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May 29, 2026
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93%synergy
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83%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
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71%synergy
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70%synergy
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68%synergy
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71%synergy
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58%synergy
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60%synergy
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58%synergy
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
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6%synergy
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57%synergy
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59%synergy
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49%synergy
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46%synergy
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48%synergy
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49%synergy
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46%synergy
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47%synergy
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47%synergy
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47%synergy
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48%synergy
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49%synergy
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38%synergy
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34%synergy
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33%synergy
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36%synergy
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36%synergy
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35%synergy
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35%synergy
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35%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
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27%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
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28%synergy
Hornet Nest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Runes
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21%synergy
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21%synergy
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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Wall
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Portcullis Vine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Mulch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Mist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Shield Sphere
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sporocyst
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Rampart Architect
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wakestone Gargoyle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Plumeveil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Bar the Door
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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15%synergy
Ghostway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Airship Crash
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Refute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ephemerate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Eladamri's Call
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Triton Tactics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Molder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Consign to Dust
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Refuse to Yield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Humble
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12%synergy
Shape the Sands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leaping Ambush
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12%synergy
Glyph of Life
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12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
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Dusk // Dawn
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Fell the Mighty
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45%synergy
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13%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Last March of the Ents
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Destined Confrontation
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24%synergy
Austere Command
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4%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
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10%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
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9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
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11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
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8%synergy
Spring // Mind
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12%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
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11%synergy
Sanctify
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12%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
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11%synergy
Open the Gates
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Meekstone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Panharmonicon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Giant's Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cryptic Gateway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Emerald Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pariah's Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Stoneskin
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Angelic Chorus
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Serra's Blessing
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Primal Rage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Smile at Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Builder's Blessing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nerd Rage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Saving Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Deep Freeze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hold the Gates
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eland Umbra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Teleportation Circle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Quest for Renewal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fortified Area
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gauntlets of Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
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Teyo, Geometric Tactician
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
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Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Access Tunnel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Baldur's Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Selesnya Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Simic Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Simic Cluestone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Cluestone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
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Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Temple Garden
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Breeding Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Blossoming Sands
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Simic Guildgate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Thornwood Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sodden Verdure
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Grove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Heap Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gond Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Tangled Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
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