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May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Captain America's Shield
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
2.2%inclusion2 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Wall Off
1.2%inclusion1 decks84 decks
1%synergy
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Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion539 decks573 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
91%inclusion524 decks573 decks
84%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion522 decks573 decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
83%inclusion478 decks573 decks
77%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
83%inclusion474 decks573 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
82%inclusion467 decks573 decks
74%synergy
High Alert
80%inclusion457 decks573 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
79%inclusion451 decks573 decks
71%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
76%inclusion434 decks573 decks
70%synergy
Assault Formation
75%inclusion427 decks573 decks
69%synergy
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Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion427 decks573 decks
68%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
74%inclusion425 decks573 decks
68%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
73%inclusion416 decks573 decks
67%synergy
Tower Defense
71%inclusion409 decks573 decks
66%synergy
Wall of Frost
69%inclusion396 decks573 decks
64%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
65%inclusion370 decks573 decks
58%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion368 decks573 decks
59%synergy
Perimeter Captain
64%inclusion365 decks573 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Junk
62%inclusion358 decks573 decks
58%synergy
Crystal Barricade
61%inclusion338 decks551 decks
56%synergy
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Aura Shards
5.8%inclusion33 decks573 decks
-1%synergy
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Vine Trellis
61%inclusion349 decks573 decks
56%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
60%inclusion345 decks573 decks
56%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
60%inclusion342 decks573 decks
55%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
60%inclusion341 decks573 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
56%inclusion322 decks573 decks
52%synergy
Walking Bulwark
55%inclusion314 decks573 decks
52%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
54%inclusion307 decks573 decks
49%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
53%inclusion165 decks312 decks
48%synergy
Tree of Redemption
51%inclusion292 decks573 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion284 decks573 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
47%inclusion272 decks573 decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
47%inclusion269 decks573 decks
44%synergy
Angelic Wall
45%inclusion255 decks573 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Glare
43%inclusion245 decks573 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion244 decks573 decks
39%synergy
Shield Sphere
40%inclusion232 decks573 decks
37%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
40%inclusion228 decks573 decks
37%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
39%inclusion223 decks573 decks
36%synergy
Flumph
39%inclusion222 decks573 decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
37%inclusion213 decks573 decks
34%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
37%inclusion213 decks573 decks
34%synergy
Fortified Rampart
36%inclusion209 decks573 decks
34%synergy
Towering Titan
35%inclusion199 decks573 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Mulch
34%inclusion195 decks573 decks
32%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
33%inclusion190 decks573 decks
31%synergy
Riptide Turtle
32%inclusion182 decks573 decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
32%inclusion182 decks573 decks
29%synergy
Fog Bank
31%inclusion178 decks573 decks
28%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
29%inclusion169 decks573 decks
28%synergy
Steel Wall
28%inclusion159 decks573 decks
26%synergy
Jungle Barrier
27%inclusion157 decks573 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion151 decks573 decks
24%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
26%inclusion150 decks573 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Tears
23%inclusion134 decks573 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Wall
23%inclusion132 decks573 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
23%inclusion132 decks573 decks
21%synergy
Rampart Architect
23%inclusion106 decks462 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Essence
20%inclusion114 decks573 decks
19%synergy
Geist of the Archives
20%inclusion114 decks573 decks
19%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
19%inclusion103 decks549 decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
19%inclusion107 decks573 decks
17%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
19%inclusion107 decks573 decks
17%synergy
Portcullis Vine
18%inclusion102 decks573 decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion101 decks573 decks
16%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
17%inclusion100 decks573 decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
17%inclusion97 decks573 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
15%inclusion87 decks573 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Hope
14%inclusion82 decks573 decks
13%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
14%inclusion78 decks547 decks
13%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion81 decks573 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion338 decks573 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion275 decks573 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion244 decks573 decks
-6%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion216 decks573 decks
12%synergy
Bar the Door
31%inclusion180 decks573 decks
29%synergy
Eerie Interlude
31%inclusion177 decks573 decks
25%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion176 decks573 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion150 decks573 decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion134 decks573 decks
-7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion116 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion107 decks573 decks
10%synergy
Bant Charm
16%inclusion92 decks573 decks
11%synergy
Solidarity
14%inclusion83 decks573 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion77 decks573 decks
-0%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion75 decks573 decks
11%synergy
Ghostway
12%inclusion69 decks573 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion65 decks573 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion62 decks573 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion59 decks573 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.9%inclusion51 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion47 decks573 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.7%inclusion44 decks573 decks
0%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.2%inclusion41 decks573 decks
6%synergy
Naturalize
7.0%inclusion40 decks573 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
5.8%inclusion33 decks573 decks
-11%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.8%inclusion33 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion31 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.4%inclusion31 decks573 decks
3%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
60%inclusion344 decks573 decks
55%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion270 decks573 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion252 decks573 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion235 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
33%inclusion191 decks573 decks
31%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
31%inclusion175 decks573 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion139 decks573 decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion126 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
15%inclusion87 decks573 decks
12%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
14%inclusion81 decks573 decks
12%synergy
Destined Confrontation
13%inclusion40 decks312 decks
11%synergy
Reunion of the House
13%inclusion59 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion64 decks573 decks
-15%synergy
Austere Command
8.4%inclusion48 decks573 decks
-0%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
7.7%inclusion44 decks573 decks
7%synergy
Return to the Ranks
7.5%inclusion43 decks573 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Past
7.3%inclusion40 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.9%inclusion34 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.6%inclusion32 decks573 decks
-0%synergy
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Meekstone
43%inclusion246 decks573 decks
39%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
43%inclusion245 decks573 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion227 decks573 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion181 decks573 decks
13%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion104 decks573 decks
17%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.2%inclusion53 decks573 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.9%inclusion45 decks573 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.3%inclusion42 decks573 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
54%inclusion310 decks573 decks
49%synergy
Stoneskin
46%inclusion261 decks573 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Chorus
19%inclusion107 decks573 decks
17%synergy
Primal Rage
18%inclusion104 decks573 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Shield
15%inclusion86 decks573 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion81 decks573 decks
12%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion77 decks573 decks
12%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
13%inclusion76 decks573 decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
12%inclusion68 decks573 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Project
12%inclusion66 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
8.7%inclusion50 decks573 decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.3%inclusion47 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.7%inclusion44 decks573 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion44 decks573 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.3%inclusion42 decks573 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.3%inclusion42 decks573 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.6%inclusion38 decks573 decks
-3%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.4%inclusion31 decks573 decks
5%synergy
Always Watching
5.2%inclusion30 decks573 decks
5%synergy
Builder's Blessing
5.1%inclusion29 decks573 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion142 decks573 decks
23%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
20%inclusion117 decks573 decks
19%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion59 decks573 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion250 decks573 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
36%inclusion208 decks573 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion112 decks573 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion42 decks573 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.5%inclusion37 decks573 decks
-9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
5.1%inclusion29 decks573 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion446 decks573 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion430 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion134 decks573 decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion128 decks573 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion126 decks573 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion109 decks573 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion59 decks573 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion57 decks573 decks
-0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.4%inclusion54 decks573 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion52 decks573 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.6%inclusion49 decks573 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion36 decks573 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion35 decks573 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion566 decks573 decks
6%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion565 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion562 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion522 decks573 decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
67%inclusion385 decks573 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion289 decks573 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Vista
50%inclusion288 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion278 decks573 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion278 decks573 decks
-9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion264 decks573 decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion258 decks573 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion216 decks573 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion212 decks573 decks
11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
33%inclusion187 decks573 decks
-6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion165 decks573 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion162 decks573 decks
-16%synergy
Temple Garden
28%inclusion162 decks573 decks
-17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion153 decks573 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
27%inclusion153 decks573 decks
-19%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
27%inclusion153 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion152 decks573 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion142 decks573 decks
-1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
24%inclusion140 decks573 decks
-9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion133 decks573 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion133 decks573 decks
3%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion129 decks573 decks
-7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
22%inclusion127 decks573 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion120 decks573 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion119 decks573 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion112 decks573 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion106 decks573 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion97 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
17%inclusion96 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Brokers Hideout
17%inclusion96 decks573 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion95 decks573 decks
2%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion94 decks573 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion86 decks573 decks
-18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion86 decks573 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion85 decks573 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion80 decks573 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion79 decks573 decks
-16%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion79 decks573 decks
9%synergy
Blossoming Sands
13%inclusion77 decks573 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion77 decks573 decks
-0%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion76 decks573 decks
11%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion76 decks573 decks
11%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion74 decks573 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion72 decks573 decks
-11%synergy
Bant Panorama
12%inclusion69 decks573 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion61 decks573 decks
-15%synergy
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