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May 29, 2026
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Daydream
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wall of Denial
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Frost
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
75%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
74%synergy
High Alert
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Crystal Barricade
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
70%synergy
Axebane Guardian
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
69%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
68%synergy
Assault Formation
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
62%synergy
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Tree of Redemption
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Perimeter Captain
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Tower Defense
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Hover Barrier
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Aura Shards
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Omens
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Fog Bank
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Glare
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Flumph
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Walking Bulwark
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Fortified Rampart
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Reverence
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Junk
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Riptide Turtle
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Rampart Architect
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Essence
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Vine Trellis
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Wall
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Shield Sphere
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Tears
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Shards
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Hope
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Runes
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Wall
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Hornet Nest
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Roots
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Mist
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Carven Caryatid
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Geist of the Archives
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Steel Wall
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Bar the Door
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Ghostway
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Mizzium Skin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Solidarity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hindering Light
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Shape the Sands
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Airship Crash
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Magic Damper
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Protection Magic
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Refute
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Last March of the Ents
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Mighty
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Nature's Lore
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Reunion of the House
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Wargate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Nissa's Renewal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Harmonize
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Urban Evolution
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
True Ancestry
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Meekstone
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Panharmonicon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Angelic Chorus
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Stoneskin
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Unnatural Growth
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Primal Rage
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Smile at Death
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Serra's Blessing
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Assemble the Players
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Grasp of Fate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Shield
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sterling Grove
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Builder's Blessing
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Alpha Authority
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Loop
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rolling Stones
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hold the Gates
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Arrest
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Eland Umbra
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Fruit of the First Tree
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Boon Reflection
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ethereal Armor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gauntlets of Light
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Access Tunnel
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Basilisk Gate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Baldur's Gate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Signet
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Cluestone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Locket
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Vista
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Temple Garden
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-25%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Overflowing Basin
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Fortified Village
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Simic Guildgate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Escape Tunnel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Grove
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Blossoming Sands
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tangled Islet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
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