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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
Community Corner Creator Spotlight: MTG Rookies and Garage The Gathering
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Captain America's Shield
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
The Mind Stone
3.5%inclusion2 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Flatman
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Hydraulic Helper
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Gathering Place
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion217 decks231 decks
87%synergy
Axebane Guardian
93%inclusion214 decks231 decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
91%inclusion211 decks231 decks
84%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
85%inclusion197 decks231 decks
79%synergy
High Alert
85%inclusion197 decks231 decks
79%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
84%inclusion195 decks231 decks
78%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
83%inclusion191 decks231 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
81%inclusion188 decks231 decks
74%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
80%inclusion184 decks231 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion187 decks231 decks
74%synergy
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Sylvan Caryatid
76%inclusion176 decks231 decks
71%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion171 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
73%inclusion169 decks231 decks
67%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
72%inclusion108 decks149 decks
67%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
69%inclusion159 decks231 decks
65%synergy
Assault Formation
68%inclusion158 decks231 decks
63%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion148 decks218 decks
63%synergy
Shield Sphere
66%inclusion152 decks231 decks
63%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion151 decks231 decks
60%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion148 decks231 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion102 decks231 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion100 decks231 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion94 decks231 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion88 decks231 decks
19%synergy
Aura Shards
36%inclusion84 decks231 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion70 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion60 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
21%inclusion49 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
19%inclusion45 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
7%synergy
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Hover Barrier
62%inclusion144 decks231 decks
57%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
60%inclusion139 decks231 decks
56%synergy
Tree of Redemption
58%inclusion134 decks231 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Frost
58%inclusion133 decks231 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Junk
57%inclusion132 decks231 decks
53%synergy
Vine Trellis
56%inclusion130 decks231 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
54%inclusion125 decks231 decks
50%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
54%inclusion125 decks231 decks
50%synergy
Walking Bulwark
52%inclusion119 decks231 decks
48%synergy
Perimeter Captain
51%inclusion117 decks231 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
49%inclusion113 decks231 decks
45%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
49%inclusion113 decks231 decks
46%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
45%inclusion103 decks231 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion99 decks231 decks
39%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
38%inclusion87 decks231 decks
34%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
38%inclusion82 decks218 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Runes
36%inclusion84 decks231 decks
33%synergy
Carven Caryatid
35%inclusion82 decks231 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Glare
35%inclusion81 decks231 decks
32%synergy
Flumph
33%inclusion76 decks231 decks
29%synergy
Towering Titan
32%inclusion74 decks231 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Shards
31%inclusion72 decks231 decks
29%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
31%inclusion71 decks231 decks
28%synergy
Angelic Wall
29%inclusion68 decks231 decks
26%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
28%inclusion65 decks231 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mulch
26%inclusion60 decks231 decks
24%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
26%inclusion59 decks231 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion56 decks231 decks
21%synergy
Fortified Rampart
22%inclusion50 decks231 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion48 decks231 decks
-15%synergy
Noble Hierarch
20%inclusion46 decks231 decks
-6%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20%inclusion46 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Tears
19%inclusion43 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Wall
19%inclusion43 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Steel Wall
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion41 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
17%inclusion39 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Turtle
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Rampart Architect
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion37 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Kelp
14%inclusion32 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
14%inclusion32 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Adherent
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Barrier
13%inclusion29 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
13%inclusion29 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion134 decks231 decks
28%synergy
Tower Defense
58%inclusion133 decks231 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion111 decks231 decks
-0%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion104 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
45%inclusion104 decks231 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion89 decks231 decks
29%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion77 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion73 decks231 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion69 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Eerie Interlude
29%inclusion68 decks231 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion55 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion45 decks231 decks
-5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
19%inclusion43 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Bar the Door
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion40 decks231 decks
-12%synergy
Ghostway
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
-0%synergy
Growth Spiral
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
-7%synergy
Erode
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
47%inclusion108 decks231 decks
42%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion97 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion91 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion77 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Last March of the Ents
29%inclusion68 decks231 decks
27%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
25%inclusion57 decks231 decks
23%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
23%inclusion54 decks231 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion51 decks231 decks
-15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
-10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion35 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Destined Confrontation
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Raise the Past
7.4%inclusion16 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
-9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
60%inclusion138 decks231 decks
56%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
53%inclusion122 decks231 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion108 decks231 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion76 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion41 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
54%inclusion124 decks231 decks
49%synergy
Stoneskin
36%inclusion84 decks231 decks
33%synergy
Guardian Project
21%inclusion49 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Chorus
15%inclusion35 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion32 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion25 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Smile at Death
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Aluren
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
1%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Exploration
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
20%inclusion47 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion121 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion108 decks231 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
37%inclusion85 decks231 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
35%inclusion82 decks231 decks
20%synergy
Access Tunnel
30%inclusion70 decks231 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion29 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion202 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion177 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion40 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion218 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion216 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Island
91%inclusion211 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
90%inclusion209 decks231 decks
77%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion209 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion208 decks231 decks
77%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion207 decks231 decks
76%synergy
Temple Garden
84%inclusion194 decks231 decks
39%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion192 decks231 decks
38%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion192 decks231 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
76%inclusion176 decks231 decks
44%synergy
Misty Rainforest
76%inclusion175 decks231 decks
46%synergy
Windswept Heath
75%inclusion173 decks231 decks
42%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
69%inclusion159 decks231 decks
30%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
65%inclusion149 decks231 decks
35%synergy
Sea of Clouds
63%inclusion146 decks231 decks
34%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
63%inclusion146 decks231 decks
29%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion100 decks231 decks
-5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion94 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
40%inclusion92 decks231 decks
-12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion92 decks231 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion79 decks231 decks
-23%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion77 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion73 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion63 decks231 decks
-0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion62 decks231 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion54 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion49 decks231 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion46 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion45 decks231 decks
-12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion45 decks231 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion41 decks231 decks
-28%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion39 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion39 decks231 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion39 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion39 decks231 decks
-30%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion37 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion35 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Bastion
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion33 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion32 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion32 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion32 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
7%synergy
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