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May 29, 2026
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100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Mind into Matter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
95%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
95%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
94%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Wall of Omens
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
92%synergy
Brave the Sands
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Crystal Barricade
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Frost
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Assault Formation
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Counterspell
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Vine Trellis
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Meekstone
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
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Jeskai Barricade
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Wall of Denial
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Shield Sphere
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Tree of Redemption
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Junk
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Walking Bulwark
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Perimeter Captain
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Runes
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Angelic Wall
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Hover Barrier
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Steel Wall
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Flumph
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Wall
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Fortified Rampart
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Mulch
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Cathedral Membrane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Essence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Roots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Glare
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Carven Caryatid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Turtle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Jungle Barrier
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mobile Fort
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bristlepack Sentry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Basilica Guards
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fog Bank
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nylea, God of the Hunt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Living Wall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Runic Armasaur
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Tears
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Eerie Interlude
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Bar the Door
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Tower Defense
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deprive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dissipate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blinding Fog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Harrow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Planar Genesis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Naturalize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ghostway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Farseek
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Last March of the Ents
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Rampant Growth
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Destined Confrontation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Exorcise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Praetor's Counsel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planar Cleansing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reunion of the House
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtcast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
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Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wings of Hubris
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
High Alert
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Stoneskin
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Angelic Chorus
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Primal Rage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Unnatural Growth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Guardian Project
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Assemble the Entmoot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Aurification
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Ground
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Always Watching
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Aspect of Mongoose
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Defense of the Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Unity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Replicating Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Glacial Fortress
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Temple Garden
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Tundra
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Seaside Citadel
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Deserted Beach
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Savannah
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Tropical Island
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Grove
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Lush Portico
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Brushland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Wooded Bastion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
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