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May 29, 2026
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Captain America's Shield
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
93%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Frost
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
84%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Assault Formation
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
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Wall of Omens
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Fell the Mighty
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Crystal Barricade
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Brave the Sands
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Meekstone
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
High Alert
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Stoneskin
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Denial
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Tree of Redemption
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Vine Trellis
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Walking Bulwark
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Towering Titan
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Perimeter Captain
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Glacial Wall
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Junk
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Steel Wall
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Shield Sphere
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Runes
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Angelic Wall
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Fortified Rampart
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Mulch
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Flumph
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Roots
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Glare
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Air
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Nets
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Cathedral Membrane
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Essence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Fog Bank
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Tears
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Consulate Skygate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Colossus of Akros
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Carven Caryatid
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Crenellated Wall
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Oathsworn Giant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Jungle Barrier
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Curious Colossus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aurora Awakener
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hakoda, Selfless Commander
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Tower Defense
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Bar the Door
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Eerie Interlude
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Ghostway
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Deprive
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Faith's Reward
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Semester's End
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Dissipate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Blinding Fog
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Valor Made Real
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Solidarity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Cancel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
To Arms!
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Blaze of Glory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Give No Ground
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Naturalize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Last March of the Ents
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Farseek
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Creeping Corrosion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Exorcise
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Harmonize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Counsel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Planar Cleansing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reunion of the House
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sudden Disappearance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Emerald Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Angelic Chorus
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Primal Rage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Unnatural Growth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
High Ground
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Defense of the Heart
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Assemble the Entmoot
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Entangler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Aurification
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Season of Growth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Overencumbered
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rolling Stones
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Regenerations Restored
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Always Watching
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Animate Wall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Gauntlets of Light
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Abundance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Calix, Destiny's Hand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Valley
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Restless Prairie
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lumbering Falls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Unity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Replicating Ring
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Island
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Savannah
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Tropical Island
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Temple Garden
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Deserted Beach
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-0%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Vista
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Brushland
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Grove
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Urban Retreat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Fortified Village
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
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