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Arcades, the Strategist
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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Avengers Hangar
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Pym Technologies
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Birnin Zana Plaza
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Captain America's Shield
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Baxter Building
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion217 decks233 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
86%inclusion201 decks233 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Denial
86%inclusion200 decks233 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
80%inclusion187 decks233 decks
73%synergy
Wall of Omens
79%inclusion183 decks233 decks
71%synergy
Assault Formation
76%inclusion177 decks233 decks
71%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
76%inclusion178 decks233 decks
70%synergy
Wall of Frost
74%inclusion173 decks233 decks
69%synergy
High Alert
74%inclusion172 decks233 decks
68%synergy
Tower Defense
72%inclusion167 decks233 decks
66%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion165 decks233 decks
65%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
70%inclusion162 decks233 decks
64%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion150 decks233 decks
59%synergy
Fell the Mighty
63%inclusion146 decks233 decks
58%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
62%inclusion145 decks233 decks
58%synergy
Angelic Wall
61%inclusion143 decks233 decks
58%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
60%inclusion139 decks233 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
60%inclusion139 decks233 decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion135 decks233 decks
53%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
58%inclusion134 decks233 decks
51%synergy
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Wall of Runes
57%inclusion132 decks233 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Junk
55%inclusion128 decks233 decks
51%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
54%inclusion126 decks233 decks
48%synergy
Perimeter Captain
52%inclusion120 decks233 decks
47%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
52%inclusion120 decks233 decks
47%synergy
Fortified Rampart
52%inclusion120 decks233 decks
49%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion115 decks233 decks
46%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
49%inclusion114 decks233 decks
42%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
47%inclusion109 decks233 decks
43%synergy
Carven Caryatid
46%inclusion108 decks233 decks
43%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
46%inclusion107 decks233 decks
44%synergy
Crystal Barricade
45%inclusion96 decks212 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion100 decks233 decks
39%synergy
Jungle Barrier
42%inclusion98 decks233 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Mulch
42%inclusion97 decks233 decks
40%synergy
Riptide Turtle
38%inclusion89 decks233 decks
36%synergy
Steel Wall
38%inclusion88 decks233 decks
36%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
38%inclusion88 decks233 decks
35%synergy
Fog Bank
36%inclusion84 decks233 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
35%inclusion81 decks233 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Essence
33%inclusion78 decks233 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Glare
33%inclusion78 decks233 decks
30%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
33%inclusion76 decks233 decks
31%synergy
Glacial Wall
33%inclusion76 decks233 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
32%inclusion75 decks233 decks
27%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
31%inclusion73 decks233 decks
27%synergy
Tree of Redemption
31%inclusion72 decks233 decks
27%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
30%inclusion70 decks233 decks
27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
30%inclusion70 decks233 decks
27%synergy
Portcullis Vine
28%inclusion65 decks233 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Mist
27%inclusion64 decks233 decks
27%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
26%inclusion61 decks233 decks
26%synergy
Geist of the Archives
26%inclusion60 decks233 decks
25%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
25%inclusion59 decks233 decks
24%synergy
Flumph
25%inclusion59 decks233 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
25%inclusion58 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
24%inclusion57 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion57 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Vines
24%inclusion55 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Towering Titan
24%inclusion55 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Doorkeeper
23%inclusion54 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
22%inclusion51 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
21%inclusion49 decks233 decks
19%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
21%inclusion48 decks233 decks
20%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
21%inclusion48 decks233 decks
19%synergy
Coral Colony
21%inclusion48 decks233 decks
20%synergy
Consulate Skygate
21%inclusion48 decks233 decks
20%synergy
Rampart Architect
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
20%inclusion46 decks233 decks
18%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
19%inclusion44 decks233 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
46%inclusion108 decks233 decks
44%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion99 decks233 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion92 decks233 decks
-22%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion77 decks233 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion65 decks233 decks
-21%synergy
Bant Charm
25%inclusion58 decks233 decks
20%synergy
Solidarity
24%inclusion57 decks233 decks
24%synergy
Return to Nature
23%inclusion53 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion51 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Growth Spiral
21%inclusion49 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion39 decks233 decks
-8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Naturalize
14%inclusion32 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
14%inclusion32 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Eerie Interlude
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion26 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
-11%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Rally to Battle
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Fog
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Join Shields
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Brokers Charm
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion101 decks233 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion88 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
36%inclusion85 decks233 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion59 decks233 decks
-20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion36 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Destined Confrontation
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
14%inclusion32 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Reunion of the House
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
12%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
9.4%inclusion22 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Return to the Ranks
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Explore
6.9%inclusion16 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Harmonize
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
26%inclusion61 decks233 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion60 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
13%inclusion31 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Shield
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Cathar's Shield
9.4%inclusion22 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
-10%synergy
Accorder's Shield
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Meekstone
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
41%inclusion96 decks233 decks
38%synergy
Brave the Sands
36%inclusion83 decks233 decks
31%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
24%inclusion56 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
21%inclusion49 decks233 decks
20%synergy
Assemble the Players
19%inclusion44 decks233 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Shield
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Rolling Stones
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Builder's Blessing
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Wild Pair
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Chorus
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Song of Freyalise
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Fortified Area
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Castle
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
30%inclusion70 decks233 decks
28%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
27%inclusion64 decks233 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
26%inclusion60 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion51 decks233 decks
-21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion36 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion145 decks233 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
61%inclusion141 decks233 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
32%inclusion75 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Simic Signet
30%inclusion71 decks233 decks
22%synergy
Selesnya Signet
29%inclusion67 decks233 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion50 decks233 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion22 decks233 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.9%inclusion16 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion233 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion233 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion232 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion184 decks233 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
69%inclusion161 decks233 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion131 decks233 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion100 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion98 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion94 decks233 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion93 decks233 decks
-18%synergy
Tranquil Cove
34%inclusion80 decks233 decks
29%synergy
Blossoming Sands
34%inclusion79 decks233 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
32%inclusion75 decks233 decks
30%synergy
Thornwood Falls
31%inclusion72 decks233 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion68 decks233 decks
-19%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
29%inclusion67 decks233 decks
26%synergy
Simic Guildgate
29%inclusion67 decks233 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion66 decks233 decks
15%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
27%inclusion64 decks233 decks
-23%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
26%inclusion60 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion58 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
24%inclusion56 decks233 decks
-21%synergy
Bant Panorama
23%inclusion54 decks233 decks
19%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
22%inclusion52 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion51 decks233 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion48 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Plenty
19%inclusion44 decks233 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
18%inclusion43 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Brokers Hideout
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion34 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Fortified Village
15%inclusion34 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Verge
14%inclusion33 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion31 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
12%inclusion29 decks233 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
-13%synergy
Brushland
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
-18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Woodland Stream
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
-9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
-19%synergy
Thriving Grove
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Sodden Verdure
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
-17%synergy
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