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May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Captain America's Shield
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
88%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
87%synergy
Axebane Guardian
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
86%synergy
Wall of Omens
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
86%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
82%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
82%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
79%synergy
High Alert
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
76%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Sunscape Familiar
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
73%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
69%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
70%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
68%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
67%synergy
Vine Trellis
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Hover Barrier
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Jeskai Barricade
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Tree of Redemption
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Junk
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Shield Sphere
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Frost
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Perimeter Captain
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Walking Bulwark
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Flumph
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Runes
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Glare
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Mulch
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Shards
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Carven Caryatid
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Angelic Wall
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Fortified Rampart
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Wall
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Nets
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Kelp
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Riptide Turtle
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Wall of Air
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Traproot Kami
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-21%synergy
Jungle Barrier
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Rampart Architect
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Cathedral Membrane
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Geist of the Archives
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Tears
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Akroma's Will
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Bar the Door
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Bant Charm
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Solidarity
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Ephemerate
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Semester's End
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Voidslime
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Last March of the Ents
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
1%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Destined Confrontation
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Past
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Wargate
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Shared Roots
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Brave the Sands
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Stoneskin
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Guardian Project
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Primal Rage
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Chorus
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Defense of the Heart
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
True Conviction
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Assemble the Players
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Access Tunnel
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Island
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Windswept Heath
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Tundra
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Tropical Island
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Savannah
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Seaside Citadel
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Canopy Vista
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Brushland
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Hedge Maze
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Willowrush Verge
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Hushwood Verge
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Lush Portico
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Urban Retreat
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
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