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May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
4.0%inclusion5 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Gathering Place
1.6%inclusion2 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
The Eagles Are Coming!
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
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Wall Off
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1%synergy
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Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion551 decks587 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
91%inclusion535 decks587 decks
84%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion533 decks587 decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
84%inclusion491 decks587 decks
77%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
82%inclusion479 decks587 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion477 decks587 decks
74%synergy
High Alert
80%inclusion469 decks587 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
79%inclusion466 decks587 decks
72%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
76%inclusion447 decks587 decks
70%synergy
Assault Formation
74%inclusion437 decks587 decks
69%synergy
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Sunscape Familiar
74%inclusion437 decks587 decks
68%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
74%inclusion437 decks587 decks
68%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
73%inclusion428 decks587 decks
68%synergy
Tower Defense
72%inclusion422 decks587 decks
67%synergy
Wall of Frost
69%inclusion404 decks587 decks
64%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion375 decks587 decks
58%synergy
Perimeter Captain
64%inclusion374 decks587 decks
59%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion373 decks587 decks
59%synergy
Crystal Barricade
62%inclusion357 decks573 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Junk
62%inclusion365 decks587 decks
58%synergy
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Aura Shards
5.5%inclusion32 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
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Vine Trellis
61%inclusion359 decks587 decks
57%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
60%inclusion353 decks587 decks
56%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
59%inclusion349 decks587 decks
54%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
59%inclusion346 decks587 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
56%inclusion326 decks587 decks
51%synergy
Walking Bulwark
55%inclusion320 decks587 decks
51%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
54%inclusion319 decks587 decks
50%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
53%inclusion178 decks336 decks
48%synergy
Tree of Redemption
51%inclusion297 decks587 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion291 decks587 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
48%inclusion279 decks587 decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
47%inclusion276 decks587 decks
44%synergy
Angelic Wall
44%inclusion259 decks587 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Glare
43%inclusion250 decks587 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
42%inclusion249 decks587 decks
39%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
40%inclusion232 decks587 decks
36%synergy
Shield Sphere
40%inclusion232 decks587 decks
36%synergy
Flumph
38%inclusion224 decks587 decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
37%inclusion220 decks587 decks
34%synergy
Carven Caryatid
37%inclusion220 decks587 decks
34%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
37%inclusion219 decks587 decks
35%synergy
Fortified Rampart
36%inclusion212 decks587 decks
34%synergy
Towering Titan
35%inclusion208 decks587 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Mulch
34%inclusion199 decks587 decks
32%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
34%inclusion197 decks587 decks
32%synergy
Fog Bank
32%inclusion187 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Riptide Turtle
31%inclusion183 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
31%inclusion182 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
29%inclusion173 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Steel Wall
28%inclusion164 decks587 decks
26%synergy
Jungle Barrier
27%inclusion161 decks587 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion154 decks587 decks
24%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
26%inclusion152 decks587 decks
24%synergy
Rampart Architect
24%inclusion114 decks484 decks
22%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion138 decks587 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion132 decks587 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Wall
22%inclusion131 decks587 decks
21%synergy
Geist of the Archives
20%inclusion116 decks587 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Essence
20%inclusion115 decks587 decks
18%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
19%inclusion111 decks571 decks
17%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
19%inclusion109 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion106 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion103 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Portcullis Vine
17%inclusion102 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
17%inclusion101 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
16%inclusion96 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Nets
15%inclusion88 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Hope
14%inclusion84 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
14%inclusion81 decks569 decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion83 decks587 decks
13%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion347 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion284 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion249 decks587 decks
-6%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion219 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion184 decks587 decks
18%synergy
Bar the Door
30%inclusion179 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Eerie Interlude
30%inclusion175 decks587 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion153 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion138 decks587 decks
-7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion125 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion112 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Bant Charm
16%inclusion94 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Solidarity
14%inclusion82 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion79 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion77 decks587 decks
-0%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion75 decks587 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion66 decks587 decks
-18%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion66 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion62 decks587 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.7%inclusion51 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion50 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.8%inclusion46 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Naturalize
7.0%inclusion41 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.8%inclusion34 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
5.3%inclusion31 decks587 decks
-12%synergy
Return to Dust
5.1%inclusion30 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.1%inclusion30 decks587 decks
3%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
59%inclusion348 decks587 decks
55%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion280 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion257 decks587 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion246 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
34%inclusion199 decks587 decks
31%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
31%inclusion181 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Lore
23%inclusion136 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion129 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
16%inclusion92 decks587 decks
13%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
14%inclusion83 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Destined Confrontation
13%inclusion44 decks336 decks
12%synergy
Reunion of the House
13%inclusion62 decks484 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion66 decks587 decks
-15%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion47 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Return to the Ranks
7.3%inclusion43 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Past
6.9%inclusion39 decks569 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.8%inclusion34 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.8%inclusion34 decks587 decks
-0%synergy
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Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
43%inclusion252 decks587 decks
39%synergy
Meekstone
42%inclusion247 decks587 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion230 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion184 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion103 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.0%inclusion53 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
55%inclusion321 decks587 decks
50%synergy
Stoneskin
45%inclusion265 decks587 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Chorus
19%inclusion113 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Primal Rage
18%inclusion103 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Shield
15%inclusion87 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion86 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion78 decks587 decks
12%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
13%inclusion76 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
12%inclusion68 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion67 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
8.5%inclusion50 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.4%inclusion49 decks585 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.2%inclusion48 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.7%inclusion45 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.2%inclusion42 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.2%inclusion42 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.0%inclusion41 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.3%inclusion31 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Smile at Death
5.3%inclusion27 decks512 decks
4%synergy
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Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion151 decks587 decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
21%inclusion124 decks587 decks
20%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion57 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion253 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
36%inclusion210 decks587 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion112 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.2%inclusion42 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.6%inclusion39 decks587 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion458 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion442 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion139 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion132 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion130 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion108 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion63 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion61 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion61 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion54 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.9%inclusion52 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion37 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion36 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion580 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion579 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion576 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion535 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
67%inclusion393 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Vista
51%inclusion297 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion294 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion287 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion285 decks587 decks
-9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion272 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion263 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
37%inclusion219 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion210 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
33%inclusion191 decks587 decks
-6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion173 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion165 decks587 decks
-17%synergy
Temple Garden
28%inclusion165 decks587 decks
-17%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
27%inclusion157 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion154 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
26%inclusion154 decks587 decks
-20%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
26%inclusion154 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion147 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
24%inclusion142 decks587 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion138 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion135 decks587 decks
-6%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion134 decks587 decks
-7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
22%inclusion128 decks587 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion117 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion116 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion110 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion106 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
17%inclusion98 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion98 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion96 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
16%inclusion94 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion93 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion87 decks587 decks
-19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion85 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion84 decks587 decks
-18%synergy
Blossoming Sands
14%inclusion81 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion81 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion80 decks587 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion80 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion79 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion77 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion77 decks587 decks
-10%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion76 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion75 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Bant Panorama
11%inclusion67 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion65 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
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