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May 29, 2026
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Captain America's Shield
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
91%inclusion101 decks111 decks
84%synergy
Axebane Guardian
89%inclusion99 decks111 decks
82%synergy
Wall of Denial
86%inclusion96 decks111 decks
79%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
80%inclusion89 decks111 decks
74%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
79%inclusion88 decks111 decks
73%synergy
Wall of Frost
76%inclusion84 decks111 decks
70%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
76%inclusion84 decks111 decks
70%synergy
High Alert
76%inclusion84 decks111 decks
70%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
75%inclusion83 decks111 decks
68%synergy
Assault Formation
72%inclusion80 decks111 decks
67%synergy
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The Pride of Hull Clade
72%inclusion80 decks111 decks
66%synergy
Wall of Omens
72%inclusion80 decks111 decks
65%synergy
Tower Defense
69%inclusion77 decks111 decks
64%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
69%inclusion77 decks111 decks
64%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
68%inclusion75 decks111 decks
61%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion71 decks111 decks
59%synergy
Vine Trellis
62%inclusion69 decks111 decks
58%synergy
Crystal Barricade
61%inclusion68 decks111 decks
56%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
61%inclusion68 decks111 decks
56%synergy
Fell the Mighty
60%inclusion67 decks111 decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Perimeter Captain
59%inclusion66 decks111 decks
55%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Junk
55%inclusion61 decks111 decks
51%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
52%inclusion58 decks111 decks
48%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
47%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
45%synergy
Angelic Wall
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
45%synergy
Walking Bulwark
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Glare
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Shield Sphere
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
43%inclusion48 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Towering Titan
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Fortified Rampart
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Flumph
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Mulch
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Fog Bank
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Roots
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Steel Wall
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Glacial Wall
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Jungle Barrier
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Tears
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Nets
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Rampart Architect
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Shards
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Portcullis Vine
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Essence
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Geist of the Archives
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Crenellated Wall
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Bar the Door
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Eerie Interlude
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Bant Charm
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Solidarity
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Return to Nature
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
59%inclusion66 decks111 decks
53%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-11%synergy
Reunion of the House
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Destined Confrontation
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Past
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
44%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Mirror Shield
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Accorder's Shield
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
57%inclusion63 decks111 decks
52%synergy
Stoneskin
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
45%synergy
Angelic Chorus
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Primal Rage
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Assemble the Players
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
16%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Shield
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Blessing
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Asceticism
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Smile at Death
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Animate Wall
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Access Tunnel
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion89 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion83 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion109 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion109 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion108 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion97 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion71 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Vista
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
-16%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Breeding Pool
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
-16%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Temple Garden
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
-17%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
-14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-18%synergy
Brushland
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-17%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Simic Guildgate
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-18%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Treva's Ruins
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Brokers Hideout
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Bant Panorama
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
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