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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Overgrown Battlement
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
90%synergy
Baldur's Gate
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
87%synergy
Hold the Gates
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
84%synergy
Maze's End
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
81%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
80%synergy
High Alert
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
79%synergy
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79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
78%synergy
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81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
76%synergy
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Circuitous Route
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
75%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Junk
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Omens
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Frost
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
55%synergy
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Crop Rotation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Aura Shards
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Perimeter Captain
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Hover Barrier
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Runes
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Flumph
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Rampart Architect
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Tree of Redemption
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Roots
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Vine Trellis
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Fortified Rampart
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Angelic Wall
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Walking Bulwark
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Glare
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Riptide Turtle
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Carven Caryatid
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Nets
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Fog Bank
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Shards
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Coral Colony
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Wall
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Towering Titan
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Essence
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Portcullis Vine
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Shield Sphere
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Colossus of Akros
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Mulch
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Sage of the Maze
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Ice
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Vines
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Steel Wall
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Bar the Door
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Solidarity
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Dive Down
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Bant Charm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Ghostway
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Jaheira's Respite
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fog
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherize
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Thraben Charm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Blessed Respite
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Endless Detour
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Blunt the Assault
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Open the Gates
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Explore the Underdark
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Fell the Mighty
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Last March of the Ents
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Reunion of the House
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Cultivate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-25%synergy
Open the Way
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Wargate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Farseek
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-36%synergy
Nature's Lore
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Regrowth
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Reap and Sow
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Destined Confrontation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Past
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Return to the Ranks
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Three Visits
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Hour of Promise
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Primeval Light
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Reshape the Earth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Navigation Orb
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Meekstone
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Expedition Map
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
3%synergy
World Map
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Shield
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Belbe's Armor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Cathar's Shield
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Brave the Sands
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Stoneskin
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Guild Summit
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Assemble the Players
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Spelunking
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Primal Rage
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Chorus
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Shield
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Exploration
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Builder's Blessing
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Privileged Position
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Fortified Area
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Resolve
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Writ of Passage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Parapet
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Unnatural Growth
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Asceticism
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Way of the Thief
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Smile at Death
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Builder's Talent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Court of Cunning
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sterling Grove
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Guardian Zendikon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Pair
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Rolling Stones
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Stasis Field
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Omenpath Journey
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Conclave's Blessing
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Terra Eternal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
High Ground
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Druid Class
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Gauntlets of Light
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
The Wanderer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Thran Portal
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Access Tunnel
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Thespian's Stage
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Vesuva
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Tolaria West
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Dark Depths
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Citadel Gate
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
99%synergy
Gond Gate
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
100%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
97%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
97%synergy
Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
99%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Manor Gate
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
99%synergy
Simic Guildgate
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
97%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Gateway Plaza
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Heap Gate
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
72%synergy
Plaza of Harmony
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Seaside Citadel
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Planar Nexus
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-30%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Breeding Pool
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-24%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-30%synergy
Urza's Cave
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Temple Garden
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-27%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-35%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-32%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Prairie Stream
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-34%synergy
Brokers Hideout
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-34%synergy
Deserted Beach
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Urban Retreat
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Mystery
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Krosan Verge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-27%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-0%synergy
Blossoming Sands
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
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