkhole Surveyor", + "Fortress Kin-Guard", + "Descendant of Storms", + "Krumar Initiate", + "Inspirited Vanguard", + "Dusyut Earthcarver" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Creature Tokens)", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Endure leveraging synergies with Spirit Kindred and Creature Tokens." }, { + "id": "energy", "theme": "Energy", "synergies": [ "Resource Engine", @@ -2319,21 +7384,69 @@ "Robot Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Dr. Madison Li", + "Satya, Aetherflux Genius", + "Liberty Prime, Recharged", + "The Motherlode, Excavator", + "Rex, Cyber-Hound" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Guide of Souls", + "Volatile Stormdrake", + "Chthonian Nightmare", + "Aether Hub", + "Aetherworks Marvel", + "Gonti's Aether Heart", + "Solar Transformer", + "Decoction Module" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Cayth, Famed Mechanist - Synergy (Servo Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates Energy counters as a parallel resource spent for tempo spikes, draw, or scalable removal. Synergies like Resource Engine and Energy Counters reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "energy-counters", "theme": "Energy Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Energy", "Resource Engine", - "Servo Kindred" + "Servo Kindred", + "Vedalken Kindred", + "Artificer Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Dr. Madison Li", + "Satya, Aetherflux Genius", + "Liberty Prime, Recharged", + "The Motherlode, Excavator", + "Rex, Cyber-Hound" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Guide of Souls", + "Chthonian Nightmare", + "Aether Hub", + "Aetherworks Marvel", + "Gonti's Aether Heart", + "Solar Transformer", + "Decoction Module", + "Lightning Runner" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Cayth, Famed Mechanist - Synergy (Servo Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates Energy counters as a parallel resource spent for tempo spikes, draw, or scalable removal. Synergies like Energy and Resource Engine reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "enlist", "theme": "Enlist", "synergies": [ "Toughness Matters", @@ -2343,9 +7456,34 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Aradesh, the Founder", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Yavimaya Steelcrusher", + "Aradesh, the Founder", + "Guardian of New Benalia", + "Keldon Flamesage", + "Coalition Warbrute", + "Argivian Cavalier", + "Hexbane Tortoise", + "Balduvian Berserker" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Enlist leveraging synergies with Toughness Matters and Aggro." }, { + "id": "enrage", "theme": "Enrage", "synergies": [ "Dinosaur Kindred", @@ -2353,9 +7491,36 @@ "Toughness Matters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Strong, the Brutish Thespian", + "Indoraptor, the Perfect Hybrid", + "Vrondiss, Rage of Ancients", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Dinosaur Kindred)", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Dinosaur Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Apex Altisaur", + "Ripjaw Raptor", + "Ranging Raptors", + "Polyraptor", + "Silverclad Ferocidons", + "Strong, the Brutish Thespian", + "Bellowing Aegisaur", + "Trapjaw Tyrant" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Dinosaur Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Enrage leveraging synergies with Dinosaur Kindred and Big Mana." }, { + "id": "enter-the-battlefield", "theme": "Enter the Battlefield", "synergies": [ "Blink", @@ -2365,9 +7530,35 @@ "Offspring" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization", + "Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines", + "Kodama of the East Tree" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Solemn Simulacrum", + "The One Ring", + "Eternal Witness", + "Victimize", + "Animate Dead", + "Orcish Bowmasters", + "Mithril Coat", + "Gray Merchant of Asphodel" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Token Creation)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Enter the Battlefield leveraging synergies with Blink and Reanimate." }, { + "id": "entwine", "theme": "Entwine", "synergies": [ "Toolbox", @@ -2377,18 +7568,47 @@ "Removal" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" - }, - { - "theme": "Eon Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Junji, the Midnight Sky - Synergy (Toolbox)", + "Koma, Cosmos Serpent - Synergy (Toolbox)", + "Atsushi, the Blazing Sky - Synergy (Toolbox)", + "Samut, Voice of Dissent - Synergy (Combat Tricks)", + "Naru Meha, Master Wizard - Synergy (Combat Tricks)" ], - "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "example_cards": [ + "Tooth and Nail", + "Savage Beating", + "Goblin War Party", + "Kaya's Guile", + "Unbounded Potential", + "Mirage Mockery", + "Journey of Discovery", + "Rude Awakening" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Entwine leveraging synergies with Toolbox and Combat Tricks." }, { + "id": "eon-counters", + "theme": "Eon Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Black", + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Out of the Tombs", + "Magosi, the Waterveil" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates eon counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "epic", "theme": "Epic", "synergies": [ "Stax", @@ -2397,9 +7617,30 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Stax)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Stax)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Stax)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Eternal Dominion", + "Enduring Ideal", + "Endless Swarm", + "Neverending Torment", + "Undying Flames" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Epic leveraging synergies with Stax and Big Mana." }, { + "id": "equip", "theme": "Equip", "synergies": [ "Job select", @@ -2409,9 +7650,27 @@ "Germ Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Halvar, God of Battle // Sword of the Realms", + "Kaldra Compleat - Synergy (Living weapon)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Swiftfoot Boots", + "Lightning Greaves", + "Skullclamp", + "Mithril Coat", + "Sword of the Animist", + "Basilisk Collar", + "Blackblade Reforged", + "Whispersilk Cloak" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Equip leveraging synergies with Job select and For Mirrodin!." }, { + "id": "equipment", "theme": "Equipment", "synergies": [ "Job select", @@ -2421,9 +7680,26 @@ "Equip" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Reality Chip" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Swiftfoot Boots", + "Lightning Greaves", + "Skullclamp", + "Mithril Coat", + "Sword of the Animist", + "Basilisk Collar", + "Blackblade Reforged", + "Whispersilk Cloak" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Tutors and reuses equipment to stack stats/keywords onto resilient bodies for persistent pressure. Synergies like Job select and Reconfigure reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "equipment-matters", "theme": "Equipment Matters", "synergies": [ "Equipment", @@ -2433,9 +7709,37 @@ "Reconfigure" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer", + "Kodama of the West Tree", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon", + "The Reality Chip", + "Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Swiftfoot Boots", + "Lightning Greaves", + "Skullclamp", + "Animate Dead", + "Mithril Coat", + "Sword of the Animist", + "Basilisk Collar", + "Blackblade Reforged" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Mithril Coat - Synergy (Equipment)", + "Sword of the Animist - Synergy (Equipment)", + "Halvar, God of Battle // Sword of the Realms - Synergy (Equip)", + "Blackblade Reforged - Synergy (Equip)", + "Ellivere of the Wild Court - Synergy (Role token)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Tutors and reuses equipment to stack stats/keywords onto resilient bodies for persistent pressure. Synergies like Equipment and Equip reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "escalate", "theme": "Escalate", "synergies": [ "Interaction", @@ -2443,9 +7747,33 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Interaction)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Interaction)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Interaction)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Collective Resistance", + "Collective Effort", + "Collective Defiance", + "Collective Brutality", + "Borrowed Hostility", + "Blessed Alliance", + "Savage Alliance", + "Borrowed Grace" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Selects multiple modes on Escalate spells, trading mana/cards for flexible stacked effects. Synergies like Interaction and Spells Matter reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "escape", "theme": "Escape", "synergies": [ "Reanimate", @@ -2455,9 +7783,37 @@ "Voltron" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath", + "Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger", + "Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury", + "Polukranos, Unchained", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath", + "Woe Strider", + "Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger", + "Bloodbraid Challenger", + "From the Catacombs", + "Sentinel's Eyes", + "Cling to Dust", + "Chainweb Aracnir" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Six - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth - Synergy (Mill)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Escapes threats from the graveyard by exiling spent resources, generating recursive inevitability. Synergies like Reanimate and Mill reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "eternalize", "theme": "Eternalize", "synergies": [ "Clones", @@ -2467,9 +7823,33 @@ "Human Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Clones)", + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Clones)", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces - Synergy (Clones)", + "Neheb, the Eternal - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)", + "Mikaeus, the Unhallowed - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Fanatic of Rhonas", + "Timeless Witness", + "Champion of Wits", + "Adorned Pouncer", + "Timeless Dragon", + "Dreamstealer", + "Earthshaker Khenra", + "Sunscourge Champion" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Eternalize leveraging synergies with Clones and Zombie Kindred." }, { + "id": "evoke", "theme": "Evoke", "synergies": [ "Incarnation Kindred", @@ -2479,9 +7859,29 @@ "Enter the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Idris, Soul of the TARDIS - Synergy (Incarnation Kindred)", + "Ashaya, Soul of the Wild - Synergy (Elemental Kindred)", + "Titania, Protector of Argoth - Synergy (Elemental Kindred)", + "Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter - Synergy (Flash)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mulldrifter", + "Shriekmaw", + "Endurance", + "Solitude", + "Reveillark", + "Nulldrifter", + "Fury", + "Foundation Breaker" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Evoke leveraging synergies with Incarnation Kindred and Elemental Kindred." }, { + "id": "evolve", "theme": "Evolve", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -2491,9 +7891,34 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lonis, Genetics Expert", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Gyre Sage", + "Pollywog Prodigy", + "Fathom Mage", + "Scurry Oak", + "Dinosaur Egg", + "Watchful Radstag", + "Tyranid Prime", + "Experiment One" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Voltron)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Sequentially upgrades creatures with Evolve counters, then leverages accumulated stats or counter synergies. Synergies like +1/+1 Counters and Counters Matter reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "exalted", "theme": "Exalted", "synergies": [ "Human Kindred", @@ -2503,9 +7928,35 @@ "Toughness Matters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rafiq of the Many", + "Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Ignoble Hierarch", + "Noble Hierarch", + "Qasali Pridemage", + "Cathedral of War", + "Sublime Archangel", + "Finest Hour", + "Order of Sacred Dusk", + "Rafiq of the Many" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Exalted leveraging synergies with Human Kindred and Aggro." }, { + "id": "exert", "theme": "Exert", "synergies": [ "Jackal Kindred", @@ -2515,9 +7966,30 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Themberchaud", + "Anep, Vizier of Hazoret", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Combat Celebrant", + "Glorybringer", + "Hydra Trainer", + "Champion of Rhonas", + "Themberchaud", + "Clockwork Droid", + "Rohirrim Chargers", + "Sandstorm Crasher" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Exert leveraging synergies with Jackal Kindred and Warrior Kindred." }, { + "id": "exhaust", "theme": "Exhaust", "synergies": [ "Vehicles", @@ -2527,9 +7999,37 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Redshift, Rocketeer Chief", + "Loot, the Pathfinder", + "Winter, Cursed Rider", + "Sita Varma, Masked Racer", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Vehicles)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Riverchurn Monument", + "Skyserpent Seeker", + "Peema Trailblazer", + "Redshift, Rocketeer Chief", + "Loot, the Pathfinder", + "Mindspring Merfolk", + "Boommobile", + "Draconautics Engineer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Shorikai, Genesis Engine - Synergy (Vehicles)", + "The Indomitable - Synergy (Vehicles)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Exhaust leveraging synergies with Vehicles and +1/+1 Counters." }, { + "id": "exile-matters", "theme": "Exile Matters", "synergies": [ "Impulse", @@ -2539,18 +8039,62 @@ "Plot" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" - }, - { - "theme": "Experience Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Urza, Lord High Artificer", + "Atsushi, the Blazing Sky", + "Laelia, the Blade Reforged" ], - "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "example_cards": [ + "Jeska's Will", + "Chrome Mox", + "Professional Face-Breaker", + "Etali, Primal Storm", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty", + "Ephemerate", + "Dispatch" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "The Tenth Doctor - Synergy (Suspend)", + "Jhoira of the Ghitu - Synergy (Suspend)", + "Ranar the Ever-Watchful - Synergy (Foretell)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Exile Matters leveraging synergies with Impulse and Suspend." }, { + "id": "experience-counters", + "theme": "Experience Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Blue", + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Meren of Clan Nel Toth", + "Otharri, Suns' Glory", + "Minthara, Merciless Soul", + "Ezuri, Claw of Progress", + "Azlask, the Swelling Scourge" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Meren of Clan Nel Toth", + "Otharri, Suns' Glory", + "Minthara, Merciless Soul", + "Ezuri, Claw of Progress", + "Azlask, the Swelling Scourge", + "Mizzix of the Izmagnus", + "Kelsien, the Plague", + "Daxos the Returned" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds experience counters to scale commander-centric engines into exponential payoffs." + }, + { + "id": "exploit", "theme": "Exploit", "synergies": [ "Zombie Kindred", @@ -2560,9 +8104,35 @@ "Enter the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sidisi, Undead Vizier", + "Colonel Autumn", + "Neheb, the Eternal - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)", + "Mikaeus, the Unhallowed - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)", + "Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sidisi, Undead Vizier", + "Overcharged Amalgam", + "Fell Stinger", + "Colonel Autumn", + "Repository Skaab", + "Profaner of the Dead", + "Rot-Tide Gargantua", + "Sidisi's Faithful" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Aristocrats)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Sacrifices creatures on ETB (Exploit) converting fodder into removal, draw, or recursion leverage. Synergies like Zombie Kindred and Sacrifice Matters reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "explore", "theme": "Explore", "synergies": [ "Map Token", @@ -2572,9 +8142,33 @@ "Merfolk Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Hakbal of the Surging Soul", + "Amalia Benavides Aguirre", + "Nicanzil, Current Conductor", + "Astrid Peth", + "Francisco, Fowl Marauder" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Get Lost", + "Hakbal of the Surging Soul", + "Path of Discovery", + "Worldwalker Helm", + "Fanatical Offering", + "Amalia Benavides Aguirre", + "Seasoned Dungeoneer", + "Nicanzil, Current Conductor" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Scout Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Uses Explore triggers to smooth draws, grow creatures, and feed graveyard-adjacent engines. Synergies like Map Token and Card Selection reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "extort", "theme": "Extort", "synergies": [ "Pingers", @@ -2584,21 +8178,70 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sorin of House Markov // Sorin, Ravenous Neonate", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Pingers)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Pingers)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Pingers)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Burn)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Blind Obedience", + "Crypt Ghast", + "Sorin of House Markov // Sorin, Ravenous Neonate", + "Pontiff of Blight", + "Life Insurance", + "Thrull Parasite", + "Tithe Drinker", + "Basilica Screecher" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Burn)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Extort leveraging synergies with Pingers and Burn." }, { + "id": "eye-kindred", "theme": "Eye Kindred", "synergies": [ "More Than Meets the Eye", "Convert", "Robot Kindred", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter" + "Flying", + "Artifacts Matter" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist", + "Starscream, Power Hungry // Starscream, Seeker Leader", + "Ratchet, Field Medic // Ratchet, Rescue Racer", + "Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor // Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant", + "Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist", + "Starscream, Power Hungry // Starscream, Seeker Leader", + "Abhorrent Oculus", + "Ratchet, Field Medic // Ratchet, Rescue Racer", + "Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor // Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant", + "Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader", + "Eye of Duskmantle", + "Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Codsworth, Handy Helper - Synergy (Robot Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Eye creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., More Than Meets the Eye and Convert)." }, { + "id": "fabricate", "theme": "Fabricate", "synergies": [ "Servo Kindred", @@ -2608,21 +8251,63 @@ "Token Creation" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Cayth, Famed Mechanist", + "Saheeli, the Gifted - Synergy (Servo Kindred)", + "Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter - Synergy (Servo Kindred)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artificer Kindred)", + "Sai, Master Thopterist - Synergy (Artificer Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Marionette Apprentice", + "Marionette Master", + "Angel of Invention", + "Cayth, Famed Mechanist", + "Cultivator of Blades", + "Weaponcraft Enthusiast", + "Accomplished Automaton", + "Iron League Steed" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Fabricate leveraging synergies with Servo Kindred and Artificer Kindred." }, { + "id": "fade-counters", "theme": "Fade Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Fading", + "Counters Matter", "Enchantments Matter", "Interaction" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Tangle Wire", + "Parallax Wave", + "Saproling Burst", + "Parallax Tide", + "Parallax Dementia", + "Parallax Nexus", + "Blastoderm", + "Jolting Merfolk" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates fade counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "fading", "theme": "Fading", "synergies": [ "Fade Counters", @@ -2631,9 +8316,28 @@ "Interaction" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Tangle Wire", + "Parallax Wave", + "Saproling Burst", + "Parallax Tide", + "Parallax Dementia", + "Parallax Nexus", + "Blastoderm", + "Jolting Merfolk" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Fading leveraging synergies with Fade Counters and Counters Matter." }, { + "id": "faerie-kindred", "theme": "Faerie Kindred", "synergies": [ "Rogue Kindred", @@ -2643,29 +8347,98 @@ "Wizard Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rankle, Master of Pranks", + "Talion, the Kindly Lord", + "Kellan, the Fae-Blooded // Birthright Boon", + "Obyra, Dreaming Duelist", + "Alela, Cunning Conqueror" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Faerie Mastermind", + "Bitterblossom", + "Rankle, Master of Pranks", + "Talion, the Kindly Lord", + "Glen Elendra Archmage", + "Cloud of Faeries", + "High Fae Trickster", + "Ancient Gold Dragon" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Faerie creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Rogue Kindred and Flying)." }, { + "id": "fateful-hour", "theme": "Fateful hour", "synergies": [ "Spells Matter", "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Spellslinger)", + "Mangara, the Diplomat - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Thraben Doomsayer", + "Courageous Resolve", + "Gather the Townsfolk", + "Faith's Shield", + "Spell Snuff", + "Clinging Mists", + "Break of Day", + "Gavony Ironwright" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Fateful hour leveraging synergies with Spells Matter and Spellslinger." }, { + "id": "fateseal", "theme": "Fateseal", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Mesmeric Sliver", + "Spin into Myth" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Fateseal theme and its supporting synergies." }, { + "id": "fathomless-descent", "theme": "Fathomless descent", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Matzalantli, the Great Door // The Core", + "Squirming Emergence", + "Terror Tide", + "Souls of the Lost", + "Chupacabra Echo", + "Song of Stupefaction" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Fathomless descent theme and its supporting synergies." }, { + "id": "fear", "theme": "Fear", "synergies": [ "Horror Kindred", @@ -2675,9 +8448,35 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Wort, Boggart Auntie", + "Commander Greven il-Vec", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Horror Kindred)", + "Solphim, Mayhem Dominus - Synergy (Horror Kindred)", + "Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus - Synergy (Horror Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Shriekmaw", + "Dimir House Guard", + "Avatar of Woe", + "Shadowmage Infiltrator", + "Guiltfeeder", + "Ratcatcher", + "Desecration Elemental", + "Arcbound Fiend" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Neheb, the Eternal - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)", + "Mikaeus, the Unhallowed - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)", + "Ashaya, Soul of the Wild - Synergy (Elemental Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Fear leveraging synergies with Horror Kindred and Zombie Kindred." }, { + "id": "ferocious", "theme": "Ferocious", "synergies": [ "Big Mana", @@ -2686,14 +8485,45 @@ "Interaction" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Shamanic Revelation", + "Fanatic of Rhonas", + "Temur Battle Rage", + "Stubborn Denial", + "Whisperer of the Wilds", + "Roar of Challenge", + "Icy Blast", + "Winds of Qal Sisma" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Ferocious leveraging synergies with Big Mana and Spells Matter." }, { + "id": "ferret-kindred", "theme": "Ferret Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Green" + "primary_color": "Green", + "example_cards": [ + "Joven's Ferrets" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Ferret creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "fight", "theme": "Fight", "synergies": [ "Lore Counters", @@ -2703,21 +8533,79 @@ "Burn" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kogla, the Titan Ape", + "Kogla and Yidaro", + "Gargos, Vicious Watcher", + "The Tarrasque", + "Ayula, Queen Among Bears" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Brash Taunter", + "Bridgeworks Battle // Tanglespan Bridgeworks", + "Kogla, the Titan Ape", + "Ezuri's Predation", + "Apex Altisaur", + "Bushwhack", + "Khalni Ambush // Khalni Territory", + "Inscription of Abundance" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Satsuki, the Living Lore - Synergy (Lore Counters)", + "Tom Bombadil - Synergy (Lore Counters)", + "Clive, Ifrit's Dominant // Ifrit, Warden of Inferno - Synergy (Lore Counters)", + "Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain - Synergy (Sagas Matter)", + "Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle - Synergy (Sagas Matter)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Dinosaur Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Fight leveraging synergies with Lore Counters and Sagas Matter." }, { + "id": "finality-counters", "theme": "Finality Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Mill", + "Counters Matter", "Blink", - "Enter the Battlefield" + "Enter the Battlefield", + "Leave the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kastral, the Windcrested", + "Admiral Brass, Unsinkable", + "Yuna, Hope of Spira", + "Shilgengar, Sire of Famine", + "Mirko, Obsessive Theorist" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Tarrian's Journal // The Tomb of Aclazotz", + "Meathook Massacre II", + "Scavenger's Talent", + "Intrepid Paleontologist", + "Kastral, the Windcrested", + "Osteomancer Adept", + "Emperor of Bones", + "Admiral Brass, Unsinkable" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Mill)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates finality counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "firebending", "theme": "Firebending", "synergies": [ "Mana Dork", @@ -2727,9 +8615,37 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Fire Lord Zuko", + "Zuko, Exiled Prince", + "Avatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements", + "The Rise of Sozin // Fire Lord Sozin", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Mana Dork)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Fire Lord Zuko", + "Zuko, Exiled Prince", + "Avatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements", + "The Rise of Sozin // Fire Lord Sozin", + "Fire Nation Attacks", + "Fire Sages", + "Loyal Fire Sage", + "Rough Rhino Cavalry" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Mana Dork)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Mana Dork)", + "Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma - Synergy (X Spells)", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon - Synergy (X Spells)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Ramp)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Firebending leveraging synergies with Mana Dork and X Spells." }, { + "id": "first-strike", "theme": "First strike", "synergies": [ "Banding", @@ -2739,9 +8655,36 @@ "Minotaur Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon", + "Gisela, Blade of Goldnight", + "Drana, Liberator of Malakir", + "Thalia, Heretic Cathar", + "Urabrask // The Great Work" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Knight of the White Orchid", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon", + "Combustible Gearhulk", + "Gisela, Blade of Goldnight", + "Bonehoard Dracosaur", + "Drana, Liberator of Malakir", + "Thalia, Heretic Cathar", + "Ocelot Pride" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ayesha Tanaka - Synergy (Banding)", + "Gaddock Teeg - Synergy (Kithkin Kindred)", + "Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile - Synergy (Kithkin Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Knight Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around First strike leveraging synergies with Banding and Kithkin Kindred." }, { + "id": "fish-kindred", "theme": "Fish Kindred", "synergies": [ "Gift", @@ -2751,14 +8694,47 @@ "Creature Tokens" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Eluge, the Shoreless Sea", + "Beza, the Bounding Spring", + "Morska, Undersea Sleuth", + "Baral, Chief of Compliance - Synergy (Loot)", + "The Locust God - Synergy (Loot)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Into the Flood Maw", + "Fountainport", + "Deepglow Skate", + "Wavebreak Hippocamp", + "Parting Gust", + "Aboleth Spawn", + "Eluge, the Shoreless Sea", + "Tidal Barracuda" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Stax)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Fish creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Gift and Loot)." }, { + "id": "flagbearer-kindred", "theme": "Flagbearer Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "White" + "primary_color": "White", + "example_cards": [ + "Standard Bearer", + "Coalition Flag", + "Coalition Honor Guard" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Flagbearer creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "flanking", "theme": "Flanking", "synergies": [ "Knight Kindred", @@ -2766,9 +8742,36 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa", + "Sidar Jabari", + "Telim'Tor", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Knight Kindred)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Knight Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa", + "Pentarch Paladin", + "Outrider en-Kor", + "Knight of the Holy Nimbus", + "Riftmarked Knight", + "Knight of Sursi", + "Benalish Cavalry", + "Sidar Jabari" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon - Synergy (Knight Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Flanking leveraging synergies with Knight Kindred and Human Kindred." }, { + "id": "flash", "theme": "Flash", "synergies": [ "Evoke", @@ -2778,9 +8781,35 @@ "Equip" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter", + "Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur", + "Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel", + "Venser, Shaper Savant", + "Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Orcish Bowmasters", + "Mithril Coat", + "Hullbreaker Horror", + "Faerie Mastermind", + "Opposition Agent", + "Archivist of Oghma", + "Dualcaster Mage", + "Hydroelectric Specimen // Hydroelectric Laboratory" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Samut, Voice of Dissent - Synergy (Combat Tricks)", + "Naru Meha, Master Wizard - Synergy (Combat Tricks)", + "Rankle, Master of Pranks - Synergy (Faerie Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Flash leveraging synergies with Evoke and Combat Tricks." }, { + "id": "flashback", "theme": "Flashback", "synergies": [ "Reanimate", @@ -2790,17 +8819,54 @@ "Clones" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" - }, - { - "theme": "Flood Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Six - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth - Synergy (Mill)" ], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "example_cards": [ + "Faithless Looting", + "Sevinne's Reclamation", + "Dread Return", + "Strike It Rich", + "Deep Analysis", + "Past in Flames", + "Seize the Day", + "Army of the Damned" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Replays instants & sorceries from the graveyard (Flashback) for incremental spell velocity. Synergies like Reanimate and Mill reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "flood-counters", + "theme": "Flood Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Eluge, the Shoreless Sea", + "Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Eluge, the Shoreless Sea", + "Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood", + "Aquitect's Will", + "The Flood of Mars", + "Bounty of the Luxa", + "Quicksilver Fountain" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates flood counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "flurry", "theme": "Flurry", "synergies": [ "Monk Kindred", @@ -2809,9 +8875,35 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Taigam, Master Opportunist", + "Shiko and Narset, Unified", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Monk Kindred)", + "Narset, Enlightened Exile - Synergy (Monk Kindred)", + "Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker - Synergy (Monk Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Cori-Steel Cutter", + "Taigam, Master Opportunist", + "Aligned Heart", + "Shiko and Narset, Unified", + "Devoted Duelist", + "Wingblade Disciple", + "Cori Mountain Stalwart", + "Poised Practitioner" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Flurry leveraging synergies with Monk Kindred and Spells Matter." }, { + "id": "flying", "theme": "Flying", "synergies": [ "Phoenix Kindred", @@ -2821,9 +8913,38 @@ "Hippogriff Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun", + "Old Gnawbone", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope", + "Aurelia, the Warleader", + "Drakuseth, Maw of Flames" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Birds of Paradise", + "Mirkwood Bats", + "Ornithopter of Paradise", + "Baleful Strix", + "Faerie Mastermind", + "Goldspan Dragon", + "Welcoming Vampire", + "Terror of the Peaks" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Otharri, Suns' Glory - Synergy (Phoenix Kindred)", + "Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant // Phoenix, Warden of Fire - Synergy (Phoenix Kindred)", + "Syrix, Carrier of the Flame - Synergy (Phoenix Kindred)", + "Ezrim, Agency Chief - Synergy (Archon Kindred)", + "Krond the Dawn-Clad - Synergy (Archon Kindred)", + "Aphemia, the Cacophony - Synergy (Harpy Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Flying leveraging synergies with Phoenix Kindred and Archon Kindred." }, { + "id": "food", "theme": "Food", "synergies": [ "Food Token", @@ -2833,21 +8954,71 @@ "Artifact Tokens" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Peregrin Took", + "Rosie Cotton of South Lane", + "Samwise Gamgee", + "Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender", + "Farmer Cotton" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Tireless Provisioner", + "Academy Manufactor", + "Peregrin Took", + "Gilded Goose", + "The Shire", + "Rosie Cotton of South Lane", + "Gingerbrute", + "Nuka-Cola Vending Machine" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Camellia, the Seedmiser - Synergy (Forage)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Halfling Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Creates Food tokens for life padding and sacrifice loops that translate into drain, draw, or recursion. Synergies like Food Token and Forage reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "food-token", "theme": "Food Token", "synergies": [ - "Tokens Matter", "Forage", "Food", "Halfling Kindred", - "Squirrel Kindred" + "Squirrel Kindred", + "Peasant Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Peregrin Took", + "Rosie Cotton of South Lane", + "Samwise Gamgee", + "Farmer Cotton", + "The Goose Mother" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Tireless Provisioner", + "Peregrin Took", + "Gilded Goose", + "The Shire", + "Rosie Cotton of South Lane", + "Nuka-Cola Vending Machine", + "Oko, Thief of Crowns", + "The Battle of Bywater" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Camellia, the Seedmiser - Synergy (Forage)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Halfling Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Goes wide with creature tokens then converts mass into damage, draw, drain, or sacrifice engines. Synergies like Forage and Food reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "for-mirrodin", "theme": "For Mirrodin!", "synergies": [ "Rebel Kindred", @@ -2857,9 +9028,33 @@ "Creature Tokens" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Neyali, Suns' Vanguard - Synergy (Rebel Kindred)", + "Otharri, Suns' Glory - Synergy (Rebel Kindred)", + "Lyse Hext - Synergy (Rebel Kindred)", + "Halvar, God of Battle // Sword of the Realms - Synergy (Equip)", + "Mithril Coat - Synergy (Equip)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Hexplate Wallbreaker", + "Glimmer Lens", + "Bladehold War-Whip", + "Kemba's Banner", + "Hexgold Halberd", + "Dragonwing Glider", + "Hexgold Hoverwings", + "Blade of Shared Souls" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "The Reality Chip - Synergy (Equipment)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around For Mirrodin! leveraging synergies with Rebel Kindred and Equip." }, { + "id": "forage", "theme": "Forage", "synergies": [ "Food Token", @@ -2869,18 +9064,63 @@ "Mill" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Camellia, the Seedmiser", + "Peregrin Took - Synergy (Food Token)", + "Rosie Cotton of South Lane - Synergy (Food Token)", + "Samwise Gamgee - Synergy (Food Token)", + "Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender - Synergy (Food)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Camellia, the Seedmiser", + "Thornvault Forager", + "Feed the Cycle", + "Curious Forager", + "Corpseberry Cultivator", + "Bushy Bodyguard", + "Treetop Sentries" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Farmer Cotton - Synergy (Food)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lifegain)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Forage leveraging synergies with Food Token and Food." }, { + "id": "forecast", "theme": "Forecast", "synergies": [ "Spells Matter", "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Spellslinger)", + "Mangara, the Diplomat - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Skyscribing", + "Pride of the Clouds", + "Sky Hussar", + "Spirit en-Dal", + "Piercing Rays", + "Writ of Passage", + "Govern the Guildless", + "Proclamation of Rebirth" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Forecast leveraging synergies with Spells Matter and Spellslinger." }, { + "id": "forestcycling", "theme": "Forestcycling", "synergies": [ "Land Types Matter", @@ -2889,9 +9129,33 @@ "Ramp", "Discard Matters" ], - "primary_color": "Green" + "primary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Vorinclex // The Grand Evolution - Synergy (Land Types Matter)", + "Karametra, God of Harvests - Synergy (Land Types Matter)", + "Titania, Nature's Force - Synergy (Land Types Matter)", + "The Balrog of Moria - Synergy (Cycling)", + "Monstrosity of the Lake - Synergy (Cycling)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Generous Ent", + "Elvish Aberration", + "Nurturing Bristleback", + "Timberland Ancient", + "Slavering Branchsnapper", + "Balamb T-Rexaur", + "Valley Rannet", + "Pale Recluse" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Baral, Chief of Compliance - Synergy (Loot)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Forestcycling leveraging synergies with Land Types Matter and Cycling." }, { + "id": "forestwalk", "theme": "Forestwalk", "synergies": [ "Dryad Kindred", @@ -2901,9 +9165,36 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General", + "Jedit Ojanen of Efrava", + "Mirri, Cat Warrior", + "Chorus of the Conclave", + "Dina, Soul Steeper - Synergy (Dryad Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General", + "Yavimaya Dryad", + "Jedit Ojanen of Efrava", + "Zodiac Monkey", + "Mirri, Cat Warrior", + "Chorus of the Conclave", + "Zodiac Rabbit", + "Lynx" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Trostani, Selesnya's Voice - Synergy (Dryad Kindred)", + "Trostani Discordant - Synergy (Dryad Kindred)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Landwalk)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Cat Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Forestwalk leveraging synergies with Dryad Kindred and Landwalk." }, { + "id": "foretell", "theme": "Foretell", "synergies": [ "Exile Matters", @@ -2913,9 +9204,35 @@ "Control" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ranar the Ever-Watchful", + "Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Exile Matters)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Exile Matters)", + "Urza, Lord High Artificer - Synergy (Exile Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Delayed Blast Fireball", + "Ravenform", + "Saw It Coming", + "Mystic Reflection", + "Behold the Multiverse", + "Cosmic Intervention", + "Spectral Deluge", + "Alrund's Epiphany" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Cleric Kindred)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Cleric Kindred)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Foretells spells early to smooth curve, conceal information, and discount impactful future turns. Synergies like Exile Matters and Cleric Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "formidable", "theme": "Formidable", "synergies": [ "Human Kindred", @@ -2923,9 +9240,35 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Surrak, the Hunt Caller", + "Ultra Magnus, Tactician // Ultra Magnus, Armored Carrier", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Gimli's Reckless Might", + "Shaman of Forgotten Ways", + "Surrak, the Hunt Caller", + "Dragon-Scarred Bear", + "Ultra Magnus, Tactician // Ultra Magnus, Armored Carrier", + "Dragon Whisperer", + "Stampeding Elk Herd", + "Circle of Elders" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Formidable leveraging synergies with Human Kindred and Toughness Matters." }, { + "id": "fox-kindred", "theme": "Fox Kindred", "synergies": [ "Bushido", @@ -2935,9 +9278,38 @@ "Life Matters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice", + "Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor", + "Zirda, the Dawnwaker", + "Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant // Rune-Tail's Essence", + "Eight-and-a-Half-Tails" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice", + "Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor", + "Zirda, the Dawnwaker", + "Inquisitive Glimmer", + "The Restoration of Eiganjo // Architect of Restoration", + "Filigree Familiar", + "Werefox Bodyguard", + "Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant // Rune-Tail's Essence" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Toshiro Umezawa - Synergy (Bushido)", + "Konda, Lord of Eiganjo - Synergy (Bushido)", + "Sensei Golden-Tail - Synergy (Bushido)", + "Isshin, Two Heavens as One - Synergy (Samurai Kindred)", + "Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei - Synergy (Samurai Kindred)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Cleric Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Fox creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Bushido and Samurai Kindred)." }, { + "id": "fractal-kindred", "theme": "Fractal Kindred", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -2947,9 +9319,36 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Esix, Fractal Bloom", + "Zimone, All-Questioning", + "Kianne, Dean of Substance // Imbraham, Dean of Theory", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Esix, Fractal Bloom", + "Oversimplify", + "Paradox Zone", + "Emergent Sequence", + "Kasmina, Enigma Sage", + "Body of Research", + "Zimone, All-Questioning", + "Geometric Nexus" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Voltron)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Fractal creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., +1/+1 Counters and Counters Matter)." }, { + "id": "freerunning", "theme": "Freerunning", "synergies": [ "Assassin Kindred", @@ -2959,9 +9358,36 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Achilles Davenport", + "Ezio Auditore da Firenze", + "Jacob Frye", + "Massacre Girl - Synergy (Assassin Kindred)", + "Mari, the Killing Quill - Synergy (Assassin Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Overpowering Attack", + "Eagle Vision", + "Restart Sequence", + "Viewpoint Synchronization", + "Brotherhood Headquarters", + "Achilles Davenport", + "Chain Assassination", + "Ezio Auditore da Firenze" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Massacre Girl, Known Killer - Synergy (Assassin Kindred)", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Cost Reduction)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Cost Reduction)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Freerunning leveraging synergies with Assassin Kindred and Cost Reduction." }, { + "id": "frog-kindred", "theme": "Frog Kindred", "synergies": [ "Reach", @@ -2971,17 +9397,51 @@ "Blink" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" - }, - { - "theme": "Fungus Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Gitrog Monster", + "Yargle and Multani", + "Thalia and The Gitrog Monster", + "The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride", + "Glarb, Calamity's Augur" ], - "primary_color": "Green" + "example_cards": [ + "Rapid Hybridization", + "The Gitrog Monster", + "Spore Frog", + "Pollywog Prodigy", + "Amphibian Downpour", + "Poison Dart Frog", + "Dour Port-Mage", + "Twenty-Toed Toad" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Six - Synergy (Reach)", + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Reach)", + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Reach)", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer - Synergy (Beast Kindred)", + "Questing Beast - Synergy (Beast Kindred)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Wizard Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Frog creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Reach and Beast Kindred)." }, { + "id": "fungus-counters", + "theme": "Fungus Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Green", + "example_cards": [ + "Sporogenesis", + "Mindbender Spores" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates fungus counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "fungus-kindred", "theme": "Fungus Kindred", "synergies": [ "Spore Counters", @@ -2991,17 +9451,51 @@ "Beast Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" - }, - { - "theme": "Fuse Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Slimefoot, the Stowaway", + "The Mycotyrant", + "Xavier Sal, Infested Captain", + "Slimefoot and Squee", + "Ghave, Guru of Spores" ], - "primary_color": "Red" + "example_cards": [ + "Cankerbloom", + "The Skullspore Nexus", + "Corpsejack Menace", + "Mycoloth", + "Insidious Fungus", + "Sporemound", + "Sowing Mycospawn", + "Slimefoot, the Stowaway" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Thelon of Havenwood - Synergy (Spore Counters)", + "Nemata, Primeval Warden - Synergy (Saproling Kindred)", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - Synergy (Ore Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Fungus creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Spore Counters and Saproling Kindred)." }, { + "id": "fuse-counters", + "theme": "Fuse Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Red", + "example_cards": [ + "Goblin Bomb", + "Bomb Squad", + "Pumpkin Bombs", + "Powder Keg", + "Incendiary" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates fuse counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "gargoyle-kindred", "theme": "Gargoyle Kindred", "synergies": [ "Flying", @@ -3011,9 +9505,33 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Flying)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Wakestone Gargoyle", + "Riddle Gate Gargoyle", + "Vantress Gargoyle", + "Stonecloaker", + "Tyranid Harridan", + "Cloister Gargoyle", + "Gargoyle Flock", + "Nullstone Gargoyle" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Gargoyle creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Flying and Blink)." }, { + "id": "germ-kindred", "theme": "Germ Kindred", "synergies": [ "Living weapon", @@ -3023,9 +9541,30 @@ "Equipment Matters" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kaldra Compleat - Synergy (Living weapon)", + "Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus - Synergy (Living weapon)", + "Halvar, God of Battle // Sword of the Realms - Synergy (Equip)", + "Mithril Coat - Synergy (Equip)", + "The Reality Chip - Synergy (Equipment)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Nettlecyst", + "Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus", + "Bonehoard", + "Batterskull", + "Scytheclaw", + "Batterbone", + "Cranial Ram", + "Lashwrithe" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Germ creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Living weapon and Equip)." }, { + "id": "giant-kindred", "theme": "Giant Kindred", "synergies": [ "Monstrosity", @@ -3035,9 +9574,38 @@ "Trample" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath", + "Thryx, the Sudden Storm", + "Bonny Pall, Clearcutter", + "Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger", + "Oloro, Ageless Ascetic" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sun Titan", + "Grave Titan", + "Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath", + "Doomwake Giant", + "Archmage of Runes", + "Beanstalk Giant // Fertile Footsteps", + "Diregraf Colossus", + "Tectonic Giant" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Maester Seymour - Synergy (Monstrosity)", + "Polukranos, World Eater - Synergy (Monstrosity)", + "Hythonia the Cruel - Synergy (Monstrosity)", + "Kardur, Doomscourge - Synergy (Berserker Kindred)", + "Magda, Brazen Outlaw - Synergy (Berserker Kindred)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Giant creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Monstrosity and Berserker Kindred)." }, { + "id": "gift", "theme": "Gift", "synergies": [ "Fish Kindred", @@ -3047,14 +9615,49 @@ "Tokens Matter" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Eluge, the Shoreless Sea - Synergy (Fish Kindred)", + "Beza, the Bounding Spring - Synergy (Fish Kindred)", + "Morska, Undersea Sleuth - Synergy (Fish Kindred)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Unconditional Draw)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Unconditional Draw)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Dawn's Truce", + "Into the Flood Maw", + "Long River's Pull", + "Parting Gust", + "Starfall Invocation", + "Wear Down", + "Perch Protection", + "Peerless Recycling" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sythis, Harvest's Hand - Synergy (Cantrips)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Gift leveraging synergies with Fish Kindred and Unconditional Draw." }, { + "id": "gith-kindred", "theme": "Gith Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "White" + "primary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion", + "Githzerai Monk" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Gith creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "glimmer-kindred", "theme": "Glimmer Kindred", "synergies": [ "Sacrifice Matters", @@ -3064,15 +9667,51 @@ "Enter the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Aristocrats)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Aristocrats)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Enduring Vitality", + "Enduring Innocence", + "Enduring Curiosity", + "Enduring Tenacity", + "Enduring Courage", + "Inquisitive Glimmer", + "Soaring Lightbringer", + "Grand Entryway // Elegant Rotunda" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Glimmer creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Sacrifice Matters and Aristocrats)." }, { + "id": "gnoll-kindred", "theme": "Gnoll Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Targ Nar, Demon-Fang Gnoll" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Gnoll War Band", + "Targ Nar, Demon-Fang Gnoll", + "Gnoll Hunter" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Gnoll creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "gnome-kindred", "theme": "Gnome Kindred", "synergies": [ "Artifact Tokens", @@ -3082,9 +9721,38 @@ "Tokens Matter" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon", + "Oswald Fiddlebender", + "Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter", + "Minn, Wily Illusionist", + "Tetzin, Gnome Champion // The Golden-Gear Colossus" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon", + "Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand", + "Illustrious Wanderglyph", + "Threefold Thunderhulk", + "Deep Gnome Terramancer", + "Oswald Fiddlebender", + "Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter", + "Oltec Matterweaver" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)", + "Peregrin Took - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Creature Tokens)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Creature Tokens)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Gnome creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Artifact Tokens and Creature Tokens)." }, { + "id": "goad", "theme": "Goad", "synergies": [ "Theft", @@ -3094,9 +9762,37 @@ "Auras" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Grenzo, Havoc Raiser", + "Glóin, Dwarf Emissary", + "Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist", + "Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant", + "Alela, Cunning Conqueror" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Disrupt Decorum", + "Shiny Impetus", + "Grenzo, Havoc Raiser", + "Vengeful Ancestor", + "Taunt from the Rampart", + "Bloodthirsty Blade", + "Agitator Ant", + "Spectacular Showdown" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Theft)", + "Gonti, Lord of Luxury - Synergy (Theft)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr // Katilda's Rising Dawn - Synergy (Enchant)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Redirects combat outward by goading opponents’ creatures, destabilizing defenses while you build advantage. Synergies like Theft and Rogue Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "goat-kindred", "theme": "Goat Kindred", "synergies": [ "Beast Kindred", @@ -3106,9 +9802,34 @@ "Tokens Matter" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer - Synergy (Beast Kindred)", + "Questing Beast - Synergy (Beast Kindred)", + "Kona, Rescue Beastie - Synergy (Beast Kindred)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Woe Strider", + "Trading Post", + "Animal Sanctuary", + "Pathbreaker Ibex", + "Contraband Livestock", + "Clackbridge Troll", + "Capricopian", + "Springjack Pasture" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Creature Tokens)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Goat creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Beast Kindred and +1/+1 Counters)." }, { + "id": "goblin-kindred", "theme": "Goblin Kindred", "synergies": [ "Shaman Kindred", @@ -3118,33 +9839,116 @@ "Mutant Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin", + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker", + "Krenko, Mob Boss", + "Grenzo, Havoc Raiser", + "Squee, the Immortal" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Guttersnipe", + "Goblin Anarchomancer", + "Ignoble Hierarch", + "Warren Soultrader", + "Goblin Electromancer", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin", + "Brash Taunter", + "Coat of Arms" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Delina, Wild Mage - Synergy (Shaman Kindred)", + "Meren of Clan Nel Toth - Synergy (Shaman Kindred)", + "Aurelia, the Warleader - Synergy (Haste)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Goblin creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Shaman Kindred and Echo)." }, { + "id": "god-kindred", "theme": "God Kindred", "synergies": [ "Indestructible", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", "Protection", - "Midrange" + "Midrange", + "Transform", + "Exile Matters" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization", + "Heliod, Sun-Crowned", + "Xenagos, God of Revels" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization", + "The World Tree", + "Tyrite Sanctum", + "Heliod, Sun-Crowned", + "Xenagos, God of Revels", + "Thassa, Deep-Dwelling" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Indestructible)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Indestructible)", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Protection)", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Protection)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Midrange)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of God creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Indestructible and Protection)." }, { + "id": "gold-token", "theme": "Gold Token", "synergies": [ - "Tokens Matter", "Artifact Tokens", "Token Creation", + "Tokens Matter", "Artifacts Matter", "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Goldberry, River-Daughter", + "Golden Argosy", + "King Macar, the Gold-Cursed", + "Goldbug, Humanity's Ally // Goldbug, Scrappy Scout", + "Tetzin, Gnome Champion // The Golden-Gear Colossus" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Curse of Opulence", + "Dragon's Hoard", + "The Golden Throne", + "Goldberry, River-Daughter", + "The First Iroan Games", + "Golden Argosy", + "Golden Guardian // Gold-Forge Garrison", + "King Macar, the Gold-Cursed" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)", + "Peregrin Took - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Token Creation)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Token Creation)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Tokens Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Goes wide with creature tokens then converts mass into damage, draw, drain, or sacrifice engines. Synergies like Artifact Tokens and Token Creation reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "golem-kindred", "theme": "Golem Kindred", "synergies": [ "Artificer Kindred", @@ -3154,9 +9958,38 @@ "Creature Tokens" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Karn, Legacy Reforged", + "Alibou, Ancient Witness", + "General Ferrous Rokiric", + "Armix, Filigree Thrasher", + "Malcator, Purity Overseer" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Solemn Simulacrum", + "Roaming Throne", + "Meteor Golem", + "Blightsteel Colossus", + "Gingerbrute", + "Molten Gatekeeper", + "Bronze Guardian", + "Illustrious Wanderglyph" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artificer Kindred)", + "Sai, Master Thopterist - Synergy (Artificer Kindred)", + "Urza, Lord High Artificer - Synergy (Artificer Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Golem creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Artificer Kindred and Artifact Tokens)." }, { + "id": "gorgon-kindred", "theme": "Gorgon Kindred", "synergies": [ "Deathtouch", @@ -3165,9 +9998,38 @@ "Stax", "Reanimate" ], - "primary_color": "Black" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Vraska, the Silencer", + "Aphelia, Viper Whisperer", + "Damia, Sage of Stone", + "Visara the Dreadful", + "Hythonia the Cruel" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Vraska, the Silencer", + "Archetype of Finality", + "Rattleback Apothecary", + "Persuasive Interrogators", + "Gorgon Recluse", + "Aphelia, Viper Whisperer", + "Damia, Sage of Stone", + "Visara the Dreadful" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Deathtouch)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Deathtouch)", + "The Gitrog Monster - Synergy (Deathtouch)", + "Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre - Synergy (Removal)", + "Zacama, Primal Calamity - Synergy (Removal)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Gorgon creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Deathtouch and Removal)." }, { + "id": "graft", "theme": "Graft", "synergies": [ "Mutant Kindred", @@ -3177,36 +10039,109 @@ "Enter the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" - }, - { - "theme": "Grandeur", - "synergies": [ - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Agent Frank Horrigan - Synergy (Mutant Kindred)", + "The Wise Mothman - Synergy (Mutant Kindred)", + "The Master, Transcendent - Synergy (Mutant Kindred)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" ], - "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "example_cards": [ + "Llanowar Reborn", + "Plaxcaster Frogling", + "Vigean Graftmage", + "Cytoplast Manipulator", + "Aquastrand Spider", + "Cytoplast Root-Kin", + "Sporeback Troll", + "Novijen Sages" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Graft leveraging synergies with Mutant Kindred and +1/+1 Counters." }, { + "id": "grandeur", + "theme": "Grandeur", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Red", + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Korlash, Heir to Blackblade", + "Baru, Fist of Krosa", + "Skoa, Embermage", + "Oriss, Samite Guardian", + "Linessa, Zephyr Mage" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Korlash, Heir to Blackblade", + "Baru, Fist of Krosa", + "Skoa, Embermage", + "Oriss, Samite Guardian", + "Linessa, Zephyr Mage", + "Tarox Bladewing" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Grandeur theme and its supporting synergies." + }, + { + "id": "gravestorm", "theme": "Gravestorm", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Follow the Bodies", + "Bitter Ordeal" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds storm count with cheap spells & mana bursts, converting it into a lethal payoff turn." }, { + "id": "graveyard-matters", "theme": "Graveyard Matters", "synergies": [ - "Reanimate", "Mill", "Unearth", "Surveil", + "Reanimate", "Craft" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Octavia, Living Thesis", + "Extus, Oriq Overlord // Awaken the Blood Avatar", + "Tetzin, Gnome Champion // The Golden-Gear Colossus", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Professor Onyx", + "Tithing Blade // Consuming Sepulcher", + "Octavia, Living Thesis", + "The Enigma Jewel // Locus of Enlightenment", + "Unstable Glyphbridge // Sandswirl Wanderglyph", + "Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass", + "Clay-Fired Bricks // Cosmium Kiln", + "Eye of Ojer Taq // Apex Observatory" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Mill)", + "Glarb, Calamity's Augur - Synergy (Surveil)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Loads high-impact cards into the graveyard early and reanimates them for explosive tempo or combo loops. Synergies like Reanimate and Mill reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "gremlin-kindred", "theme": "Gremlin Kindred", "synergies": [ "Artifacts Matter", @@ -3215,9 +10150,34 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Gimbal, Gremlin Prodigy", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Blisterspit Gremlin", + "Barbflare Gremlin", + "Irreverent Gremlin", + "Flensermite", + "Gimbal, Gremlin Prodigy", + "Midnight Mayhem", + "Razorkin Hordecaller", + "Territorial Gorger" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Gremlin creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Artifacts Matter and Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "griffin-kindred", "theme": "Griffin Kindred", "synergies": [ "Flying", @@ -3227,24 +10187,61 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Zeriam, Golden Wind", + "Zuberi, Golden Feather", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Flying)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Transcendent Envoy", + "Bladegriff Prototype", + "Misthollow Griffin", + "Zeriam, Golden Wind", + "Fearless Fledgling", + "Mistmoon Griffin", + "Griffin Protector", + "Griffin Sentinel" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Vigilance)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Vigilance)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Griffin creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Flying and Vigilance)." }, { + "id": "group-hug", "theme": "Group Hug", "synergies": [ "Politics", "Card Draw" - ] - }, - { - "theme": "Growth Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" ], - "primary_color": "Green" + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accelerates the whole table (cards / mana / tokens) to shape politics, then pivots that shared growth into asymmetric advantage. Synergies like Politics and Card Draw reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "growth-counters", + "theme": "Growth Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Green", + "example_cards": [ + "Simic Ascendancy", + "Paradox Zone", + "Malignant Growth", + "Momentum" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates growth counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "guest-kindred", "theme": "Guest Kindred", "synergies": [ "Blink", @@ -3254,15 +10251,57 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Most Dangerous Gamer", + "The Space Family Goblinson", + "Ambassador Blorpityblorpboop", + "Solaflora, Intergalactic Icon", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "_____ Goblin", + "\"Lifetime\" Pass Holder", + "Line Cutter", + "Vedalken Squirrel-Whacker", + "The Most Dangerous Gamer", + "Wicker Picker", + "The Space Family Goblinson", + "Dissatisfied Customer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Blink)", + "Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)", + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)", + "Nezahal, Primal Tide - Synergy (Leave the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Guest creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Blink and Enter the Battlefield)." }, { + "id": "hag-kindred", "theme": "Hag Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_cards": [ + "Fate Unraveler", + "Sea Hag // Aquatic Ingress", + "Desecrator Hag", + "Gwyllion Hedge-Mage", + "Nip Gwyllion", + "Hag Hedge-Mage", + "Stalker Hag", + "Brine Hag" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Hag creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "halfling-kindred", "theme": "Halfling Kindred", "synergies": [ "Peasant Kindred", @@ -3272,14 +10311,54 @@ "Artifact Tokens" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Peregrin Took", + "Rosie Cotton of South Lane", + "The Gaffer", + "Samwise Gamgee" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Delighted Halfling", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Archivist of Oghma", + "Peregrin Took", + "Rosie Cotton of South Lane", + "Prosperous Innkeeper", + "The Gaffer", + "Samwise Gamgee" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ms. Bumbleflower - Synergy (Citizen Kindred)", + "Farmer Cotton - Synergy (Food Token)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Halfling creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Peasant Kindred and Citizen Kindred)." }, { + "id": "hamster-kindred", "theme": "Hamster Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "White" + "primary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes", + "Minsc, Beloved Ranger" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes", + "Rolling Hamsphere", + "Sword of the Squeak", + "Jolly Gerbils", + "Minsc, Beloved Ranger" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Hamster creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "harmonize", "theme": "Harmonize", "synergies": [ "Mill", @@ -3287,18 +10366,66 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Mill)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Nature's Rhythm", + "Wild Ride", + "Zenith Festival", + "Winternight Stories", + "Roamer's Routine", + "Unending Whisper", + "Synchronized Charge", + "Glacial Dragonhunt" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Harmonize leveraging synergies with Mill and Spells Matter." }, { + "id": "harpy-kindred", "theme": "Harpy Kindred", "synergies": [ "Flying", "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Aphemia, the Cacophony", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Flying)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Abhorrent Overlord", + "Mindwrack Harpy", + "Summon: Primal Garuda", + "Cavern Harpy", + "Aphemia, the Cacophony", + "Insatiable Harpy", + "Ravenous Harpy", + "Blood-Toll Harpy" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Harpy creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Flying and Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "haste", "theme": "Haste", "synergies": [ "Hellion Kindred", @@ -3308,26 +10435,64 @@ "Minotaur Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Aurelia, the Warleader", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan", + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker", + "Captain Lannery Storm", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Anger", + "Craterhoof Behemoth", + "Goldspan Dragon", + "Loyal Apprentice", + "Aurelia, the Warleader", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan", + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker", + "Captain Lannery Storm" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Obosh, the Preypiercer - Synergy (Hellion Kindred)", + "Ulasht, the Hate Seed - Synergy (Hellion Kindred)", + "Thromok the Insatiable - Synergy (Hellion Kindred)", + "Otharri, Suns' Glory - Synergy (Phoenix Kindred)", + "Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant // Phoenix, Warden of Fire - Synergy (Phoenix Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Haste leveraging synergies with Hellion Kindred and Phoenix Kindred." }, { + "id": "hatching-counters", "theme": "Hatching Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Green", + "example_cards": [ + "The Dragon-Kami Reborn // Dragon-Kami's Egg" ], - "primary_color": "Green" + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates hatching counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "hatchling-counters", "theme": "Hatchling Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" - ], + "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Eumidian Hatchery", + "Ludevic's Test Subject // Ludevic's Abomination", + "Triassic Egg" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates hatchling counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "haunt", "theme": "Haunt", "synergies": [ "Sacrifice Matters", @@ -3337,17 +10502,46 @@ "Leave the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" - }, - { - "theme": "Healing Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Aristocrats)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Aristocrats)" ], - "primary_color": "White" + "example_cards": [ + "Blind Hunter", + "Belfry Spirit", + "Cry of Contrition", + "Orzhov Pontiff", + "Orzhov Euthanist", + "Benediction of Moons", + "Seize the Soul", + "Absolver Thrull" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Haunt leveraging synergies with Sacrifice Matters and Aristocrats." }, { + "id": "healing-counters", + "theme": "Healing Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "White", + "example_cards": [ + "Ursine Fylgja", + "Fylgja" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates healing counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "hellbent", "theme": "Hellbent", "synergies": [ "Draw Triggers", @@ -3356,9 +10550,33 @@ "Burn" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Draw Triggers)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Draw Triggers)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Draw Triggers)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Wheels)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Wheels)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Gibbering Descent", + "Demonfire", + "Infernal Tutor", + "Keldon Megaliths", + "Taste for Mayhem", + "Tragic Fall", + "Anthem of Rakdos", + "Bladeback Sliver" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Card Draw)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Hellbent leveraging synergies with Draw Triggers and Wheels." }, { + "id": "hellion-kindred", "theme": "Hellion Kindred", "synergies": [ "Haste", @@ -3367,9 +10585,36 @@ "Enter the Battlefield", "Leave the Battlefield" ], - "primary_color": "Red" + "primary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Obosh, the Preypiercer", + "Ulasht, the Hate Seed", + "Thromok the Insatiable", + "Aurelia, the Warleader - Synergy (Haste)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Haste)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Obosh, the Preypiercer", + "Ulasht, the Hate Seed", + "Embermaw Hellion", + "Thromok the Insatiable", + "Volcano Hellion", + "Molten Monstrosity", + "Crater Hellion", + "Chandra's Firemaw" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Haste)", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Trample)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Trample)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Hellion creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Haste and Trample)." }, { + "id": "hero-kindred", "theme": "Hero Kindred", "synergies": [ "Job select", @@ -3379,9 +10624,33 @@ "Equipment" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn", + "Tellah, Great Sage", + "Flash Thompson, Spider-Fan", + "Ellivere of the Wild Court - Synergy (Role token)", + "Gylwain, Casting Director - Synergy (Role token)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Black Mage's Rod", + "Dancer's Chakrams", + "Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis // Lasting Fayth", + "Champions from Beyond", + "Astrologian's Planisphere", + "G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn", + "Machinist's Arsenal", + "Samurai's Katana" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Heliod, God of the Sun - Synergy (Enchantment Tokens)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Hero creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Job select and Role token)." }, { + "id": "heroic", "theme": "Heroic", "synergies": [ "Soldier Kindred", @@ -3391,9 +10660,38 @@ "Wizard Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh", + "Brigone, Soldier of Meletis", + "Anax and Cymede", + "Cleon, Merry Champion", + "Anthousa, Setessan Hero" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Hero of Iroas", + "Sage of Hours", + "Akroan Crusader", + "Phalanx Leader", + "Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh", + "Brigone, Soldier of Meletis", + "Battlefield Thaumaturge", + "Triton Fortune Hunter" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Odric, Lunarch Marshal - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Heroic leveraging synergies with Soldier Kindred and Warrior Kindred." }, { + "id": "hexproof", "theme": "Hexproof", "synergies": [ "Hexproof from", @@ -3403,9 +10701,36 @@ "Beast Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "General Ferrous Rokiric", + "Silumgar, the Drifting Death", + "Lazav, Dimir Mastermind", + "Elenda, Saint of Dusk", + "Sigarda, Host of Herons" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Lotus Field", + "Valgavoth's Lair", + "Sylvan Caryatid", + "Volatile Stormdrake", + "Invisible Stalker", + "Slippery Bogbonder", + "General Ferrous Rokiric", + "Silumgar, the Drifting Death" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Niv-Mizzet, Guildpact - Synergy (Hexproof from)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Protection)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Protection)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Stax)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Hexproof leveraging synergies with Hexproof from and Protection." }, { + "id": "hexproof-from", "theme": "Hexproof from", "synergies": [ "Hexproof", @@ -3413,33 +10738,121 @@ "Interaction" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "General Ferrous Rokiric", + "Elenda, Saint of Dusk", + "Niv-Mizzet, Guildpact", + "Niv-Mizzet, Supreme", + "Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Volatile Stormdrake", + "General Ferrous Rokiric", + "Breaker of Creation", + "Elenda, Saint of Dusk", + "Eradicator Valkyrie", + "Sporeweb Weaver", + "Niv-Mizzet, Guildpact", + "Niv-Mizzet, Supreme" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Silumgar, the Drifting Death - Synergy (Hexproof)", + "Lazav, Dimir Mastermind - Synergy (Hexproof)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Protection)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Protection)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Interaction)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Hexproof from leveraging synergies with Hexproof and Protection." }, { + "id": "hideaway", "theme": "Hideaway", "synergies": [ "Topdeck", "Lands Matter" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Reality Chip - Synergy (Topdeck)", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer - Synergy (Topdeck)", + "Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy - Synergy (Topdeck)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Lands Matter)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lands Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mosswort Bridge", + "Windbrisk Heights", + "Spinerock Knoll", + "Cemetery Tampering", + "Rabble Rousing", + "Fight Rigging", + "Evercoat Ursine", + "Watcher for Tomorrow" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Hideaway leveraging synergies with Topdeck and Lands Matter." }, { + "id": "hippo-kindred", "theme": "Hippo Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Keruga, the Macrosage", + "Phelddagrif" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Keruga, the Macrosage", + "Mouth // Feed", + "Phelddagrif", + "Questing Phelddagrif", + "Rampaging Hippo", + "Defiant Greatmaw", + "Pygmy Hippo", + "Bull Hippo" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Hippo creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "hippogriff-kindred", "theme": "Hippogriff Kindred", "synergies": [ "Flying", "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Flying)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Hushwing Gryff", + "Blessed Hippogriff // Tyr's Blessing", + "Congregation Gryff", + "Loyal Gryff", + "Wretched Gryff", + "Razor Hippogriff", + "Soul-Guide Gryff", + "Galedrifter // Waildrifter" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Hippogriff creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Flying and Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "historics-matter", "theme": "Historics Matter", "synergies": [ "Legends Matter", @@ -3449,24 +10862,79 @@ "Doctor's companion" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" - }, - { - "theme": "Hit Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Etali, Primal Storm", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking" ], - "primary_color": "Black" + "example_cards": [ + "Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth", + "Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth", + "Boseiju, Who Endures", + "The One Ring", + "Otawara, Soaring City", + "Delighted Halfling", + "Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx", + "Gemstone Caverns" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Daretti, Scrap Savant - Synergy (Superfriends)", + "Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury - Synergy (Superfriends)", + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest - Synergy (Backgrounds Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Casts a dense mix of artifacts, legendaries, and sagas to trigger Historic-matter payoffs repeatedly." }, { + "id": "hit-counters", + "theme": "Hit Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Mari, the Killing Quill", + "Etrata, the Silencer" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mari, the Killing Quill", + "Ravenloft Adventurer", + "Etrata, the Silencer" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates hit counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "homarid-kindred", "theme": "Homarid Kindred", "synergies": [ "Little Fellas" ], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Deepmuck Desperado", + "Homarid Explorer", + "Homarid Shaman", + "Viscerid Deepwalker", + "Deep Spawn", + "Viscerid Drone", + "Homarid", + "Homarid Warrior" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Homarid creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "homunculus-kindred", "theme": "Homunculus Kindred", "synergies": [ "Little Fellas", @@ -3474,9 +10942,38 @@ "Card Draw" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Fblthp, Lost on the Range", + "Vnwxt, Verbose Host", + "Fblthp, the Lost", + "Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom", + "Borborygmos and Fblthp" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Homunculus Horde", + "Fblthp, Lost on the Range", + "Vnwxt, Verbose Host", + "Fblthp, the Lost", + "Curious Homunculus // Voracious Reader", + "Filigree Attendant", + "Riddlekeeper", + "Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Card Draw)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Homunculus creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Little Fellas and Toughness Matters)." }, { + "id": "horror-kindred", "theme": "Horror Kindred", "synergies": [ "Impending", @@ -3486,42 +10983,134 @@ "Swampwalk" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus", + "Solphim, Mayhem Dominus", + "Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus", + "The Gitrog Monster", + "K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Hullbreaker Horror", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus", + "Psychosis Crawler", + "Chasm Skulker", + "Solphim, Mayhem Dominus", + "Thrummingbird", + "Ravenous Chupacabra", + "Spellskite" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Wort, Boggart Auntie - Synergy (Fear)", + "Commander Greven il-Vec - Synergy (Fear)", + "Iraxxa, Empress of Mars - Synergy (Alien Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Horror creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Impending and Fear)." }, { + "id": "horse-kindred", "theme": "Horse Kindred", "synergies": [ "Saddle", "Mount Kindred", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", - "Blink" + "Blink", + "Enter the Battlefield", + "Leave the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Keleth, Sunmane Familiar", + "Calamity, Galloping Inferno", + "Bill the Pony", + "Shadowfax, Lord of Horses", + "Thurid, Mare of Destiny" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Wavebreak Hippocamp", + "The Spear of Leonidas", + "Crested Sunmare", + "Akroan Horse", + "Keleth, Sunmane Familiar", + "Calamity, Galloping Inferno", + "Motivated Pony", + "Caustic Bronco" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride - Synergy (Saddle)", + "Fortune, Loyal Steed - Synergy (Saddle)", + "Kolodin, Triumph Caster - Synergy (Mount Kindred)", + "Miriam, Herd Whisperer - Synergy (Mount Kindred)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Horse creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Saddle and Mount Kindred)." }, { + "id": "horsemanship", "theme": "Horsemanship", "synergies": [ "Soldier Kindred", "Human Kindred", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", - "Warrior Kindred" + "Warrior Kindred", + "Big Mana", + "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lu Xun, Scholar General", + "Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed", + "Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms", + "Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior", + "Yuan Shao, the Indecisive" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Herald of Hoofbeats", + "Lu Xun, Scholar General", + "Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed", + "Wu Scout", + "Wei Scout", + "Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms", + "Wu Light Cavalry", + "Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Odric, Lunarch Marshal - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Horsemanship leveraging synergies with Soldier Kindred and Human Kindred." }, { + "id": "hour-counters", "theme": "Hour Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" - ], + "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rusko, Clockmaker" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Midnight Clock", + "Midnight Oil", + "Rusko, Clockmaker" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates hour counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "human-kindred", "theme": "Human Kindred", "synergies": [ "Horsemanship", @@ -3531,9 +11120,37 @@ "Firebending" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking", + "Loran of the Third Path", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar", + "Mangara, the Diplomat" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Esper Sentinel", + "Eternal Witness", + "Stroke of Midnight", + "Zulaport Cutthroat", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Professional Face-Breaker", + "Grand Abolisher", + "Pitiless Plunderer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lu Xun, Scholar General - Synergy (Horsemanship)", + "Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed - Synergy (Horsemanship)", + "Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms - Synergy (Horsemanship)", + "Torens, Fist of the Angels - Synergy (Training)", + "Jenny Flint - Synergy (Training)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Human creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Horsemanship and Training)." }, { + "id": "hydra-kindred", "theme": "Hydra Kindred", "synergies": [ "X Spells", @@ -3543,24 +11160,85 @@ "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Goose Mother", + "Gargos, Vicious Watcher", + "Zaxara, the Exemplary", + "Progenitus", + "Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Managorger Hydra", + "Apex Devastator", + "Kalonian Hydra", + "Mossborn Hydra", + "Hydroid Krasis", + "Goldvein Hydra", + "Genesis Hydra", + "Ulvenwald Hydra" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (X Spells)", + "Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma - Synergy (X Spells)", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon - Synergy (X Spells)", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Trample)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Trample)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Hydra creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., X Spells and Trample)." }, { + "id": "hyena-kindred", "theme": "Hyena Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel", + "Cackling Prowler", + "Kuldotha Cackler", + "Trusty Companion", + "Hyena Pack", + "Gibbering Hyenas" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Hyena creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "ice-counters", "theme": "Ice Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Dark Depths", + "Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror", + "Draugr Necromancer", + "Rimefeather Owl", + "Rimescale Dragon", + "Iceberg", + "Woolly Razorback" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates ice counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "illusion-kindred", "theme": "Illusion Kindred", "synergies": [ "Morph", @@ -3570,9 +11248,36 @@ "Draw Triggers" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Meloku the Clouded Mirror", + "Toothy, Imaginary Friend", + "Kianne, Corrupted Memory", + "Pol Jamaar, Illusionist", + "Cromat" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Spark Double", + "Phantasmal Image", + "Skyclave Apparition", + "Murmuring Mystic", + "Titan of Littjara", + "Meloku the Clouded Mirror", + "Toothy, Imaginary Friend", + "Hover Barrier" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Akroma, Angel of Fury - Synergy (Morph)", + "Pramikon, Sky Rampart - Synergy (Wall Kindred)", + "Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield - Synergy (Wall Kindred)", + "The Pride of Hull Clade - Synergy (Defender)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Illusion creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Morph and Wall Kindred)." }, { + "id": "imp-kindred", "theme": "Imp Kindred", "synergies": [ "Phyrexian Kindred", @@ -3582,9 +11287,36 @@ "Burn" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Judith, Carnage Connoisseur", + "Rakdos, the Showstopper", + "Blim, Comedic Genius", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Stinkweed Imp", + "Skirge Familiar", + "Judith, Carnage Connoisseur", + "Rakdos, the Showstopper", + "Putrid Imp", + "Cadaver Imp", + "Flesh-Eater Imp", + "Kitchen Imp" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Solphim, Mayhem Dominus - Synergy (Discard Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Imp creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Phyrexian Kindred and Flying)." }, { + "id": "impending", "theme": "Impending", "synergies": [ "Avatar Kindred", @@ -3594,15 +11326,53 @@ "Enchantments Matter" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Muldrotha, the Gravetide - Synergy (Avatar Kindred)", + "Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar - Synergy (Avatar Kindred)", + "Gishath, Sun's Avatar - Synergy (Avatar Kindred)", + "Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch // Temple of Cyclical Time - Synergy (Time Counters)", + "The Tenth Doctor - Synergy (Time Counters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Overlord of the Hauntwoods", + "Overlord of the Balemurk", + "Overlord of the Floodpits", + "Overlord of the Mistmoors", + "Overlord of the Boilerbilges" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Horror Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Impending leveraging synergies with Avatar Kindred and Time Counters." }, { + "id": "imprint", "theme": "Imprint", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Idris, Soul of the TARDIS" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Chrome Mox", + "Isochron Scepter", + "Extraplanar Lens", + "Mimic Vat", + "Duplicant", + "Semblance Anvil", + "Ugin's Labyrinth", + "River Song's Diary" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Imprint theme and its supporting synergies." }, { + "id": "improvise", "theme": "Improvise", "synergies": [ "Artifacts Matter", @@ -3611,9 +11381,33 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Kappa Cannoneer", + "Whir of Invention", + "Organic Extinction", + "Bottle-Cap Blast", + "Universal Surveillance", + "Reverse Engineer", + "Synth Infiltrator", + "Saheeli's Directive" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Taps artifacts as pseudo-mana (Improvise) to deploy oversized non-artifact spells ahead of curve. Synergies like Artifacts Matter and Big Mana reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "impulse", "theme": "Impulse", "synergies": [ "Junk Tokens", @@ -3623,9 +11417,37 @@ "Treasure" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Urza, Lord High Artificer", + "Atsushi, the Blazing Sky", + "Laelia, the Blade Reforged" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Jeska's Will", + "Professional Face-Breaker", + "Etali, Primal Storm", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty", + "Urza, Lord High Artificer", + "Light Up the Stage", + "Bonehoard Dracosaur" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Rose, Cutthroat Raider - Synergy (Junk Tokens)", + "Veronica, Dissident Scribe - Synergy (Junk Tokens)", + "Dogmeat, Ever Loyal - Synergy (Junk Tokens)", + "Commander Sofia Daguerre - Synergy (Junk Token)", + "Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep - Synergy (Junk Token)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Impulse leveraging synergies with Junk Tokens and Junk Token." }, { + "id": "incarnation-kindred", "theme": "Incarnation Kindred", "synergies": [ "Evoke", @@ -3635,9 +11457,29 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Idris, Soul of the TARDIS", + "Ashaya, Soul of the Wild - Synergy (Elemental Kindred)", + "Titania, Protector of Argoth - Synergy (Elemental Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Anger", + "Wonder", + "Vigor", + "Endurance", + "Brawn", + "Solitude", + "Fury", + "Filth" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Incarnation creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Evoke and Elemental Kindred)." }, { + "id": "incubate", "theme": "Incubate", "synergies": [ "Incubator Token", @@ -3647,33 +11489,101 @@ "+1/+1 Counters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos", + "Glissa, Herald of Predation", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Transform)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Transform)", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Chrome Host Seedshark", + "Sunfall", + "Elesh Norn // The Argent Etchings", + "Excise the Imperfect", + "Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos", + "Phyrexian Awakening", + "Progenitor Exarch", + "Essence of Orthodoxy" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Banks Incubator tokens then transforms them into delayed board presence & artifact synergy triggers. Synergies like Incubator Token and Transform reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "incubator-token", "theme": "Incubator Token", "synergies": [ - "Tokens Matter", "Incubate", "Transform", "Phyrexian Kindred", - "Artifact Tokens" + "Artifact Tokens", + "+1/+1 Counters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos", + "Glissa, Herald of Predation", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Transform)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Transform)", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Chrome Host Seedshark", + "Sunfall", + "Elesh Norn // The Argent Etchings", + "Excise the Imperfect", + "Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos", + "Phyrexian Awakening", + "Progenitor Exarch", + "Essence of Orthodoxy" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Goes wide with creature tokens then converts mass into damage, draw, drain, or sacrifice engines. Synergies like Incubate and Transform reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "indestructible", "theme": "Indestructible", "synergies": [ "God Kindred", "Protection", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", - "Interaction" + "Interaction", + "Lifegain", + "Life Matters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope", + "Heliod, Sun-Crowned" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "The One Ring", + "Mithril Coat", + "Darksteel Citadel", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Brash Taunter", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (God Kindred)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (God Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Interaction)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Indestructible leveraging synergies with God Kindred and Protection." }, { + "id": "infect", "theme": "Infect", "synergies": [ "Poison Counters", @@ -3683,18 +11593,50 @@ "Mite Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" - }, - { - "theme": "Infection Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician", + "Skrelv, Defector Mite", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider", + "Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion" ], - "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "example_cards": [ + "Karn's Bastion", + "Doubling Season", + "Evolution Sage", + "Cankerbloom", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician", + "Thrummingbird", + "Tezzeret's Gambit" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon - Synergy (Poison Counters)", + "Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus - Synergy (Proliferate)", + "Karumonix, the Rat King - Synergy (Toxic)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Leverages Infect/Toxic pressure and proliferate to accelerate poison win thresholds. Synergies like Poison Counters and Proliferate reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "infection-counters", + "theme": "Infection Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Black", + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Genestealer Patriarch", + "Festering Wound", + "Diseased Vermin" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Leverages Infect/Toxic pressure and proliferate to accelerate poison win thresholds." + }, + { + "id": "ingest", "theme": "Ingest", "synergies": [ "Drone Kindred", @@ -3704,15 +11646,53 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kaito, Dancing Shadow - Synergy (Drone Kindred)", + "Ulalek, Fused Atrocity - Synergy (Devoid)", + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth - Synergy (Eldrazi Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Fathom Feeder", + "Benthic Infiltrator", + "Ruination Guide", + "Vile Aggregate", + "Salvage Drone", + "Mist Intruder", + "Dominator Drone", + "Sludge Crawler" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Ingest leveraging synergies with Drone Kindred and Devoid." }, { + "id": "inkling-kindred", "theme": "Inkling Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Fain, the Broker", + "Shadrix Silverquill", + "Felisa, Fang of Silverquill" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Inkshield", + "Fain, the Broker", + "Shadrix Silverquill", + "Felisa, Fang of Silverquill", + "Combat Calligrapher", + "Blot Out the Sky", + "Dramatic Finale", + "Mascot Exhibition" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Inkling creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "insect-kindred", "theme": "Insect Kindred", "synergies": [ "Landfall", @@ -3722,9 +11702,38 @@ "Time Counters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Locust God", + "Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest", + "Old Rutstein", + "The Wise Mothman", + "Izoni, Thousand-Eyed" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Scute Swarm", + "Darksteel Mutation", + "Haywire Mite", + "Springheart Nantuko", + "Swarmyard", + "Luminous Broodmoth", + "Hornet Queen", + "The Locust God" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Landfall)", + "Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait - Synergy (Landfall)", + "Bristly Bill, Spine Sower - Synergy (Landfall)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Poison Counters)", + "Skrelv, Defector Mite - Synergy (Poison Counters)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Druid Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Insect creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Landfall and Poison Counters)." }, { + "id": "inspired", "theme": "Inspired", "synergies": [ "Enchantment Tokens", @@ -3734,9 +11743,34 @@ "Toughness Matters" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "King Macar, the Gold-Cursed", + "Heliod, God of the Sun - Synergy (Enchantment Tokens)", + "Ellivere of the Wild Court - Synergy (Enchantment Tokens)", + "Go-Shintai of Life's Origin - Synergy (Enchantment Tokens)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Creature Tokens)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "King Macar, the Gold-Cursed", + "Felhide Spiritbinder", + "Daring Thief", + "Arbiter of the Ideal", + "Pain Seer", + "Disciple of Deceit", + "Siren of the Silent Song", + "Oreskos Sun Guide" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Creature Tokens)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Token Creation)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Inspired leveraging synergies with Enchantment Tokens and Creature Tokens." }, { + "id": "interaction", "theme": "Interaction", "synergies": [ "Removal", @@ -3746,9 +11780,37 @@ "Counterspells" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Swords to Plowshares", + "Path to Exile", + "Counterspell", + "Blasphemous Act", + "Beast Within", + "Bojuka Bog", + "Heroic Intervention", + "Cyclonic Rift" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre - Synergy (Removal)", + "Zacama, Primal Calamity - Synergy (Removal)", + "The Scarab God - Synergy (Removal)", + "Samut, Voice of Dissent - Synergy (Combat Tricks)", + "Naru Meha, Master Wizard - Synergy (Combat Tricks)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Interaction leveraging synergies with Removal and Combat Tricks." }, { + "id": "intimidate", "theme": "Intimidate", "synergies": [ "Zombie Kindred", @@ -3758,9 +11820,36 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Mikaeus, the Unhallowed", + "Geth, Lord of the Vault", + "Elbrus, the Binding Blade // Withengar Unbound", + "Vela the Night-Clad", + "Neheb, the Eternal - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mikaeus, the Unhallowed", + "Sepulchral Primordial", + "Bellowing Tanglewurm", + "Geth, Lord of the Vault", + "Immerwolf", + "Elbrus, the Binding Blade // Withengar Unbound", + "Vela the Night-Clad", + "Krenko's Enforcer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Intimidate leveraging synergies with Zombie Kindred and Reanimate." }, { + "id": "investigate", "theme": "Investigate", "synergies": [ "Clue Token", @@ -3770,9 +11859,36 @@ "Cantrips" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tivit, Seller of Secrets", + "Lonis, Cryptozoologist", + "Piper Wright, Publick Reporter", + "Teysa, Opulent Oligarch", + "Martha Jones" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Tireless Tracker", + "Forensic Gadgeteer", + "Tamiyo's Journal", + "Ethereal Investigator", + "Tivit, Seller of Secrets", + "Lonis, Cryptozoologist", + "Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy // Tail the Suspect", + "Wojek Investigator" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Astrid Peth - Synergy (Clue Token)", + "Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy // Tail the Suspect - Synergy (Detective Kindred)", + "Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser - Synergy (Detective Kindred)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice to Draw)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Banks Clue tokens for delayed card draw while fueling artifact & token synergies. Synergies like Clue Token and Detective Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "islandcycling", "theme": "Islandcycling", "synergies": [ "Landcycling", @@ -3781,9 +11897,29 @@ "Ramp", "Discard Matters" ], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Monstrosity of the Lake", + "The Balrog of Moria - Synergy (Cycling)", + "Yidaro, Wandering Monster - Synergy (Cycling)", + "Baral, Chief of Compliance - Synergy (Loot)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Lórien Revealed", + "Monstrosity of the Lake", + "Marauding Brinefang", + "Tidal Terror", + "Daggermaw Megalodon", + "Jhessian Zombies", + "Ice Flan", + "Sanctum Plowbeast" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Islandcycling leveraging synergies with Landcycling and Cycling." }, { + "id": "islandwalk", "theme": "Islandwalk", "synergies": [ "Landwalk", @@ -3793,9 +11929,36 @@ "Toughness Matters" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Wrexial, the Risen Deep", + "Thada Adel, Acquisitor", + "Adrestia", + "Sygg, River Guide", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Landwalk)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Cold-Eyed Selkie", + "Stormtide Leviathan", + "Stonybrook Banneret", + "Inkwell Leviathan", + "Wrexial, the Risen Deep", + "Thada Adel, Acquisitor", + "The Flood of Mars", + "Adrestia" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Landwalk)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Merfolk Kindred)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Merfolk Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Lands Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Islandwalk leveraging synergies with Landwalk and Merfolk Kindred." }, { + "id": "jackal-kindred", "theme": "Jackal Kindred", "synergies": [ "Exert", @@ -3805,9 +11968,30 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Anep, Vizier of Hazoret", + "Themberchaud - Synergy (Exert)", + "Neheb, the Eternal - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)", + "Mikaeus, the Unhallowed - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Khenra Spellspear // Gitaxian Spellstalker", + "Miasmic Mummy", + "Champion of Rhonas", + "Khenra Charioteer", + "Tattered Mummy", + "Dreadhorde Twins", + "Wildfire Eternal", + "Anep, Vizier of Hazoret" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Jackal creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Exert and Zombie Kindred)." }, { + "id": "jellyfish-kindred", "theme": "Jellyfish Kindred", "synergies": [ "Flying", @@ -3817,9 +12001,38 @@ "Enter the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Reality Chip", + "Gluntch, the Bestower", + "Mm'menon, the Right Hand", + "Cynette, Jelly Drover", + "Mm'menon, Uthros Exile" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "The Reality Chip", + "Hydroid Krasis", + "Flumph", + "Gluntch, the Bestower", + "Man-o'-War", + "Guard Gomazoa", + "Mm'menon, the Right Hand", + "Cynette, Jelly Drover" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Flying)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Jellyfish creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Flying and Toughness Matters)." }, { + "id": "job-select", "theme": "Job select", "synergies": [ "Hero Kindred", @@ -3829,29 +12042,85 @@ "Creature Tokens" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn - Synergy (Hero Kindred)", + "Tellah, Great Sage - Synergy (Hero Kindred)", + "Flash Thompson, Spider-Fan - Synergy (Hero Kindred)", + "Halvar, God of Battle // Sword of the Realms - Synergy (Equip)", + "Mithril Coat - Synergy (Equip)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Black Mage's Rod", + "Dancer's Chakrams", + "Astrologian's Planisphere", + "Reaper's Scythe", + "Machinist's Arsenal", + "Blue Mage's Cane", + "Samurai's Katana", + "Summoner's Grimoire" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "The Reality Chip - Synergy (Equipment)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Job select leveraging synergies with Hero Kindred and Equip." }, { + "id": "join-forces", "theme": "Join forces", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" - }, - { - "theme": "Judgment Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Minds Aglow", + "Collective Voyage", + "Alliance of Arms", + "Mana-Charged Dragon", + "Shared Trauma" ], - "primary_color": "White" + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Join forces theme and its supporting synergies." }, { + "id": "judgment-counters", + "theme": "Judgment Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "White", + "example_cards": [ + "Faithbound Judge // Sinner's Judgment" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates judgment counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "juggernaut-kindred", "theme": "Juggernaut Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Terisian Mindbreaker", + "Darksteel Juggernaut", + "Arcbound Crusher", + "Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut", + "Leveler", + "Extruder", + "Phyrexian Juggernaut", + "Gruul War Plow" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Juggernaut creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "jump", "theme": "Jump", "synergies": [ "Jump-start", @@ -3861,9 +12130,33 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Cid, Freeflier Pilot", + "Freya Crescent", + "Kain, Traitorous Dragoon", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Quasiduplicate", + "Cid, Freeflier Pilot", + "Chemister's Insight", + "Radical Idea", + "Risk Factor", + "Freya Crescent", + "Gravitic Punch", + "Beacon Bolt" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Card Draw)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Jump leveraging synergies with Jump-start and Mill." }, { + "id": "jump-start", "theme": "Jump-start", "synergies": [ "Jump", @@ -3872,33 +12165,109 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Cid, Freeflier Pilot - Synergy (Jump)", + "Freya Crescent - Synergy (Jump)", + "Kain, Traitorous Dragoon - Synergy (Jump)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Quasiduplicate", + "Chemister's Insight", + "Radical Idea", + "Risk Factor", + "Gravitic Punch", + "Beacon Bolt", + "Dihada's Ploy", + "Start the TARDIS" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Jump-start leveraging synergies with Jump and Mill." }, { + "id": "junk-token", "theme": "Junk Token", "synergies": [ - "Tokens Matter", "Junk Tokens", "Impulse", "Artifact Tokens", - "Exile Matters" + "Exile Matters", + "Token Creation" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rose, Cutthroat Raider", + "Veronica, Dissident Scribe", + "Dogmeat, Ever Loyal", + "Commander Sofia Daguerre", + "Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Rose, Cutthroat Raider", + "Veronica, Dissident Scribe", + "Mister Gutsy", + "Dogmeat, Ever Loyal", + "Junktown", + "Junk Jet", + "Crimson Caravaneer", + "Commander Sofia Daguerre" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Impulse)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Impulse)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Goes wide with creature tokens then converts mass into damage, draw, drain, or sacrifice engines. Synergies like Junk Tokens and Impulse reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "junk-tokens", "theme": "Junk Tokens", "synergies": [ - "Tokens Matter", "Junk Token", "Impulse", "Artifact Tokens", - "Exile Matters" + "Exile Matters", + "Token Creation" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rose, Cutthroat Raider", + "Veronica, Dissident Scribe", + "Dogmeat, Ever Loyal", + "Commander Sofia Daguerre", + "Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Rose, Cutthroat Raider", + "Veronica, Dissident Scribe", + "Mister Gutsy", + "Dogmeat, Ever Loyal", + "Junktown", + "Junk Jet", + "Crimson Caravaneer", + "Commander Sofia Daguerre" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Impulse)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Impulse)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Goes wide with creature tokens then converts mass into damage, draw, drain, or sacrifice engines. Synergies like Junk Token and Impulse reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "kavu-kindred", "theme": "Kavu Kindred", "synergies": [ "Kicker", @@ -3908,21 +12277,76 @@ "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tannuk, Memorial Ensign", + "Jared Carthalion", + "Tannuk, Steadfast Second", + "Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep - Synergy (Kicker)", + "Tourach, Dread Cantor - Synergy (Kicker)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Defiler of Instinct", + "Tannuk, Memorial Ensign", + "Jared Carthalion", + "Tannuk, Steadfast Second", + "Flametongue Kavu", + "Pygmy Kavu", + "Thunderscape Familiar", + "Flametongue Yearling" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Josu Vess, Lich Knight - Synergy (Kicker)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Kavu creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Kicker and +1/+1 Counters)." }, { + "id": "ki-counters", "theme": "Ki Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Spirit Kindred", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter" + "Counters Matter", + "Human Kindred", + "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Callow Jushi // Jaraku the Interloper", + "Cunning Bandit // Azamuki, Treachery Incarnate", + "Budoka Pupil // Ichiga, Who Topples Oaks", + "Faithful Squire // Kaiso, Memory of Loyalty", + "Hired Muscle // Scarmaker" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Petalmane Baku", + "Baku Altar", + "Waxmane Baku", + "Callow Jushi // Jaraku the Interloper", + "Cunning Bandit // Azamuki, Treachery Incarnate", + "Skullmane Baku", + "Blademane Baku", + "Budoka Pupil // Ichiga, Who Topples Oaks" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Junji, the Midnight Sky - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates ki counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "kicker", "theme": "Kicker", "synergies": [ "Kavu Kindred", @@ -3932,9 +12356,38 @@ "Combat Tricks" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep", + "Tourach, Dread Cantor", + "Josu Vess, Lich Knight", + "Verdeloth the Ancient", + "Verix Bladewing" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Rite of Replication", + "Tear Asunder", + "Maddening Cacophony", + "Galadriel's Dismissal", + "Thieving Skydiver", + "Skyclave Relic", + "Inscription of Abundance", + "Sowing Mycospawn" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Tannuk, Memorial Ensign - Synergy (Kavu Kindred)", + "Jared Carthalion - Synergy (Kavu Kindred)", + "Tannuk, Steadfast Second - Synergy (Kavu Kindred)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Merfolk Kindred)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Merfolk Kindred)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Kicker / Multikicker spells scale flexibly—paying extra mana for amplified late-game impact. Synergies like Kavu Kindred and Merfolk Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "kinship", "theme": "Kinship", "synergies": [ "Shaman Kindred", @@ -3942,21 +12395,72 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Shaman Kindred)", + "Delina, Wild Mage - Synergy (Shaman Kindred)", + "Meren of Clan Nel Toth - Synergy (Shaman Kindred)", + "The Reality Chip - Synergy (Topdeck)", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer - Synergy (Topdeck)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Wolf-Skull Shaman", + "Leaf-Crowned Elder", + "Sensation Gorger", + "Nightshade Schemers", + "Mudbutton Clanger", + "Waterspout Weavers", + "Ink Dissolver", + "Squeaking Pie Grubfellows" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Kinship leveraging synergies with Shaman Kindred and Topdeck." }, { + "id": "kirin-kindred", "theme": "Kirin Kindred", "synergies": [ "Spirit Kindred", "Flying", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Hinata, Dawn-Crowned", + "Infernal Kirin", + "Bounteous Kirin", + "Celestial Kirin", + "Skyfire Kirin" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Cloudsteel Kirin", + "Hinata, Dawn-Crowned", + "Infernal Kirin", + "Sunpearl Kirin", + "Bounteous Kirin", + "Celestial Kirin", + "Skyfire Kirin", + "Guardian Kirin" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Junji, the Midnight Sky - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Kirin creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Spirit Kindred and Flying)." }, { + "id": "kithkin-kindred", "theme": "Kithkin Kindred", "synergies": [ "Soldier Kindred", @@ -3966,9 +12470,35 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Gaddock Teeg", + "Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Odric, Lunarch Marshal - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Kinsbaile Cavalier", + "Preeminent Captain", + "Gaddock Teeg", + "Ballyrush Banneret", + "Mistmeadow Witch", + "Thistledown Liege", + "Galepowder Mage", + "Order of Whiteclay" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon - Synergy (First strike)", + "Gisela, Blade of Goldnight - Synergy (First strike)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Cleric Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Kithkin creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Soldier Kindred and First strike)." }, { + "id": "knight-kindred", "theme": "Knight Kindred", "synergies": [ "Flanking", @@ -3978,9 +12508,35 @@ "Kithkin Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon", + "Elenda, the Dusk Rose", + "Bartolomé del Presidio" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar", + "Knight of the White Orchid", + "Puresteel Paladin", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon", + "Midnight Reaper", + "Elenda, the Dusk Rose", + "Moonshaker Cavalry" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa - Synergy (Flanking)", + "Sidar Jabari - Synergy (Flanking)", + "Telim'Tor - Synergy (Flanking)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Knight creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Flanking and Adamant)." }, { + "id": "kobold-kindred", "theme": "Kobold Kindred", "synergies": [ "Toughness Matters", @@ -3988,9 +12544,38 @@ "Aggro", "Combat Matters" ], - "primary_color": "Red" + "primary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh", + "Nogi, Draco-Zealot", + "Prossh, Skyraider of Kher", + "Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh", + "Rohgahh, Kher Keep Overlord" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Kher Keep", + "Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh", + "Minion of the Mighty", + "Nogi, Draco-Zealot", + "Prossh, Skyraider of Kher", + "Taunting Kobold", + "Crookshank Kobolds", + "Crimson Kobolds" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Kobold creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Toughness Matters and Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "kor-kindred", "theme": "Kor Kindred", "synergies": [ "Ally Kindred", @@ -4000,9 +12585,38 @@ "Equipment Matters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim", + "Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist", + "Akiri, Fearless Voyager", + "Nahiri, Forged in Fury", + "Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim", + "Skyclave Apparition", + "Stoneforge Mystic", + "Ondu Spiritdancer", + "Giver of Runes", + "Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist", + "Kor Spiritdancer", + "Akiri, Fearless Voyager" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Drana, Liberator of Malakir - Synergy (Ally Kindred)", + "Mina and Denn, Wildborn - Synergy (Ally Kindred)", + "Zada, Hedron Grinder - Synergy (Ally Kindred)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Scout Kindred)", + "Delney, Streetwise Lookout - Synergy (Scout Kindred)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Cleric Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Kor creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Ally Kindred and Scout Kindred)." }, { + "id": "kraken-kindred", "theme": "Kraken Kindred", "synergies": [ "Draw Triggers", @@ -4012,19 +12626,65 @@ "Stax" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle", + "Gyruda, Doom of Depths", + "Tromokratis", + "Wrexial, the Risen Deep", + "Monstrosity of the Lake" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Hullbreaker Horror", + "Ominous Seas", + "Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle", + "Scourge of Fleets", + "Nadir Kraken", + "Spawning Kraken", + "Gyruda, Doom of Depths", + "Kiora Bests the Sea God" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Draw Triggers)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Draw Triggers)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Draw Triggers)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Wheels)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Wheels)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Protection)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Kraken creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Draw Triggers and Wheels)." }, { + "id": "lamia-kindred", "theme": "Lamia Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Black" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_cards": [ + "Gravebreaker Lamia", + "Thoughtrender Lamia" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Lamia creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "lammasu-kindred", "theme": "Lammasu Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "White" + "primary_color": "White", + "example_cards": [ + "Hunted Lammasu", + "Absolving Lammasu", + "Venerable Lammasu" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Lammasu creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "land-types-matter", "theme": "Land Types Matter", "synergies": [ "Plainscycling", @@ -4034,9 +12694,30 @@ "Discover" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Vorinclex // The Grand Evolution", + "Karametra, God of Harvests", + "Titania, Nature's Force", + "Hazezon, Shaper of Sand", + "Harold and Bob, First Numens" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Farseek", + "Nature's Lore", + "Misty Rainforest", + "Three Visits", + "Flooded Strand", + "Verdant Catacombs", + "Bloodstained Mire", + "Windswept Heath" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Land Types Matter leveraging synergies with Plainscycling and Mountaincycling." }, { + "id": "landcycling", "theme": "Landcycling", "synergies": [ "Basic landcycling", @@ -4046,9 +12727,27 @@ "Ramp" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Monstrosity of the Lake", + "The Balrog of Moria - Synergy (Cycling)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Ash Barrens", + "Lórien Revealed", + "Monstrosity of the Lake", + "Migratory Route", + "Sojourner's Companion", + "Sylvan Reclamation", + "Ancient Excavation", + "Orchard Strider" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Landcycling leveraging synergies with Basic landcycling and Islandcycling." }, { + "id": "landfall", "theme": "Landfall", "synergies": [ "Lands Matter", @@ -4058,9 +12757,37 @@ "Quest Counters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid", + "Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait", + "Bristly Bill, Spine Sower", + "Moraug, Fury of Akoum", + "Omnath, Locus of Rage" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Tireless Provisioner", + "Scute Swarm", + "Avenger of Zendikar", + "Lotus Cobra", + "Rampaging Baloths", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid", + "Felidar Retreat", + "Evolution Sage" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Lands Matter)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Lands Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Ramp)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Ramp)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Token Creation)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Abuses extra land drops and recursion to chain Landfall triggers and scale permanent-based payoffs. Synergies like Lands Matter and Ramp reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "lands-matter", "theme": "Lands Matter", "synergies": [ "Landfall", @@ -4070,9 +12797,36 @@ "Landwalk" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One", + "Six", + "Kodama of the West Tree" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Command Tower", + "Exotic Orchard", + "Reliquary Tower", + "Path of Ancestry", + "Path to Exile", + "Evolving Wilds", + "Cultivate", + "Rogue's Passage" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait - Synergy (Landfall)", + "Bristly Bill, Spine Sower - Synergy (Landfall)", + "Zar Ojanen, Scion of Efrava - Synergy (Domain)", + "Radha, Coalition Warlord - Synergy (Domain)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Abuses extra land drops and recursion to chain Landfall triggers and scale permanent-based payoffs. Synergies like Landfall and Domain reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "landwalk", "theme": "Landwalk", "synergies": [ "Swampwalk", @@ -4082,9 +12836,34 @@ "Wraith Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, Whispering One", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General", + "Wrexial, the Risen Deep", + "Thada Adel, Acquisitor", + "Lord Windgrace" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sheoldred, Whispering One", + "Chasm Skulker", + "Trailblazer's Boots", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General", + "Cold-Eyed Selkie", + "Stormtide Leviathan", + "Stonybrook Banneret", + "Zombie Master" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sol'kanar the Swamp King - Synergy (Swampwalk)", + "Adrestia - Synergy (Islandwalk)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Landwalk leveraging synergies with Swampwalk and Islandwalk." }, { + "id": "learn", "theme": "Learn", "synergies": [ "Discard Matters", @@ -4094,9 +12873,33 @@ "Life Matters" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Solphim, Mayhem Dominus - Synergy (Discard Matters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Discard Matters)", + "Nezahal, Primal Tide - Synergy (Discard Matters)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Unconditional Draw)", + "Padeem, Consul of Innovation - Synergy (Unconditional Draw)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "First Day of Class", + "Eyetwitch", + "Divide by Zero", + "Sparring Regimen", + "Poet's Quill", + "Academic Dispute", + "Field Trip", + "Overgrown Arch" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Card Draw)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Uses Learn to toolbox from side selections (or discard/draw) enhancing adaptability & consistency. Synergies like Discard Matters and Unconditional Draw reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "leave-the-battlefield", "theme": "Leave the Battlefield", "synergies": [ "Blink", @@ -4106,9 +12909,33 @@ "Fabricate" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization", + "Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines", + "Kodama of the East Tree" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Solemn Simulacrum", + "The One Ring", + "Eternal Witness", + "Victimize", + "Animate Dead", + "Orcish Bowmasters", + "Mithril Coat", + "Gray Merchant of Asphodel" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sidisi, Undead Vizier - Synergy (Exploit)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Leave the Battlefield leveraging synergies with Blink and Enter the Battlefield." }, { + "id": "leech-kindred", "theme": "Leech Kindred", "synergies": [ "Cost Reduction", @@ -4118,9 +12945,34 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Fumulus, the Infestation", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Cost Reduction)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Cost Reduction)", + "Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma - Synergy (Cost Reduction)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lifegain)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Fumulus, the Infestation", + "Balemurk Leech", + "Curse of Leeches // Leeching Lurker", + "Leech Gauntlet", + "Squelching Leeches", + "Festerleech", + "Abundant Maw", + "Monstrous War-Leech" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Lifegain)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Life Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Leech creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Cost Reduction and Lifegain)." }, { + "id": "legends-matter", "theme": "Legends Matter", "synergies": [ "Historics Matter", @@ -4130,21 +12982,66 @@ "Doctor's companion" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Etali, Primal Storm", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth", + "Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth", + "Boseiju, Who Endures", + "The One Ring", + "Otawara, Soaring City", + "Delighted Halfling", + "Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx", + "Gemstone Caverns" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Daretti, Scrap Savant - Synergy (Superfriends)", + "Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury - Synergy (Superfriends)", + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest - Synergy (Backgrounds Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Legends Matter leveraging synergies with Historics Matter and Superfriends." }, { + "id": "level-counters", "theme": "Level Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Level Up", + "Counters Matter", "Wizard Kindred", - "Warrior Kindred" + "Warrior Kindred", + "Human Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Wizard Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Joraga Treespeaker", + "Hexdrinker", + "Coralhelm Commander", + "Guul Draz Assassin", + "Lighthouse Chronologist", + "Kazandu Tuskcaller", + "Enclave Cryptologist", + "Echo Mage" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates level counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "level-up", "theme": "Level Up", "synergies": [ "Level Counters", @@ -4154,9 +13051,28 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Joraga Treespeaker", + "Hexdrinker", + "Coralhelm Commander", + "Guul Draz Assassin", + "Lighthouse Chronologist", + "Kazandu Tuskcaller", + "Enclave Cryptologist", + "Echo Mage" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Level Up leveraging synergies with Level Counters and Counters Matter." }, { + "id": "leviathan-kindred", "theme": "Leviathan Kindred", "synergies": [ "Trample", @@ -4166,18 +13082,71 @@ "Leave the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Charix, the Raging Isle", + "Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep", + "Xyris, the Writhing Storm", + "Sin, Unending Cataclysm", + "Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Stormtide Leviathan", + "Charix, the Raging Isle", + "Spawning Kraken", + "Nemesis of Reason", + "Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep", + "Xyris, the Writhing Storm", + "Inkwell Leviathan", + "Aethersquall Ancient" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Trample)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Trample)", + "Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant - Synergy (Trample)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Leviathan creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Trample and Big Mana)." }, { + "id": "lhurgoyf-kindred", "theme": "Lhurgoyf Kindred", "synergies": [ "Aggro", "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Disa the Restless", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Necrogoyf", + "Barrowgoyf", + "Mortivore", + "Polygoyf", + "Pyrogoyf", + "Lhurgoyf", + "Tarmogoyf Nest", + "Disa the Restless" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Lhurgoyf creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Aggro and Combat Matters)." }, { + "id": "licid-kindred", "theme": "Licid Kindred", "synergies": [ "Equipment Matters", @@ -4187,9 +13156,33 @@ "Voltron" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Equipment Matters)", + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Equipment Matters)", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon - Synergy (Equipment Matters)", + "Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist - Synergy (Auras)", + "Codsworth, Handy Helper - Synergy (Auras)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Tempting Licid", + "Dominating Licid", + "Transmogrifying Licid", + "Nurturing Licid", + "Convulsing Licid", + "Enraging Licid", + "Corrupting Licid", + "Calming Licid" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Licid creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Equipment Matters and Auras)." }, { + "id": "lieutenant", "theme": "Lieutenant", "synergies": [ "Flying", @@ -4198,9 +13191,33 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Flying)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Aggro)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Loyal Apprentice", + "Thunderfoot Baloth", + "Loyal Guardian", + "Skyhunter Strike Force", + "Siege-Gang Lieutenant", + "Tyrant's Familiar", + "Angelic Field Marshal", + "Loyal Subordinate" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Lieutenant leveraging synergies with Flying and Aggro." }, { + "id": "life-matters", "theme": "Life Matters", "synergies": [ "Lifegain", @@ -4210,17 +13227,66 @@ "Lifelink" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim", + "Mangara, the Diplomat" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Swords to Plowshares", + "Blood Artist", + "Tireless Provisioner", + "Mirkwood Bats", + "Zulaport Cutthroat", + "Akroma's Will", + "Gray Merchant of Asphodel", + "The Great Henge" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sorin of House Markov // Sorin, Ravenous Neonate - Synergy (Extort)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Life Matters leveraging synergies with Lifegain and Lifedrain." }, { + "id": "life-to-draw", "theme": "Life to Draw", "synergies": [ "Card Draw", "Enchantments Matter" ], - "primary_color": "Black" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Erebos, God of the Dead", + "The Last Ride", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Card Draw)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Card Draw)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Card Draw)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Staff of Compleation", + "Greed", + "Erebos, God of the Dead", + "Lunar Convocation", + "Underworld Connections", + "Arguel's Blood Fast // Temple of Aclazotz", + "Bonecache Overseer", + "Unfulfilled Desires" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Life to Draw leveraging synergies with Card Draw and Enchantments Matter." }, { + "id": "lifegain", "theme": "Lifegain", "synergies": [ "Life Matters", @@ -4230,9 +13296,33 @@ "Lifelink" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim", + "Mangara, the Diplomat" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Swords to Plowshares", + "Blood Artist", + "Tireless Provisioner", + "Mirkwood Bats", + "Zulaport Cutthroat", + "Akroma's Will", + "Gray Merchant of Asphodel", + "The Great Henge" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sorin of House Markov // Sorin, Ravenous Neonate - Synergy (Extort)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Turns repeat lifegain triggers into card draw, scaling bodies, or drain-based win pressure. Synergies like Life Matters and Lifedrain reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "lifegain-triggers", "theme": "Lifegain Triggers", "synergies": [ "Vampire Kindred", @@ -4242,9 +13332,37 @@ "Cleric Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose", + "Heliod, Sun-Crowned", + "Dina, Soul Steeper", + "Treebeard, Gracious Host", + "Amalia Benavides Aguirre" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sanguine Bond", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose", + "Alhammarret's Archive", + "Well of Lost Dreams", + "Heliod, Sun-Crowned", + "Marauding Blight-Priest", + "Enduring Tenacity", + "Cleric Class" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Vampire Kindred)", + "Elenda, the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Vampire Kindred)", + "Mangara, the Diplomat - Synergy (Lifelink)", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon - Synergy (Lifelink)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lifegain)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Turns repeat lifegain triggers into card draw, scaling bodies, or drain-based win pressure. Synergies like Vampire Kindred and Lifelink reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "lifelink", "theme": "Lifelink", "synergies": [ "Lifegain Triggers", @@ -4254,9 +13372,36 @@ "Angel Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose", + "Mangara, the Diplomat", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon", + "Heliod, Sun-Crowned", + "Elenda, the Dusk Rose" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Akroma's Will", + "Basilisk Collar", + "Shadowspear", + "Vault of the Archangel", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose", + "Exquisite Blood", + "Mangara, the Diplomat", + "Whip of Erebos" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Dina, Soul Steeper - Synergy (Lifegain Triggers)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lifegain)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Lifegain)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Life Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Lifelink leveraging synergies with Lifegain Triggers and Lifegain." }, { + "id": "lifeloss", "theme": "Lifeloss", "synergies": [ "Lifeloss Triggers", @@ -4266,9 +13411,33 @@ "Flying" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Vilis, Broker of Blood", + "Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist", + "Lich's Mastery - Synergy (Lifeloss Triggers)", + "Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal // Temple of the Dead - Synergy (Bat Kindred)", + "Zoraline, Cosmos Caller - Synergy (Bat Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Vilis, Broker of Blood", + "Lunar Convocation", + "Essence Channeler", + "Lich's Mastery", + "Marina Vendrell's Grimoire", + "Star Charter", + "Starseer Mentor", + "Starlit Soothsayer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Life Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Channels symmetrical life loss into card flow, recursion, and inevitability drains. Synergies like Lifeloss Triggers and Bat Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "lifeloss-triggers", "theme": "Lifeloss Triggers", "synergies": [ "Lifeloss", @@ -4278,9 +13447,33 @@ "Flying" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Vilis, Broker of Blood", + "Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist", + "Lich's Mastery - Synergy (Lifeloss)", + "Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal // Temple of the Dead - Synergy (Bat Kindred)", + "Zoraline, Cosmos Caller - Synergy (Bat Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Vilis, Broker of Blood", + "Lunar Convocation", + "Essence Channeler", + "Lich's Mastery", + "Marina Vendrell's Grimoire", + "Star Charter", + "Starseer Mentor", + "Starlit Soothsayer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Life Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Channels symmetrical life loss into card flow, recursion, and inevitability drains. Synergies like Lifeloss and Bat Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "little-fellas", "theme": "Little Fellas", "synergies": [ "Banding", @@ -4290,21 +13483,71 @@ "Training" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets", + "Loran of the Third Path", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Solemn Simulacrum", + "Birds of Paradise", + "Llanowar Elves", + "Esper Sentinel", + "Eternal Witness", + "Sakura-Tribe Elder", + "Elvish Mystic", + "Blood Artist" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ayesha Tanaka - Synergy (Banding)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Little Fellas leveraging synergies with Banding and Licid Kindred." }, { + "id": "living-metal", "theme": "Living metal", "synergies": [ "Convert", "Vehicles", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", - "Artifacts Matter" + "Artifacts Matter", + "Toughness Matters", + "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist", + "Starscream, Power Hungry // Starscream, Seeker Leader", + "Ratchet, Field Medic // Ratchet, Rescue Racer", + "Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor // Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant", + "Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist", + "Starscream, Power Hungry // Starscream, Seeker Leader", + "Ratchet, Field Medic // Ratchet, Rescue Racer", + "Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor // Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant", + "Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader", + "Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle", + "Goldbug, Humanity's Ally // Goldbug, Scrappy Scout", + "Megatron, Tyrant // Megatron, Destructive Force" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Vehicles)", + "Shorikai, Genesis Engine - Synergy (Vehicles)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Living metal leveraging synergies with Convert and Vehicles." }, { + "id": "living-weapon", "theme": "Living weapon", "synergies": [ "Germ Kindred", @@ -4314,9 +13557,29 @@ "Equipment Matters" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus - Synergy (Germ Kindred)", + "Halvar, God of Battle // Sword of the Realms - Synergy (Equip)", + "Mithril Coat - Synergy (Equip)", + "The Reality Chip - Synergy (Equipment)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Nettlecyst", + "Kaldra Compleat", + "Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus", + "Bonehoard", + "Batterskull", + "Scytheclaw", + "Batterbone", + "Cranial Ram" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Living weapon leveraging synergies with Germ Kindred and Equip." }, { + "id": "lizard-kindred", "theme": "Lizard Kindred", "synergies": [ "Menace", @@ -4326,9 +13589,38 @@ "Warrior Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar", + "Rivaz of the Claw", + "Laughing Jasper Flint", + "Gev, Scaled Scorch", + "Ognis, the Dragon's Lash" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Rapid Hybridization", + "Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar", + "Lizard Blades", + "Agate Instigator", + "Rivaz of the Claw", + "Basking Broodscale", + "Party Thrasher", + "Mudflat Village" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Junji, the Midnight Sky - Synergy (Menace)", + "Kozilek, the Great Distortion - Synergy (Menace)", + "Massacre Girl - Synergy (Menace)", + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Shaman Kindred)", + "Delina, Wild Mage - Synergy (Shaman Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Lizard creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Menace and Shaman Kindred)." }, { + "id": "loot", "theme": "Loot", "synergies": [ "Card Draw", @@ -4338,33 +13630,116 @@ "Connive" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Baral, Chief of Compliance", + "The Locust God", + "Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel", + "Shorikai, Genesis Engine", + "Kitsa, Otterball Elite" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Faithless Looting", + "Frantic Search", + "Ash Barrens", + "Jetmir's Garden", + "Ketria Triome", + "Spara's Headquarters", + "Zagoth Triome", + "Raffine's Tower" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Card Draw)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Card Draw)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Card Draw)", + "Solphim, Mayhem Dominus - Synergy (Discard Matters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Discard Matters)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Loot leveraging synergies with Card Draw and Discard Matters." }, { + "id": "lore-counters", "theme": "Lore Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Read Ahead", "Sagas Matter", - "Ore Counters" + "Ore Counters", + "Doctor Kindred", + "Fight" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Satsuki, the Living Lore", + "Tom Bombadil", + "Clive, Ifrit's Dominant // Ifrit, Warden of Inferno", + "Barbara Wright", + "Dion, Bahamut's Dominant // Bahamut, Warden of Light" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Urza's Saga", + "Binding the Old Gods", + "Urabrask // The Great Work", + "Sheoldred // The True Scriptures", + "Fable of the Mirror-Breaker // Reflection of Kiki-Jiki", + "The Eldest Reborn", + "There and Back Again", + "The Mending of Dominaria" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain - Synergy (Sagas Matter)", + "Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle - Synergy (Sagas Matter)", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - Synergy (Ore Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates lore counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "loyalty-counters", "theme": "Loyalty Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Superfriends", "Planeswalkers", - "Super Friends" + "Super Friends", + "Counters Matter", + "Draw Triggers" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Jeska, Thrice Reborn", + "Commodore Guff", + "Mila, Crafty Companion // Lukka, Wayward Bonder", + "Heart of Kiran", + "Daretti, Scrap Savant - Synergy (Superfriends)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Spark Double", + "Vraska, Betrayal's Sting", + "Grist, the Hunger Tide", + "Forge of Heroes", + "Semester's End", + "Brokers Ascendancy", + "Elspeth Conquers Death", + "Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury - Synergy (Superfriends)", + "Dihada, Binder of Wills - Synergy (Superfriends)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Planeswalkers)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Planeswalkers)", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - Synergy (Super Friends)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Protects and reuses planeswalkers—amplifying loyalty via proliferate and recursion for inevitability. Synergies like Superfriends and Planeswalkers reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "madness", "theme": "Madness", "synergies": [ "Discard Matters", @@ -4374,9 +13749,34 @@ "Lifegain" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Emrakul, the World Anew", + "Solphim, Mayhem Dominus - Synergy (Discard Matters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Discard Matters)", + "Nezahal, Primal Tide - Synergy (Discard Matters)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Vampire Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Necrogoyf", + "Emrakul, the World Anew", + "Markov Baron", + "Big Game Hunter", + "Shadowgrange Archfiend", + "Stensia Masquerade", + "Curse of Fool's Wisdom", + "Call to the Netherworld" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Vampire Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Turns discard into mana-efficient Madness casts, leveraging looting & Blood token filtering. Synergies like Discard Matters and Vampire Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "magecraft", "theme": "Magecraft", "synergies": [ "Transform", @@ -4386,9 +13786,37 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Veyran, Voice of Duality", + "Ashling, Flame Dancer", + "Octavia, Living Thesis", + "Deekah, Fractal Theorist", + "Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios // Journey to the Oracle" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Storm-Kiln Artist", + "Archmage Emeritus", + "Veyran, Voice of Duality", + "Professor Onyx", + "Ashling, Flame Dancer", + "Sedgemoor Witch", + "Witherbloom Apprentice", + "Octavia, Living Thesis" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Transform)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Transform)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Wizard Kindred)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Wizard Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Chains cheap instants & sorceries for velocity—converting triggers into scalable damage or card advantage before a finisher. Synergies like Transform and Wizard Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "mana-dork", "theme": "Mana Dork", "synergies": [ "Firebending", @@ -4398,9 +13826,37 @@ "Myr Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade", + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest", + "Urza, Lord High Artificer" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Birds of Paradise", + "Llanowar Elves", + "Elvish Mystic", + "Delighted Halfling", + "Fyndhorn Elves", + "Ornithopter of Paradise", + "Kami of Whispered Hopes", + "Simian Spirit Guide" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Fire Lord Zuko - Synergy (Firebending)", + "Zuko, Exiled Prince - Synergy (Firebending)", + "Avatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements - Synergy (Firebending)", + "Kiora, the Rising Tide - Synergy (Scion Kindred)", + "Magnus the Red - Synergy (Spawn Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Mana Dork leveraging synergies with Firebending and Scion Kindred." }, { + "id": "mana-rock", "theme": "Mana Rock", "synergies": [ "Myr Kindred", @@ -4410,9 +13866,37 @@ "Mana Dork" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Codsworth, Handy Helper", + "Karn, Legacy Reforged", + "Ramos, Dragon Engine", + "Roxanne, Starfall Savant", + "Rose, Cutthroat Raider" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sol Ring", + "Arcane Signet", + "Fellwar Stone", + "Thought Vessel", + "Mind Stone", + "Commander's Sphere", + "Chromatic Lantern", + "Talisman of Dominance" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer - Synergy (Myr Kindred)", + "Urtet, Remnant of Memnarch - Synergy (Myr Kindred)", + "Hearthhull, the Worldseed - Synergy (Charge Counters)", + "Inspirit, Flagship Vessel - Synergy (Charge Counters)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Ramp)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Mana Rock leveraging synergies with Myr Kindred and Charge Counters." }, { + "id": "manifest", "theme": "Manifest", "synergies": [ "Manifest dread", @@ -4422,9 +13906,33 @@ "Mill" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kozilek, the Broken Reality", + "Zimone, Mystery Unraveler", + "Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate", + "The Reality Chip - Synergy (Topdeck)", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer - Synergy (Topdeck)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Reality Shift", + "Kozilek, the Broken Reality", + "Scroll of Fate", + "Ugin's Mastery", + "Orochi Soul-Reaver", + "Thieving Amalgam", + "Whisperwood Elemental", + "Primordial Mist" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Equipment Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Manifest leveraging synergies with Manifest dread and Topdeck." }, { + "id": "manifest-dread", "theme": "Manifest dread", "synergies": [ "Manifest", @@ -4434,9 +13942,33 @@ "+1/+1 Counters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Zimone, Mystery Unraveler", + "Kozilek, the Broken Reality - Synergy (Manifest)", + "Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate - Synergy (Manifest)", + "The Reality Chip - Synergy (Topdeck)", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer - Synergy (Topdeck)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "They Came from the Pipes", + "Zimone, Mystery Unraveler", + "Abhorrent Oculus", + "Hauntwoods Shrieker", + "Threats Around Every Corner", + "Curator Beastie", + "Moldering Gym // Weight Room", + "Valgavoth's Onslaught" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Manifest dread leveraging synergies with Manifest and Topdeck." }, { + "id": "manticore-kindred", "theme": "Manticore Kindred", "synergies": [ "Burn", @@ -4445,21 +13977,69 @@ "Leave the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Burn)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Burn)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Burn)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Chromanticore", + "Conquering Manticore", + "Heart-Piercer Manticore", + "Invading Manticore", + "Manticore", + "Dreamstalker Manticore", + "Manticore Eternal", + "Mount Velus Manticore" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Manticore creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Burn and Blink)." }, { + "id": "map-token", "theme": "Map Token", "synergies": [ - "Tokens Matter", "Explore", "Card Selection", "Artifact Tokens", - "Token Creation" + "Token Creation", + "Tokens Matter" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Hakbal of the Surging Soul - Synergy (Explore)", + "Amalia Benavides Aguirre - Synergy (Explore)", + "Nicanzil, Current Conductor - Synergy (Explore)", + "Astrid Peth - Synergy (Card Selection)", + "Francisco, Fowl Marauder - Synergy (Card Selection)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Get Lost", + "Treasure Map // Treasure Cove", + "Pip-Boy 3000", + "Worldwalker Helm", + "Fanatical Offering", + "Restless Anchorage", + "Topography Tracker", + "Spyglass Siren" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Goes wide with creature tokens then converts mass into damage, draw, drain, or sacrifice engines. Synergies like Explore and Card Selection reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "max-speed", "theme": "Max speed", "synergies": [ "Start your engines!", @@ -4469,18 +14049,71 @@ "Burn" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Mendicant Core, Guidelight", + "Vnwxt, Verbose Host", + "Zahur, Glory's Past", + "Far Fortune, End Boss", + "The Speed Demon - Synergy (Start your engines!)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Muraganda Raceway", + "Amonkhet Raceway", + "Mendicant Core, Guidelight", + "Avishkar Raceway", + "Vnwxt, Verbose Host", + "Howlsquad Heavy", + "Racers' Scoreboard", + "Starting Column" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Vehicles)", + "Shorikai, Genesis Engine - Synergy (Vehicles)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Scout Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Max speed leveraging synergies with Start your engines! and Vehicles." }, { + "id": "mayhem", "theme": "Mayhem", "synergies": [ "Discard Matters", "Mill" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Chameleon, Master of Disguise", + "Carnage, Crimson Chaos", + "Ultimate Green Goblin", + "Swarm, Being of Bees", + "Solphim, Mayhem Dominus - Synergy (Discard Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Chameleon, Master of Disguise", + "Carnage, Crimson Chaos", + "Ultimate Green Goblin", + "Oscorp Industries", + "Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider", + "Prison Break", + "Electro's Bolt", + "Swarm, Being of Bees" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Discard Matters)", + "Nezahal, Primal Tide - Synergy (Discard Matters)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Mayhem leveraging synergies with Discard Matters and Mill." }, { + "id": "megamorph", "theme": "Megamorph", "synergies": [ "Dragon Kindred", @@ -4490,15 +14123,59 @@ "Voltron" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Dragon Kindred)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Dragon Kindred)", + "Drakuseth, Maw of Flames - Synergy (Dragon Kindred)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Den Protector", + "Gudul Lurker", + "Ainok Survivalist", + "Deathmist Raptor", + "Stratus Dancer", + "Kadena's Silencer", + "Silumgar Assassin", + "Salt Road Ambushers" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Midrange)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Megamorph leveraging synergies with Dragon Kindred and +1/+1 Counters." }, { + "id": "meld", "theme": "Meld", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Gisela, the Broken Blade // Brisela, Voice of Nightmares", + "Titania, Voice of Gaea // Titania, Gaea Incarnate", + "Urza, Lord Protector // Urza, Planeswalker", + "Mishra, Claimed by Gix // Mishra, Lost to Phyrexia", + "Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie // Ragnarok, Divine Deliverance" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Gisela, the Broken Blade // Brisela, Voice of Nightmares", + "Hanweir Battlements // Hanweir, the Writhing Township", + "Titania, Voice of Gaea // Titania, Gaea Incarnate", + "Urza, Lord Protector // Urza, Planeswalker", + "Mishra, Claimed by Gix // Mishra, Lost to Phyrexia", + "Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie // Ragnarok, Divine Deliverance", + "Graf Rats // Chittering Host" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Meld theme and its supporting synergies." }, { + "id": "melee", "theme": "Melee", "synergies": [ "Politics", @@ -4507,9 +14184,36 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Adriana, Captain of the Guard", + "Wulfgar of Icewind Dale", + "Tifa, Martial Artist", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Politics)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Politics)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Skyhunter Strike Force", + "Adriana, Captain of the Guard", + "Wulfgar of Icewind Dale", + "Tifa, Martial Artist", + "Drogskol Reinforcements", + "Grenzo's Ruffians", + "Custodi Soulcaller", + "Wings of the Guard" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Politics)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Melee leveraging synergies with Politics and Aggro." }, { + "id": "menace", "theme": "Menace", "synergies": [ "Warlock Kindred", @@ -4519,9 +14223,38 @@ "Werewolf Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Junji, the Midnight Sky", + "Kozilek, the Great Distortion", + "Massacre Girl", + "Tergrid, God of Fright // Tergrid's Lantern", + "Sheoldred // The True Scriptures" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Professional Face-Breaker", + "Noxious Gearhulk", + "Junji, the Midnight Sky", + "Kozilek, the Great Distortion", + "Massacre Girl", + "Tergrid, God of Fright // Tergrid's Lantern", + "Sheoldred // The True Scriptures", + "Stormfist Crusader" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Saryth, the Viper's Fang - Synergy (Warlock Kindred)", + "Honest Rutstein - Synergy (Warlock Kindred)", + "Breena, the Demagogue - Synergy (Warlock Kindred)", + "Old Rutstein - Synergy (Blood Token)", + "Kamber, the Plunderer - Synergy (Blood Token)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Pirate Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Menace leveraging synergies with Warlock Kindred and Blood Token." }, { + "id": "mentor", "theme": "Mentor", "synergies": [ "Soldier Kindred", @@ -4531,9 +14264,37 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Danny Pink", + "Felisa, Fang of Silverquill", + "Tajic, Legion's Edge", + "Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Legion Warboss", + "Danny Pink", + "Felisa, Fang of Silverquill", + "Tributary Instructor", + "Tajic, Legion's Edge", + "Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice", + "Truefire Captain", + "Nyxborn Unicorn" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Odric, Lunarch Marshal - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Mentor leveraging synergies with Soldier Kindred and +1/+1 Counters." }, { + "id": "mercenary-kindred", "theme": "Mercenary Kindred", "synergies": [ "Outlaw Kindred", @@ -4543,9 +14304,38 @@ "Human Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kellogg, Dangerous Mind", + "Cloud, Midgar Mercenary", + "Rakdos, the Muscle", + "The Infamous Cruelclaw", + "Gev, Scaled Scorch" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Black Market Connections", + "Claim Jumper", + "Kellogg, Dangerous Mind", + "Doomed Necromancer", + "Cloud, Midgar Mercenary", + "Rakdos, the Muscle", + "The Infamous Cruelclaw", + "Howlsquad Heavy" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Captain Lannery Storm - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Invasion of Ikoria // Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria - Synergy (Bracket:TutorNonland)", + "Magda, Brazen Outlaw - Synergy (Bracket:TutorNonland)", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Horror Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Mercenary creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Outlaw Kindred and Bracket:TutorNonland)." }, { + "id": "merfolk-kindred", "theme": "Merfolk Kindred", "synergies": [ "Islandwalk", @@ -4555,9 +14345,38 @@ "Landwalk" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner", + "Adrix and Nev, Twincasters", + "Thrasios, Triton Hero" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Thassa's Oracle", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner", + "Herald of Secret Streams", + "World Shaper", + "Adrix and Nev, Twincasters", + "Kiora's Follower" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Wrexial, the Risen Deep - Synergy (Islandwalk)", + "Thada Adel, Acquisitor - Synergy (Islandwalk)", + "Adrestia - Synergy (Islandwalk)", + "Hakbal of the Surging Soul - Synergy (Explore)", + "Amalia Benavides Aguirre - Synergy (Explore)", + "Nicanzil, Current Conductor - Synergy (Card Selection)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Merfolk creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Islandwalk and Explore)." }, { + "id": "metalcraft", "theme": "Metalcraft", "synergies": [ "Transform", @@ -4567,16 +14386,60 @@ "Toughness Matters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Transform)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Transform)", + "Veyran, Voice of Duality - Synergy (Transform)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mox Opal", + "Dispatch", + "Puresteel Paladin", + "Urza's Workshop", + "Molten Psyche", + "Galvanic Blast", + "Indomitable Archangel", + "Stoic Rebuttal" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Maintains ≥3 artifacts to turn on Metalcraft efficiencies and scaling bonuses. Synergies like Transform and Artifacts Matter reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "metathran-kindred", "theme": "Metathran Kindred", "synergies": [ "Little Fellas" ], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Metathran Soldier", + "Stormscape Battlemage", + "Metathran Transport", + "Metathran Zombie", + "Metathran Elite", + "Metathran Aerostat", + "Sky Weaver", + "Living Airship" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Metathran creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "midrange", "theme": "Midrange", "synergies": [ "Proliferate", @@ -4586,9 +14449,35 @@ "-1/-1 Counters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician", + "Shalai, Voice of Plenty", + "Drana, Liberator of Malakir" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Eternal Witness", + "Karn's Bastion", + "Avenger of Zendikar", + "Malakir Rebirth // Malakir Mire", + "Felidar Retreat", + "Unbreakable Formation", + "Evolution Sage", + "Cathars' Crusade" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus - Synergy (Proliferate)", + "Atraxa, Praetors' Voice - Synergy (Proliferate)", + "Jaxis, the Troublemaker - Synergy (Blitz)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Uses flexible value threats & interaction, pivoting between pressure and attrition based on table texture. Synergies like Proliferate and Support reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "mill", "theme": "Mill", "synergies": [ "Surveil", @@ -4598,9 +14487,37 @@ "Delve" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch", + "Six", + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Reanimate", + "Eternal Witness", + "Faithless Looting", + "Victimize", + "Mystic Sanctuary", + "Buried Ruin", + "Takenuma, Abandoned Mire", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Glarb, Calamity's Augur - Synergy (Surveil)", + "Desmond Miles - Synergy (Surveil)", + "Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian - Synergy (Surveil)", + "Kiora, the Rising Tide - Synergy (Threshold)", + "Ishkanah, Grafwidow - Synergy (Delirium)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Attacks libraries as a resource—looping self-mill or opponent mill into recursion and payoff engines. Synergies like Surveil and Threshold reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "minion-kindred", "theme": "Minion Kindred", "synergies": [ "Threshold", @@ -4610,9 +14527,36 @@ "Sacrifice Matters" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth", + "Chainer, Nightmare Adept", + "Xantcha, Sleeper Agent", + "Chainer, Dementia Master", + "Phage the Untouchable" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth", + "Chainer, Nightmare Adept", + "Xantcha, Sleeper Agent", + "Chainer, Dementia Master", + "Priest of Gix", + "Phage the Untouchable", + "Bone Shredder", + "Braids, Cabal Minion" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kiora, the Rising Tide - Synergy (Threshold)", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Minion creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Threshold and Phyrexian Kindred)." }, { + "id": "minotaur-kindred", "theme": "Minotaur Kindred", "synergies": [ "Berserker Kindred", @@ -4622,9 +14566,38 @@ "First strike" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Moraug, Fury of Akoum", + "Neheb, the Eternal", + "Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion", + "Zedruu the Greathearted", + "Gornog, the Red Reaper" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Moraug, Fury of Akoum", + "Neheb, the Eternal", + "Glint-Horn Buccaneer", + "Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion", + "Fanatic of Mogis", + "Boros Reckoner", + "Etherium-Horn Sorcerer", + "Zedruu the Greathearted" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kardur, Doomscourge - Synergy (Berserker Kindred)", + "Magda, Brazen Outlaw - Synergy (Berserker Kindred)", + "Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos - Synergy (Berserker Kindred)", + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Shaman Kindred)", + "Delina, Wild Mage - Synergy (Shaman Kindred)", + "Aurelia, the Warleader - Synergy (Haste)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Minotaur creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Berserker Kindred and Shaman Kindred)." }, { + "id": "miracle", "theme": "Miracle", "synergies": [ "Topdeck", @@ -4633,9 +14606,33 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Reality Chip - Synergy (Topdeck)", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer - Synergy (Topdeck)", + "Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy - Synergy (Topdeck)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Reforge the Soul", + "Temporal Mastery", + "Devastation Tide", + "Metamorphosis Fanatic", + "Redress Fate", + "Entreat the Angels", + "Terminus", + "Zephyrim" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Manipulates topdecks / draw timing to exploit Miracle cost reductions on splashy spells. Synergies like Topdeck and Big Mana reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "mite-kindred", "theme": "Mite Kindred", "synergies": [ "Poison Counters", @@ -4645,9 +14642,35 @@ "Creature Tokens" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Skrelv, Defector Mite", + "Vishgraz, the Doomhive", + "Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Poison Counters)", + "Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon - Synergy (Poison Counters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Skrelv, Defector Mite", + "White Sun's Twilight", + "Skrelv's Hive", + "Mirrex", + "Crawling Chorus", + "Vishgraz, the Doomhive", + "Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold", + "Infested Fleshcutter" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Infect)", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - Synergy (Infect)", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Mite creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Poison Counters and Infect)." }, { + "id": "mobilize", "theme": "Mobilize", "synergies": [ "Warrior Kindred", @@ -4657,9 +14680,35 @@ "Toughness Matters" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Zurgo Stormrender", + "Zurgo, Thunder's Decree", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Krenko, Mob Boss - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Voice of Victory", + "Zurgo Stormrender", + "Avenger of the Fallen", + "Bone-Cairn Butcher", + "Zurgo, Thunder's Decree", + "Venerated Stormsinger", + "Stadium Headliner", + "Dalkovan Packbeasts" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Creature Tokens)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Creature Tokens)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Token Creation)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Mobilize leveraging synergies with Warrior Kindred and Creature Tokens." }, { + "id": "modal", "theme": "Modal", "synergies": [ "Cost Scaling", @@ -4669,9 +14718,26 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Control)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Return the Favor", + "Insatiable Avarice", + "Great Train Heist", + "Three Steps Ahead", + "Requisition Raid", + "Smuggler's Surprise", + "Lively Dirge", + "Final Showdown" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Modal leveraging synergies with Cost Scaling and Spree." }, { + "id": "modular", "theme": "Modular", "synergies": [ "Sacrifice Matters", @@ -4681,17 +14747,63 @@ "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp", + "Blaster, Combat DJ // Blaster, Morale Booster", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Power Depot", + "Arcbound Ravager", + "Scrapyard Recombiner", + "Arcbound Crusher", + "Arcbound Reclaimer", + "Arcbound Worker", + "Arcbound Shikari", + "Arcbound Stinger" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Aristocrats)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Aristocrats)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Modular leveraging synergies with Sacrifice Matters and Aristocrats." }, { + "id": "mole-kindred", "theme": "Mole Kindred", "synergies": [ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Anzrag, the Quake-Mole", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Anzrag, the Quake-Mole", + "Three Tree Rootweaver", + "Drillworks Mole", + "Graf Mole", + "Tunnel Tipster", + "Pothole Mole", + "Ravenous Gigamole", + "Badgermole" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Mole creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "monarch", "theme": "Monarch", "synergies": [ "Politics", @@ -4701,23 +14813,76 @@ "Soldier Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Queen Marchesa", + "Aragorn, King of Gondor", + "Éomer, King of Rohan", + "Faramir, Steward of Gondor", + "Starscream, Power Hungry // Starscream, Seeker Leader" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Court of Grace", + "Court of Garenbrig", + "Regal Behemoth", + "Court of Ambition", + "Court of Cunning", + "Queen Marchesa", + "Court of Vantress", + "Court of Ire" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Politics)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Politics)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Politics)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Card Draw)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Claims and defends the Monarch for sustained card draw with evasion & deterrents. Synergies like Politics and Group Hug reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "monger-kindred", "theme": "Monger Kindred", "synergies": [ "Politics" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Politics)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Politics)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Politics)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Warmonger", + "Wishmonger", + "Squallmonger", + "Scandalmonger", + "Sailmonger" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Monger creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Politics)." }, { + "id": "mongoose-kindred", "theme": "Mongoose Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_cards": [ + "Nimble Mongoose", + "Blurred Mongoose", + "Karoo Meerkat", + "Mongoose Lizard" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Mongoose creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "monk-kindred", "theme": "Monk Kindred", "synergies": [ "Flurry", @@ -4727,9 +14892,36 @@ "Midrange" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking", + "Narset, Enlightened Exile", + "Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker", + "Tifa Lockhart", + "Elsha of the Infinite" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking", + "Avacyn's Pilgrim", + "Pinnacle Monk // Mystic Peak", + "Serra Ascendant", + "Springheart Nantuko", + "Third Path Iconoclast", + "Jukai Naturalist", + "Monastery Mentor" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Taigam, Master Opportunist - Synergy (Flurry)", + "Shiko and Narset, Unified - Synergy (Flurry)", + "Kitsa, Otterball Elite - Synergy (Prowess)", + "Bria, Riptide Rogue - Synergy (Prowess)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Monk creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Flurry and Prowess)." }, { + "id": "monkey-kindred", "theme": "Monkey Kindred", "synergies": [ "Little Fellas", @@ -4737,9 +14929,37 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Kari Zev, Skyship Raider", + "Baral and Kari Zev", + "Kibo, Uktabi Prince", + "Rashmi and Ragavan" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Kari Zev, Skyship Raider", + "Baral and Kari Zev", + "Kibo, Uktabi Prince", + "Rashmi and Ragavan", + "Scrounging Bandar", + "Clockwork Percussionist", + "Simian Sling" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Monkey creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Little Fellas and Aggro)." }, { + "id": "monstrosity", "theme": "Monstrosity", "synergies": [ "Giant Kindred", @@ -4749,9 +14969,36 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Maester Seymour", + "Polukranos, World Eater", + "Hythonia the Cruel", + "Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath - Synergy (Giant Kindred)", + "Thryx, the Sudden Storm - Synergy (Giant Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Giggling Skitterspike", + "Hydra Broodmaster", + "Death Kiss", + "Alpha Deathclaw", + "Maester Seymour", + "Shipbreaker Kraken", + "Colossus of Akros", + "Fleecemane Lion" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Bonny Pall, Clearcutter - Synergy (Giant Kindred)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Monstrosity leveraging synergies with Giant Kindred and +1/+1 Counters." }, { + "id": "moonfolk-kindred", "theme": "Moonfolk Kindred", "synergies": [ "Wizard Kindred", @@ -4760,9 +15007,38 @@ "Artifacts Matter", "Little Fellas" ], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Meloku the Clouded Mirror", + "Kotori, Pilot Prodigy", + "Katsumasa, the Animator", + "Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student // Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar", + "Tameshi, Reality Architect" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Research Thief", + "Meloku the Clouded Mirror", + "Kotori, Pilot Prodigy", + "Katsumasa, the Animator", + "Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student // Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar", + "Inventive Iteration // Living Breakthrough", + "Tameshi, Reality Architect", + "Oboro Breezecaller" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Wizard Kindred)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Wizard Kindred)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Wizard Kindred)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Flying)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Moonfolk creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Wizard Kindred and Flying)." }, { + "id": "morbid", "theme": "Morbid", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -4772,21 +15048,68 @@ "Blink" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Tragic Slip", + "Deathreap Ritual", + "Grim Reaper's Sprint", + "Vashta Nerada", + "Séance Board", + "Reaper from the Abyss", + "Muster the Departed", + "Malicious Affliction" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Voltron)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Morbid leveraging synergies with +1/+1 Counters and Counters Matter." }, { + "id": "more-than-meets-the-eye", "theme": "More Than Meets the Eye", "synergies": [ "Convert", "Eye Kindred", "Robot Kindred", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter" + "Artifacts Matter" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist", + "Starscream, Power Hungry // Starscream, Seeker Leader", + "Ratchet, Field Medic // Ratchet, Rescue Racer", + "Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor // Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant", + "Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist", + "Starscream, Power Hungry // Starscream, Seeker Leader", + "Ratchet, Field Medic // Ratchet, Rescue Racer", + "Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor // Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant", + "Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader", + "Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle", + "Goldbug, Humanity's Ally // Goldbug, Scrappy Scout", + "Megatron, Tyrant // Megatron, Destructive Force" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Codsworth, Handy Helper - Synergy (Robot Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around More Than Meets the Eye leveraging synergies with Convert and Eye Kindred." }, { + "id": "morph", "theme": "Morph", "synergies": [ "Beast Kindred", @@ -4796,9 +15119,34 @@ "Bird Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Akroma, Angel of Fury", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer - Synergy (Beast Kindred)", + "Questing Beast - Synergy (Beast Kindred)", + "Kona, Rescue Beastie - Synergy (Beast Kindred)", + "Meloku the Clouded Mirror - Synergy (Illusion Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Grim Haruspex", + "Hooded Hydra", + "Aphetto Alchemist", + "Rattleclaw Mystic", + "Gift of Doom", + "Vesuvan Shapeshifter", + "Zoetic Cavern", + "Akroma, Angel of Fury" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Toothy, Imaginary Friend - Synergy (Illusion Kindred)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Wizard Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Morph leveraging synergies with Beast Kindred and Illusion Kindred." }, { + "id": "mount-kindred", "theme": "Mount Kindred", "synergies": [ "Saddle", @@ -4808,9 +15156,35 @@ "Vigilance" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride", + "Calamity, Galloping Inferno", + "Fortune, Loyal Steed", + "Kolodin, Triumph Caster", + "Miriam, Herd Whisperer" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride", + "Ornery Tumblewagg", + "Calamity, Galloping Inferno", + "Caustic Bronco", + "Fortune, Loyal Steed", + "Bulwark Ox", + "District Mascot", + "One Last Job" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Shorikai, Genesis Engine - Synergy (Pilot Kindred)", + "Cid, Freeflier Pilot - Synergy (Pilot Kindred)", + "Keleth, Sunmane Familiar - Synergy (Horse Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Mount creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Saddle and Pilot Kindred)." }, { + "id": "mountaincycling", "theme": "Mountaincycling", "synergies": [ "Land Types Matter", @@ -4819,9 +15193,33 @@ "Ramp", "Discard Matters" ], - "primary_color": "Red" + "primary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Vorinclex // The Grand Evolution - Synergy (Land Types Matter)", + "Karametra, God of Harvests - Synergy (Land Types Matter)", + "Titania, Nature's Force - Synergy (Land Types Matter)", + "The Balrog of Moria - Synergy (Cycling)", + "Monstrosity of the Lake - Synergy (Cycling)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Oliphaunt", + "Ruin Grinder", + "Seismic Monstrosaur", + "Bedhead Beastie", + "Furnace Host Charger", + "Valley Rannet", + "Hill Gigas", + "Igneous Pouncer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Baral, Chief of Compliance - Synergy (Loot)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Mountaincycling leveraging synergies with Land Types Matter and Cycling." }, { + "id": "mountainwalk", "theme": "Mountainwalk", "synergies": [ "Landwalk", @@ -4829,9 +15227,33 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Landwalk)", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Landwalk)", + "Wrexial, the Risen Deep - Synergy (Landwalk)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Lands Matter)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lands Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Dwarven Grunt", + "Goblin Mountaineer", + "Mountain Goat", + "Goblins of the Flarg", + "Canyon Wildcat", + "Goblin Spelunkers", + "Zodiac Dog", + "Zodiac Goat" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Mountainwalk leveraging synergies with Landwalk and Lands Matter." }, { + "id": "mouse-kindred", "theme": "Mouse Kindred", "synergies": [ "Valiant", @@ -4841,9 +15263,33 @@ "Toughness Matters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Arthur, Marigold Knight", + "Mabel, Heir to Cragflame", + "Tusk and Whiskers", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sword of the Squeak", + "Lupinflower Village", + "Three Blind Mice", + "Rockface Village", + "Steelburr Champion", + "Arthur, Marigold Knight", + "Heartfire Hero", + "Valley Flamecaller" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Mouse creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Valiant and Soldier Kindred)." }, { + "id": "multikicker", "theme": "Multikicker", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -4853,17 +15299,63 @@ "Leave the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Zethi, Arcane Blademaster", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Everflowing Chalice", + "Comet Storm", + "Marshal's Anthem", + "Joraga Warcaller", + "Wolfbriar Elemental", + "Zethi, Arcane Blademaster", + "Strength of the Tajuru", + "Bloodhusk Ritualist" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Kicker / Multikicker spells scale flexibly—paying extra mana for amplified late-game impact. Synergies like +1/+1 Counters and Counters Matter reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "multiple-copies", "theme": "Multiple Copies", "synergies": [ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lord of the Nazgûl", + "Cid, Timeless Artificer", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Nazgûl", + "Lord of the Nazgûl", + "Nazgûl Battle-Mace", + "Rat Colony", + "Hare Apparent", + "Slime Against Humanity", + "Dragon's Approach", + "Shadowborn Apostle" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Multiple Copies leveraging synergies with Little Fellas." }, { + "id": "mutant-kindred", "theme": "Mutant Kindred", "synergies": [ "Graft", @@ -4873,9 +15365,33 @@ "+1/+1 Counters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Agent Frank Horrigan", + "The Wise Mothman", + "The Master, Transcendent", + "Raul, Trouble Shooter", + "Sliver Overlord" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Evolution Witness", + "Master Biomancer", + "Rampaging Yao Guai", + "Biomancer's Familiar", + "Agent Frank Horrigan", + "Feral Ghoul", + "The Wise Mothman", + "Tato Farmer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Neheb, the Eternal - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Mutant creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Graft and Rad Counters)." }, { + "id": "mutate", "theme": "Mutate", "synergies": [ "Beast Kindred", @@ -4885,9 +15401,38 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Nethroi, Apex of Death", + "Brokkos, Apex of Forever", + "Illuna, Apex of Wishes", + "Otrimi, the Ever-Playful", + "Vadrok, Apex of Thunder" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Gemrazer", + "Sea-Dasher Octopus", + "Migratory Greathorn", + "Nethroi, Apex of Death", + "Sawtusk Demolisher", + "Auspicious Starrix", + "Dreamtail Heron", + "Pouncing Shoreshark" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer - Synergy (Beast Kindred)", + "Questing Beast - Synergy (Beast Kindred)", + "Kona, Rescue Beastie - Synergy (Beast Kindred)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Stacks mutate layers to reuse mutate triggers and build a resilient evolving threat. Synergies like Beast Kindred and Flying reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "myr-kindred", "theme": "Myr Kindred", "synergies": [ "Mana Rock", @@ -4897,9 +15442,35 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer", + "Urtet, Remnant of Memnarch", + "Codsworth, Handy Helper - Synergy (Mana Rock)", + "Karn, Legacy Reforged - Synergy (Mana Rock)", + "Ramos, Dragon Engine - Synergy (Mana Rock)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Palladium Myr", + "Myr Battlesphere", + "Myr Retriever", + "Iron Myr", + "Shimmer Myr", + "Silver Myr", + "Gold Myr", + "Leaden Myr" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Mana Dork)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Mana Dork)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Ramp)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Myr creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Mana Rock and Mana Dork)." }, { + "id": "myriad", "theme": "Myriad", "synergies": [ "Politics", @@ -4909,24 +15480,79 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Master, Multiplied", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Politics)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Politics)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Politics)", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Clones)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Battle Angels of Tyr", + "Scion of Calamity", + "The Master, Multiplied", + "Wizards of Thay", + "Goldlust Triad", + "Elturel Survivors", + "Scurry of Squirrels", + "Chittering Dispatcher" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Clones)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Planeswalkers)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Myriad leveraging synergies with Politics and Clones." }, { + "id": "mystic-kindred", "theme": "Mystic Kindred", "synergies": [ "Human Kindred", "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mystic Enforcer", + "Mystic Crusader", + "Mystic Penitent", + "Mystic Zealot", + "Taoist Mystic", + "Mystic Visionary", + "Taoist Hermit" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Mystic creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Human Kindred and Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "nautilus-kindred", "theme": "Nautilus Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_cards": [ + "Hermitic Nautilus", + "Monoist Circuit-Feeder", + "Crystalline Nautilus", + "Chambered Nautilus" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Nautilus creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "necron-kindred", "theme": "Necron Kindred", "synergies": [ "Unearth", @@ -4935,17 +15561,49 @@ "Mill", "Blink" ], - "primary_color": "Black" - }, - { - "theme": "Net Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Imotekh the Stormlord", + "Illuminor Szeras", + "Anrakyr the Traveller", + "Trazyn the Infinite", + "Szarekh, the Silent King" ], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "example_cards": [ + "Biotransference", + "Necron Deathmark", + "Imotekh the Stormlord", + "Illuminor Szeras", + "Anrakyr the Traveller", + "Chronomancer", + "Skorpekh Lord", + "Psychomancer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Wizard Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Necron creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Unearth and Artifacts Matter)." }, { + "id": "net-counters", + "theme": "Net Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Braided Net // Braided Quipu", + "Magnetic Web", + "Merseine" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates net counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "nightbound", "theme": "Nightbound", "synergies": [ "Werewolf Kindred", @@ -4955,9 +15613,33 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tovolar, Dire Overlord // Tovolar, the Midnight Scourge", + "Vincent Valentine // Galian Beast - Synergy (Werewolf Kindred)", + "Ulrich of the Krallenhorde // Ulrich, Uncontested Alpha - Synergy (Werewolf Kindred)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Control)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Control)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Outland Liberator // Frenzied Trapbreaker", + "Tovolar, Dire Overlord // Tovolar, the Midnight Scourge", + "Ill-Tempered Loner // Howlpack Avenger", + "Avabruck Caretaker // Hollowhenge Huntmaster", + "Tovolar's Huntmaster // Tovolar's Packleader", + "Howlpack Piper // Wildsong Howler", + "Kessig Naturalist // Lord of the Ulvenwald", + "Arlinn, the Pack's Hope // Arlinn, the Moon's Fury" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Stax)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Nightbound leveraging synergies with Werewolf Kindred and Control." }, { + "id": "nightmare-kindred", "theme": "Nightmare Kindred", "synergies": [ "Horror Kindred", @@ -4967,17 +15649,66 @@ "Enter the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare", + "Lurrus of the Dream-Den", + "Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel", + "The Mindskinner", + "Ovika, Enigma Goliath" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare", + "Doom Whisperer", + "Dread Presence", + "Lurrus of the Dream-Den", + "Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel", + "The Mindskinner", + "Ovika, Enigma Goliath", + "Ancient Cellarspawn" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Horror Kindred)", + "Solphim, Mayhem Dominus - Synergy (Horror Kindred)", + "Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus - Synergy (Horror Kindred)", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer - Synergy (Beast Kindred)", + "Questing Beast - Synergy (Beast Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Nightmare creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Horror Kindred and Beast Kindred)." }, { + "id": "nightstalker-kindred", "theme": "Nightstalker Kindred", "synergies": [ "Little Fellas", "Big Mana" ], - "primary_color": "Black" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Abyssal Nightstalker", + "Urborg Panther", + "Feral Shadow", + "Breathstealer", + "Shimian Night Stalker", + "Predatory Nightstalker", + "Prowling Nightstalker", + "Nightstalker Engine" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Nightstalker creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Little Fellas and Big Mana)." }, { + "id": "ninja-kindred", "theme": "Ninja Kindred", "synergies": [ "Ninjutsu", @@ -4987,9 +15718,36 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion", + "Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow", + "Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni", + "Satoru, the Infiltrator", + "Satoru Umezawa" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion", + "Fallen Shinobi", + "Prosperous Thief", + "Thousand-Faced Shadow", + "Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow", + "Silver-Fur Master", + "Silent-Blade Oni", + "Ingenious Infiltrator" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Higure, the Still Wind - Synergy (Ninjutsu)", + "Lord Skitter, Sewer King - Synergy (Rat Kindred)", + "Marrow-Gnawer - Synergy (Rat Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Ninja creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Ninjutsu and Rat Kindred)." }, { + "id": "ninjutsu", "theme": "Ninjutsu", "synergies": [ "Ninja Kindred", @@ -4999,21 +15757,76 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion", + "Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni", + "Higure, the Still Wind", + "Yuffie, Materia Hunter", + "Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow - Synergy (Ninja Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion", + "Fallen Shinobi", + "Prosperous Thief", + "Thousand-Faced Shadow", + "Silver-Fur Master", + "Silent-Blade Oni", + "Ingenious Infiltrator", + "Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lord Skitter, Sewer King - Synergy (Rat Kindred)", + "Marrow-Gnawer - Synergy (Rat Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Ninjutsu leveraging synergies with Ninja Kindred and Rat Kindred." }, { + "id": "noble-kindred", "theme": "Noble Kindred", "synergies": [ "Vampire Kindred", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", "Lifelink", - "Elf Kindred" + "Elf Kindred", + "Human Kindred", + "Lifegain" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ayara, First of Locthwain", + "Torbran, Thane of Red Fell", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer", + "Talion, the Kindly Lord", + "Arwen, Weaver of Hope" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Ayara, First of Locthwain", + "Torbran, Thane of Red Fell", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer", + "Talion, the Kindly Lord", + "Falkenrath Noble", + "Arwen, Weaver of Hope", + "Charming Prince", + "Brago, King Eternal" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Vampire Kindred)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Vampire Kindred)", + "Elenda, the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Vampire Kindred)", + "Mangara, the Diplomat - Synergy (Lifelink)", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon - Synergy (Lifelink)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Elf Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Noble creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Vampire Kindred and Lifelink)." }, { + "id": "nomad-kindred", "theme": "Nomad Kindred", "synergies": [ "Threshold", @@ -5023,9 +15836,30 @@ "Mill" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Pianna, Nomad Captain", + "Kiora, the Rising Tide - Synergy (Threshold)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Reanimate)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Weathered Wayfarer", + "Tireless Tribe", + "Nomad Mythmaker", + "Nomads en-Kor", + "Spurnmage Advocate", + "Dwarven Nomad", + "Avalanche Riders", + "Pianna, Nomad Captain" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Nomad creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Threshold and Human Kindred)." }, { + "id": "nymph-kindred", "theme": "Nymph Kindred", "synergies": [ "Constellation", @@ -5035,9 +15869,34 @@ "Auras" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sythis, Harvest's Hand", + "Goldberry, River-Daughter", + "Kestia, the Cultivator", + "Psemilla, Meletian Poet", + "Calix, Guided by Fate - Synergy (Constellation)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Dryad of the Ilysian Grove", + "Sythis, Harvest's Hand", + "Alseid of Life's Bounty", + "Goldberry, River-Daughter", + "Naiad of Hidden Coves", + "Lampad of Death's Vigil", + "Kestia, the Cultivator", + "Forgeborn Oreads" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Eutropia the Twice-Favored - Synergy (Constellation)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Equipment Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Nymph creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Constellation and Bestow)." }, { + "id": "octopus-kindred", "theme": "Octopus Kindred", "synergies": [ "Rogue Kindred", @@ -5047,21 +15906,76 @@ "Discard Matters" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kiora, the Rising Tide", + "Queza, Augur of Agonies", + "Octavia, Living Thesis", + "Lorthos, the Tidemaker", + "Marvo, Deep Operative" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Spawning Kraken", + "Sea-Dasher Octopus", + "Kiora, the Rising Tide", + "Queza, Augur of Agonies", + "Octavia, Living Thesis", + "Octomancer", + "Omen Hawker", + "Cephalid Facetaker" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Rankle, Master of Pranks - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Baral, Chief of Compliance - Synergy (Loot)", + "The Locust God - Synergy (Loot)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Octopus creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Rogue Kindred and Loot)." }, { + "id": "offering", "theme": "Offering", "synergies": [ "Spirit Kindred", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", "Big Mana", - "Spells Matter" + "Spells Matter", + "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Patron of the Moon", + "Patron of the Orochi", + "Patron of the Nezumi", + "Patron of the Kitsune", + "Patron of the Akki" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Blast-Furnace Hellkite", + "Patron of the Moon", + "Patron of the Orochi", + "Patron of the Nezumi", + "Patron of the Kitsune", + "Patron of the Akki" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Junji, the Midnight Sky - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Offering leveraging synergies with Spirit Kindred and Big Mana." }, { + "id": "offspring", "theme": "Offspring", "synergies": [ "Pingers", @@ -5071,9 +15985,33 @@ "Leave the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Pingers)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Pingers)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Pingers)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Coruscation Mage", + "Agate Instigator", + "Starscape Cleric", + "Iridescent Vinelasher", + "Darkstar Augur", + "Tender Wildguide", + "Warren Warleader", + "Prosperous Bandit" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Offspring leveraging synergies with Pingers and Outlaw Kindred." }, { + "id": "ogre-kindred", "theme": "Ogre Kindred", "synergies": [ "Demon Kindred", @@ -5083,30 +16021,90 @@ "Outlaw Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs", + "Heartless Hidetsugu", + "Ruric Thar, the Unbowed", + "Obeka, Splitter of Seconds", + "Obeka, Brute Chronologist" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Ogre Slumlord", + "Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs", + "Treasonous Ogre", + "Heartless Hidetsugu", + "Ogre Battledriver", + "Hoarding Ogre", + "Rose Room Treasurer", + "Ruric Thar, the Unbowed" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kardur, Doomscourge - Synergy (Demon Kindred)", + "Vilis, Broker of Blood - Synergy (Demon Kindred)", + "Westvale Abbey // Ormendahl, Profane Prince - Synergy (Demon Kindred)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Shaman Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Ogre creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Demon Kindred and Warrior Kindred)." }, { + "id": "oil-counters", "theme": "Oil Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Phyrexian Kindred", + "Counters Matter", "Artifacts Matter", - "Warrior Kindred" + "Warrior Kindred", + "Wizard Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" - }, - { - "theme": "Omen Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Migloz, Maze Crusher", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" ], - "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "example_cards": [ + "Vat of Rebirth", + "Urabrask's Forge", + "Mindsplice Apparatus", + "Armored Scrapgorger", + "Mercurial Spelldancer", + "Norn's Wellspring", + "Archfiend of the Dross", + "Sawblade Scamp" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates oil counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "omen-counters", + "theme": "Omen Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Blue", + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_cards": [ + "Foreboding Statue // Forsaken Thresher", + "Celestial Convergence", + "Soulcipher Board // Cipherbound Spirit" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates omen counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "ooze-kindred", "theme": "Ooze Kindred", "synergies": [ "Clones", @@ -5116,9 +16114,38 @@ "Voltron" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Felix Five-Boots", + "The Mimeoplasm", + "Aeve, Progenitor Ooze", + "Vannifar, Evolved Enigma", + "Prime Speaker Vannifar" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Acidic Slime", + "Scavenging Ooze", + "Necrotic Ooze", + "Green Slime", + "Felix Five-Boots", + "Uchuulon", + "Ochre Jelly", + "Slime Against Humanity" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Clones)", + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Clones)", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces - Synergy (Clones)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Ooze creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Clones and +1/+1 Counters)." }, { + "id": "open-an-attraction", "theme": "Open an Attraction", "synergies": [ "Employee Kindred", @@ -5128,14 +16155,48 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Myra the Magnificent", + "The Most Dangerous Gamer", + "Spinnerette, Arachnobat", + "Dee Kay, Finder of the Lost", + "Monoxa, Midway Manager - Synergy (Employee Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "\"Lifetime\" Pass Holder", + "Deadbeat Attendant", + "Discourtesy Clerk", + "Command Performance", + "Quick Fixer", + "Monitor Monitor", + "Myra the Magnificent", + "Soul Swindler" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Captain Rex Nebula - Synergy (Employee Kindred)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Open an Attraction leveraging synergies with Employee Kindred and Blink." }, { + "id": "orb-kindred", "theme": "Orb Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Phantasmal Sphere" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Orb creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "orc-kindred", "theme": "Orc Kindred", "synergies": [ "Army Kindred", @@ -5145,26 +16206,90 @@ "Treasure" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Plargg and Nassari", + "Cadira, Caller of the Small", + "Saruman, the White Hand", + "Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant", + "Zurgo Stormrender" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Orcish Bowmasters", + "Wild-Magic Sorcerer", + "Port Razer", + "Plargg and Nassari", + "Merciless Executioner", + "Coercive Recruiter", + "White Plume Adventurer", + "Cadira, Caller of the Small" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sauron, the Dark Lord - Synergy (Army Kindred)", + "Sauron, Lord of the Rings - Synergy (Amass)", + "Grishnákh, Brash Instigator - Synergy (Amass)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Dash)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Orc creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Army Kindred and Amass)." }, { + "id": "ore-counters", "theme": "Ore Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Lore Counters", "Spore Counters", - "Read Ahead" + "Read Ahead", + "Sagas Matter", + "Saproling Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider", + "Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion", + "Danny Pink", + "Nils, Discipline Enforcer", + "Goldberry, River-Daughter" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Urza's Saga", + "Doubling Season", + "Innkeeper's Talent", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider", + "Binding the Old Gods", + "Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion", + "Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift", + "Urabrask // The Great Work" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Satsuki, the Living Lore - Synergy (Lore Counters)", + "Tom Bombadil - Synergy (Lore Counters)", + "Clive, Ifrit's Dominant // Ifrit, Warden of Inferno - Synergy (Lore Counters)", + "Thelon of Havenwood - Synergy (Spore Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates ore counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "orgg-kindred", "theme": "Orgg Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Red" + "primary_color": "Red", + "example_cards": [ + "Soulgorger Orgg", + "Butcher Orgg", + "Trained Orgg", + "Orgg" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Orgg creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "otter-kindred", "theme": "Otter Kindred", "synergies": [ "Wizard Kindred", @@ -5174,18 +16299,66 @@ "Leave the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kitsa, Otterball Elite", + "Bria, Riptide Rogue", + "Alania, Divergent Storm", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Wizard Kindred)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Wizard Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Valley Floodcaller", + "Coruscation Mage", + "Stormcatch Mentor", + "Kitsa, Otterball Elite", + "Ral, Crackling Wit", + "Bria, Riptide Rogue", + "Splash Portal", + "Lilypad Village" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Wizard Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Otter creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Wizard Kindred and Artifacts Matter)." }, { + "id": "ouphe-kindred", "theme": "Ouphe Kindred", "synergies": [ "Stax", "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Stax)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Stax)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Stax)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Collector Ouphe", + "Knickknack Ouphe", + "Kitchen Finks", + "Dusk Urchins", + "Spellwild Ouphe", + "Gilder Bairn", + "Glimmer Bairn", + "Troublemaker Ouphe" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Ouphe creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Stax and Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "outlast", "theme": "Outlast", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -5195,9 +16368,33 @@ "Human Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Abzan Falconer", + "Envoy of the Ancestors", + "Abzan Battle Priest", + "Tuskguard Captain", + "Ainok Bond-Kin", + "Longshot Squad", + "Arcus Acolyte", + "Mer-Ek Nightblade" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Voltron)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Outlast leveraging synergies with +1/+1 Counters and Counters Matter." }, { + "id": "outlaw-kindred", "theme": "Outlaw Kindred", "synergies": [ "Warlock Kindred", @@ -5207,9 +16404,34 @@ "Mercenary Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Captain Lannery Storm", + "Saryth, the Viper's Fang", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Zulaport Cutthroat", + "Pitiless Plunderer", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Morbid Opportunist", + "Dauthi Voidwalker", + "Faerie Mastermind", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Opposition Agent" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Honest Rutstein - Synergy (Warlock Kindred)", + "Breena, the Demagogue - Synergy (Warlock Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Outlaw creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Warlock Kindred and Pirate Kindred)." }, { + "id": "overload", "theme": "Overload", "synergies": [ "Combat Tricks", @@ -5219,9 +16441,33 @@ "Interaction" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Samut, Voice of Dissent - Synergy (Combat Tricks)", + "Naru Meha, Master Wizard - Synergy (Combat Tricks)", + "The Wandering Rescuer - Synergy (Combat Tricks)", + "Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre - Synergy (Removal)", + "Zacama, Primal Calamity - Synergy (Removal)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Cyclonic Rift", + "Vandalblast", + "Damn", + "Mizzix's Mastery", + "Winds of Abandon", + "Eldritch Immunity", + "Mizzium Mortars", + "Spectacular Showdown" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Overloads modal spells into one-sided board impacts or mass disruption swings. Synergies like Combat Tricks and Removal reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "ox-kindred", "theme": "Ox Kindred", "synergies": [ "Token Creation", @@ -5231,38 +16477,133 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Bonny Pall, Clearcutter", + "Bruse Tarl, Roving Rancher", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Token Creation)", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Token Creation)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Token Creation)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Animal Sanctuary", + "Restless Bivouac", + "Bonny Pall, Clearcutter", + "Bovine Intervention", + "Contraband Livestock", + "Transmogrifying Wand", + "Summon: Kujata", + "Dalkovan Packbeasts" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Tokens Matter)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Tokens Matter)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Ox creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Token Creation and Tokens Matter)." }, { + "id": "oyster-kindred", "theme": "Oyster Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Giant Oyster" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Oyster creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "pack-tactics", "theme": "Pack tactics", "synergies": [ "Aggro", "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Targ Nar, Demon-Fang Gnoll", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Battle Cry Goblin", + "Minion of the Mighty", + "Werewolf Pack Leader", + "Targ Nar, Demon-Fang Gnoll", + "Hobgoblin Captain", + "Intrepid Outlander", + "Gnoll Hunter", + "Tiger-Tribe Hunter" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Pack tactics leveraging synergies with Aggro and Combat Matters." }, { + "id": "pangolin-kindred", "theme": "Pangolin Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_cards": [ + "Ridgescale Tusker", + "Oreplate Pangolin", + "Gloom Pangolin", + "Prowling Pangolin", + "Reckless Pangolin" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Pangolin creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "paradox", "theme": "Paradox", "synergies": [ "Spells Matter", "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Thirteenth Doctor", + "Iraxxa, Empress of Mars", + "Osgood, Operation Double", + "Graham O'Brien", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Flaming Tyrannosaurus", + "The Thirteenth Doctor", + "Iraxxa, Empress of Mars", + "Surge of Brilliance", + "Memory Worm", + "Impending Flux", + "Sisterhood of Karn", + "Osgood, Operation Double" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Spellslinger)", + "Mangara, the Diplomat - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Paradox leveraging synergies with Spells Matter and Spellslinger." }, { + "id": "parley", "theme": "Parley", "synergies": [ "Politics", @@ -5271,33 +16612,117 @@ "Card Draw" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Explorer Returned", + "Phabine, Boss's Confidant", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Politics)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Politics)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Politics)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Selvala, Explorer Returned", + "Storm Fleet Negotiator", + "Phabine, Boss's Confidant", + "Cutthroat Negotiator", + "Innocuous Researcher", + "Rousing of Souls", + "Selvala's Charge", + "Selvala's Enforcer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Draw Triggers)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Draw Triggers)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Wheels)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Parley leveraging synergies with Politics and Draw Triggers." }, { + "id": "partner", "theme": "Partner", "synergies": [ "Partner with", "Performer Kindred", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", - "Pirate Kindred" + "Pirate Kindred", + "Artificer Kindred", + "Planeswalkers" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kodama of the East Tree", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces", + "Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar", + "Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist", + "Thrasios, Triton Hero" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Kodama of the East Tree", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces", + "Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar", + "Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist", + "Thrasios, Triton Hero", + "Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh", + "Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator", + "Prava of the Steel Legion" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Pippin, Warden of Isengard - Synergy (Partner with)", + "Merry, Warden of Isengard - Synergy (Partner with)", + "Pir, Imaginative Rascal - Synergy (Partner with)", + "Magar of the Magic Strings - Synergy (Performer Kindred)", + "Myra the Magnificent - Synergy (Performer Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Pirate Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Partner leveraging synergies with Partner with and Performer Kindred." }, { + "id": "partner-with", "theme": "Partner with", "synergies": [ "Partner", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", "Blink", - "Enter the Battlefield" + "Enter the Battlefield", + "Leave the Battlefield", + "Conditional Draw" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Pippin, Warden of Isengard", + "Merry, Warden of Isengard", + "Pir, Imaginative Rascal", + "Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit", + "Toothy, Imaginary Friend" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Pippin, Warden of Isengard", + "Merry, Warden of Isengard", + "Pir, Imaginative Rascal", + "Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit", + "Toothy, Imaginary Friend", + "Brallin, Skyshark Rider", + "Sam, Loyal Attendant", + "Shabraz, the Skyshark" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Partner)", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces - Synergy (Partner)", + "Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar - Synergy (Partner)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Partner with leveraging synergies with Partner and Blink." }, { + "id": "peasant-kindred", "theme": "Peasant Kindred", "synergies": [ "Halfling Kindred", @@ -5307,9 +16732,35 @@ "Transform" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rosie Cotton of South Lane", + "The Gaffer", + "Samwise Gamgee", + "Thrakkus the Butcher", + "Farmer Cotton" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Rosie Cotton of South Lane", + "The Gaffer", + "Samwise Gamgee", + "Thrakkus the Butcher", + "Farmer Cotton", + "Experimental Confectioner", + "Old Rutstein", + "Tato Farmer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Halfling Kindred)", + "Peregrin Took - Synergy (Halfling Kindred)", + "Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender - Synergy (Food)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Peasant creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Halfling Kindred and Food Token)." }, { + "id": "pegasus-kindred", "theme": "Pegasus Kindred", "synergies": [ "Flying", @@ -5317,21 +16768,75 @@ "Toughness Matters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Thurid, Mare of Destiny", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Flying)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Archon of Sun's Grace", + "Starnheim Courser", + "Storm Herd", + "Vryn Wingmare", + "Boreas Charger", + "Pegasus Guardian // Rescue the Foal", + "Cavalry Pegasus", + "Thurid, Mare of Destiny" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Pegasus creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Flying and Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "performer-kindred", "theme": "Performer Kindred", "synergies": [ "Partner", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", "Blink", - "Enter the Battlefield" + "Enter the Battlefield", + "Leave the Battlefield", + "Human Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Magar of the Magic Strings", + "Myra the Magnificent", + "Spinnerette, Arachnobat", + "Mary Jane Watson", + "MJ, Rising Star" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Dancer's Chakrams", + "Magar of the Magic Strings", + "Myra the Magnificent", + "Centaur of Attention", + "Spinnerette, Arachnobat", + "Atomwheel Acrobats", + "Chicken Troupe", + "Done for the Day" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Partner)", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces - Synergy (Partner)", + "Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar - Synergy (Partner)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Performer creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Partner and Blink)." }, { + "id": "persist", "theme": "Persist", "synergies": [ "-1/-1 Counters", @@ -5341,9 +16846,33 @@ "Enter the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (-1/-1 Counters)", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - Synergy (-1/-1 Counters)", + "Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion - Synergy (-1/-1 Counters)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Glen Elendra Archmage", + "Puppeteer Clique", + "Woodfall Primus", + "River Kelpie", + "Persistent Constrictor", + "Murderous Redcap", + "Putrid Goblin", + "Lesser Masticore" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Aristocrats)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Persist leveraging synergies with -1/-1 Counters and Sacrifice Matters." }, { + "id": "pest-kindred", "theme": "Pest Kindred", "synergies": [ "Sacrifice Matters", @@ -5353,18 +16882,69 @@ "Tokens Matter" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Beledros Witherbloom", + "Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root", + "Blex, Vexing Pest // Search for Blex", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Beledros Witherbloom", + "Sedgemoor Witch", + "Blight Mound", + "Signal Pest", + "Callous Bloodmage", + "Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root", + "Blex, Vexing Pest // Search for Blex", + "Nuisance Engine" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Aristocrats)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Aristocrats)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Creature Tokens)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Pest creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Sacrifice Matters and Aristocrats)." }, { + "id": "phasing", "theme": "Phasing", "synergies": [ "Flying", "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Taniwha", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Flying)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Taniwha", + "Teferi's Isle", + "Katabatic Winds", + "Shimmering Efreet", + "Ertai's Familiar", + "Merfolk Raiders", + "Teferi's Imp", + "Sandbar Crocodile" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Phasing leveraging synergies with Flying and Little Fellas." }, { + "id": "phoenix-kindred", "theme": "Phoenix Kindred", "synergies": [ "Haste", @@ -5373,9 +16953,36 @@ "Mill", "Blink" ], - "primary_color": "Red" + "primary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Otharri, Suns' Glory", + "Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant // Phoenix, Warden of Fire", + "Syrix, Carrier of the Flame", + "Aurelia, the Warleader - Synergy (Haste)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Haste)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Otharri, Suns' Glory", + "Aurora Phoenix", + "Phoenix Chick", + "Jaya's Phoenix", + "Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant // Phoenix, Warden of Fire", + "Detective's Phoenix", + "Flamewake Phoenix", + "Everquill Phoenix" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Haste)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Midrange)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Phoenix creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Haste and Flying)." }, { + "id": "phyrexian-kindred", "theme": "Phyrexian Kindred", "synergies": [ "Germ Kindred", @@ -5385,9 +16992,34 @@ "Incubator Token" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One", + "Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Phyrexian Metamorph", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus", + "Psychosis Crawler", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse", + "Massacre Wurm", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim", + "Cankerbloom", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus - Synergy (Germ Kindred)", + "Kaldra Compleat - Synergy (Living weapon)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Phyrexian creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Germ Kindred and Carrier Kindred)." }, { + "id": "pillowfort", "theme": "Pillowfort", "synergies": [ "Planeswalkers", @@ -5397,9 +17029,38 @@ "Pingers" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Baird, Steward of Argive", + "Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts", + "Sivitri, Dragon Master", + "Isperia, Supreme Judge", + "Thantis, the Warweaver" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Propaganda", + "Ghostly Prison", + "Sphere of Safety", + "Windborn Muse", + "Inkshield", + "Promise of Loyalty", + "Silent Arbiter", + "Crawlspace" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Planeswalkers)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Planeswalkers)", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - Synergy (Planeswalkers)", + "Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion - Synergy (Super Friends)", + "Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus - Synergy (Super Friends)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Control)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Deploys deterrents and taxation effects to deflect aggression while assembling a protected win route. Synergies like Planeswalkers and Super Friends reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "pilot-kindred", "theme": "Pilot Kindred", "synergies": [ "Vehicles", @@ -5409,9 +17070,37 @@ "Token Creation" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Shorikai, Genesis Engine", + "Cid, Freeflier Pilot", + "Kotori, Pilot Prodigy", + "Tannuk, Memorial Ensign", + "Sazh Katzroy" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Shorikai, Genesis Engine", + "Mech Hangar", + "Reckoner Bankbuster", + "Cid, Freeflier Pilot", + "Kotori, Pilot Prodigy", + "Elvish Mariner", + "Prodigy's Prototype", + "Defend the Rider" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Vehicles)", + "The Indomitable - Synergy (Vehicles)", + "The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride - Synergy (Mount Kindred)", + "Calamity, Galloping Inferno - Synergy (Mount Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Pilot creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Vehicles and Mount Kindred)." }, { + "id": "pingers", "theme": "Pingers", "synergies": [ "Extort", @@ -5421,9 +17110,35 @@ "Role token" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun", + "Ayara, First of Locthwain", + "Kardur, Doomscourge" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Talisman of Dominance", + "City of Brass", + "Shivan Reef", + "Caves of Koilos", + "Talisman of Creativity", + "Battlefield Forge", + "Talisman of Indulgence", + "Yavimaya Coast" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sorin of House Markov // Sorin, Ravenous Neonate - Synergy (Extort)", + "Mahadi, Emporium Master - Synergy (Devil Kindred)", + "Zurzoth, Chaos Rider - Synergy (Devil Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Pingers leveraging synergies with Extort and Devil Kindred." }, { + "id": "pirate-kindred", "theme": "Pirate Kindred", "synergies": [ "Siren Kindred", @@ -5433,17 +17148,50 @@ "Explore" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" - }, - { - "theme": "Plague Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Captain Lannery Storm", + "Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel", + "Breeches, Eager Pillager", + "Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator" ], - "primary_color": "Black" + "example_cards": [ + "Pitiless Plunderer", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Siren Stormtamer", + "Captain Lannery Storm", + "Hostage Taker", + "Impulsive Pilferer", + "Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel", + "Spectral Sailor" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Malcolm, the Eyes - Synergy (Siren Kindred)", + "Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate - Synergy (Raid)", + "Rose, Cutthroat Raider - Synergy (Raid)", + "Sliver Gravemother - Synergy (Encore)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Pirate creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Siren Kindred and Raid)." }, { + "id": "plague-counters", + "theme": "Plague Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_cards": [ + "Plague Boiler", + "Traveling Plague", + "Withering Hex" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates plague counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "plainscycling", "theme": "Plainscycling", "synergies": [ "Land Types Matter", @@ -5452,15 +17200,49 @@ "Ramp", "Discard Matters" ], - "primary_color": "White" + "primary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Vorinclex // The Grand Evolution - Synergy (Land Types Matter)", + "Karametra, God of Harvests - Synergy (Land Types Matter)", + "Titania, Nature's Force - Synergy (Land Types Matter)", + "The Balrog of Moria - Synergy (Cycling)", + "Monstrosity of the Lake - Synergy (Cycling)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Angel of the Ruins", + "Eagles of the North", + "Timeless Dragon", + "Eternal Dragon", + "Soaring Sandwing", + "Alabaster Host Intercessor", + "Cloudbound Moogle", + "Shepherding Spirits" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Baral, Chief of Compliance - Synergy (Loot)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Plainscycling leveraging synergies with Land Types Matter and Cycling." }, { + "id": "plainswalk", "theme": "Plainswalk", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_cards": [ + "Zodiac Rooster", + "Graceful Antelope", + "Boggart Arsonists", + "Righteous Avengers" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Plainswalk theme and its supporting synergies." }, { + "id": "planeswalkers", "theme": "Planeswalkers", "synergies": [ "Proliferate", @@ -5470,9 +17252,35 @@ "Loyalty Counters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider", + "Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion", + "Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Karn's Bastion", + "Doubling Season", + "Spark Double", + "Evolution Sage", + "Plaza of Heroes", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar", + "Minamo, School at Water's Edge", + "Cankerbloom" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Atraxa, Praetors' Voice - Synergy (Proliferate)", + "Daretti, Scrap Savant - Synergy (Superfriends)", + "Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury - Synergy (Superfriends)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Protects and reuses planeswalkers—amplifying loyalty via proliferate and recursion for inevitability. Synergies like Proliferate and Superfriends reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "plant-kindred", "theme": "Plant Kindred", "synergies": [ "Defender", @@ -5482,9 +17290,38 @@ "Mana Dork" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Bristly Bill, Spine Sower", + "The Necrobloom", + "Phylath, World Sculptor", + "Yuma, Proud Protector", + "Grismold, the Dreadsower" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Avenger of Zendikar", + "Topiary Stomper", + "Bristly Bill, Spine Sower", + "Insidious Roots", + "Cultivator Colossus", + "Ilysian Caryatid", + "Sylvan Caryatid", + "Dowsing Dagger // Lost Vale" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "The Pride of Hull Clade - Synergy (Defender)", + "Sokrates, Athenian Teacher - Synergy (Defender)", + "Pramikon, Sky Rampart - Synergy (Defender)", + "Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield - Synergy (Wall Kindred)", + "Teyo, Geometric Tactician - Synergy (Wall Kindred)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Landfall)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Plant creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Defender and Wall Kindred)." }, { + "id": "plot", "theme": "Plot", "synergies": [ "Exile Matters", @@ -5494,21 +17331,73 @@ "Card Draw" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius", + "Fblthp, Lost on the Range", + "Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Exile Matters)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Exile Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Aven Interrupter", + "Railway Brawler", + "Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius", + "Outcaster Trailblazer", + "Fblthp, Lost on the Range", + "Lock and Load", + "Highway Robbery", + "Pitiless Carnage" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Urza, Lord High Artificer - Synergy (Exile Matters)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Captain Lannery Storm - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Plot leveraging synergies with Exile Matters and Rogue Kindred." }, { + "id": "poison-counters", "theme": "Poison Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Toxic", "Corrupted", - "Mite Kindred" + "Mite Kindred", + "Infect", + "Phyrexian Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Skrelv, Defector Mite", + "Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon", + "Fynn, the Fangbearer", + "Karumonix, the Rat King" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Skrelv, Defector Mite", + "Triumph of the Hordes", + "Vraska, Betrayal's Sting", + "White Sun's Twilight", + "Skrelv's Hive", + "Plague Myr", + "Grafted Exoskeleton" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa - Synergy (Toxic)", + "Vishgraz, the Doomhive - Synergy (Mite Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Leverages Infect/Toxic pressure and proliferate to accelerate poison win thresholds. Synergies like Toxic and Corrupted reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "politics", "theme": "Politics", "synergies": [ "Encore", @@ -5518,9 +17407,36 @@ "Monger Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare", + "Loran of the Third Path", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar", + "Selvala, Explorer Returned", + "Queen Marchesa" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare", + "Geier Reach Sanitarium", + "Loran of the Third Path", + "Faerie Mastermind", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar", + "Tempt with Discovery", + "Blade of Selves", + "Grasp of Fate" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sliver Gravemother - Synergy (Encore)", + "Adriana, Captain of the Guard - Synergy (Melee)", + "Wulfgar of Icewind Dale - Synergy (Melee)", + "Tivit, Seller of Secrets - Synergy (Council's dilemma)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Politics leveraging synergies with Encore and Melee." }, { + "id": "populate", "theme": "Populate", "synergies": [ "Clones", @@ -5530,50 +17446,161 @@ "Enchantments Matter" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Trostani, Selesnya's Voice", + "Cayth, Famed Mechanist", + "Xavier Sal, Infested Captain", + "Ghired, Conclave Exile", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Clones)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Rootborn Defenses", + "Sundering Growth", + "Nesting Dovehawk", + "Trostani, Selesnya's Voice", + "Druid's Deliverance", + "Determined Iteration", + "Growing Ranks", + "Cayth, Famed Mechanist" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Clones)", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces - Synergy (Clones)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Creature Tokens)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Creature Tokens)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Token Creation)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Populate leveraging synergies with Clones and Creature Tokens." }, { + "id": "porcupine-kindred", "theme": "Porcupine Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_cards": [ + "Quilled Charger", + "Treacherous Trapezist" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Porcupine creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "possum-kindred", "theme": "Possum Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_cards": [ + "Tender Wildguide", + "Rambling Possum", + "Brightfield Glider" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Possum creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "powerstone-token", "theme": "Powerstone Token", "synergies": [ - "Tokens Matter", "Artifact Tokens", "Artificer Kindred", "Mana Dork", - "Ramp" + "Ramp", + "Token Creation" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist", + "Urza, Powerstone Prodigy", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)", + "Peregrin Took - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Cityscape Leveler", + "Karn, Living Legacy", + "Hall of Tagsin", + "Terisiare's Devastation", + "Visions of Phyrexia", + "Slagstone Refinery", + "Urza's Command", + "Thran Spider" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artificer Kindred)", + "Sai, Master Thopterist - Synergy (Artificer Kindred)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Mana Dork)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Goes wide with creature tokens then converts mass into damage, draw, drain, or sacrifice engines. Synergies like Artifact Tokens and Artificer Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "praetor-kindred", "theme": "Praetor Kindred", "synergies": [ "Phyrexian Kindred", "Transform", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", - "Big Mana" + "Big Mana", + "Blink", + "Enter the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One", + "Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite", + "Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One", + "Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite", + "Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider", + "Urabrask // The Great Work", + "Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant", + "Sheoldred // The True Scriptures" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Transform)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Transform)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Praetor creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Phyrexian Kindred and Transform)." }, { + "id": "primarch-kindred", "theme": "Primarch Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Black" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Magnus the Red", + "Mortarion, Daemon Primarch" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Magnus the Red", + "Mortarion, Daemon Primarch" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Primarch creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "processor-kindred", "theme": "Processor Kindred", "synergies": [ "Devoid", @@ -5581,21 +17608,69 @@ "Exile Matters" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ulalek, Fused Atrocity - Synergy (Devoid)", + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth - Synergy (Eldrazi Kindred)", + "Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre - Synergy (Eldrazi Kindred)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Exile Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Ulamog's Nullifier", + "Blight Herder", + "Void Attendant", + "Ulamog's Despoiler", + "Ruin Processor", + "Wasteland Strangler", + "Ulamog's Reclaimer", + "Mind Raker" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Processor creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Devoid and Eldrazi Kindred)." }, { + "id": "proliferate", "theme": "Proliferate", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", "+1/+1 Counters", "Planeswalkers", + "Counters Matter", "Infect", "-1/-1 Counters" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician", + "Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus", + "Atraxa, Praetors' Voice", + "Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres", + "Agent Frank Horrigan" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Karn's Bastion", + "Evolution Sage", + "Cankerbloom", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician", + "Thrummingbird", + "Tezzeret's Gambit", + "Inexorable Tide", + "Flux Channeler" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Planeswalkers)", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - Synergy (Planeswalkers)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Multiplies diverse counters (e.g., +1/+1, loyalty, poison) to escalate board state and inevitability. Synergies like Counters Matter and +1/+1 Counters reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "protection", "theme": "Protection", "synergies": [ "Ward", @@ -5605,9 +17680,37 @@ "Divinity Counters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Heroic Intervention", + "The One Ring", + "Teferi's Protection", + "Roaming Throne", + "Boros Charm", + "Flawless Maneuver", + "Akroma's Will", + "Mithril Coat" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Adrix and Nev, Twincasters - Synergy (Ward)", + "Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm - Synergy (Ward)", + "Ulamog, the Defiler - Synergy (Ward)", + "General Ferrous Rokiric - Synergy (Hexproof)", + "Silumgar, the Drifting Death - Synergy (Hexproof)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Protection leveraging synergies with Ward and Hexproof." }, { + "id": "prototype", "theme": "Prototype", "synergies": [ "Construct Kindred", @@ -5617,9 +17720,33 @@ "Enter the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Urza, Lord High Artificer - Synergy (Construct Kindred)", + "Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter - Synergy (Construct Kindred)", + "Urza, Chief Artificer - Synergy (Construct Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Steel Seraph", + "Skitterbeam Battalion", + "Hulking Metamorph", + "Cradle Clearcutter", + "Frogmyr Enforcer", + "Phyrexian Fleshgorger", + "Combat Thresher", + "Rootwire Amalgam" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Prototype leveraging synergies with Construct Kindred and Artifacts Matter." }, { + "id": "provoke", "theme": "Provoke", "synergies": [ "Aggro", @@ -5627,9 +17754,33 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Combat Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Goblin Grappler", + "Deftblade Elite", + "Krosan Vorine", + "Feral Throwback", + "Brontotherium", + "Crested Craghorn", + "Swooping Talon", + "Lowland Tracker" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Provoke leveraging synergies with Aggro and Combat Matters." }, { + "id": "prowess", "theme": "Prowess", "synergies": [ "Spellslinger", @@ -5639,9 +17790,36 @@ "Artifacts Matter" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kitsa, Otterball Elite", + "Bria, Riptide Rogue", + "Elsha of the Infinite", + "Eris, Roar of the Storm", + "Lyse Hext" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Harmonic Prodigy", + "Pinnacle Monk // Mystic Peak", + "Stormcatch Mentor", + "Monastery Mentor", + "Kitsa, Otterball Elite", + "Bria, Riptide Rogue", + "Riptide Gearhulk", + "Elsha of the Infinite" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spellslinger)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spellslinger)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spellslinger)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Monk Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Chains cheap instants & sorceries for velocity—converting triggers into scalable damage or card advantage before a finisher. Synergies like Spellslinger and Noncreature Spells reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "prowl", "theme": "Prowl", "synergies": [ "Rogue Kindred", @@ -5651,21 +17829,74 @@ "Spells Matter" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Rankle, Master of Pranks - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Captain Lannery Storm - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Notorious Throng", + "Enigma Thief", + "Stinkdrinker Bandit", + "Knowledge Exploitation", + "Latchkey Faerie", + "Thieves' Fortune", + "Earwig Squad", + "Auntie's Snitch" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Enables Prowl cost reductions via tribe-based combat connections, accelerating tempo sequencing. Synergies like Rogue Kindred and Outlaw Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "quest-counters", "theme": "Quest Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Landfall", + "Counters Matter", "Enchantments Matter", - "Lands Matter" + "Lands Matter", + "Token Creation" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Yes Man, Personal Securitron", + "Craig Boone, Novac Guard", + "ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot", + "Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan", + "Overseer of Vault 76" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Beastmaster Ascension", + "Bloodchief Ascension", + "Khalni Heart Expedition", + "Luminarch Ascension", + "Quest for Renewal", + "Yes Man, Personal Securitron", + "Quest for the Goblin Lord", + "Craig Boone, Novac Guard" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Landfall)", + "Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait - Synergy (Landfall)", + "Bristly Bill, Spine Sower - Synergy (Landfall)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates quest counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "rabbit-kindred", "theme": "Rabbit Kindred", "synergies": [ "Warrior Kindred", @@ -5675,9 +17906,38 @@ "Tokens Matter" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kwain, Itinerant Meddler", + "Baylen, the Haymaker", + "Cadira, Caller of the Small", + "Preston, the Vanisher", + "Ms. Bumbleflower" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Claim Jumper", + "Kwain, Itinerant Meddler", + "Tempt with Bunnies", + "Jacked Rabbit", + "Baylen, the Haymaker", + "Cadira, Caller of the Small", + "Oakhollow Village", + "Preston, the Vanisher" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Krenko, Mob Boss - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Creature Tokens)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Creature Tokens)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Lands Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Rabbit creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Warrior Kindred and Creature Tokens)." }, { + "id": "raccoon-kindred", "theme": "Raccoon Kindred", "synergies": [ "Warrior Kindred", @@ -5687,30 +17947,103 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Bello, Bard of the Brambles", + "Muerra, Trash Tactician", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Krenko, Mob Boss - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Bramble Familiar // Fetch Quest", + "Oakhollow Village", + "Trailtracker Scout", + "Bello, Bard of the Brambles", + "Wandertale Mentor", + "Prosperous Bandit", + "Valley Mightcaller", + "Rockface Village" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Raccoon creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Warrior Kindred and Blink)." }, { + "id": "rad-counters", "theme": "Rad Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Mutant Kindred", "Zombie Kindred", - "Mill" + "Mill", + "Counters Matter", + "+1/+1 Counters" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Wise Mothman", + "The Master, Transcendent", + "Strong, the Brutish Thespian", + "Harold and Bob, First Numens", + "Agent Frank Horrigan - Synergy (Mutant Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Struggle for Project Purity", + "Nuclear Fallout", + "Feral Ghoul", + "The Wise Mothman", + "Tato Farmer", + "Screeching Scorchbeast", + "Mirelurk Queen", + "Glowing One" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Neheb, the Eternal - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)", + "Mikaeus, the Unhallowed - Synergy (Zombie Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates rad counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "radiance", "theme": "Radiance", "synergies": [ "Spells Matter", "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Spellslinger)", + "Mangara, the Diplomat - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Bathe in Light", + "Brightflame", + "Rally the Righteous", + "Leave No Trace", + "Wojek Embermage", + "Surge of Zeal", + "Cleansing Beam", + "Incite Hysteria" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Radiance leveraging synergies with Spells Matter and Spellslinger." }, { + "id": "raid", "theme": "Raid", "synergies": [ "Pirate Kindred", @@ -5720,18 +18053,69 @@ "Warrior Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate", + "Rose, Cutthroat Raider", + "Lara Croft, Tomb Raider", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Pirate Kindred)", + "Captain Lannery Storm - Synergy (Pirate Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate", + "Bloodsoaked Champion", + "Rose, Cutthroat Raider", + "Raiders' Wake", + "Searslicer Goblin", + "Wingmate Roc", + "Perforating Artist", + "Brazen Cannonade" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel - Synergy (Pirate Kindred)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Saryth, the Viper's Fang - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Draw Triggers)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Raid leveraging synergies with Pirate Kindred and Outlaw Kindred." }, { + "id": "rally", "theme": "Rally", "synergies": [ "Ally Kindred", "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Munda, Ambush Leader", + "Drana, Liberator of Malakir - Synergy (Ally Kindred)", + "Mina and Denn, Wildborn - Synergy (Ally Kindred)", + "Zada, Hedron Grinder - Synergy (Ally Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Hero of Goma Fada", + "Kalastria Healer", + "Lantern Scout", + "Resolute Blademaster", + "Chasm Guide", + "Firemantle Mage", + "Ondu Champion", + "Kor Bladewhirl" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Rally leveraging synergies with Ally Kindred and Little Fellas." }, { + "id": "ramp", "theme": "Ramp", "synergies": [ "Treasure Token", @@ -5741,17 +18125,67 @@ "Landcycling" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds", + "Six", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sol Ring", + "Arcane Signet", + "Evolving Wilds", + "Fellwar Stone", + "Cultivate", + "Thought Vessel", + "Myriad Landscape", + "Farseek" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Treasure Token)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Treasure Token)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Treasure Token)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accelerates mana ahead of curve, then converts surplus into oversized threats or multi-spell bursts. Synergies like Treasure Token and Land Tutors reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "rampage", "theme": "Rampage", "synergies": [ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Chromium", + "Marhault Elsdragon", + "Hunding Gjornersen", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Varchild's War-Riders", + "Gorilla Berserkers", + "Teeka's Dragon", + "Chromium", + "Craw Giant", + "Wolverine Pack", + "Marhault Elsdragon", + "Aerathi Berserker" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accelerates mana ahead of curve, then converts surplus into oversized threats or multi-spell bursts. Synergies like Big Mana reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "ranger-kindred", "theme": "Ranger Kindred", "synergies": [ "Elf Kindred", @@ -5761,9 +18195,38 @@ "Lands Matter" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Halana and Alena, Partners", + "Cadira, Caller of the Small", + "Erinis, Gloom Stalker", + "Yuma, Proud Protector", + "Wylie Duke, Atiin Hero" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Ranger-Captain of Eos", + "Halana and Alena, Partners", + "Quirion Ranger", + "Cadira, Caller of the Small", + "Thornvault Forager", + "Temur Battlecrier", + "Verge Rangers", + "Scryb Ranger" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Elf Kindred)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Elf Kindred)", + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest - Synergy (Elf Kindred)", + "Delney, Streetwise Lookout - Synergy (Scout Kindred)", + "Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea - Synergy (Scout Kindred)", + "Six - Synergy (Reach)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Ranger creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Elf Kindred and Scout Kindred)." }, { + "id": "rat-kindred", "theme": "Rat Kindred", "synergies": [ "Ninjutsu", @@ -5773,9 +18236,36 @@ "Poison Counters" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion", + "Lord Skitter, Sewer King", + "Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni", + "Marrow-Gnawer", + "Karumonix, the Rat King" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Swarmyard", + "Ogre Slumlord", + "Song of Totentanz", + "Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion", + "Lord Skitter, Sewer King", + "Blightbelly Rat", + "Burglar Rat", + "Silver-Fur Master" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Higure, the Still Wind - Synergy (Ninjutsu)", + "Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow - Synergy (Ninja Kindred)", + "Satoru, the Infiltrator - Synergy (Ninja Kindred)", + "Kiora, the Rising Tide - Synergy (Threshold)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Rat creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Ninjutsu and Ninja Kindred)." }, { + "id": "ravenous", "theme": "Ravenous", "synergies": [ "Tyranid Kindred", @@ -5785,9 +18275,33 @@ "Voltron" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph - Synergy (Tyranid Kindred)", + "Old One Eye - Synergy (Tyranid Kindred)", + "Magus Lucea Kane - Synergy (Tyranid Kindred)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (X Spells)", + "Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma - Synergy (X Spells)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Jacked Rabbit", + "Sporocyst", + "Tyrant Guard", + "Tervigon", + "Aberrant", + "Termagant Swarm", + "Exocrine", + "Zoanthrope" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Ravenous leveraging synergies with Tyranid Kindred and X Spells." }, { + "id": "reach", "theme": "Reach", "synergies": [ "Spider Kindred", @@ -5797,9 +18311,38 @@ "Frog Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Six", + "Kodama of the West Tree", + "Kodama of the East Tree", + "Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus", + "Invasion of Ikoria // Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Ancient Greenwarden", + "Six", + "Kodama of the West Tree", + "Kodama of the East Tree", + "Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus", + "Invasion of Ikoria // Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria", + "Arasta of the Endless Web", + "Zacama, Primal Calamity" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Arasta of the Endless Web - Synergy (Spider Kindred)", + "Shelob, Dread Weaver - Synergy (Spider Kindred)", + "Shelob, Child of Ungoliant - Synergy (Spider Kindred)", + "Legolas Greenleaf - Synergy (Archer Kindred)", + "Finneas, Ace Archer - Synergy (Archer Kindred)", + "Bristly Bill, Spine Sower - Synergy (Plant Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Reach leveraging synergies with Spider Kindred and Archer Kindred." }, { + "id": "read-ahead", "theme": "Read Ahead", "synergies": [ "Lore Counters", @@ -5809,21 +18352,72 @@ "Creature Tokens" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Satsuki, the Living Lore - Synergy (Lore Counters)", + "Tom Bombadil - Synergy (Lore Counters)", + "Clive, Ifrit's Dominant // Ifrit, Warden of Inferno - Synergy (Lore Counters)", + "Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain - Synergy (Sagas Matter)", + "Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle - Synergy (Sagas Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "The Cruelty of Gix", + "The Weatherseed Treaty", + "Love Song of Night and Day", + "The Elder Dragon War", + "The Phasing of Zhalfir", + "The World Spell", + "Braids's Frightful Return", + "Urza Assembles the Titans" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - Synergy (Ore Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Read Ahead leveraging synergies with Lore Counters and Sagas Matter." }, { + "id": "reanimate", "theme": "Reanimate", "synergies": [ "Mill", - "Graveyard Matters", "Enter the Battlefield", + "Graveyard Matters", "Zombie Kindred", "Flashback" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch", + "Six", + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth", + "The Gitrog Monster" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Reanimate", + "Faithless Looting", + "Victimize", + "Takenuma, Abandoned Mire", + "Animate Dead", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Gray Merchant of Asphodel", + "Guardian Project" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)", + "Octavia, Living Thesis - Synergy (Graveyard Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Loads high-impact cards into the graveyard early and reanimates them for explosive tempo or combo loops. Synergies like Mill and Graveyard Matters reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "rebel-kindred", "theme": "Rebel Kindred", "synergies": [ "For Mirrodin!", @@ -5833,9 +18427,35 @@ "Equipment Matters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Neyali, Suns' Vanguard", + "Otharri, Suns' Glory", + "Lyse Hext", + "Firion, Wild Rose Warrior", + "Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Flesh Duplicate", + "Neyali, Suns' Vanguard", + "Hexplate Wallbreaker", + "Otharri, Suns' Glory", + "Big Game Hunter", + "Glimmer Lens", + "Bladehold War-Whip", + "Children of Korlis" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Halvar, God of Battle // Sword of the Realms - Synergy (Equip)", + "Mithril Coat - Synergy (Equip)", + "The Reality Chip - Synergy (Equipment)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Rebel creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., For Mirrodin! and Equip)." }, { + "id": "rebound", "theme": "Rebound", "synergies": [ "Exile Matters", @@ -5845,9 +18465,33 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Exile Matters)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Exile Matters)", + "Urza, Lord High Artificer - Synergy (Exile Matters)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Ephemerate", + "Quantum Misalignment", + "World at War", + "Fevered Suspicion", + "Transpose", + "Into the Time Vortex", + "Distortion Strike", + "Terramorph" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Uses Rebound to double-cast value spells, banking a delayed second resolution. Synergies like Exile Matters and Spells Matter reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "reconfigure", "theme": "Reconfigure", "synergies": [ "Equipment", @@ -5857,9 +18501,33 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Reality Chip", + "Mithril Coat - Synergy (Equipment)", + "Sword of the Animist - Synergy (Equipment)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Equipment Matters)", + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Equipment Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "The Reality Chip", + "Lizard Blades", + "Lion Sash", + "Komainu Battle Armor", + "Rabbit Battery", + "Cloudsteel Kirin", + "Tanuki Transplanter", + "Razorfield Ripper" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Reconfigure leveraging synergies with Equipment and Equipment Matters." }, { + "id": "recover", "theme": "Recover", "synergies": [ "Reanimate", @@ -5869,15 +18537,52 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Six - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth - Synergy (Mill)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Garza's Assassin", + "Grim Harvest", + "Icefall", + "Controvert", + "Resize", + "Sun's Bounty", + "Krovikan Rot" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Interaction)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Recover leveraging synergies with Reanimate and Mill." }, { + "id": "reflection-kindred", "theme": "Reflection Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Alirios, Enraptured" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mirror Room // Fractured Realm", + "Cryptolith Fragment // Aurora of Emrakul", + "The Apprentice's Folly", + "Alirios, Enraptured", + "Spirit Mirror" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Reflection creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "reinforce", "theme": "Reinforce", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -5887,9 +18592,33 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Wren's Run Hydra", + "Brighthearth Banneret", + "Break Ties", + "Hunting Triad", + "Fowl Strike", + "Bannerhide Krushok", + "Rustic Clachan", + "Mosquito Guard" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Voltron)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Reinforce leveraging synergies with +1/+1 Counters and Counters Matter." }, { + "id": "removal", "theme": "Removal", "synergies": [ "Soulshift", @@ -5899,9 +18628,36 @@ "Replicate" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre", + "Zacama, Primal Calamity", + "The Scarab God", + "Glissa Sunslayer", + "Honest Rutstein" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Swords to Plowshares", + "Path to Exile", + "Beast Within", + "Bojuka Bog", + "Cyclonic Rift", + "Generous Gift", + "Feed the Swarm", + "Eternal Witness" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "He Who Hungers - Synergy (Soulshift)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Interaction)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Interaction)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Control)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Removal leveraging synergies with Soulshift and Interaction." }, { + "id": "renew", "theme": "Renew", "synergies": [ "Mill", @@ -5911,9 +18667,33 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Mill)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Qarsi Revenant", + "Kheru Goldkeeper", + "Naga Fleshcrafter", + "Rot-Curse Rakshasa", + "Lasyd Prowler", + "Sage of the Fang", + "Champion of Dusan", + "Alchemist's Assistant" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Renew leveraging synergies with Mill and +1/+1 Counters." }, { + "id": "renown", "theme": "Renown", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -5923,17 +18703,62 @@ "Human Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Relic Seeker", + "Constable of the Realm", + "Scab-Clan Berserker", + "Honored Hierarch", + "Outland Colossus", + "Goblin Glory Chaser", + "Consul's Lieutenant", + "Valeron Wardens" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Renown leveraging synergies with +1/+1 Counters and Soldier Kindred." }, { + "id": "replacement-draw", "theme": "Replacement Draw", "synergies": [ "Card Draw" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Asmodeus the Archfiend", + "Ormos, Archive Keeper", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Card Draw)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Card Draw)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Card Draw)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sylvan Library", + "Alhammarret's Archive", + "Jace, Wielder of Mysteries", + "Notion Thief", + "Alms Collector", + "Izzet Generatorium", + "Asmodeus the Archfiend", + "Island Sanctuary" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Replacement Draw leveraging synergies with Card Draw." }, { + "id": "replicate", "theme": "Replicate", "synergies": [ "Spell Copy", @@ -5943,9 +18768,33 @@ "Spells Matter" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant - Synergy (Spell Copy)", + "Kitsa, Otterball Elite - Synergy (Spell Copy)", + "Krark, the Thumbless - Synergy (Spell Copy)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Control)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Control)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Hatchery Sliver", + "Mists of Lórien", + "Shattering Spree", + "Exterminate!", + "Consign to Memory", + "Psionic Ritual", + "Lose Focus", + "Gigadrowse" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Stax)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Replicate leveraging synergies with Spell Copy and Control." }, { + "id": "resource-engine", "theme": "Resource Engine", "synergies": [ "Energy", @@ -5955,9 +18804,33 @@ "Robot Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Dr. Madison Li", + "Satya, Aetherflux Genius", + "Liberty Prime, Recharged", + "The Motherlode, Excavator", + "Rex, Cyber-Hound" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Guide of Souls", + "Volatile Stormdrake", + "Chthonian Nightmare", + "Aether Hub", + "Aetherworks Marvel", + "Gonti's Aether Heart", + "Solar Transformer", + "Decoction Module" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Cayth, Famed Mechanist - Synergy (Servo Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Resource Engine leveraging synergies with Energy and Energy Counters." }, { + "id": "retrace", "theme": "Retrace", "synergies": [ "Mill", @@ -5965,9 +18838,33 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Mill)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Throes of Chaos", + "Formless Genesis", + "Embrace the Unknown", + "Decaying Time Loop", + "Reality Scramble", + "Spitting Image", + "Waves of Aggression", + "Worm Harvest" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Turns dead land draws into fuel by recasting Retrace spells for attrition resilience. Synergies like Mill and Spells Matter reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "revolt", "theme": "Revolt", "synergies": [ "Warrior Kindred", @@ -5977,9 +18874,33 @@ "Leave the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Krenko, Mob Boss - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Fatal Push", + "Hidden Stockpile", + "Call for Unity", + "Aether Revolt", + "Narnam Renegade", + "Aid from the Cowl", + "Solemn Recruit", + "Renegade Rallier" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Revolt leveraging synergies with Warrior Kindred and +1/+1 Counters." }, { + "id": "rhino-kindred", "theme": "Rhino Kindred", "synergies": [ "Trample", @@ -5989,14 +18910,49 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder", + "Ghired, Conclave Exile", + "Roon of the Hidden Realm", + "Perrie, the Pulverizer", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Trample)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Rhox Faithmender", + "Loyal Guardian", + "Railway Brawler", + "Master of Ceremonies", + "Titan of Industry", + "Killer Service", + "Vivien on the Hunt", + "Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Trample)", + "Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant - Synergy (Trample)", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Rhino creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Trample and Soldier Kindred)." }, { + "id": "rigger-kindred", "theme": "Rigger Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Black" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_cards": [ + "Moriok Rigger" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Rigger creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "riot", "theme": "Riot", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -6006,17 +18962,57 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Skarrgan Hellkite", + "Arcbound Slasher", + "Ravager Wurm", + "Gruul Spellbreaker", + "Clamor Shaman", + "Burning-Tree Vandal", + "Wrecking Beast", + "Frenzied Arynx" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Voltron)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Riot leveraging synergies with +1/+1 Counters and Counters Matter." }, { + "id": "ripple", "theme": "Ripple", "synergies": [ "Topdeck" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Reality Chip - Synergy (Topdeck)", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer - Synergy (Topdeck)", + "Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy - Synergy (Topdeck)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Surging Dementia", + "Surging Flame", + "Surging Might", + "Surging Sentinels", + "Surging Aether" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Ripple leveraging synergies with Topdeck." }, { + "id": "robot-kindred", "theme": "Robot Kindred", "synergies": [ "More Than Meets the Eye", @@ -6026,9 +19022,37 @@ "Warp" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Codsworth, Handy Helper", + "K-9, Mark I", + "Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist", + "Yes Man, Personal Securitron", + "Rose, Cutthroat Raider" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Codsworth, Handy Helper", + "K-9, Mark I", + "Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist", + "Clown Car", + "Securitron Squadron", + "Voyager Quickwelder", + "Yes Man, Personal Securitron", + "Rose, Cutthroat Raider" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Starscream, Power Hungry // Starscream, Seeker Leader - Synergy (More Than Meets the Eye)", + "Ratchet, Field Medic // Ratchet, Rescue Racer - Synergy (More Than Meets the Eye)", + "The Jolly Balloon Man - Synergy (Clown Kindred)", + "Pietra, Crafter of Clowns - Synergy (Clown Kindred)", + "Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor // Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant - Synergy (Convert)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Robot creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., More Than Meets the Eye and Clown Kindred)." }, { + "id": "rogue-kindred", "theme": "Rogue Kindred", "synergies": [ "Prowl", @@ -6038,27 +19062,87 @@ "Tiefling Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces", + "Rankle, Master of Pranks", + "Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive", + "Gonti, Lord of Luxury" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Zulaport Cutthroat", + "Morbid Opportunist", + "Dauthi Voidwalker", + "Faerie Mastermind", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Opposition Agent", + "Bitterblossom", + "Grim Hireling" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Raffine, Scheming Seer - Synergy (Connive)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Rogue creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Prowl and Outlaw Kindred)." }, { + "id": "role-token", "theme": "Role token", "synergies": [ - "Tokens Matter", "Enchantment Tokens", "Hero Kindred", "Equipment Matters", - "Auras" + "Auras", + "Scry" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ellivere of the Wild Court", + "Gylwain, Casting Director", + "Syr Armont, the Redeemer", + "Heliod, God of the Sun - Synergy (Enchantment Tokens)", + "Go-Shintai of Life's Origin - Synergy (Enchantment Tokens)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Not Dead After All", + "Royal Treatment", + "Witch's Mark", + "Charming Scoundrel", + "Monstrous Rage", + "Ellivere of the Wild Court", + "Lord Skitter's Blessing", + "Asinine Antics" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn - Synergy (Hero Kindred)", + "Tellah, Great Sage - Synergy (Hero Kindred)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Equipment Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Goes wide with creature tokens then converts mass into damage, draw, drain, or sacrifice engines. Synergies like Enchantment Tokens and Hero Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "roll-to-visit-your-attractions", "theme": "Roll to Visit Your Attractions", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "\"Lifetime\" Pass Holder", + "Command Performance", + "Line Cutter" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Roll to Visit Your Attractions theme and its supporting synergies." }, { + "id": "rooms-matter", "theme": "Rooms Matter", "synergies": [ "Eerie", @@ -6068,9 +19152,30 @@ "Spirit Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal", + "Marina Vendrell", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Dazzling Theater // Prop Room", + "Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar", + "Funeral Room // Awakening Hall", + "Entity Tracker", + "Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery", + "Mirror Room // Fractured Realm", + "Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber", + "Charred Foyer // Warped Space" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Rooms Matter leveraging synergies with Eerie and Enchantments Matter." }, { + "id": "sacrifice-matters", "theme": "Sacrifice Matters", "synergies": [ "Persist", @@ -6080,9 +19185,34 @@ "Blitz" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Solemn Simulacrum", + "Skullclamp", + "Ashnod's Altar", + "Victimize", + "Blood Artist", + "Village Rites", + "Zulaport Cutthroat", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp - Synergy (Modular)", + "Blaster, Combat DJ // Blaster, Morale Booster - Synergy (Modular)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Leverages sacrifice outlets and death triggers to grind incremental value and drain opponents. Synergies like Persist and Modular reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "sacrifice-to-draw", "theme": "Sacrifice to Draw", "synergies": [ "Clue Token", @@ -6092,9 +19222,38 @@ "Artifact Tokens" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare", + "Peregrin Took", + "Ayara, First of Locthwain", + "Sai, Master Thopterist", + "Toxrill, the Corrosive" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mind Stone", + "Commander's Sphere", + "Deadly Dispute", + "Village Rites", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare", + "Hedron Archive", + "Demand Answers", + "Tireless Tracker" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lonis, Cryptozoologist - Synergy (Clue Token)", + "Astrid Peth - Synergy (Clue Token)", + "Piper Wright, Publick Reporter - Synergy (Clue Token)", + "Tivit, Seller of Secrets - Synergy (Investigate)", + "Teysa, Opulent Oligarch - Synergy (Investigate)", + "Old Rutstein - Synergy (Blood Token)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Leverages sacrifice outlets and death triggers to grind incremental value and drain opponents. Synergies like Clue Token and Investigate reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "saddle", "theme": "Saddle", "synergies": [ "Mount Kindred", @@ -6104,9 +19263,34 @@ "+1/+1 Counters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride", + "Calamity, Galloping Inferno", + "Fortune, Loyal Steed", + "Lagorin, Soul of Alacria", + "Keleth, Sunmane Familiar - Synergy (Horse Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride", + "Ornery Tumblewagg", + "Calamity, Galloping Inferno", + "Caustic Bronco", + "Fortune, Loyal Steed", + "Bulwark Ox", + "District Mascot", + "Guardian Sunmare" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Bill the Pony - Synergy (Horse Kindred)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Saddle leveraging synergies with Mount Kindred and Horse Kindred." }, { + "id": "sagas-matter", "theme": "Sagas Matter", "synergies": [ "Lore Counters", @@ -6116,9 +19300,36 @@ "Doctor's companion" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain", + "Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle", + "Samwise Gamgee", + "Weatherlight", + "Glóin, Dwarf Emissary" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Urza's Saga", + "Jhoira's Familiar", + "Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain", + "Excalibur, Sword of Eden", + "Binding the Old Gods", + "Urabrask // The Great Work", + "Sheoldred // The True Scriptures", + "Fable of the Mirror-Breaker // Reflection of Kiki-Jiki" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Satsuki, the Living Lore - Synergy (Lore Counters)", + "Tom Bombadil - Synergy (Lore Counters)", + "Clive, Ifrit's Dominant // Ifrit, Warden of Inferno - Synergy (Lore Counters)", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - Synergy (Ore Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Loops and resets Sagas to repeatedly harvest chapter-based value sequences. Synergies like Lore Counters and Read Ahead reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "salamander-kindred", "theme": "Salamander Kindred", "synergies": [ "Little Fellas", @@ -6128,26 +19339,95 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood", + "Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Amphin Mutineer", + "Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood", + "Gudul Lurker", + "Sojourner's Companion", + "Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist", + "Archmage's Newt", + "Pteramander", + "The Sea Devils" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Salamander creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Little Fellas and Mill)." }, { + "id": "samurai-kindred", "theme": "Samurai Kindred", "synergies": [ "Bushido", "Fox Kindred", "Equipment Matters", - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter" + "Human Kindred", + "Vigilance" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Isshin, Two Heavens as One", + "Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei", + "Godo, Bandit Warlord", + "Chishiro, the Shattered Blade", + "Raiyuu, Storm's Edge" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "The Eternal Wanderer", + "Isshin, Two Heavens as One", + "Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei", + "Godo, Bandit Warlord", + "Akki Battle Squad", + "Summon: Yojimbo", + "Chishiro, the Shattered Blade", + "The Wandering Emperor" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Toshiro Umezawa - Synergy (Bushido)", + "Konda, Lord of Eiganjo - Synergy (Bushido)", + "Sensei Golden-Tail - Synergy (Bushido)", + "Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice - Synergy (Fox Kindred)", + "Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor - Synergy (Fox Kindred)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Equipment Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Samurai creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Bushido and Fox Kindred)." }, { + "id": "sand-kindred", "theme": "Sand Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Green" + "primary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Hazezon Tamar", + "Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Desert Warfare", + "Dune-Brood Nephilim", + "Hazezon Tamar", + "Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Sand creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "saproling-kindred", "theme": "Saproling Kindred", "synergies": [ "Spore Counters", @@ -6157,9 +19437,35 @@ "Token Creation" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Nemata, Primeval Warden", + "Slimefoot, the Stowaway", + "Verdeloth the Ancient", + "Slimefoot and Squee", + "Shroofus Sproutsire" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Tendershoot Dryad", + "Artifact Mutation", + "Mycoloth", + "Aura Mutation", + "Sporemound", + "Nemata, Primeval Warden", + "Slimefoot, the Stowaway", + "Verdant Force" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Thelon of Havenwood - Synergy (Spore Counters)", + "The Mycotyrant - Synergy (Fungus Kindred)", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - Synergy (Ore Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Saproling creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Spore Counters and Fungus Kindred)." }, { + "id": "satyr-kindred", "theme": "Satyr Kindred", "synergies": [ "Ramp", @@ -6169,15 +19475,60 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Anax, Hardened in the Forge", + "Gallia of the Endless Dance", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Ramp)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Ramp)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Ramp)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Satyr Wayfinder", + "Satyr Enchanter", + "Composer of Spring", + "Gruff Triplets", + "Xenagos, the Reveler", + "Tanglespan Lookout", + "Anax, Hardened in the Forge", + "Nessian Wanderer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lands Matter)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Lands Matter)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Satyr creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Ramp and Lands Matter)." }, { + "id": "scarecrow-kindred", "theme": "Scarecrow Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rendmaw, Creaking Nest", + "The Swarmweaver", + "Reaper King" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Scaretiller", + "Pili-Pala", + "Rendmaw, Creaking Nest", + "The Swarmweaver", + "Painter's Servant", + "Scarecrone", + "Scuttlemutt", + "Osseous Sticktwister" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Scarecrow creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "scavenge", "theme": "Scavenge", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -6187,21 +19538,72 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Boneyard Mycodrax", + "Dodgy Jalopy", + "Deadbridge Goliath", + "Golgari Decoy", + "Slitherhead", + "Dreg Mangler", + "Bannerhide Krushok", + "Sewer Shambler" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Scavenge leveraging synergies with +1/+1 Counters and Mill." }, { + "id": "scientist-kindred", "theme": "Scientist Kindred", "synergies": [ - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", "Toughness Matters", "Human Kindred", "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Dr. Madison Li", + "Shaun, Father of Synths", + "Davros, Dalek Creator", + "Professor Hojo", + "James, Wandering Dad // Follow Him" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Dr. Madison Li", + "Shaun, Father of Synths", + "Davros, Dalek Creator", + "Professor Hojo", + "James, Wandering Dad // Follow Him", + "Ian Malcolm, Chaotician", + "Owen Grady, Raptor Trainer", + "Ian Chesterton" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Scientist creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Toughness Matters and Human Kindred)." }, { + "id": "scion-kindred", "theme": "Scion Kindred", "synergies": [ "Devoid", @@ -6211,9 +19613,30 @@ "Ramp" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kiora, the Rising Tide", + "Ulalek, Fused Atrocity - Synergy (Devoid)", + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth - Synergy (Eldrazi Kindred)", + "Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre - Synergy (Eldrazi Kindred)", + "Kaito, Dancing Shadow - Synergy (Drone Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Warping Wail", + "Sifter of Skulls", + "Spawnbed Protector", + "Eldrazi Confluence", + "Spawning Bed", + "From Beyond", + "Kiora, the Rising Tide", + "Drowner of Hope" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Scion creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Devoid and Eldrazi Kindred)." }, { + "id": "scorpion-kindred", "theme": "Scorpion Kindred", "synergies": [ "Deathtouch", @@ -6223,9 +19646,36 @@ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Magda, the Hoardmaster", + "Akul the Unrepentant", + "Scorpion, Seething Striker", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Deathtouch)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Deathtouch)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Magda, the Hoardmaster", + "Tlincalli Hunter // Retrieve Prey", + "Fell Stinger", + "Serrated Scorpion", + "Sedge Scorpion", + "Dross Scorpion", + "Akul the Unrepentant", + "Toxic Scorpion" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "The Gitrog Monster - Synergy (Deathtouch)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Scorpion creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Deathtouch and Blink)." }, { + "id": "scout-kindred", "theme": "Scout Kindred", "synergies": [ "Explore", @@ -6235,17 +19685,51 @@ "Ranger Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" - }, - { - "theme": "Scream Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds", + "Delney, Streetwise Lookout", + "Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea", + "Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist", + "Nissa, Resurgent Animist" ], - "primary_color": "Black" + "example_cards": [ + "Tireless Provisioner", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds", + "Wood Elves", + "Tireless Tracker", + "Delney, Streetwise Lookout", + "Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea", + "Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist", + "Nissa, Resurgent Animist" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Hakbal of the Surging Soul - Synergy (Explore)", + "Amalia Benavides Aguirre - Synergy (Explore)", + "Nicanzil, Current Conductor - Synergy (Explore)", + "Astrid Peth - Synergy (Card Selection)", + "Francisco, Fowl Marauder - Synergy (Card Selection)", + "Mendicant Core, Guidelight - Synergy (Max speed)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Scout creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Explore and Card Selection)." }, { + "id": "scream-counters", + "theme": "Scream Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_cards": [ + "Endless Scream", + "All Hallow's Eve" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates scream counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "scry", "theme": "Scry", "synergies": [ "Topdeck", @@ -6255,25 +19739,83 @@ "Construct Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Scarab God", + "Thassa, God of the Sea", + "Thrasios, Triton Hero", + "Yenna, Redtooth Regent", + "Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Path of Ancestry", + "Preordain", + "Opt", + "Viscera Seer", + "Temple of Epiphany", + "Temple of Silence", + "Temple of Mystery", + "Temple of Triumph" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "The Reality Chip - Synergy (Topdeck)", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer - Synergy (Topdeck)", + "Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy - Synergy (Topdeck)", + "Ellivere of the Wild Court - Synergy (Role token)", + "Gylwain, Casting Director - Synergy (Role token)", + "Heliod, God of the Sun - Synergy (Enchantment Tokens)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Scry leveraging synergies with Topdeck and Role token." }, { + "id": "sculpture-kindred", "theme": "Sculpture Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "White" + "primary_color": "White", + "example_cards": [ + "Doomed Artisan" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Sculpture creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "secret-council", "theme": "Secret council", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Círdan the Shipwright", + "Elrond of the White Council" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mob Verdict", + "Círdan the Shipwright", + "Trap the Trespassers", + "Elrond of the White Council", + "Truth or Consequences" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Secret council theme and its supporting synergies." }, { + "id": "serf-kindred", "theme": "Serf Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Black" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_cards": [ + "Sengir Autocrat" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Serf creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "serpent-kindred", "theme": "Serpent Kindred", "synergies": [ "Cycling", @@ -6283,9 +19825,38 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait", + "Koma, Cosmos Serpent", + "Koma, World-Eater", + "Yorion, Sky Nomad", + "Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait", + "Koma, Cosmos Serpent", + "Junk Winder", + "Koma, World-Eater", + "Spawning Kraken", + "Yorion, Sky Nomad", + "Benthic Anomaly", + "Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "The Balrog of Moria - Synergy (Cycling)", + "Monstrosity of the Lake - Synergy (Cycling)", + "Yidaro, Wandering Monster - Synergy (Cycling)", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Cost Reduction)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Cost Reduction)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Stax)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Serpent creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Cycling and Cost Reduction)." }, { + "id": "servo-kindred", "theme": "Servo Kindred", "synergies": [ "Fabricate", @@ -6295,9 +19866,33 @@ "Resource Engine" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Cayth, Famed Mechanist", + "Saheeli, the Gifted", + "Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artificer Kindred)", + "Sai, Master Thopterist - Synergy (Artificer Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Marionette Apprentice", + "Marionette Master", + "Saheeli, Sublime Artificer", + "Animation Module", + "Angel of Invention", + "Cayth, Famed Mechanist", + "Retrofitter Foundry", + "Hidden Stockpile" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Dr. Madison Li - Synergy (Energy Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Servo creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Fabricate and Artificer Kindred)." }, { + "id": "shade-kindred", "theme": "Shade Kindred", "synergies": [ "Little Fellas", @@ -6306,9 +19901,34 @@ "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ihsan's Shade", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Nirkana Revenant", + "Accursed Duneyard", + "Author of Shadows", + "Skyclave Shade", + "Misery's Shadow", + "Liliana's Shade", + "Evernight Shade", + "Chilling Shade" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Shade creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Little Fellas and Flying)." }, { + "id": "shadow", "theme": "Shadow", "synergies": [ "Dauthi Kindred", @@ -6318,9 +19938,23 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_cards": [ + "Dauthi Voidwalker", + "Nether Traitor", + "Vashta Nerada", + "Looter il-Kor", + "Stronghold Rats", + "Dauthi Horror", + "Dauthi Slayer", + "Soltari Visionary" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Shadow leveraging synergies with Dauthi Kindred and Soltari Kindred." }, { + "id": "shaman-kindred", "theme": "Shaman Kindred", "synergies": [ "Kinship", @@ -6330,9 +19964,35 @@ "Ogre Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker", + "Delina, Wild Mage", + "Meren of Clan Nel Toth", + "Juri, Master of the Revue", + "Sarkhan, Soul Aflame" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Eternal Witness", + "Sakura-Tribe Elder", + "Storm-Kiln Artist", + "Reclamation Sage", + "Guttersnipe", + "Goblin Anarchomancer", + "Oracle of Mul Daya", + "Deathrite Shaman" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Moraug, Fury of Akoum - Synergy (Minotaur Kindred)", + "Neheb, the Eternal - Synergy (Minotaur Kindred)", + "Gyome, Master Chef - Synergy (Troll Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Shaman creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Kinship and Minotaur Kindred)." }, { + "id": "shapeshifter-kindred", "theme": "Shapeshifter Kindred", "synergies": [ "Changeling", @@ -6342,9 +20002,35 @@ "Protection" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Morophon, the Boundless", + "Omo, Queen of Vesuva", + "Orvar, the All-Form", + "Moritte of the Frost", + "Lazav, Dimir Mastermind" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Black Market Connections", + "Phyrexian Metamorph", + "Maskwood Nexus", + "Realmwalker", + "Changeling Outcast", + "Mirror Entity", + "Taurean Mauler", + "Metallic Mimic" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Clones)", + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Clones)", + "Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter - Synergy (Flash)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Shapeshifter creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Changeling and Clones)." }, { + "id": "shark-kindred", "theme": "Shark Kindred", "synergies": [ "Stax", @@ -6354,37 +20040,129 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Brallin, Skyshark Rider", + "Shabraz, the Skyshark", + "Captain Howler, Sea Scourge", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Stax)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Stax)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Chrome Host Seedshark", + "Restless Reef", + "Brallin, Skyshark Rider", + "Shabraz, the Skyshark", + "Pouncing Shoreshark", + "Marauding Mako", + "Captain Howler, Sea Scourge", + "Fisher's Talent" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Stax)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Interaction)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Shark creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Stax and Toughness Matters)." }, { + "id": "sheep-kindred", "theme": "Sheep Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Enduring Innocence", + "Nyx-Fleece Ram", + "Gatebreaker Ram", + "Bridled Bighorn", + "Ovinomancer", + "Baaallerina", + "Rustspore Ram" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Sheep creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "shield-counters", "theme": "Shield Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Soldier Kindred", + "Counters Matter", "Lifegain", - "Life Matters" + "Life Matters", + "Human Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Falco Spara, Pactweaver", + "Kros, Defense Contractor", + "Rigo, Streetwise Mentor", + "Perrie, the Pulverizer", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Diamond City", + "Titan of Industry", + "Elspeth Resplendent", + "Singer of Swift Rivers", + "Undercover Operative", + "Summon: Magus Sisters", + "Protection Magic", + "Falco Spara, Pactweaver" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Odric, Lunarch Marshal - Synergy (Soldier Kindred)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lifegain)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Applies shield counters to insulate threats and create lopsided removal trades. Synergies like Soldier Kindred and Counters Matter reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "shrines-matter", "theme": "Shrines Matter", "synergies": [ - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", "Enchantments Matter" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Go-Shintai of Life's Origin", + "Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose", + "Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty", + "Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars", + "Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sanctum of Stone Fangs", + "Honden of Infinite Rage", + "Go-Shintai of Life's Origin", + "Honden of Seeing Winds", + "Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest", + "Sanctum of Calm Waters", + "Honden of Night's Reach", + "Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)", + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates Shrines whose upkeep triggers scale multiplicatively into inevitability. Synergies like Enchantments Matter reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "shroud", "theme": "Shroud", "synergies": [ "Protection", @@ -6394,9 +20172,36 @@ "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Multani, Maro-Sorcerer", + "Kodama of the North Tree", + "Autumn Willow", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Protection)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Protection)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Argothian Enchantress", + "Wall of Denial", + "Helix Pinnacle", + "Inkwell Leviathan", + "Diplomatic Immunity", + "Simic Sky Swallower", + "Multani, Maro-Sorcerer", + "Neurok Commando" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Protection)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Interaction)", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Interaction)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Shroud leveraging synergies with Protection and Interaction." }, { + "id": "siren-kindred", "theme": "Siren Kindred", "synergies": [ "Pirate Kindred", @@ -6405,9 +20210,36 @@ "Artifacts Matter", "Toughness Matters" ], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel", + "Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator", + "Malcolm, the Eyes", + "Maeve, Insidious Singer", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Pirate Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Siren Stormtamer", + "Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel", + "Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator", + "Spyglass Siren", + "Storm Fleet Negotiator", + "Malcolm, the Eyes", + "Zephyr Singer", + "Oaken Siren" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Captain Lannery Storm - Synergy (Pirate Kindred)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Saryth, the Viper's Fang - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Siren creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Pirate Kindred and Outlaw Kindred)." }, { + "id": "skeleton-kindred", "theme": "Skeleton Kindred", "synergies": [ "Outlaw Kindred", @@ -6417,9 +20249,38 @@ "Blink" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon", + "Tinybones, the Pickpocket", + "Tinybones, Bauble Burglar", + "Tinybones, Trinket Thief", + "Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Reassembling Skeleton", + "Golgari Grave-Troll", + "Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon", + "Tinybones, the Pickpocket", + "Eaten by Piranhas", + "Forsaken Miner", + "Accursed Duneyard", + "Tinybones, Bauble Burglar" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Captain Lannery Storm - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Exile Matters)", + "Urza, Lord High Artificer - Synergy (Exile Matters)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Skeleton creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Outlaw Kindred and Exile Matters)." }, { + "id": "skulk", "theme": "Skulk", "synergies": [ "Little Fellas", @@ -6427,23 +20288,65 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Gollum, Obsessed Stalker", + "Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Forgotten Creation", + "Ingenious Prodigy", + "Gollum, Obsessed Stalker", + "Wharf Infiltrator", + "Vampire Cutthroat", + "Time Beetle", + "Rancid Rats", + "Cybermat" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Skulk leveraging synergies with Little Fellas and Aggro." }, { + "id": "skunk-kindred", "theme": "Skunk Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Black" - }, - { - "theme": "Slime Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_cards": [ + "Downwind Ambusher" ], - "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Skunk creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "slime-counters", + "theme": "Slime Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Blue", + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Toxrill, the Corrosive" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Toxrill, the Corrosive", + "Sludge Monster", + "Gutter Grime" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates slime counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "slith-kindred", "theme": "Slith Kindred", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -6453,37 +20356,134 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Arcbound Slith", + "Etched Slith", + "Hexgold Slith", + "Slith Ascendant", + "Slith Strider", + "Slith Firewalker", + "Slith Predator", + "Slith Bloodletter" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Voltron)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Slith creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., +1/+1 Counters and Counters Matter)." }, { + "id": "sliver-kindred", "theme": "Sliver Kindred", "synergies": [ "Little Fellas", "Pingers" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sliver Hivelord", + "The First Sliver", + "Sliver Legion", + "Sliver Overlord", + "Sliver Gravemother" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Gemhide Sliver", + "Manaweft Sliver", + "Cloudshredder Sliver", + "Sliver Hivelord", + "Harmonic Sliver", + "Galerider Sliver", + "Shifting Sliver", + "Diffusion Sliver" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Pingers)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Pingers)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Sliver creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Little Fellas and Pingers)." }, { + "id": "sloth-kindred", "theme": "Sloth Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_cards": [ + "Arboreal Grazer", + "Lumbering Megasloth", + "Complaints Clerk", + "Unswerving Sloth", + "Hungry Megasloth", + "Relic Sloth", + "Aardvark Sloth" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Sloth creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "slug-kindred", "theme": "Slug Kindred", "synergies": [ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Toxrill, the Corrosive", + "Fumulus, the Infestation", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Toxrill, the Corrosive", + "Fumulus, the Infestation", + "Thermopod", + "Morkrut Necropod", + "Molder Slug", + "Gluttonous Slug", + "Catacomb Slug", + "Giant Slug" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Slug creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "snail-kindred", "theme": "Snail Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Black" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Wick, the Whorled Mind" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Wick, the Whorled Mind", + "Skullcap Snail" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Snail creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "snake-kindred", "theme": "Snake Kindred", "synergies": [ "Swampwalk", @@ -6493,9 +20493,38 @@ "Shaman Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Shigeki, Jukai Visionary", + "Sidisi, Undead Vizier", + "Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty", + "Sidisi, Brood Tyrant", + "Lonis, Cryptozoologist" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sakura-Tribe Elder", + "Lotus Cobra", + "Ramunap Excavator", + "Ohran Frostfang", + "Fanatic of Rhonas", + "Ophiomancer", + "Coiling Oracle", + "Enduring Tenacity" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Swampwalk)", + "Wrexial, the Risen Deep - Synergy (Swampwalk)", + "Sol'kanar the Swamp King - Synergy (Swampwalk)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Deathtouch)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Deathtouch)", + "Legolas Greenleaf - Synergy (Archer Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Snake creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Swampwalk and Deathtouch)." }, { + "id": "soldier-kindred", "theme": "Soldier Kindred", "synergies": [ "Horsemanship", @@ -6505,9 +20534,38 @@ "Banding" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower", + "Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon", + "Odric, Lunarch Marshal", + "Myrel, Shield of Argive", + "Thalia, Heretic Cathar" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Esper Sentinel", + "Bastion of Remembrance", + "Mentor of the Meek", + "Elspeth, Sun's Champion", + "Ranger-Captain of Eos", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower", + "Bastion Protector", + "Charismatic Conqueror" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lu Xun, Scholar General - Synergy (Horsemanship)", + "Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed - Synergy (Horsemanship)", + "Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms - Synergy (Horsemanship)", + "Paladin Elizabeth Taggerdy - Synergy (Battalion)", + "Sentinel Sarah Lyons - Synergy (Battalion)", + "Danny Pink - Synergy (Mentor)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Soldier creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Horsemanship and Battalion)." }, { + "id": "soltari-kindred", "theme": "Soltari Kindred", "synergies": [ "Shadow", @@ -6515,17 +20573,46 @@ "Aggro", "Combat Matters" ], - "primary_color": "White" - }, - { - "theme": "Soul Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "primary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)" ], - "primary_color": "Black" + "example_cards": [ + "Soltari Visionary", + "Soltari Foot Soldier", + "Soltari Champion", + "Soltari Trooper", + "Soltari Monk", + "Soltari Priest", + "Soltari Lancer", + "Soltari Guerrillas" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Soltari creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Shadow and Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "soul-counters", + "theme": "Soul Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_cards": [ + "Séance Board", + "Ravenous Amulet", + "Reaper's Scythe", + "Netherborn Altar", + "Hostile Hostel // Creeping Inn", + "Malefic Scythe", + "Obscura Ascendancy" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates soul counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "soulbond", "theme": "Soulbond", "synergies": [ "Human Kindred", @@ -6534,9 +20621,34 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Donna Noble", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Deadeye Navigator", + "Tandem Lookout", + "Mirage Phalanx", + "Wingcrafter", + "Breathkeeper Seraph", + "Doom Weaver", + "Silverblade Paladin", + "Thundering Mightmare" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Soulbond leveraging synergies with Human Kindred and Little Fellas." }, { + "id": "soulshift", "theme": "Soulshift", "synergies": [ "Spirit Kindred", @@ -6546,9 +20658,34 @@ "Interaction" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "He Who Hungers", + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Junji, the Midnight Sky - Synergy (Spirit Kindred)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Control)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Thief of Hope", + "He Who Hungers", + "Elder Pine of Jukai", + "Harbinger of Spring", + "Forked-Branch Garami", + "Promised Kannushi", + "Pus Kami", + "Body of Jukai" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Control)", + "Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre - Synergy (Removal)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Soulshift leveraging synergies with Spirit Kindred and Control." }, { + "id": "spawn-kindred", "theme": "Spawn Kindred", "synergies": [ "Eldrazi Kindred", @@ -6558,9 +20695,33 @@ "Ramp" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Magnus the Red", + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth - Synergy (Eldrazi Kindred)", + "Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre - Synergy (Eldrazi Kindred)", + "Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger - Synergy (Eldrazi Kindred)", + "Kaito, Dancing Shadow - Synergy (Drone Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Glaring Fleshraker", + "Awakening Zone", + "Pawn of Ulamog", + "Basking Broodscale", + "Kozilek's Command", + "Kozilek's Unsealing", + "Glimpse the Impossible", + "Emrakul's Messenger" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ulalek, Fused Atrocity - Synergy (Devoid)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Spawn creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Eldrazi Kindred and Drone Kindred)." }, { + "id": "spectacle", "theme": "Spectacle", "synergies": [ "Burn", @@ -6570,9 +20731,33 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Burn)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Burn)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Burn)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Aggro)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Light Up the Stage", + "Body Count", + "Skewer the Critics", + "Spawn of Mayhem", + "Dead Revels", + "Rix Maadi Reveler", + "Drill Bit", + "Blade Juggler" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Spectacle leveraging synergies with Burn and Aggro." }, { + "id": "specter-kindred", "theme": "Specter Kindred", "synergies": [ "Draw Triggers", @@ -6581,9 +20766,34 @@ "Card Draw", "Burn" ], - "primary_color": "Black" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Urgoros, the Empty One", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Draw Triggers)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Draw Triggers)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Draw Triggers)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Wheels)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Thief of Sanity", + "Accursed Duneyard", + "Fell Specter", + "Nightveil Specter", + "Hypnotic Specter", + "Liliana's Specter", + "Whispering Specter", + "Hollow Marauder" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Wheels)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Specter creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Draw Triggers and Wheels)." }, { + "id": "spell-copy", "theme": "Spell Copy", "synergies": [ "Storm", @@ -6593,9 +20803,35 @@ "Conspire" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant", + "Kitsa, Otterball Elite", + "Krark, the Thumbless", + "Zada, Hedron Grinder", + "Stella Lee, Wild Card" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Flusterstorm", + "Strionic Resonator", + "Reflections of Littjara", + "Dualcaster Mage", + "Grapeshot", + "Mizzix's Mastery", + "Brain Freeze", + "Narset's Reversal" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Aeve, Progenitor Ooze - Synergy (Storm)", + "Ral, Crackling Wit - Synergy (Storm)", + "Ob Nixilis, the Adversary - Synergy (Casualty)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Spell Copy leveraging synergies with Storm and Replicate." }, { + "id": "spell-mastery", "theme": "Spell mastery", "synergies": [ "Reanimate", @@ -6605,9 +20841,33 @@ "Interaction" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Six - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth - Synergy (Mill)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Nissa's Pilgrimage", + "Animist's Awakening", + "Dark Petition", + "Olórin's Searing Light", + "Talent of the Telepath", + "Dark Dabbling", + "Ravaging Blaze", + "Calculated Dismissal" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Spell mastery leveraging synergies with Reanimate and Mill." }, { + "id": "spells-matter", "theme": "Spells Matter", "synergies": [ "Spellslinger", @@ -6617,9 +20877,35 @@ "Flashback" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun", + "Mangara, the Diplomat" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Swords to Plowshares", + "Path to Exile", + "Counterspell", + "Cultivate", + "Farseek", + "Blasphemous Act", + "Beast Within", + "Mind Stone" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sythis, Harvest's Hand - Synergy (Cantrips)", + "Kwain, Itinerant Meddler - Synergy (Cantrips)", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower - Synergy (Counterspells)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Chains cheap instants & sorceries for velocity—converting triggers into scalable damage or card advantage before a finisher. Synergies like Spellslinger and Cantrips reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "spellshaper-kindred", "theme": "Spellshaper Kindred", "synergies": [ "Discard Matters", @@ -6629,9 +20915,38 @@ "Removal" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Jaya Ballard, Task Mage", + "Jolrael, Empress of Beasts", + "Mageta the Lion", + "Alexi, Zephyr Mage", + "Greel, Mind Raker" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Dreamscape Artist", + "Bog Witch", + "Invasion of Mercadia // Kyren Flamewright", + "Undertaker", + "Llanowar Mentor", + "Jaya Ballard, Task Mage", + "Jolrael, Empress of Beasts", + "Greenseeker" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Solphim, Mayhem Dominus - Synergy (Discard Matters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Discard Matters)", + "Nezahal, Primal Tide - Synergy (Discard Matters)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Spellshaper creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Discard Matters and Human Kindred)." }, { + "id": "spellslinger", "theme": "Spellslinger", "synergies": [ "Spells Matter", @@ -6641,9 +20956,34 @@ "Counterspells" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun", + "Mangara, the Diplomat" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Swords to Plowshares", + "Path to Exile", + "Counterspell", + "Cultivate", + "Farseek", + "Blasphemous Act", + "Beast Within", + "Mind Stone" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kitsa, Otterball Elite - Synergy (Prowess)", + "Bria, Riptide Rogue - Synergy (Prowess)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Chains cheap instants & sorceries for velocity—converting triggers into scalable damage or card advantage before a finisher. Synergies like Spells Matter and Prowess reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "sphinx-kindred", "theme": "Sphinx Kindred", "synergies": [ "Scry", @@ -6653,9 +20993,38 @@ "Draw Triggers" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tivit, Seller of Secrets", + "Raffine, Scheming Seer", + "Elenda and Azor", + "Sharuum the Hegemon", + "Medomai the Ageless" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Consecrated Sphinx", + "Sphinx of the Second Sun", + "Sharding Sphinx", + "Tivit, Seller of Secrets", + "Sandstone Oracle", + "Defiler of Dreams", + "Raffine, Scheming Seer", + "Dazzling Sphinx" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "The Scarab God - Synergy (Scry)", + "Thassa, God of the Sea - Synergy (Scry)", + "Thrasios, Triton Hero - Synergy (Scry)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "The Reality Chip - Synergy (Topdeck)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Sphinx creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Scry and Flying)." }, { + "id": "spider-kindred", "theme": "Spider Kindred", "synergies": [ "Reach", @@ -6665,9 +21034,38 @@ "+1/+1 Counters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Arasta of the Endless Web", + "Shelob, Dread Weaver", + "Shelob, Child of Ungoliant", + "Ishkanah, Grafwidow", + "Izoni, Center of the Web" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Arasta of the Endless Web", + "Swarmyard", + "Nyx Weaver", + "Arachnogenesis", + "Twitching Doll", + "Swarmyard Massacre", + "Canoptek Spyder", + "Sweet-Gum Recluse" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Six - Synergy (Reach)", + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Reach)", + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Reach)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Deathtouch)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Deathtouch)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Spider creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Reach and Deathtouch)." }, { + "id": "spike-kindred", "theme": "Spike Kindred", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -6677,9 +21075,33 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Spike Feeder", + "Spike Weaver", + "Spike Cannibal", + "Spike Drone", + "Spike Rogue", + "Spike Breeder", + "Spike Tiller", + "Spike Worker" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Voltron)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Spike creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., +1/+1 Counters and Counters Matter)." }, { + "id": "spirit-kindred", "theme": "Spirit Kindred", "synergies": [ "Soulshift", @@ -6689,9 +21111,36 @@ "Zubera Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kodama of the West Tree", + "Kodama of the East Tree", + "Junji, the Midnight Sky", + "Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm", + "Atsushi, the Blazing Sky" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Seedborn Muse", + "Kami of Whispered Hopes", + "Simian Spirit Guide", + "Crypt Ghast", + "Forbidden Orchard", + "Selfless Spirit", + "Eidolon of Blossoms", + "Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "He Who Hungers - Synergy (Soulshift)", + "Callow Jushi // Jaraku the Interloper - Synergy (Ki Counters)", + "Cunning Bandit // Azamuki, Treachery Incarnate - Synergy (Ki Counters)", + "Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage - Synergy (Endure)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Spirit creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Soulshift and Ki Counters)." }, { + "id": "splice", "theme": "Splice", "synergies": [ "Spells Matter", @@ -6700,9 +21149,33 @@ "Interaction" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Spellslinger)", + "Mangara, the Diplomat - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Desperate Ritual", + "Goryo's Vengeance", + "Fell Beast's Shriek", + "Veil of Secrecy", + "Blessed Breath", + "Overblaze", + "Reweave", + "Shifting Borders" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre - Synergy (Removal)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Splice leveraging synergies with Spells Matter and Spellslinger." }, { + "id": "split-second", "theme": "Split second", "synergies": [ "Stax", @@ -6712,26 +21185,83 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Stax)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Stax)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Stax)", + "Samut, Voice of Dissent - Synergy (Combat Tricks)", + "Naru Meha, Master Wizard - Synergy (Combat Tricks)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Krosan Grip", + "Legolas's Quick Reflexes", + "Sudden Spoiling", + "Angel's Grace", + "Inventory Management", + "Siege Smash", + "V.A.T.S.", + "Trickbind" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Interaction)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Split second leveraging synergies with Stax and Combat Tricks." }, { + "id": "sponge-kindred", "theme": "Sponge Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Thought Sponge", + "Walking Sponge" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Sponge creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "spore-counters", "theme": "Spore Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Fungus Kindred", "Saproling Kindred", - "Ore Counters" + "Ore Counters", + "Creature Tokens", + "Token Creation" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Thelon of Havenwood", + "Slimefoot, the Stowaway - Synergy (Fungus Kindred)", + "The Mycotyrant - Synergy (Fungus Kindred)", + "Xavier Sal, Infested Captain - Synergy (Fungus Kindred)", + "Nemata, Primeval Warden - Synergy (Saproling Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Utopia Mycon", + "Deathspore Thallid", + "Psychotrope Thallid", + "Sporesower Thallid", + "Sporoloth Ancient", + "Thallid", + "Thallid Shell-Dweller", + "Thallid Germinator" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Verdeloth the Ancient - Synergy (Saproling Kindred)", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - Synergy (Ore Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates spore counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "spree", "theme": "Spree", "synergies": [ "Cost Scaling", @@ -6741,9 +21271,26 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Control)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Return the Favor", + "Insatiable Avarice", + "Great Train Heist", + "Three Steps Ahead", + "Requisition Raid", + "Smuggler's Surprise", + "Lively Dirge", + "Final Showdown" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Spree leveraging synergies with Cost Scaling and Modal." }, { + "id": "squad", "theme": "Squad", "synergies": [ "Blink", @@ -6753,16 +21300,59 @@ "Tokens Matter" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Blink)", + "Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)", + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Galadhrim Brigade", + "Securitron Squadron", + "Ultramarines Honour Guard", + "Sicarian Infiltrator", + "Space Marine Devastator", + "Vanguard Suppressor", + "Wasteland Raider", + "Powder Ganger" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Nezahal, Primal Tide - Synergy (Leave the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Squad leveraging synergies with Blink and Enter the Battlefield." }, { + "id": "squid-kindred", "theme": "Squid Kindred", "synergies": [ "Little Fellas" ], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Chasm Skulker", + "Oneirophage", + "Cephalopod Sentry", + "Coral Barrier", + "Skyclave Squid", + "Sand Squid", + "Gulf Squid", + "Fylamarid" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Squid creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "squirrel-kindred", "theme": "Squirrel Kindred", "synergies": [ "Food Token", @@ -6772,15 +21362,58 @@ "Token Creation" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General", + "Camellia, the Seedmiser", + "Hazel of the Rootbloom", + "The Odd Acorn Gang" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General", + "Swarmyard", + "Scurry Oak", + "Swarmyard Massacre", + "Ravenous Squirrel", + "Hazel's Brewmaster", + "Valley Rotcaller" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Peregrin Took - Synergy (Food Token)", + "Rosie Cotton of South Lane - Synergy (Food Token)", + "Samwise Gamgee - Synergy (Food Token)", + "Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender - Synergy (Food)", + "Farmer Cotton - Synergy (Food)", + "Saryth, the Viper's Fang - Synergy (Warlock Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Squirrel creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Food Token and Food)." }, { + "id": "starfish-kindred", "theme": "Starfish Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Plagon, Lord of the Beach" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sinister Starfish", + "Sigiled Starfish", + "Plagon, Lord of the Beach", + "Spiny Starfish", + "Purple Pentapus" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Starfish creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "start-your-engines", "theme": "Start your engines!", "synergies": [ "Max speed", @@ -6790,18 +21423,53 @@ "Burn" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" - }, - { - "theme": "Stash Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Mendicant Core, Guidelight", + "Vnwxt, Verbose Host", + "The Speed Demon", + "Hazoret, Godseeker", + "Zahur, Glory's Past" ], - "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "example_cards": [ + "Muraganda Raceway", + "Amonkhet Raceway", + "Mendicant Core, Guidelight", + "Avishkar Raceway", + "Vnwxt, Verbose Host", + "Howlsquad Heavy", + "The Speed Demon", + "Racers' Scoreboard" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Vehicles)", + "Shorikai, Genesis Engine - Synergy (Vehicles)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Scout Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Start your engines! leveraging synergies with Max speed and Vehicles." }, { + "id": "stash-counters", + "theme": "Stash Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Red", + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tinybones, Bauble Burglar" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Glittering Stockpile", + "Tinybones, Bauble Burglar", + "Hoarder's Overflow" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates stash counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "station", "theme": "Station", "synergies": [ "Charge Counters", @@ -6811,9 +21479,35 @@ "Lands Matter" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Hearthhull, the Worldseed", + "Inspirit, Flagship Vessel", + "Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought", + "The Seriema", + "Infinite Guideline Station" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Exploration Broodship", + "Evendo, Waking Haven", + "Uthros, Titanic Godcore", + "Uthros Research Craft", + "The Eternity Elevator", + "Adagia, Windswept Bastion", + "Susur Secundi, Void Altar", + "Hearthhull, the Worldseed" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Station leveraging synergies with Charge Counters and Flying." }, { + "id": "stax", "theme": "Stax", "synergies": [ "Taxing Effects", @@ -6823,32 +21517,96 @@ "Epic" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun", + "Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Exotic Orchard", + "Swiftfoot Boots", + "Fellwar Stone", + "Counterspell", + "Rhystic Study", + "Cyclonic Rift", + "An Offer You Can't Refuse", + "Negate" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Applies asymmetric resource denial (tax, tap, sacrifice, lock pieces) to throttle opponents while advancing a resilient engine. Synergies like Taxing Effects and Hatebears reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "storage-counters", "theme": "Storage Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Age Counters", - "Lands Matter" + "Lands Matter", + "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tasha, the Witch Queen - Synergy (Age Counters)", + "Cosima, God of the Voyage // The Omenkeel - Synergy (Age Counters)", + "Mairsil, the Pretender - Synergy (Age Counters)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Lands Matter)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lands Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Crucible of the Spirit Dragon", + "Mage-Ring Network", + "Molten Slagheap", + "Dreadship Reef", + "Calciform Pools", + "Saltcrusted Steppe", + "Fungal Reaches", + "Bottomless Vault" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates storage counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "storm", "theme": "Storm", "synergies": [ + "Spellslinger", + "Rituals", + "Copy Spells", "Spell Copy", - "Control", - "Stax", - "Spells Matter", - "Spellslinger" + "Control" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Aeve, Progenitor Ooze", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spellslinger)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spellslinger)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Flusterstorm", + "Grapeshot", + "Brain Freeze", + "Amphibian Downpour", + "Empty the Warrens", + "Radstorm", + "Ral, Crackling Wit", + "Chatterstorm" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds storm count with cheap spells & mana bursts, converting it into a lethal payoff turn. Synergies like Spellslinger and Rituals reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "strive", "theme": "Strive", "synergies": [ "Combat Tricks", @@ -6857,21 +21615,74 @@ "Interaction" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Samut, Voice of Dissent - Synergy (Combat Tricks)", + "Naru Meha, Master Wizard - Synergy (Combat Tricks)", + "The Wandering Rescuer - Synergy (Combat Tricks)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Twinflame", + "Call the Coppercoats", + "Solidarity of Heroes", + "Launch the Fleet", + "Setessan Tactics", + "Ajani's Presence", + "Harness by Force", + "Consign to Dust" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Strive leveraging synergies with Combat Tricks and Spells Matter." }, { + "id": "stun-counters", "theme": "Stun Counters", "synergies": [ "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Stax", "Wizard Kindred", - "Blink" + "Blink", + "Enter the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Monstrosity of the Lake", + "The Watcher in the Water", + "Lulu, Stern Guardian", + "Sharae of Numbing Depths", + "The Beast, Deathless Prince" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Unstoppable Slasher", + "Mjölnir, Storm Hammer", + "Fear of Sleep Paralysis", + "Scroll of Isildur", + "Pugnacious Hammerskull", + "Monstrosity of the Lake", + "The Watcher in the Water", + "Summon: Valefor" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Stax)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Stax)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Wizard Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates stun counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "super-friends", "theme": "Super Friends", "synergies": [ "Planeswalkers", @@ -6881,9 +21692,34 @@ "Loyalty Counters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider", + "Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion", + "Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Karn's Bastion", + "Doubling Season", + "Spark Double", + "Evolution Sage", + "Plaza of Heroes", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar", + "Minamo, School at Water's Edge", + "Cankerbloom" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Daretti, Scrap Savant - Synergy (Superfriends)", + "Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury - Synergy (Superfriends)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Super Friends leveraging synergies with Planeswalkers and Superfriends." }, { + "id": "superfriends", "theme": "Superfriends", "synergies": [ "Planeswalkers", @@ -6893,9 +21729,38 @@ "Super Friends" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Daretti, Scrap Savant", + "Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury", + "Dihada, Binder of Wills", + "Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools", + "Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Elspeth, Sun's Champion", + "Narset, Parter of Veils", + "Liliana, Dreadhorde General", + "Ugin, the Ineffable", + "Jace, Wielder of Mysteries", + "Teferi, Time Raveler", + "Chandra, Torch of Defiance", + "Ugin, the Spirit Dragon" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Planeswalkers)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Planeswalkers)", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - Synergy (Planeswalkers)", + "Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus - Synergy (Proliferate)", + "Atraxa, Praetors' Voice - Synergy (Proliferate)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Token Creation)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Protects and reuses planeswalkers—amplifying loyalty via proliferate and recursion for inevitability. Synergies like Planeswalkers and Proliferate reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "support", "theme": "Support", "synergies": [ "Midrange", @@ -6905,9 +21770,33 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Midrange)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Midrange)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Midrange)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Together Forever", + "Generous Patron", + "Blitzball Stadium", + "Skyboon Evangelist", + "Aerie Auxiliary", + "Gladehart Cavalry", + "Captured by Lagacs", + "Shoulder to Shoulder" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Support leveraging synergies with Midrange and +1/+1 Counters." }, { + "id": "surge", "theme": "Surge", "synergies": [ "Big Mana", @@ -6915,15 +21804,49 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Crush of Tentacles", + "Fall of the Titans", + "Reckless Bushwhacker", + "Overwhelming Denial", + "Comparative Analysis", + "Goblin Freerunner", + "Grip of the Roil", + "Tyrant of Valakut" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Surge leveraging synergies with Big Mana and Spells Matter." }, { + "id": "surrakar-kindred", "theme": "Surrakar Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Surrakar Spellblade", + "Surrakar Marauder", + "Surrakar Banisher", + "Shoreline Salvager" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Surrakar creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "surveil", "theme": "Surveil", "synergies": [ "Mill", @@ -6933,27 +21856,98 @@ "Rogue Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Glarb, Calamity's Augur", + "Desmond Miles", + "Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian", + "Aminatou, Veil Piercer", + "Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Consider", + "Undercity Sewers", + "Underground Mortuary", + "Hedge Maze", + "Shadowy Backstreet", + "Raucous Theater", + "Commercial District", + "Thundering Falls" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Mill)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Mill)", + "Six - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Octavia, Living Thesis - Synergy (Graveyard Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Continuously filters with Surveil to sculpt draws, fuel recursion, and enable graveyard synergies. Synergies like Mill and Reanimate reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "survival", "theme": "Survival", "synergies": [ "Survivor Kindred", "Human Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kona, Rescue Beastie", + "Rip, Spawn Hunter", + "Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor - Synergy (Survivor Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Kona, Rescue Beastie", + "Reluctant Role Model", + "Cynical Loner", + "Rip, Spawn Hunter", + "House Cartographer", + "Glimmer Seeker", + "Defiant Survivor", + "Savior of the Small" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Survival leveraging synergies with Survivor Kindred and Human Kindred." }, { + "id": "survivor-kindred", "theme": "Survivor Kindred", "synergies": [ "Survival", "Human Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kona, Rescue Beastie", + "Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor", + "Rip, Spawn Hunter", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Human Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Kona, Rescue Beastie", + "Reluctant Role Model", + "Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor", + "Cynical Loner", + "Rip, Spawn Hunter", + "Varchild's War-Riders", + "House Cartographer", + "Glimmer Seeker" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Survivor creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Survival and Human Kindred)." }, { + "id": "suspect", "theme": "Suspect", "synergies": [ "Blink", @@ -6961,9 +21955,34 @@ "Leave the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Agrus Kos, Spirit of Justice", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Blink)", + "Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Barbed Servitor", + "Case of the Stashed Skeleton", + "Agrus Kos, Spirit of Justice", + "Presumed Dead", + "Frantic Scapegoat", + "Caught Red-Handed", + "It Doesn't Add Up", + "Repeat Offender" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kodama of the East Tree - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)", + "Nezahal, Primal Tide - Synergy (Leave the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Suspect leveraging synergies with Blink and Enter the Battlefield." }, { + "id": "suspend", "theme": "Suspend", "synergies": [ "Time Travel", @@ -6973,9 +21992,34 @@ "Toolbox" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Tenth Doctor", + "Jhoira of the Ghitu", + "Taigam, Master Opportunist", + "The Eleventh Doctor", + "Amy Pond" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Search for Tomorrow", + "Profane Tutor", + "Delay", + "Sol Talisman", + "Resurgent Belief", + "Rousing Refrain", + "Inevitable Betrayal", + "Ancestral Vision" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch // Temple of Cyclical Time - Synergy (Time Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Exile Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Suspends spells early to pay off delayed powerful effects at discounted timing. Synergies like Time Travel and Time Counters reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "swampcycling", "theme": "Swampcycling", "synergies": [ "Land Types Matter", @@ -6984,9 +22028,33 @@ "Ramp", "Discard Matters" ], - "primary_color": "Black" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Vorinclex // The Grand Evolution - Synergy (Land Types Matter)", + "Karametra, God of Harvests - Synergy (Land Types Matter)", + "Titania, Nature's Force - Synergy (Land Types Matter)", + "The Balrog of Moria - Synergy (Cycling)", + "Monstrosity of the Lake - Synergy (Cycling)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Troll of Khazad-dûm", + "Twisted Abomination", + "Malboro", + "Rampaging Spiketail", + "Gloomfang Mauler", + "Spectral Snatcher", + "Injector Crocodile", + "Jhessian Zombies" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Baral, Chief of Compliance - Synergy (Loot)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Swampcycling leveraging synergies with Land Types Matter and Cycling." }, { + "id": "swampwalk", "theme": "Swampwalk", "synergies": [ "Wraith Kindred", @@ -6996,21 +22064,71 @@ "Horror Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, Whispering One", + "Wrexial, the Risen Deep", + "Sol'kanar the Swamp King", + "Witch-king of Angmar - Synergy (Wraith Kindred)", + "Lord of the Nazgûl - Synergy (Wraith Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sheoldred, Whispering One", + "Wrexial, the Risen Deep", + "Filth", + "Street Wraith", + "Mire Boa", + "Quag Vampires", + "Sol'kanar the Swamp King", + "Marsh Boa" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sauron, the Necromancer - Synergy (Wraith Kindred)", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Landwalk)", + "Shigeki, Jukai Visionary - Synergy (Snake Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Swampwalk leveraging synergies with Wraith Kindred and Landwalk." }, { + "id": "sweep", "theme": "Sweep", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_cards": [ + "Barrel Down Sokenzan", + "Charge Across the Araba", + "Sink into Takenuma", + "Plow Through Reito" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Sweep theme and its supporting synergies." }, { + "id": "synth-kindred", "theme": "Synth Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick", + "Nick Valentine, Private Eye" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick", + "Synth Eradicator", + "Synth Infiltrator", + "Nick Valentine, Private Eye" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Synth creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "tempting-offer", "theme": "Tempting offer", "synergies": [ "Politics", @@ -7018,14 +22136,48 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Politics)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Politics)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Politics)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Tempt with Discovery", + "Tempt with Bunnies", + "Tempt with Vengeance", + "Tempt with Mayhem", + "Tempt with Reflections", + "Tempt with Immortality", + "Tempt with Glory" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Tempting offer leveraging synergies with Politics and Spells Matter." }, { + "id": "tentacle-kindred", "theme": "Tentacle Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Watcher in the Water" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Nadir Kraken", + "The Watcher in the Water" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Tentacle creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "thalakos-kindred", "theme": "Thalakos Kindred", "synergies": [ "Shadow", @@ -7033,9 +22185,27 @@ "Combat Matters", "Little Fellas" ], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Combat Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Thalakos Seer", + "Thalakos Deceiver", + "Thalakos Sentry", + "Thalakos Drifters", + "Thalakos Scout", + "Thalakos Dreamsower", + "Thalakos Mistfolk" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Thalakos creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Shadow and Aggro)." }, { + "id": "theft", "theme": "Theft", "synergies": [ "Goad", @@ -7045,9 +22215,37 @@ "Aristocrats" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Gonti, Lord of Luxury", + "Grenzo, Havoc Raiser", + "Emrakul, the Promised End", + "Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Deadly Dispute", + "Village Rites", + "Crop Rotation", + "Harrow", + "Diabolic Intent", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Demand Answers", + "Corrupted Conviction" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Glóin, Dwarf Emissary - Synergy (Goad)", + "Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist - Synergy (Goad)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice to Draw)", + "Peregrin Took - Synergy (Sacrifice to Draw)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Acquires opponents’ permanents temporarily or permanently to convert their resources into board control. Synergies like Goad and Sacrifice to Draw reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "thopter-kindred", "theme": "Thopter Kindred", "synergies": [ "Artificer Kindred", @@ -7057,9 +22255,38 @@ "Tokens Matter" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter", + "Hope of Ghirapur", + "Breya, Etherium Shaper", + "Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival", + "Pia and Kiran Nalaar" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Ornithopter of Paradise", + "Loyal Apprentice", + "Ornithopter", + "Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter", + "Hangarback Walker", + "Whirler Rogue", + "Gold-Forged Thopteryx", + "Efficient Construction" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artificer Kindred)", + "Sai, Master Thopterist - Synergy (Artificer Kindred)", + "Urza, Lord High Artificer - Synergy (Artificer Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Creature Tokens)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Thopter creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Artificer Kindred and Artifact Tokens)." }, { + "id": "threshold", "theme": "Threshold", "synergies": [ "Nomad Kindred", @@ -7069,9 +22296,30 @@ "Mill" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kiora, the Rising Tide", + "Pianna, Nomad Captain - Synergy (Nomad Kindred)", + "K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth - Synergy (Minion Kindred)", + "Chainer, Nightmare Adept - Synergy (Minion Kindred)", + "Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion - Synergy (Rat Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Cabal Ritual", + "Cephalid Coliseum", + "Stitch Together", + "Shoreline Looter", + "Kiora, the Rising Tide", + "Far Wanderings", + "Barbarian Ring", + "Cabal Pit" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Fills the graveyard quickly to meet Threshold counts and upgrade spell/creature efficiencies. Synergies like Nomad Kindred and Minion Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "thrull-kindred", "theme": "Thrull Kindred", "synergies": [ "Sacrifice Matters", @@ -7081,17 +22329,48 @@ "Tokens Matter" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "White" - }, - { - "theme": "Tide Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools", + "Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)" ], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "example_cards": [ + "Blood Pet", + "Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools", + "Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder", + "Szat's Will", + "Thrull Parasite", + "Doorkeeper Thrull", + "Basal Thrull", + "Soul Exchange" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Aristocrats)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Aristocrats)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Creature Tokens)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Thrull creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Sacrifice Matters and Aristocrats)." }, { + "id": "tide-counters", + "theme": "Tide Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Homarid", + "Tidal Influence" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates tide counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "tiefling-kindred", "theme": "Tiefling Kindred", "synergies": [ "Rogue Kindred", @@ -7101,21 +22380,74 @@ "Leave the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Karlach, Fury of Avernus", + "Prosper, Tome-Bound", + "Casal, Lurkwood Pathfinder // Casal, Pathbreaker Owlbear", + "Zevlor, Elturel Exile", + "Farideh, Devil's Chosen" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Grim Hireling", + "Karlach, Fury of Avernus", + "Prosper, Tome-Bound", + "Elturel Survivors", + "Hoard Robber", + "Guildsworn Prowler", + "Passageway Seer", + "Death-Priest of Myrkul" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Rankle, Master of Pranks - Synergy (Rogue Kindred)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Captain Lannery Storm - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Tiefling creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Rogue Kindred and Outlaw Kindred)." }, { + "id": "time-counters", "theme": "Time Counters", "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Vanishing", "Time Travel", - "Impending" + "Impending", + "Suspend", + "Exile Matters" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch // Temple of Cyclical Time", + "The Tenth Doctor", + "Jhoira of the Ghitu", + "The War Doctor", + "Taigam, Master Opportunist" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Search for Tomorrow", + "Profane Tutor", + "Delay", + "As Foretold", + "Dreamtide Whale", + "Sol Talisman", + "Resurgent Belief", + "Overlord of the Hauntwoods" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Idris, Soul of the TARDIS - Synergy (Vanishing)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates time counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "time-travel", "theme": "Time Travel", "synergies": [ "Time Counters", @@ -7124,33 +22456,110 @@ "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Tenth Doctor", + "Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch // Temple of Cyclical Time - Synergy (Time Counters)", + "Jhoira of the Ghitu - Synergy (Time Counters)", + "Taigam, Master Opportunist - Synergy (Suspend)", + "The Eleventh Doctor - Synergy (Suspend)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "The Tenth Doctor", + "Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey", + "Time Beetle", + "Rotating Fireplace", + "The Parting of the Ways", + "All of History, All at Once", + "The Wedding of River Song", + "The Girl in the Fireplace" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Exile Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Time Travel leveraging synergies with Time Counters and Suspend." }, { + "id": "token-creation", "theme": "Token Creation", "synergies": [ - "Tokens Matter", "Creature Tokens", "Populate", + "Tokens Matter", "Artifact Tokens", "Treasure" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Beast Within", + "An Offer You Can't Refuse", + "Generous Gift", + "Smothering Tithe", + "Swan Song", + "Urza's Saga", + "Deadly Dispute", + "Black Market Connections" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Creature Tokens)", + "Trostani, Selesnya's Voice - Synergy (Populate)", + "Cayth, Famed Mechanist - Synergy (Populate)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Goes wide with creature tokens then converts mass into damage, draw, drain, or sacrifice engines. Synergies like Tokens Matter and Creature Tokens reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "token-modification", "theme": "Token Modification", "synergies": [ - "Tokens Matter", "Clones", "Planeswalkers", "Super Friends", - "Token Creation" + "Token Creation", + "Tokens Matter" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization", + "Peregrin Took", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Doubling Season", + "Anointed Procession", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus", + "Parallel Lives", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization", + "Peregrin Took", + "Xorn", + "Innkeeper's Talent" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Clones)", + "Sakashima of a Thousand Faces - Synergy (Clones)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Planeswalkers)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Planeswalkers)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Goes wide with creature tokens then converts mass into damage, draw, drain, or sacrifice engines. Synergies like Clones and Planeswalkers reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "tokens-matter", "theme": "Tokens Matter", "synergies": [ "Token Creation", @@ -7160,9 +22569,33 @@ "Treasure" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Beast Within", + "An Offer You Can't Refuse", + "Generous Gift", + "Smothering Tithe", + "Swan Song", + "Urza's Saga", + "Deadly Dispute", + "Black Market Connections" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Trostani, Selesnya's Voice - Synergy (Populate)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Goes wide with creature tokens then converts mass into damage, draw, drain, or sacrifice engines. Synergies like Token Creation and Creature Tokens reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "toolbox", "theme": "Toolbox", "synergies": [ "Entwine", @@ -7172,9 +22605,35 @@ "Removal" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Junji, the Midnight Sky", + "Koma, Cosmos Serpent", + "Atsushi, the Blazing Sky", + "Ghalta and Mavren", + "Grenzo, Havoc Raiser" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Urza's Saga", + "Worldly Tutor", + "Abrade", + "Return of the Wildspeaker", + "Boros Charm", + "Crop Rotation", + "Inventors' Fair", + "Rakdos Charm" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Invasion of Ikoria // Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria - Synergy (Bracket:TutorNonland)", + "Magda, Brazen Outlaw - Synergy (Bracket:TutorNonland)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Proliferate)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Toolbox leveraging synergies with Entwine and Bracket:TutorNonland." }, { + "id": "topdeck", "theme": "Topdeck", "synergies": [ "Scry", @@ -7184,9 +22643,37 @@ "Kinship" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Reality Chip", + "Loot, Exuberant Explorer", + "Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy", + "Shigeki, Jukai Visionary", + "Gonti, Lord of Luxury" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Path of Ancestry", + "Brainstorm", + "Vampiric Tutor", + "Herald's Horn", + "Ponder", + "Mystic Sanctuary", + "Mosswort Bridge", + "Preordain" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "The Scarab God - Synergy (Scry)", + "Thassa, God of the Sea - Synergy (Scry)", + "Thrasios, Triton Hero - Synergy (Scry)", + "Glarb, Calamity's Augur - Synergy (Surveil)", + "Desmond Miles - Synergy (Surveil)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Topdeck leveraging synergies with Scry and Surveil." }, { + "id": "toughness-matters", "theme": "Toughness Matters", "synergies": [ "Defender", @@ -7196,9 +22683,37 @@ "Kobold Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Birds of Paradise", + "Blood Artist", + "Delighted Halfling", + "Beast Whisperer", + "Mirkwood Bats", + "Ornithopter of Paradise", + "Gray Merchant of Asphodel", + "Professional Face-Breaker" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "The Pride of Hull Clade - Synergy (Defender)", + "Sokrates, Athenian Teacher - Synergy (Defender)", + "Pramikon, Sky Rampart - Synergy (Defender)", + "Atla Palani, Nest Tender - Synergy (Egg Kindred)", + "Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield - Synergy (Wall Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Toughness Matters leveraging synergies with Defender and Egg Kindred." }, { + "id": "toxic", "theme": "Toxic", "synergies": [ "Poison Counters", @@ -7208,18 +22723,71 @@ "Artifacts Matter" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Skrelv, Defector Mite", + "Karumonix, the Rat King", + "Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa", + "Vishgraz, the Doomhive", + "Venser, Corpse Puppet" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Skrelv, Defector Mite", + "Myr Convert", + "Bloated Contaminator", + "Blightbelly Rat", + "Tyrranax Rex", + "Venerated Rotpriest", + "Contaminant Grafter", + "Karumonix, the Rat King" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Poison Counters)", + "Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon - Synergy (Poison Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Infect)", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - Synergy (Infect)", + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Leverages Infect/Toxic pressure and proliferate to accelerate poison win thresholds. Synergies like Poison Counters and Infect reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "toy-kindred", "theme": "Toy Kindred", "synergies": [ "Artifacts Matter", "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Marvin, Murderous Mimic", + "Arabella, Abandoned Doll", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Marvin, Murderous Mimic", + "Twitching Doll", + "Arabella, Abandoned Doll", + "Giggling Skitterspike", + "Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery", + "Unable to Scream", + "Splitskin Doll", + "Clockwork Percussionist" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Toy creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Artifacts Matter and Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "training", "theme": "Training", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -7229,9 +22797,36 @@ "Toughness Matters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Torens, Fist of the Angels", + "Jenny Flint", + "Vikya, Scorching Stalwart", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Torens, Fist of the Angels", + "Hopeful Initiate", + "Jenny Flint", + "Savior of Ollenbock", + "Vikya, Scorching Stalwart", + "Cloaked Cadet", + "Parish-Blade Trainee", + "Apprentice Sharpshooter" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Human Kindred)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Training leveraging synergies with +1/+1 Counters and Human Kindred." }, { + "id": "trample", "theme": "Trample", "synergies": [ "Rhino Kindred", @@ -7241,9 +22836,38 @@ "Boar Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider", + "Atarka, World Render" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Rampaging Baloths", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Hellkite Tyrant", + "Managorger Hydra", + "Nyxbloom Ancient", + "Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder - Synergy (Rhino Kindred)", + "Ghired, Conclave Exile - Synergy (Rhino Kindred)", + "Roon of the Hidden Realm - Synergy (Rhino Kindred)", + "Grothama, All-Devouring - Synergy (Wurm Kindred)", + "Baru, Fist of Krosa - Synergy (Wurm Kindred)", + "The Goose Mother - Synergy (Hydra Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accelerates mana ahead of curve, then converts surplus into oversized threats or multi-spell bursts. Synergies like Rhino Kindred and Wurm Kindred reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "transform", "theme": "Transform", "synergies": [ "Incubator Token", @@ -7253,9 +22877,35 @@ "Battles Matter" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization", + "Veyran, Voice of Duality", + "Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might // Temple of Power", + "Urabrask // The Great Work" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Mox Opal", + "Storm-Kiln Artist", + "Archmage Emeritus", + "Dispatch", + "Growing Rites of Itlimoc // Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness", + "Puresteel Paladin", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos - Synergy (Incubator Token)", + "Glissa, Herald of Predation - Synergy (Incubator Token)", + "Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer - Synergy (Metalcraft)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Transform leveraging synergies with Incubator Token and Incubate." }, { + "id": "transmute", "theme": "Transmute", "synergies": [ "Bracket:TutorNonland", @@ -7264,33 +22914,109 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Invasion of Ikoria // Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria - Synergy (Bracket:TutorNonland)", + "Magda, Brazen Outlaw - Synergy (Bracket:TutorNonland)", + "Razaketh, the Foulblooded - Synergy (Bracket:TutorNonland)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Muddle the Mixture", + "Drift of Phantasms", + "Tolaria West", + "Dimir Infiltrator", + "Dimir House Guard", + "Perplex", + "Dizzy Spell", + "Shred Memory" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Transmute leveraging synergies with Bracket:TutorNonland and Toughness Matters." }, { + "id": "treasure", "theme": "Treasure", "synergies": [ - "Treasure Token", "Artifact Tokens", - "Pirate Kindred", - "Citizen Kindred", - "Token Creation" + "Sacrifice", + "Combo", + "Tokens", + "Treasure Token" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Old Gnawbone", + "Captain Lannery Storm", + "Mahadi, Emporium Master" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "An Offer You Can't Refuse", + "Smothering Tithe", + "Deadly Dispute", + "Black Market Connections", + "Tireless Provisioner", + "Big Score", + "Professional Face-Breaker", + "Storm-Kiln Artist" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Peregrin Took - Synergy (Artifact Tokens)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Produces Treasure tokens as flexible ramp & combo fuel enabling explosive payoff turns. Synergies like Artifact Tokens and Sacrifice reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "treasure-token", "theme": "Treasure Token", "synergies": [ "Sacrifice Matters", - "Artifacts Matter", "Ramp", + "Artifacts Matter", "Treasure", "Artifact Tokens" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff", + "Old Gnawbone", + "Captain Lannery Storm", + "Mahadi, Emporium Master" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "An Offer You Can't Refuse", + "Smothering Tithe", + "Deadly Dispute", + "Black Market Connections", + "Big Score", + "Professional Face-Breaker", + "Storm-Kiln Artist", + "Pitiless Plunderer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Ramp)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Ramp)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Goes wide with creature tokens then converts mass into damage, draw, drain, or sacrifice engines. Synergies like Sacrifice Matters and Artifacts Matter reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "treefolk-kindred", "theme": "Treefolk Kindred", "synergies": [ "Druid Kindred", @@ -7300,9 +23026,37 @@ "Trample" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Six", + "Yedora, Grave Gardener", + "Treebeard, Gracious Host", + "Nemata, Primeval Warden", + "Doran, the Siege Tower" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Faeburrow Elder", + "Six", + "Lignify", + "Wrenn and Seven", + "Scurry Oak", + "Murmuring Bosk", + "Yedora, Grave Gardener", + "Woodfall Primus" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Druid Kindred)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Druid Kindred)", + "Jaheira, Friend of the Forest - Synergy (Druid Kindred)", + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Reach)", + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Shaman Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Treefolk creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Druid Kindred and Reach)." }, { + "id": "tribute", "theme": "Tribute", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -7312,15 +23066,50 @@ "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Nessian Wilds Ravager", + "Oracle of Bones", + "Flame-Wreathed Phoenix", + "Pharagax Giant", + "Snake of the Golden Grove", + "Fanatic of Xenagos", + "Siren of the Fanged Coast", + "Nessian Demolok" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Enter the Battlefield)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Tribute leveraging synergies with +1/+1 Counters and Blink." }, { + "id": "trilobite-kindred", "theme": "Trilobite Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_cards": [ + "Cryptic Trilobite", + "Drownyard Lurker", + "Scuttling Sliver", + "Shore Keeper", + "Electryte" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Trilobite creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "troll-kindred", "theme": "Troll Kindred", "synergies": [ "Shaman Kindred", @@ -7330,9 +23119,38 @@ "+1/+1 Counters" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Gyome, Master Chef", + "Svella, Ice Shaper", + "Thrun, Breaker of Silence", + "Grismold, the Dreadsower", + "Varolz, the Scar-Striped" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Golgari Grave-Troll", + "Guardian Augmenter", + "Troll of Khazad-dûm", + "Clackbridge Troll", + "Gyome, Master Chef", + "Svella, Ice Shaper", + "Thrun, Breaker of Silence", + "Feasting Troll King" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker - Synergy (Shaman Kindred)", + "Delina, Wild Mage - Synergy (Shaman Kindred)", + "Meren of Clan Nel Toth - Synergy (Shaman Kindred)", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Trample)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Trample)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Troll creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Shaman Kindred and Trample)." }, { + "id": "turtle-kindred", "theme": "Turtle Kindred", "synergies": [ "Ward", @@ -7342,9 +23160,38 @@ "Interaction" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kogla and Yidaro", + "The Pride of Hull Clade", + "Archelos, Lagoon Mystic", + "Yidaro, Wandering Monster", + "Gorex, the Tombshell" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Kappa Cannoneer", + "Kogla and Yidaro", + "Steelbane Hydra", + "Blossoming Tortoise", + "Colossal Skyturtle", + "Fecund Greenshell", + "Bedrock Tortoise", + "Snapping Voidcraw" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Adrix and Nev, Twincasters - Synergy (Ward)", + "Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm - Synergy (Ward)", + "Ulamog, the Defiler - Synergy (Ward)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Protection)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Protection)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Turtle creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Ward and Protection)." }, { + "id": "tyranid-kindred", "theme": "Tyranid Kindred", "synergies": [ "Ravenous", @@ -7354,9 +23201,35 @@ "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph", + "Old One Eye", + "Magus Lucea Kane", + "The Red Terror", + "Deathleaper, Terror Weapon" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Biophagus", + "Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph", + "Atalan Jackal", + "Sporocyst", + "Nexos", + "Tyrant Guard", + "Tervigon", + "Aberrant" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (X Spells)", + "Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma - Synergy (X Spells)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Ramp)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Tyranid creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Ravenous and X Spells)." }, { + "id": "umbra-armor", "theme": "Umbra armor", "synergies": [ "Enchant", @@ -7366,9 +23239,33 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr // Katilda's Rising Dawn - Synergy (Enchant)", + "Journey to Eternity // Atzal, Cave of Eternity - Synergy (Enchant)", + "On Serra's Wings - Synergy (Enchant)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Auras)", + "Kodama of the West Tree - Synergy (Auras)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Bear Umbra", + "Snake Umbra", + "Hyena Umbra", + "Lion Umbra", + "Spider Umbra", + "Eel Umbra", + "Boar Umbra", + "Felidar Umbra" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Umbra armor leveraging synergies with Enchant and Auras." }, { + "id": "unconditional-draw", "theme": "Unconditional Draw", "synergies": [ "Dredge", @@ -7378,9 +23275,33 @@ "Gift" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician", + "Padeem, Consul of Innovation", + "The Gitrog Monster", + "Losheel, Clockwork Scholar" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Skullclamp", + "Brainstorm", + "War Room", + "Ponder", + "Black Market Connections", + "Growth Spiral", + "Big Score", + "Preordain" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Jaxis, the Troublemaker - Synergy (Blitz)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Unconditional Draw leveraging synergies with Dredge and Learn." }, { + "id": "undaunted", "theme": "Undaunted", "synergies": [ "Politics", @@ -7390,9 +23311,31 @@ "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Politics)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Politics)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Politics)", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Cost Reduction)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Cost Reduction)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Curtains' Call", + "Divergent Transformations", + "Coastal Breach", + "Sublime Exhalation", + "Seeds of Renewal", + "Elspeth's Devotee" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Undaunted leveraging synergies with Politics and Cost Reduction." }, { + "id": "undergrowth", "theme": "Undergrowth", "synergies": [ "Reanimate", @@ -7402,9 +23345,34 @@ "Leave the Battlefield" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Izoni, Thousand-Eyed", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Six - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Mill)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Izoni, Thousand-Eyed", + "Mausoleum Secrets", + "Hatchery Spider", + "Lotleth Giant", + "Kraul Harpooner", + "Molderhulk", + "Kraul Foragers", + "Rhizome Lurcher" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kozilek, Butcher of Truth - Synergy (Mill)", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds - Synergy (Blink)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Undergrowth leveraging synergies with Reanimate and Mill." }, { + "id": "undying", "theme": "Undying", "synergies": [ "Sacrifice Matters", @@ -7414,9 +23382,36 @@ "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor", + "Witch-king, Sky Scourge", + "Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Gleeful Arsonist", + "Flayer of the Hatebound", + "Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor", + "Young Wolf", + "Butcher Ghoul", + "Geralf's Messenger", + "Pyreheart Wolf", + "Witch-king, Sky Scourge" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Aristocrats)", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Aristocrats)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Undying leveraging synergies with Sacrifice Matters and Aristocrats." }, { + "id": "unearth", "theme": "Unearth", "synergies": [ "Reanimate", @@ -7426,9 +23421,33 @@ "Mill" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Six - Synergy (Reanimate)", + "Octavia, Living Thesis - Synergy (Graveyard Matters)", + "Extus, Oriq Overlord // Awaken the Blood Avatar - Synergy (Graveyard Matters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Molten Gatekeeper", + "Cityscape Leveler", + "Priest of Fell Rites", + "Perennial Behemoth", + "Terisian Mindbreaker", + "Fatestitcher", + "Chronomancer", + "Canoptek Tomb Sentinel" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Imotekh the Stormlord - Synergy (Necron Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Unearth leveraging synergies with Reanimate and Graveyard Matters." }, { + "id": "unicorn-kindred", "theme": "Unicorn Kindred", "synergies": [ "Lifegain", @@ -7438,9 +23457,36 @@ "Enchantments Matter" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Emiel the Blessed", + "Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn", + "Thurid, Mare of Destiny", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Lifegain)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Lifegain)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Emiel the Blessed", + "Good-Fortune Unicorn", + "Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn", + "Summon: Ixion", + "Blessed Sanctuary", + "Regal Bunnicorn", + "Loyal Unicorn", + "Celestial Unicorn" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose - Synergy (Lifegain)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Life Matters)", + "Mangara, the Diplomat - Synergy (Life Matters)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Unicorn creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Lifegain and Life Matters)." }, { + "id": "unleash", "theme": "Unleash", "synergies": [ "+1/+1 Counters", @@ -7450,17 +23496,62 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tesak, Judith's Hellhound", + "Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (+1/+1 Counters)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Tesak, Judith's Hellhound", + "Thrill-Kill Assassin", + "Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch", + "Rakdos Cackler", + "Chaos Imps", + "Grim Roustabout", + "Carnival Hellsteed", + "Hellhole Flailer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Voltron)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Unleash leveraging synergies with +1/+1 Counters and Counters Matter." }, { + "id": "valiant", "theme": "Valiant", "synergies": [ "Mouse Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Arthur, Marigold Knight - Synergy (Mouse Kindred)", + "Mabel, Heir to Cragflame - Synergy (Mouse Kindred)", + "Tusk and Whiskers - Synergy (Mouse Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Heartfire Hero", + "Emberheart Challenger", + "Whiskervale Forerunner", + "Nettle Guard", + "Seedglaive Mentor", + "Flowerfoot Swordmaster", + "Whiskerquill Scribe", + "Mouse Trapper" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Valiant leveraging synergies with Mouse Kindred." }, { + "id": "vampire-kindred", "theme": "Vampire Kindred", "synergies": [ "Blood Token", @@ -7470,9 +23561,37 @@ "Lifegain" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan", + "Elenda, the Dusk Rose", + "Drana, Liberator of Malakir", + "Ghalta and Mavren" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Blood Artist", + "Viscera Seer", + "Welcoming Vampire", + "Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose", + "Cruel Celebrant", + "Bloodletter of Aclazotz", + "Yahenni, Undying Partisan", + "Twilight Prophet" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Old Rutstein - Synergy (Blood Token)", + "Kamber, the Plunderer - Synergy (Blood Token)", + "Strefan, Maurer Progenitor - Synergy (Blood Token)", + "Heliod, Sun-Crowned - Synergy (Lifegain Triggers)", + "Emrakul, the World Anew - Synergy (Madness)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Vampire creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Blood Token and Lifegain Triggers)." }, { + "id": "vanishing", "theme": "Vanishing", "synergies": [ "Time Counters", @@ -7480,15 +23599,48 @@ "Enchantments Matter" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Idris, Soul of the TARDIS", + "Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch // Temple of Cyclical Time - Synergy (Time Counters)", + "The Tenth Doctor - Synergy (Time Counters)", + "Jhoira of the Ghitu - Synergy (Time Counters)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Dreamtide Whale", + "Deep Forest Hermit", + "Out of Time", + "Four Knocks", + "Reality Acid", + "Regenerations Restored", + "Chronozoa", + "Crack in Time" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Vanishing leveraging synergies with Time Counters and Counters Matter." }, { + "id": "varmint-kindred", "theme": "Varmint Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_cards": [ + "Thieving Varmint", + "Voracious Varmint" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Varmint creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "vedalken-kindred", "theme": "Vedalken Kindred", "synergies": [ "Artificer Kindred", @@ -7497,43 +23649,150 @@ "Resource Engine", "Wizard Kindred" ], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Padeem, Consul of Innovation", + "Unctus, Grand Metatect", + "Troyan, Gutsy Explorer", + "Morska, Undersea Sleuth", + "Nin, the Pain Artist" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Etherium Sculptor", + "Padeem, Consul of Innovation", + "Forensic Gadgeteer", + "Jace's Archivist", + "Master of Etherium", + "Ingenious Infiltrator", + "Vedalken Archmage", + "Unctus, Grand Metatect" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artificer Kindred)", + "Sai, Master Thopterist - Synergy (Artificer Kindred)", + "Urza, Lord High Artificer - Synergy (Artificer Kindred)", + "Dr. Madison Li - Synergy (Energy Counters)", + "Satya, Aetherflux Genius - Synergy (Energy Counters)", + "Liberty Prime, Recharged - Synergy (Energy)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Vedalken creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Artificer Kindred and Energy Counters)." }, { + "id": "vehicles", "theme": "Vehicles", "synergies": [ "Artifacts Matter", "Crew", - "Vehicles", "Pilot Kindred", - "Living metal" + "Living metal", + "Convert" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer", + "Shorikai, Genesis Engine", + "The Indomitable", + "Weatherlight", + "Skysovereign, Consul Flagship" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer", + "Hedge Shredder", + "Smuggler's Copter", + "Imposter Mech", + "Shorikai, Genesis Engine", + "The Indomitable", + "Weatherlight", + "Skysovereign, Consul Flagship" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)", + "Cid, Freeflier Pilot - Synergy (Pilot Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Leverages efficient Vehicles and crew bodies to field evasive, sweep-resilient threats. Synergies like Artifacts Matter and Crew reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "venture-into-the-dungeon", "theme": "Venture into the dungeon", "synergies": [ - "Historics Matter", - "Legends Matter", "Aggro", "Combat Matters", - "Artifacts Matter" + "Artifacts Matter", + "Toughness Matters" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Acererak the Archlich", + "Nadaar, Selfless Paladin", + "Sefris of the Hidden Ways", + "Barrowin of Clan Undurr", + "Varis, Silverymoon Ranger" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Acererak the Archlich", + "Thorough Investigation", + "Nadaar, Selfless Paladin", + "Radiant Solar", + "Midnight Pathlighter", + "Dungeon Map", + "Yuan-Ti Malison", + "Triumphant Adventurer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Aggro)", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Combat Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Combat Matters)", + "Loran of the Third Path - Synergy (Artifacts Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Repeats Venture into the Dungeon steps to layer incremental room rewards into compounding advantage. Synergies like Aggro and Combat Matters reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "verse-counters", "theme": "Verse Counters", "synergies": [ "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate", "Enchantments Matter" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Yisan, the Wanderer Bard", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin - Synergy (Counters Matter)", + "Sram, Senior Edificer - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Yisan, the Wanderer Bard", + "Aria of Flame", + "Lost Isle Calling", + "Vile Requiem", + "Lilting Refrain", + "Rumbling Crescendo", + "Recantation", + "Midsummer Revel" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Enchantments Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates verse counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "vigilance", "theme": "Vigilance", "synergies": [ "Angel Kindred", @@ -7543,9 +23802,38 @@ "Cat Kindred" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Loran of the Third Path", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar", + "Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Sun Titan", + "Loran of the Third Path", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar", + "Faeburrow Elder", + "Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite", + "Boromir, Warden of the Tower", + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization", + "Enduring Vitality" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Angel Kindred)", + "Aurelia, the Warleader - Synergy (Angel Kindred)", + "Gisela, Blade of Goldnight - Synergy (Angel Kindred)", + "The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride - Synergy (Mount Kindred)", + "Calamity, Galloping Inferno - Synergy (Mount Kindred)", + "Zeriam, Golden Wind - Synergy (Griffin Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Vigilance leveraging synergies with Angel Kindred and Mount Kindred." }, { + "id": "void", "theme": "Void", "synergies": [ "Warp", @@ -7555,17 +23843,46 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" - }, - { - "theme": "Void Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Alpharael, Stonechosen", + "Haliya, Guided by Light - Synergy (Warp)", + "Tannuk, Steadfast Second - Synergy (Warp)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Exile Matters)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Exile Matters)" ], - "primary_color": "Black" + "example_cards": [ + "Elegy Acolyte", + "Decode Transmissions", + "Alpharael, Stonechosen", + "Chorale of the Void", + "Hymn of the Faller", + "Tragic Trajectory", + "Interceptor Mechan", + "Hylderblade" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Card Draw)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Void leveraging synergies with Warp and Exile Matters." }, { + "id": "void-counters", + "theme": "Void Counters", + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_cards": [ + "Dauthi Voidwalker", + "Sphere of Annihilation" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates void counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." + }, + { + "id": "voltron", "theme": "Voltron", "synergies": [ "Equipment Matters", @@ -7575,9 +23892,34 @@ "Equipment" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Sram, Senior Edificer", + "Rishkar, Peema Renegade", + "Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin", + "Kodama of the West Tree", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Swiftfoot Boots", + "Lightning Greaves", + "Skullclamp", + "Rhythm of the Wild", + "Wild Growth", + "Karn's Bastion", + "Animate Dead", + "Hardened Scales" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist - Synergy (Auras)", + "Codsworth, Handy Helper - Synergy (Auras)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Stacks auras, equipment, and protection on a single threat to push commander damage with layered resilience. Synergies like Equipment Matters and Auras reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "wall-kindred", "theme": "Wall Kindred", "synergies": [ "Defender", @@ -7587,9 +23929,33 @@ "Stax" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Pramikon, Sky Rampart", + "The Pride of Hull Clade - Synergy (Defender)", + "Sokrates, Athenian Teacher - Synergy (Defender)", + "Bristly Bill, Spine Sower - Synergy (Plant Kindred)", + "The Necrobloom - Synergy (Plant Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Crashing Drawbridge", + "Wall of Omens", + "Electrostatic Field", + "Wall of Blossoms", + "Tinder Wall", + "Fog Bank", + "Overgrown Battlement", + "Weathered Sentinels" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Meloku the Clouded Mirror - Synergy (Illusion Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Wall creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Defender and Plant Kindred)." }, { + "id": "ward", "theme": "Ward", "synergies": [ "Turtle Kindred", @@ -7599,9 +23965,38 @@ "Stax" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Adrix and Nev, Twincasters", + "Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm", + "Ulamog, the Defiler", + "Valgavoth, Terror Eater", + "Sovereign Okinec Ahau" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Roaming Throne", + "Kappa Cannoneer", + "Adrix and Nev, Twincasters", + "Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm", + "Bronze Guardian", + "Hulking Raptor", + "Ulamog, the Defiler", + "Valgavoth, Terror Eater" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kogla and Yidaro - Synergy (Turtle Kindred)", + "The Pride of Hull Clade - Synergy (Turtle Kindred)", + "Archelos, Lagoon Mystic - Synergy (Turtle Kindred)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Protection)", + "Purphoros, God of the Forge - Synergy (Protection)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Dragon Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Ward leveraging synergies with Turtle Kindred and Protection." }, { + "id": "warlock-kindred", "theme": "Warlock Kindred", "synergies": [ "Outlaw Kindred", @@ -7611,9 +24006,38 @@ "Food" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Saryth, the Viper's Fang", + "Honest Rutstein", + "Breena, the Demagogue", + "Prosper, Tome-Bound", + "Rivaz of the Claw" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Witch Enchanter // Witch-Blessed Meadow", + "Saryth, the Viper's Fang", + "Honest Rutstein", + "Vile Entomber", + "Breena, the Demagogue", + "Prosper, Tome-Bound", + "Rivaz of the Claw", + "Vengeful Bloodwitch" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Captain Lannery Storm - Synergy (Outlaw Kindred)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Squirrel Kindred)", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Squirrel Kindred)", + "Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion - Synergy (Rat Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Warlock creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Outlaw Kindred and Squirrel Kindred)." }, { + "id": "warp", "theme": "Warp", "synergies": [ "Void", @@ -7623,9 +24047,33 @@ "Wheels" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Haliya, Guided by Light", + "Tannuk, Steadfast Second", + "Alpharael, Stonechosen", + "Codsworth, Handy Helper - Synergy (Robot Kindred)", + "K-9, Mark I - Synergy (Robot Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Weftstalker Ardent", + "Exalted Sunborn", + "Haliya, Guided by Light", + "Zoanthrope", + "Starfield Vocalist", + "Anticausal Vestige", + "Loading Zone", + "Mightform Harmonizer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Exile Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Warp leveraging synergies with Void and Robot Kindred." }, { + "id": "warrior-kindred", "theme": "Warrior Kindred", "synergies": [ "Mobilize", @@ -7635,9 +24083,37 @@ "Jackal Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General", + "Krenko, Mob Boss", + "Moraug, Fury of Akoum", + "Neheb, the Eternal" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Professional Face-Breaker", + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar", + "Champion of Lambholt", + "Accursed Marauder", + "Fleshbag Marauder", + "Reassembling Skeleton", + "Setessan Champion", + "Nadier's Nightblade" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Zurgo Stormrender - Synergy (Mobilize)", + "Zurgo, Thunder's Decree - Synergy (Mobilize)", + "Themberchaud - Synergy (Exert)", + "Anep, Vizier of Hazoret - Synergy (Exert)", + "Khârn the Betrayer - Synergy (Astartes Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Warrior creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Mobilize and Exert)." }, { + "id": "waterbending", "theme": "Waterbending", "synergies": [ "Cost Reduction", @@ -7645,20 +24121,77 @@ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "White" + "secondary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "Katara, Water Tribe's Hope", + "Yue, the Moon Spirit", + "Avatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements", + "Katara, Bending Prodigy", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Cost Reduction)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Katara, Water Tribe's Hope", + "Yue, the Moon Spirit", + "Avatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements", + "Aang's Iceberg", + "Katara, Bending Prodigy", + "Waterbending Lesson", + "Water Whip", + "Watery Grasp" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Synergy (Cost Reduction)", + "Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma - Synergy (Cost Reduction)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Card Draw)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Card Draw)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Waterbending leveraging synergies with Cost Reduction and Card Draw." }, { + "id": "weasel-kindred", "theme": "Weasel Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "White" + "primary_color": "White", + "example_commanders": [ + "The Infamous Cruelclaw" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "The Infamous Cruelclaw", + "Brightblade Stoat" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Weasel creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "weird-kindred", "theme": "Weird Kindred", "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Melek, Izzet Paragon", + "Melek, Reforged Researcher" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Hydroelectric Specimen // Hydroelectric Laboratory", + "Melek, Izzet Paragon", + "Gelectrode", + "Melek, Reforged Researcher", + "Experimental Overload", + "Nothic", + "Spellgorger Weird", + "Steamcore Scholar" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Weird creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "werewolf-kindred", "theme": "Werewolf Kindred", "synergies": [ "Daybound", @@ -7668,9 +24201,30 @@ "Eldrazi Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Tovolar, Dire Overlord // Tovolar, the Midnight Scourge", + "Vincent Valentine // Galian Beast", + "Ulrich of the Krallenhorde // Ulrich, Uncontested Alpha", + "Arlinn, the Pack's Hope // Arlinn, the Moon's Fury - Synergy (Daybound)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Transform)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Howling Moon", + "Hollowhenge Overlord", + "Outland Liberator // Frenzied Trapbreaker", + "Duskwatch Recruiter // Krallenhorde Howler", + "Tovolar, Dire Overlord // Tovolar, the Midnight Scourge", + "Ill-Tempered Loner // Howlpack Avenger", + "Vincent Valentine // Galian Beast", + "Avabruck Caretaker // Hollowhenge Huntmaster" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Werewolf creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Daybound and Nightbound)." }, { + "id": "whale-kindred", "theme": "Whale Kindred", "synergies": [ "Flying", @@ -7679,9 +24233,34 @@ "Aggro", "Combat Matters" ], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ukkima, Stalking Shadow", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Flying)", + "Old Gnawbone - Synergy (Flying)", + "Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Synergy (Flying)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Dreamtide Whale", + "Reef Worm", + "Star Whale", + "Aethertide Whale", + "Horned Loch-Whale // Lagoon Breach", + "Ukkima, Stalking Shadow", + "Colossal Whale", + "Great Whale" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Toughness Matters)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Whale creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Flying and Big Mana)." }, { + "id": "wheels", "theme": "Wheels", "synergies": [ "Discard Matters", @@ -7691,44 +24270,125 @@ "Hellbent" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare", + "Loran of the Third Path", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse", + "Selvala, Heart of the Wilds", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Reliquary Tower", + "Thought Vessel", + "Solemn Simulacrum", + "Rhystic Study", + "Smothering Tithe", + "Arcane Denial", + "Mystic Remora", + "Phyrexian Arena" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Solphim, Mayhem Dominus - Synergy (Discard Matters)", + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (Discard Matters)", + "Nezahal, Primal Tide - Synergy (Discard Matters)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Card Draw)", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Loops mass draw/discard effects to refill, disrupt sculpted hands, and weaponize symmetrical replacement triggers. Synergies like Discard Matters and Card Draw reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "will-of-the-planeswalkers", "theme": "Will of the Planeswalkers", "synergies": [ "Spells Matter", "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Spellslinger)", + "Mangara, the Diplomat - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Path of the Pyromancer", + "Path of the Animist", + "Path of the Ghosthunter", + "Path of the Schemer", + "Path of the Enigma" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Protects and reuses planeswalkers—amplifying loyalty via proliferate and recursion for inevitability. Synergies like Spells Matter and Spellslinger reinforce the plan." }, { + "id": "will-of-the-council", "theme": "Will of the council", "synergies": [ "Spells Matter", "Spellslinger" ], "primary_color": "White", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Galadriel, Elven-Queen", + "Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner - Synergy (Spells Matter)", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Council's Judgment", + "Plea for Power", + "Split Decision", + "Sail into the West", + "Magister of Worth", + "Coercive Portal", + "Tyrant's Choice", + "Galadriel, Elven-Queen" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Mangara, the Diplomat - Synergy (Spellslinger)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Will of the council leveraging synergies with Spells Matter and Spellslinger." }, { + "id": "wind-counters", "theme": "Wind Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" + "synergies": [], + "primary_color": "Green", + "example_cards": [ + "Freyalise's Winds", + "Cyclone" ], - "primary_color": "Green" + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates wind counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "wish-counters", "theme": "Wish Counters", - "synergies": [ - "Counters Matter", - "Proliferate" - ], + "synergies": [], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Wishclaw Talisman", + "Ring of Three Wishes", + "Djinn of Wishes" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Accumulates wish counters to unlock scaling payoffs, removal triggers, or delayed value conversions." }, { + "id": "wither", "theme": "Wither", "synergies": [ "-1/-1 Counters", @@ -7738,9 +24398,33 @@ "Counters Matter" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - Synergy (-1/-1 Counters)", + "Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - Synergy (-1/-1 Counters)", + "Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion - Synergy (-1/-1 Counters)", + "Ashaya, Soul of the Wild - Synergy (Elemental Kindred)", + "Titania, Protector of Argoth - Synergy (Elemental Kindred)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Necroskitter", + "Midnight Banshee", + "Stigma Lasher", + "Kulrath Knight", + "Lockjaw Snapper", + "Juvenile Gloomwidow", + "Hateflayer", + "Needle Specter" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar - Synergy (Warrior Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around Wither leveraging synergies with -1/-1 Counters and Elemental Kindred." }, { + "id": "wizard-kindred", "theme": "Wizard Kindred", "synergies": [ "Moonfolk Kindred", @@ -7750,14 +24434,51 @@ "Merfolk Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Blue", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch", + "Talrand, Sky Summoner", + "Niv-Mizzet, Parun", + "Veyran, Voice of Duality", + "Baral, Chief of Compliance" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Viscera Seer", + "Archmage Emeritus", + "Thassa's Oracle", + "Drannith Magistrate", + "Warren Soultrader", + "Laboratory Maniac", + "Dualcaster Mage", + "Emry, Lurker of the Loch" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Meloku the Clouded Mirror - Synergy (Moonfolk Kindred)", + "Kotori, Pilot Prodigy - Synergy (Moonfolk Kindred)", + "Katsumasa, the Animator - Synergy (Moonfolk Kindred)", + "Padeem, Consul of Innovation - Synergy (Vedalken Kindred)", + "Unctus, Grand Metatect - Synergy (Vedalken Kindred)", + "Kitsa, Otterball Elite - Synergy (Otter Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Wizard creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Moonfolk Kindred and Vedalken Kindred)." }, { + "id": "wizardcycling", "theme": "Wizardcycling", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Blue" + "primary_color": "Blue", + "example_cards": [ + "Step Through", + "Vedalken Aethermage" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around the Wizardcycling theme and its supporting synergies." }, { + "id": "wolf-kindred", "theme": "Wolf Kindred", "synergies": [ "Werewolf Kindred", @@ -7767,22 +24488,77 @@ "Tokens Matter" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Red" + "secondary_color": "Red", + "example_commanders": [ + "Anara, Wolvid Familiar", + "Wildsear, Scouring Maw", + "Voja, Jaws of the Conclave", + "Tovolar, Dire Overlord // Tovolar, the Midnight Scourge", + "Ukkima, Stalking Shadow" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Garruk, Cursed Huntsman", + "Sword of Body and Mind", + "Anara, Wolvid Familiar", + "Wildsear, Scouring Maw", + "Summon: Fenrir", + "Cemetery Prowler", + "Howling Moon", + "Hollowhenge Overlord" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Vincent Valentine // Galian Beast - Synergy (Werewolf Kindred)", + "Ulrich of the Krallenhorde // Ulrich, Uncontested Alpha - Synergy (Werewolf Kindred)", + "Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter - Synergy (Flash)", + "Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur - Synergy (Flash)", + "Adeline, Resplendent Cathar - Synergy (Creature Tokens)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Uncommon", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Wolf creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Werewolf Kindred and Flash)." }, { + "id": "wolverine-kindred", "theme": "Wolverine Kindred", "synergies": [ "Little Fellas" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Little Fellas)", + "Toski, Bearer of Secrets - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Hivespine Wolverine", + "Karplusan Wolverine", + "Irascible Wolverine", + "War-Trained Slasher", + "Spelleater Wolverine", + "Wolverine Pack", + "Bloodhaze Wolverine", + "Deepwood Wolverine" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Wolverine creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Little Fellas)." }, { + "id": "wombat-kindred", "theme": "Wombat Kindred", "synergies": [], - "primary_color": "Green" + "primary_color": "Green", + "example_cards": [ + "Cursed Wombat", + "Rabid Wombat" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Wombat creatures into play with shared payoffs." }, { + "id": "worm-kindred", "theme": "Worm Kindred", "synergies": [ "Sacrifice Matters", @@ -7792,9 +24568,34 @@ "Combat Matters" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": "Blue" + "secondary_color": "Blue", + "example_commanders": [ + "Fumulus, the Infestation", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Braids, Arisen Nightmare - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Sacrifice Matters)", + "Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim - Synergy (Aristocrats)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Reef Worm", + "Creakwood Liege", + "Fumulus, the Infestation", + "Memory Worm", + "Wriggling Grub", + "Cryptic Annelid", + "Purple Worm", + "Skullslither Worm" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization - Synergy (Aristocrats)", + "Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - Synergy (Little Fellas)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Worm creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Sacrifice Matters and Aristocrats)." }, { + "id": "wraith-kindred", "theme": "Wraith Kindred", "synergies": [ "Swampwalk", @@ -7802,9 +24603,38 @@ "Lands Matter", "Big Mana" ], - "primary_color": "Black" + "primary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Witch-king of Angmar", + "Lord of the Nazgûl", + "Sauron, the Necromancer", + "Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin", + "Witch-king, Sky Scourge" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress", + "Witch-king of Angmar", + "Nazgûl", + "Lord of the Nazgûl", + "Accursed Duneyard", + "In the Darkness Bind Them", + "Street Wraith", + "Sauron, the Necromancer" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Sheoldred, Whispering One - Synergy (Swampwalk)", + "Wrexial, the Risen Deep - Synergy (Swampwalk)", + "Sol'kanar the Swamp King - Synergy (Swampwalk)", + "Chatterfang, Squirrel General - Synergy (Landwalk)", + "Thada Adel, Acquisitor - Synergy (Landwalk)", + "Azusa, Lost but Seeking - Synergy (Lands Matter)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Wraith creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Swampwalk and Landwalk)." }, { + "id": "wurm-kindred", "theme": "Wurm Kindred", "synergies": [ "Trample", @@ -7814,9 +24644,35 @@ "Aggro" ], "primary_color": "Green", - "secondary_color": "Black" + "secondary_color": "Black", + "example_commanders": [ + "Grothama, All-Devouring", + "Baru, Fist of Krosa", + "Ghalta, Primal Hunger - Synergy (Trample)", + "Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness - Synergy (Trample)", + "Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant - Synergy (Trample)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Massacre Wurm", + "Wurmcoil Engine", + "Defiler of Vigor", + "Garruk, Primal Hunter", + "Sandwurm Convergence", + "Worldspine Wurm", + "Quilled Greatwurm", + "Impervious Greatwurm" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Mondrak, Glory Dominus - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)", + "Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - Synergy (Phyrexian Kindred)", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Niche", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Wurm creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Trample and Phyrexian Kindred)." }, { + "id": "x-spells", "theme": "X Spells", "synergies": [ "Ravenous", @@ -7826,17 +24682,64 @@ "Cost Reduction" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty", + "Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma", + "Danitha Capashen, Paragon", + "Baral, Chief of Compliance", + "Mikaeus, the Lunarch" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Herald's Horn", + "Foundry Inspector", + "Finale of Devastation", + "Jet Medallion", + "Urza's Incubator", + "Exsanguinate", + "Ruby Medallion", + "Etherium Sculptor" + ], + "synergy_commanders": [ + "Fire Lord Zuko - Synergy (Firebending)", + "Zuko, Exiled Prince - Synergy (Firebending)", + "The Goose Mother - Synergy (Hydra Kindred)" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Very Common", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Builds around X Spells leveraging synergies with Ravenous and Firebending." }, { + "id": "yeti-kindred", "theme": "Yeti Kindred", "synergies": [ "Big Mana" ], "primary_color": "Red", - "secondary_color": "Green" + "secondary_color": "Green", + "example_commanders": [ + "Umaro, Raging Yeti", + "Isu the Abominable", + "Syr Konrad, the Grim - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Etali, Primal Storm - Synergy (Big Mana)", + "Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Synergy (Big Mana)" + ], + "example_cards": [ + "Umaro, Raging Yeti", + "Frostpeak Yeti", + "Isu the Abominable", + "Cragsmasher Yeti", + "Summit Intimidator", + "Sylvan Yeti", + "Drelnoch", + "Stalking Yeti" + ], + "popularity_bucket": "Rare", + "editorial_quality": "draft", + "description": "Focuses on getting a high number of Yeti creatures into play with shared payoffs (e.g., Big Mana)." }, { + "id": "zombie-kindred", "theme": "Zombie Kindred", "synergies": [ "Embalm", @@ -7846,9 +24749,33 @@ "Army Kindred" ], "primary_color": "Black", - "secondary_color": 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