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May 29, 2026
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Ghalta the Immovable
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
93%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Frost
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
85%synergy
Assault Formation
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Wall of Omens
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Fell the Mighty
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Crystal Barricade
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Brave the Sands
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
High Alert
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Stoneskin
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Wall of Denial
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Redemption
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Towering Titan
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Perimeter Captain
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Walking Bulwark
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Junk
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Glacial Wall
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Shield Sphere
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Runes
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Angelic Wall
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Steel Wall
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Fortified Rampart
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Mulch
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Flumph
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Essence
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Roots
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Glare
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Air
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Carven Caryatid
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Nets
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Cathedral Membrane
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Fog Bank
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Tears
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Consulate Skygate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Colossus of Akros
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Crenellated Wall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Turtle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Oathsworn Giant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Barrier
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Curious Colossus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Aurora Awakener
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hakoda, Selfless Commander
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Tower Defense
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Bar the Door
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Bant Charm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Eladamri's Call
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostway
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Deprive
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Faith's Reward
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Semester's End
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dissipate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blinding Fog
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Valor Made Real
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Solidarity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cancel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
To Arms!
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Blaze of Glory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Give No Ground
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Naturalize
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Last March of the Ents
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Destined Confrontation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Creeping Corrosion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Exorcise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Harmonize
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Counsel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planar Cleansing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reunion of the House
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Disappearance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Captain America's Shield
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Spellbook
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Emerald Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Primal Rage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Angelic Chorus
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Assemble the Players
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
High Ground
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Defense of the Heart
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Assemble the Entmoot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Entangler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Aurification
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Season of Growth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Overencumbered
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rolling Stones
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Regenerations Restored
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Always Watching
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Animate Wall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Gauntlets of Light
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Abundance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Calix, Destiny's Hand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Valley
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Restless Prairie
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lumbering Falls
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Savannah
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Tropical Island
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Temple Garden
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Seaside Citadel
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Deserted Beach
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Canopy Vista
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Grove
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Hushwood Verge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Urban Retreat
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Fortified Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
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