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Arcades, the Strategist
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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Overgrown Battlement
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
82%synergy
Axebane Guardian
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Frost
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
68%synergy
Wall of Denial
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
67%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
66%synergy
High Alert
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Wall of Omens
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Tower Defense
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
61%synergy
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67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
61%synergy
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67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
60%synergy
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Angelic Wall
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Wall of Runes
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Junk
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
54%synergy
Hover Barrier
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
53%synergy
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Jungle Barrier
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Roots
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
49%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Fortified Rampart
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Riptide Turtle
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Walking Bulwark
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Portcullis Vine
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Essence
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Mulch
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Carven Caryatid
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Perimeter Captain
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Fog Bank
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Wall
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Geist of the Archives
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Mist
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Crystal Barricade
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Vines
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Consulate Skygate
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Coral Colony
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Guardians of Meletis
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Doorkeeper
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Plumeveil
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Glare
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Flumph
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Tree of Redemption
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tears
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Hope
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Murmuring Phantasm
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Negate
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Bar the Door
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Solidarity
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Return to Nature
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-41%synergy
Naturalize
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Bant Charm
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-31%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Rally to Battle
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Join Shields
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Keep Safe
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Fog
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Faith's Reward
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Make a Stand
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Broken Wings
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Wilt
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Disperse
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Brokers Charm
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mana Leak
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Charm
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Destined Confrontation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-33%synergy
Reunion of the House
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Return to the Ranks
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-20%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Overrun
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Divination
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Wear Down
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Lay of the Land
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
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Slagwurm Armor
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Mirror Shield
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Cathar's Shield
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Vanguard's Shield
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Alacrian Armory
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Kite Shield
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Brave the Sands
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
22%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Angelic Shield
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Assemble the Players
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Rolling Stones
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Castle
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Builder's Blessing
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Builder's Talent
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Deep Freeze
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Area
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Song of Freyalise
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
High Ground
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Always Watching
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Animate Wall
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Abundance
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Fortifying Provisions
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
The Wanderer
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-32%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Sol Ring
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
-27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Signet
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Locket
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Locket
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Tranquil Cove
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Thornwood Falls
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Blossoming Sands
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Simic Guildgate
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-31%synergy
Brokers Hideout
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Bant Panorama
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Canopy Vista
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-24%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-31%synergy
Glacial Fortress
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-31%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-27%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Meandering River
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Treva's Ruins
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Verge
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Woodland Stream
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Grove
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Botanical Plaza
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Creosote Heath
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
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