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May 29, 2026
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Captain America's Shield
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Mind into Matter
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Erode
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
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Overgrown Battlement
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
89%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
89%synergy
Axebane Guardian
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
88%synergy
Wall of Omens
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
87%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Denial
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
82%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
81%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
80%synergy
High Alert
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
79%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
76%synergy
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Sunscape Familiar
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
75%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
74%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
74%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
72%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Heroic Intervention
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Vine Trellis
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Barricade
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Assault Formation
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Jeskai Barricade
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Junk
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Shield Sphere
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Perimeter Captain
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Tree of Redemption
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Frost
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Flumph
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Roots
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Glare
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Mulch
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Carven Caryatid
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Angelic Wall
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Shards
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Fog Bank
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Fortified Rampart
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Riptide Turtle
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Kelp
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Jungle Barrier
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Rampart Architect
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Birds of Paradise
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-21%synergy
Geist of the Archives
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Cathedral Membrane
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Essence
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Vines
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Akroma's Will
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Bar the Door
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Eladamri's Call
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Bant Charm
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Pongify
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Voidslime
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Solidarity
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Farseek
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Last March of the Ents
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Destined Confrontation
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Wargate
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Reunion of the House
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Into the North
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Stoneskin
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Guardian Project
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Primal Rage
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Angelic Chorus
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Smile at Death
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Assemble the Players
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Rolling Stones
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Access Tunnel
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Island
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Temple Garden
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Misty Rainforest
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Windswept Heath
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Tundra
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Tropical Island
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Seaside Citadel
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Savannah
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Canopy Vista
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Brushland
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Hedge Maze
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Lush Portico
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Hushwood Verge
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Urban Retreat
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Willowrush Verge
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
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