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This week, we are looking at some of the deck techs shown over the weekend during Pro Tour Battle for Zendikar. I could tell you all about these decks, how sweet they are, and how they work, but it's probably best you hear it from the experts—the pros who designed and played these exciting decks. Today we have an interesting Demonic Pact deck from Adrian Sullivan.
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