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Arcades, the Strategist
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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Gleaming Splendor
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion221 decks236 decks
87%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion215 decks236 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
91%inclusion215 decks236 decks
84%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
84%inclusion198 decks236 decks
78%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion197 decks236 decks
77%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
82%inclusion194 decks236 decks
76%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
81%inclusion192 decks236 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Omens
81%inclusion192 decks236 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion191 decks236 decks
74%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
79%inclusion187 decks236 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
74%inclusion117 decks159 decks
69%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
73%inclusion173 decks236 decks
68%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion172 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
72%inclusion169 decks236 decks
65%synergy
Assault Formation
69%inclusion162 decks236 decks
63%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion154 decks228 decks
62%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
67%inclusion157 decks236 decks
62%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion154 decks236 decks
60%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion152 decks236 decks
58%synergy
Shield Sphere
63%inclusion149 decks236 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion99 decks236 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion98 decks236 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion94 decks236 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion89 decks236 decks
19%synergy
Aura Shards
36%inclusion84 decks236 decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion66 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion60 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
21%inclusion49 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
20%inclusion48 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Hover Barrier
63%inclusion148 decks236 decks
58%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
60%inclusion141 decks236 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Junk
58%inclusion138 decks236 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Frost
57%inclusion135 decks236 decks
52%synergy
Tree of Redemption
57%inclusion134 decks236 decks
53%synergy
Vine Trellis
57%inclusion134 decks236 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
55%inclusion130 decks236 decks
51%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
54%inclusion127 decks236 decks
49%synergy
Perimeter Captain
52%inclusion122 decks236 decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
50%inclusion119 decks236 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
50%inclusion118 decks236 decks
46%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
47%inclusion110 decks236 decks
44%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
43%inclusion102 decks236 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
42%inclusion100 decks236 decks
39%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
38%inclusion90 decks236 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Glare
36%inclusion86 decks236 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Runes
36%inclusion85 decks236 decks
32%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
36%inclusion81 decks228 decks
34%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion81 decks236 decks
31%synergy
Flumph
33%inclusion78 decks236 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Shards
31%inclusion74 decks236 decks
29%synergy
Towering Titan
31%inclusion73 decks236 decks
28%synergy
Angelic Wall
30%inclusion70 decks236 decks
27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion69 decks236 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion65 decks236 decks
26%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
27%inclusion64 decks236 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion60 decks236 decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion57 decks236 decks
23%synergy
Fortified Rampart
24%inclusion56 decks236 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Wall
20%inclusion48 decks236 decks
19%synergy
BIRDS OF PARADISE
20%inclusion47 decks236 decks
-16%synergy
Steel Wall
19%inclusion46 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
19%inclusion45 decks236 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Tears
19%inclusion44 decks236 decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion42 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Noble Hierarch
18%inclusion42 decks236 decks
-8%synergy
Riptide Turtle
17%inclusion40 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion40 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
16%inclusion38 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion37 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Rampart Architect
15%inclusion32 decks207 decks
14%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
15%inclusion36 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Kelp
14%inclusion34 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Jungle Barrier
14%inclusion32 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
13%inclusion31 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Adherent
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion138 decks236 decks
28%synergy
Tower Defense
57%inclusion135 decks236 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion114 decks236 decks
-0%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion110 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion102 decks236 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion85 decks236 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion75 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion71 decks236 decks
22%synergy
Eerie Interlude
30%inclusion70 decks236 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion69 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion52 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Bar the Door
19%inclusion44 decks236 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion44 decks236 decks
-10%synergy
Eladamri's Call
19%inclusion44 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion44 decks236 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion38 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion36 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion28 decks236 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion28 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion23 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion23 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Erode
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Solidarity
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
47%inclusion110 decks236 decks
42%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion97 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion94 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion80 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Last March of the Ents
30%inclusion71 decks236 decks
27%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
26%inclusion61 decks236 decks
24%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
25%inclusion58 decks236 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion50 decks236 decks
-16%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion40 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Destined Confrontation
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion34 decks236 decks
-3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion34 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion34 decks236 decks
-10%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
12%inclusion28 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion26 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
-8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
-0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
58%inclusion137 decks236 decks
54%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
52%inclusion123 decks236 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion108 decks236 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion78 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Captain America's Shield
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion42 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
53%inclusion124 decks236 decks
48%synergy
Stoneskin
36%inclusion85 decks236 decks
33%synergy
Guardian Project
21%inclusion50 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion37 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Chorus
15%inclusion35 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion33 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion25 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
2%synergy
True Conviction
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
-5%synergy
Smile at Death
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
0%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Aluren
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
-5%synergy
Rolling Stones
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
20%inclusion47 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion123 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
45%inclusion106 decks236 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion81 decks236 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion78 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Access Tunnel
29%inclusion69 decks236 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion37 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion30 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion205 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion181 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion43 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
CHROMATIC LANTERN
15%inclusion36 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion26 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion26 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion26 decks236 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.9%inclusion21 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion223 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion221 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Island
91%inclusion214 decks236 decks
-3%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion213 decks236 decks
77%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion213 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
90%inclusion212 decks236 decks
77%synergy
Savannah
89%inclusion210 decks236 decks
76%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion195 decks236 decks
38%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion194 decks236 decks
36%synergy
Temple Garden
82%inclusion193 decks236 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
73%inclusion173 decks236 decks
41%synergy
Misty Rainforest
72%inclusion171 decks236 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
72%inclusion169 decks236 decks
38%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
68%inclusion160 decks236 decks
29%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
63%inclusion148 decks236 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
62%inclusion146 decks236 decks
33%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion144 decks236 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion104 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
41%inclusion97 decks236 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion96 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion95 decks236 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion78 decks236 decks
-24%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion78 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion72 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion64 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion62 decks236 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion54 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion53 decks236 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion49 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion47 decks236 decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion47 decks236 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion45 decks236 decks
-26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion43 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion41 decks236 decks
-29%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
17%inclusion40 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion39 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion38 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion38 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion38 decks236 decks
-7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion36 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion36 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion36 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Bastion
14%inclusion33 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion33 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion33 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion31 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion31 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion27 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
8%synergy
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