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Arcades, the Strategist
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May 29, 2026
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Overgrown Battlement
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
82%synergy
Axebane Guardian
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Frost
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
67%synergy
High Alert
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Angelic Wall
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Wall of Denial
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Assault Formation
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
63%synergy
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71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
63%synergy
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69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
62%synergy
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Tower Defense
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
62%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Wall of Runes
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Junk
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Fell the Mighty
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
52%synergy
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Hover Barrier
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Roots
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Jungle Barrier
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
47%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Fortified Rampart
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Riptide Turtle
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Essence
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Portcullis Vine
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Mulch
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Fog Bank
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Carven Caryatid
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Perimeter Captain
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Geist of the Archives
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Mist
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Glacial Wall
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Crystal Barricade
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Vines
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Steel Wall
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Consulate Skygate
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Glare
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Coral Colony
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Guardians of Meletis
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Doorkeeper
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Flumph
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Hope
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Plumeveil
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Tree of Redemption
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Negate
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Bar the Door
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Solidarity
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Naturalize
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Return to Nature
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Bant Charm
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-44%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-30%synergy
Rally to Battle
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Join Shields
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Keep Safe
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Fog
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Charm
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Make a Stand
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Opt
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Disperse
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Faith's Reward
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Destined Confrontation
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-30%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Time Wipe
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Return to the Ranks
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Circuitous Route
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Overrun
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Divination
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Wear Down
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Lay of the Land
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
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Slagwurm Armor
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Mirror Shield
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Accorder's Shield
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Cathar's Shield
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Meekstone
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Vanguard's Shield
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Alacrian Armory
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
The Birth of Meletis
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Brave the Sands
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Stoneskin
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Shield
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Castle
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Builder's Blessing
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Serra's Blessing
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Rolling Stones
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Builder's Talent
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Deep Freeze
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Fortified Area
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Chorus
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Fortifying Provisions
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Wild Pair
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
High Ground
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-32%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Sol Ring
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
-27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Locket
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Simic Locket
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Tranquil Cove
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Blossoming Sands
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Thornwood Falls
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Simic Guildgate
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-30%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Bant Panorama
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Brokers Hideout
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Vista
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-23%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-31%synergy
Temple of Plenty
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-33%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-31%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Meandering River
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Woodland Stream
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Brushland
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Thriving Grove
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Creosote Heath
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Treva's Ruins
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Elfhame Palace
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
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