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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Ghalta the Immovable
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion222 decks238 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion216 decks238 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
91%inclusion216 decks238 decks
84%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
84%inclusion201 decks238 decks
79%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion199 decks238 decks
78%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
84%inclusion199 decks238 decks
77%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
81%inclusion193 decks238 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Omens
81%inclusion193 decks238 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion192 decks238 decks
74%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
79%inclusion187 decks238 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
75%inclusion178 decks238 decks
69%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
74%inclusion122 decks165 decks
69%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion172 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
71%inclusion169 decks238 decks
65%synergy
Crystal Barricade
69%inclusion162 decks236 decks
63%synergy
Assault Formation
68%inclusion162 decks238 decks
63%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
67%inclusion160 decks238 decks
63%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
66%inclusion157 decks238 decks
61%synergy
Shield Sphere
64%inclusion152 decks238 decks
61%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion152 decks238 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion101 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion100 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion96 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion91 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Aura Shards
34%inclusion82 decks238 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion59 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion54 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Hover Barrier
62%inclusion148 decks238 decks
57%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
60%inclusion142 decks238 decks
55%synergy
Tree of Redemption
58%inclusion137 decks238 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Junk
58%inclusion137 decks238 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Frost
58%inclusion137 decks238 decks
52%synergy
Vine Trellis
56%inclusion134 decks238 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
54%inclusion129 decks238 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
54%inclusion128 decks238 decks
50%synergy
Perimeter Captain
51%inclusion121 decks238 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
50%inclusion119 decks238 decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
50%inclusion119 decks238 decks
47%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
48%inclusion114 decks238 decks
45%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
43%inclusion102 decks238 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
42%inclusion100 decks238 decks
39%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
37%inclusion88 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Runes
37%inclusion87 decks238 decks
33%synergy
Carven Caryatid
37%inclusion87 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
36%inclusion85 decks236 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Glare
34%inclusion82 decks238 decks
31%synergy
Flumph
32%inclusion76 decks238 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Shards
32%inclusion75 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Towering Titan
31%inclusion73 decks238 decks
28%synergy
Angelic Wall
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion70 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
28%inclusion66 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion60 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion58 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Fortified Rampart
23%inclusion55 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
-15%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Steel Wall
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Tears
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Noble Hierarch
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Rampart Architect
17%inclusion37 decks213 decks
16%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Turtle
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Barrier
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Adherent
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Essence
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Kelp
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion139 decks238 decks
28%synergy
Tower Defense
57%inclusion135 decks238 decks
51%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion116 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion116 decks238 decks
-0%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion100 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion88 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion75 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion72 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion72 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Eerie Interlude
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion52 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Bar the Door
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
-11%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostway
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Bant Charm
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Solidarity
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Erode
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
47%inclusion111 decks238 decks
42%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion96 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion90 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion77 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
26%inclusion63 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
25%inclusion59 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
-16%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Rampant Growth
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Destined Confrontation
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Past
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-0%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
59%inclusion141 decks238 decks
55%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
50%inclusion120 decks238 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion106 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion79 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Captain America's Shield
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
53%inclusion127 decks238 decks
49%synergy
Stoneskin
38%inclusion91 decks238 decks
35%synergy
Guardian Project
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Chorus
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
-0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
-0%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
True Conviction
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Smile at Death
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Stones
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
6%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Shield
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Aluren
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion122 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
46%inclusion110 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion79 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion79 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Access Tunnel
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.8%inclusion17 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion208 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion183 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
-0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
-0%synergy
Selesnya Signet
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
-0%synergy
Simic Signet
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion227 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion222 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion215 decks238 decks
77%synergy
Island
90%inclusion215 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion214 decks238 decks
77%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion214 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
89%inclusion213 decks238 decks
76%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion194 decks238 decks
35%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion194 decks238 decks
36%synergy
Temple Garden
80%inclusion191 decks238 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Strand
74%inclusion175 decks238 decks
41%synergy
Misty Rainforest
73%inclusion173 decks238 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
72%inclusion171 decks238 decks
38%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
68%inclusion161 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
62%inclusion148 decks238 decks
32%synergy
Sea of Clouds
62%inclusion147 decks238 decks
33%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion146 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion100 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
42%inclusion99 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
39%inclusion93 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion91 decks238 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion75 decks238 decks
-26%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
31%inclusion74 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion70 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion57 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion51 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
-27%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
-29%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Bastion
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion28 decks223 decks
5%synergy
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