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Arcades, the Strategist
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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Captain America's Shield
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion530 decks561 decks
87%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion515 decks561 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion516 decks561 decks
85%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
84%inclusion470 decks561 decks
77%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
83%inclusion465 decks561 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
82%inclusion461 decks561 decks
75%synergy
High Alert
81%inclusion454 decks561 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Omens
79%inclusion444 decks561 decks
72%synergy
Assault Formation
76%inclusion425 decks561 decks
70%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
76%inclusion428 decks561 decks
70%synergy
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Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion422 decks561 decks
69%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
75%inclusion418 decks561 decks
68%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
75%inclusion418 decks561 decks
69%synergy
Tower Defense
72%inclusion402 decks561 decks
66%synergy
Wall of Frost
69%inclusion387 decks561 decks
64%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
66%inclusion370 decks561 decks
60%synergy
Hover Barrier
65%inclusion366 decks561 decks
60%synergy
Perimeter Captain
65%inclusion363 decks561 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Junk
63%inclusion354 decks561 decks
59%synergy
Vine Trellis
62%inclusion346 decks561 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
6.1%inclusion34 decks561 decks
-0%synergy
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Jeskai Barricade
61%inclusion343 decks561 decks
57%synergy
Crystal Barricade
61%inclusion326 decks535 decks
56%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
60%inclusion337 decks561 decks
55%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
60%inclusion337 decks561 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
57%inclusion317 decks561 decks
52%synergy
Walking Bulwark
56%inclusion313 decks561 decks
53%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
54%inclusion302 decks561 decks
50%synergy
Tree of Redemption
52%inclusion290 decks561 decks
48%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
51%inclusion149 decks293 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion280 decks561 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
48%inclusion272 decks561 decks
44%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
48%inclusion267 decks561 decks
44%synergy
Angelic Wall
45%inclusion252 decks561 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion242 decks561 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Glare
43%inclusion241 decks561 decks
40%synergy
Shield Sphere
40%inclusion225 decks561 decks
37%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
40%inclusion224 decks561 decks
37%synergy
Flumph
40%inclusion222 decks561 decks
36%synergy
Carven Caryatid
38%inclusion214 decks561 decks
35%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
38%inclusion213 decks561 decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion212 decks561 decks
35%synergy
Fortified Rampart
37%inclusion209 decks561 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Mulch
35%inclusion198 decks561 decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
35%inclusion197 decks561 decks
32%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
33%inclusion187 decks561 decks
32%synergy
Riptide Turtle
33%inclusion183 decks561 decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
32%inclusion180 decks561 decks
30%synergy
Fog Bank
30%inclusion171 decks561 decks
28%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
30%inclusion168 decks561 decks
28%synergy
Steel Wall
29%inclusion160 decks561 decks
27%synergy
Jungle Barrier
28%inclusion157 decks561 decks
26%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
27%inclusion151 decks561 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion146 decks561 decks
24%synergy
Rampart Architect
24%inclusion106 decks446 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Wall
23%inclusion131 decks561 decks
22%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
23%inclusion130 decks561 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
23%inclusion128 decks561 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Essence
21%inclusion116 decks561 decks
19%synergy
Geist of the Archives
20%inclusion112 decks561 decks
19%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
19%inclusion100 decks533 decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
19%inclusion105 decks561 decks
17%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
19%inclusion104 decks561 decks
17%synergy
Portcullis Vine
18%inclusion103 decks561 decks
17%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion102 decks559 decks
16%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion100 decks561 decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
17%inclusion94 decks561 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Hope
15%inclusion84 decks561 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Nets
15%inclusion83 decks561 decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion81 decks561 decks
13%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion80 decks561 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion331 decks561 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion267 decks561 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion235 decks561 decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion214 decks561 decks
12%synergy
Bar the Door
32%inclusion180 decks561 decks
30%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion175 decks561 decks
17%synergy
Eerie Interlude
31%inclusion174 decks561 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion152 decks561 decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion135 decks561 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion113 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion105 decks561 decks
10%synergy
Bant Charm
16%inclusion88 decks561 decks
10%synergy
Solidarity
14%inclusion80 decks561 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion77 decks561 decks
0%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion72 decks561 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion66 decks561 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
12%inclusion66 decks561 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion62 decks561 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion55 decks561 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.9%inclusion50 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion48 decks561 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.7%inclusion43 decks561 decks
0%synergy
Naturalize
7.0%inclusion39 decks561 decks
6%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
6.8%inclusion38 decks561 decks
6%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.9%inclusion33 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
5.5%inclusion31 decks561 decks
-11%synergy
Return to Dust
5.5%inclusion31 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.5%inclusion31 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
61%inclusion340 decks561 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion268 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion247 decks561 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion232 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
34%inclusion193 decks561 decks
32%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
30%inclusion169 decks561 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion136 decks561 decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion123 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
15%inclusion83 decks561 decks
12%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
15%inclusion82 decks561 decks
13%synergy
Destined Confrontation
14%inclusion41 decks293 decks
13%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion54 decks446 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion63 decks561 decks
-15%synergy
Austere Command
8.4%inclusion47 decks561 decks
-0%synergy
Return to the Ranks
8.2%inclusion46 decks561 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Past
7.5%inclusion40 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
7.3%inclusion41 decks561 decks
7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.1%inclusion34 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.5%inclusion31 decks561 decks
-0%synergy
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Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
44%inclusion246 decks561 decks
40%synergy
Meekstone
43%inclusion239 decks561 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion227 decks561 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion178 decks561 decks
13%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion102 decks561 decks
17%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.3%inclusion52 decks561 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.7%inclusion43 decks561 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.3%inclusion41 decks561 decks
0%synergy
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Brave the Sands
55%inclusion306 decks561 decks
50%synergy
Stoneskin
46%inclusion257 decks561 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Chorus
19%inclusion105 decks561 decks
17%synergy
Primal Rage
18%inclusion101 decks561 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Shield
15%inclusion85 decks561 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion80 decks561 decks
12%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
14%inclusion76 decks561 decks
12%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion73 decks561 decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
12%inclusion66 decks561 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion64 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
9.3%inclusion52 decks561 decks
9%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.4%inclusion46 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.5%inclusion42 decks561 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion40 decks561 decks
1%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.1%inclusion40 decks561 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion40 decks561 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion34 decks561 decks
-4%synergy
Always Watching
5.3%inclusion30 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.3%inclusion30 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion140 decks561 decks
23%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
21%inclusion116 decks561 decks
19%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion58 decks561 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion243 decks561 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
36%inclusion203 decks561 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion108 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion40 decks561 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.6%inclusion37 decks561 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion432 decks561 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion419 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion133 decks561 decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion126 decks561 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion125 decks561 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion106 decks561 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion57 decks561 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion54 decks561 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion52 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.9%inclusion50 decks561 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.2%inclusion46 decks561 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.4%inclusion36 decks561 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion32 decks561 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion555 decks561 decks
6%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion554 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion551 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion512 decks561 decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
67%inclusion378 decks561 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion287 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Vista
50%inclusion282 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion276 decks561 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion273 decks561 decks
-9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion260 decks561 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion257 decks561 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion212 decks561 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
37%inclusion209 decks561 decks
6%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
33%inclusion184 decks561 decks
-6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion161 decks561 decks
1%synergy
Temple Garden
29%inclusion160 decks561 decks
-16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion159 decks561 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion151 decks561 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
27%inclusion151 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion151 decks561 decks
12%synergy
Breeding Pool
27%inclusion150 decks561 decks
-19%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
25%inclusion139 decks561 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion137 decks561 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion132 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion130 decks561 decks
-6%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
22%inclusion124 decks561 decks
-8%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion123 decks561 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion117 decks561 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion116 decks561 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion108 decks561 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Plenty
19%inclusion104 decks561 decks
-2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
17%inclusion97 decks561 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion96 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
17%inclusion93 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
17%inclusion93 decks561 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion91 decks561 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion87 decks561 decks
-18%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion86 decks561 decks
-17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion84 decks561 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion78 decks561 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion78 decks561 decks
11%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion76 decks561 decks
-0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion76 decks561 decks
9%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion75 decks561 decks
11%synergy
Blossoming Sands
13%inclusion74 decks561 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion74 decks561 decks
11%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion73 decks561 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion69 decks561 decks
-11%synergy
Bant Panorama
12%inclusion67 decks561 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion60 decks561 decks
-1%synergy
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