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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Ghalta the Immovable
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion117 decks127 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
88%inclusion112 decks127 decks
82%synergy
Wall of Denial
87%inclusion111 decks127 decks
81%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
81%inclusion103 decks127 decks
75%synergy
High Alert
79%inclusion100 decks127 decks
73%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
77%inclusion98 decks127 decks
71%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
77%inclusion98 decks127 decks
71%synergy
Assault Formation
76%inclusion96 decks127 decks
70%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
76%inclusion97 decks127 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Frost
74%inclusion94 decks127 decks
69%synergy
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Wall of Omens
76%inclusion96 decks127 decks
68%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
72%inclusion91 decks127 decks
66%synergy
Tower Defense
72%inclusion91 decks127 decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion90 decks127 decks
66%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
70%inclusion89 decks127 decks
64%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion86 decks127 decks
62%synergy
Hover Barrier
63%inclusion80 decks127 decks
58%synergy
Vine Trellis
62%inclusion79 decks127 decks
58%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
61%inclusion78 decks127 decks
56%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
61%inclusion77 decks127 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Perimeter Captain
60%inclusion76 decks127 decks
55%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
58%inclusion56 decks96 decks
53%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
56%inclusion71 decks127 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Junk
56%inclusion71 decks127 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
54%inclusion68 decks127 decks
49%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
54%inclusion68 decks127 decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
53%inclusion67 decks127 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion63 decks127 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
50%inclusion63 decks127 decks
46%synergy
Angelic Wall
48%inclusion61 decks127 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
47%inclusion60 decks127 decks
43%synergy
Walking Bulwark
46%inclusion58 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion57 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Glare
44%inclusion56 decks127 decks
41%synergy
Shield Sphere
43%inclusion55 decks127 decks
40%synergy
Carven Caryatid
42%inclusion53 decks127 decks
39%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
41%inclusion52 decks127 decks
38%synergy
Towering Titan
41%inclusion52 decks127 decks
38%synergy
Flumph
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Fortified Rampart
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Fog Bank
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Mulch
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Roots
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Jungle Barrier
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Steel Wall
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Riptide Turtle
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Wall
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Tears
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Shards
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
22%synergy
Rampart Architect
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Nets
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Geist of the Archives
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Essence
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Portcullis Vine
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Crenellated Wall
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion70 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion52 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Eerie Interlude
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Bar the Door
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Bant Charm
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Return to Nature
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Ghostway
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Solidarity
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
-17%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
-10%synergy
Return to Dust
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
60%inclusion76 decks127 decks
55%synergy
Farseek
54%inclusion68 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion55 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
31%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Last March of the Ents
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
-12%synergy
Reunion of the House
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Destined Confrontation
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Past
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
44%inclusion56 decks127 decks
40%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Captain America's Shield
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Shield
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
60%inclusion76 decks127 decks
55%synergy
Stoneskin
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
46%synergy
Angelic Chorus
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Primal Rage
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Assemble the Players
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
15%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Shield
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Smile at Death
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Serra's Blessing
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
7%synergy
True Conviction
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Animate Wall
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion47 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Access Tunnel
37%inclusion47 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion101 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion98 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion125 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion125 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion123 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion111 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion80 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Vista
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion63 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
50%inclusion63 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion56 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion53 decks127 decks
-16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
37%inclusion47 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
37%inclusion47 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
-12%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Breeding Pool
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
-16%synergy
Temple Garden
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
-19%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
-19%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
-0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Brokers Hideout
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
-19%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
-9%synergy
Treva's Ruins
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Bant Panorama
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
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