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May 29, 2026
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Community Corner Creator Spotlight: MTG Rookies and Garage The Gathering
In today's Community Corner Creator Spotlight, we are interviewing two more creators: MTG Rookies and Garage The Gathering!
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Captain America's Shield
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
3.0%inclusion2 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Gathering Place
3.0%inclusion2 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Hydraulic Helper
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Birnin Zana Plaza
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion403 decks423 decks
88%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion390 decks423 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
89%inclusion377 decks423 decks
82%synergy
Wall of Omens
85%inclusion359 decks423 decks
77%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
84%inclusion355 decks423 decks
77%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion352 decks423 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion351 decks423 decks
76%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
82%inclusion345 decks423 decks
75%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
78%inclusion330 decks423 decks
72%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion322 decks423 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
74%inclusion314 decks423 decks
69%synergy
Crystal Barricade
74%inclusion310 decks419 decks
69%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
73%inclusion309 decks423 decks
67%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
70%inclusion189 decks270 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion295 decks423 decks
8%synergy
Assault Formation
66%inclusion278 decks423 decks
60%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
64%inclusion269 decks423 decks
59%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
64%inclusion269 decks423 decks
58%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
61%inclusion260 decks423 decks
57%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
60%inclusion254 decks423 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion240 decks423 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion239 decks423 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion218 decks423 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion196 decks423 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion188 decks423 decks
31%synergy
Aura Shards
43%inclusion182 decks423 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion171 decks423 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion151 decks423 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion99 decks423 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion68 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Redemption
59%inclusion249 decks423 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Frost
58%inclusion246 decks423 decks
53%synergy
Perimeter Captain
58%inclusion244 decks423 decks
53%synergy
Shield Sphere
58%inclusion244 decks423 decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
55%inclusion234 decks423 decks
51%synergy
Hover Barrier
53%inclusion223 decks423 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Junk
52%inclusion221 decks423 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
48%inclusion202 decks423 decks
44%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
47%inclusion199 decks423 decks
44%synergy
Walking Bulwark
45%inclusion191 decks423 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
44%inclusion186 decks423 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion183 decks423 decks
40%synergy
Carven Caryatid
42%inclusion176 decks423 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Runes
39%inclusion166 decks423 decks
36%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
38%inclusion159 decks423 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Glare
35%inclusion148 decks423 decks
32%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
32%inclusion133 decks419 decks
30%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
31%inclusion130 decks423 decks
28%synergy
Flumph
30%inclusion125 decks423 decks
26%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
29%inclusion123 decks423 decks
27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion121 decks423 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Wall
28%inclusion119 decks423 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
28%inclusion117 decks423 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
27%inclusion116 decks423 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Shards
23%inclusion96 decks423 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Mulch
22%inclusion92 decks423 decks
20%synergy
Fortified Rampart
21%inclusion89 decks423 decks
18%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
21%inclusion87 decks423 decks
19%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
20%inclusion83 decks423 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion76 decks423 decks
-17%synergy
Steel Wall
17%inclusion72 decks423 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion71 decks423 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Turtle
16%inclusion68 decks423 decks
14%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
16%inclusion66 decks423 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Tears
15%inclusion64 decks423 decks
14%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
15%inclusion63 decks423 decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
14%inclusion61 decks423 decks
-11%synergy
Jungle Barrier
14%inclusion59 decks423 decks
12%synergy
Rampart Architect
14%inclusion51 decks376 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Adherent
13%inclusion50 decks376 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Wall
13%inclusion56 decks423 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion56 decks423 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Kelp
13%inclusion53 decks423 decks
12%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
12%inclusion52 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion50 decks423 decks
-3%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12%inclusion50 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
12%inclusion49 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion49 decks423 decks
9%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Geist of the Archives
10%inclusion43 decks423 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
58%inclusion247 decks423 decks
53%synergy
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion235 decks423 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion223 decks423 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion214 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion152 decks423 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion146 decks423 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion122 decks423 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion120 decks423 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
28%inclusion117 decks423 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion106 decks423 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion95 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
22%inclusion91 decks423 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion82 decks423 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion68 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Bar the Door
16%inclusion66 decks423 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion64 decks423 decks
-14%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion64 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Ghostway
12%inclusion50 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion44 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion42 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion42 decks423 decks
-7%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.5%inclusion36 decks423 decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.0%inclusion34 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Silence
6.6%inclusion28 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.4%inclusion27 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.4%inclusion27 decks423 decks
-2%synergy
Permission Denied
5.9%inclusion25 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.9%inclusion25 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.7%inclusion24 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.7%inclusion24 decks423 decks
-1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.7%inclusion24 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion22 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
5.2%inclusion22 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
54%inclusion229 decks423 decks
48%synergy
Fell the Mighty
45%inclusion189 decks423 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion178 decks423 decks
-3%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion132 decks423 decks
-6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
30%inclusion127 decks423 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion122 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion114 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
25%inclusion104 decks423 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion98 decks423 decks
-3%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
20%inclusion84 decks423 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion75 decks423 decks
-0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion63 decks423 decks
13%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
14%inclusion60 decks423 decks
12%synergy
Wargate
11%inclusion47 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion45 decks423 decks
-6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion41 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Reunion of the House
9.0%inclusion34 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Past
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.9%inclusion29 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
6.4%inclusion27 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.1%inclusion26 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.1%inclusion26 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Destined Confrontation
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.7%inclusion24 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.4%inclusion23 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
56%inclusion235 decks423 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion204 decks423 decks
30%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
42%inclusion176 decks423 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion146 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion53 decks423 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
11%inclusion48 decks423 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion44 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion42 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.4%inclusion27 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion25 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.9%inclusion25 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.2%inclusion22 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
48%inclusion205 decks423 decks
44%synergy
Stoneskin
29%inclusion121 decks423 decks
25%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion84 decks423 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion72 decks423 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Chorus
15%inclusion65 decks423 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion63 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion61 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion55 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Primal Rage
12%inclusion50 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion45 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion41 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.5%inclusion36 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Aluren
8.0%inclusion34 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.6%inclusion32 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.1%inclusion30 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.1%inclusion30 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.1%inclusion30 decks423 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
6.1%inclusion26 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.9%inclusion25 decks423 decks
0%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
5.7%inclusion24 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Smile at Death
5.5%inclusion22 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
22%inclusion92 decks423 decks
20%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion47 decks423 decks
9%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.1%inclusion30 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion253 decks423 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion136 decks423 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion114 decks423 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion112 decks423 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion99 decks423 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion69 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion50 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.0%inclusion38 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion35 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion34 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.5%inclusion25 decks383 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.4%inclusion23 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion22 decks423 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion398 decks423 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion342 decks423 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion95 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion66 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion66 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion56 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion56 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion52 decks423 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion48 decks423 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.5%inclusion40 decks423 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.7%inclusion37 decks423 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion35 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.6%inclusion32 decks423 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.9%inclusion29 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.6%inclusion28 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion23 decks423 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion23 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion408 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion407 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Island
96%inclusion406 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion398 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
75%inclusion316 decks423 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
71%inclusion299 decks423 decks
25%synergy
Temple Garden
70%inclusion298 decks423 decks
26%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
62%inclusion264 decks423 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion239 decks423 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
56%inclusion237 decks423 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion236 decks423 decks
26%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
52%inclusion221 decks423 decks
18%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
51%inclusion216 decks423 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion215 decks423 decks
22%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion212 decks423 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion208 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion198 decks423 decks
-11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion193 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
44%inclusion186 decks423 decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion141 decks423 decks
-12%synergy
Canopy Vista
31%inclusion131 decks423 decks
-15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion128 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion127 decks423 decks
8%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion121 decks423 decks
16%synergy
Savannah
29%inclusion121 decks423 decks
15%synergy
Tropical Island
28%inclusion120 decks423 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion119 decks423 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion119 decks423 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion99 decks423 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion95 decks423 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion79 decks423 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion74 decks423 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion66 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion65 decks423 decks
-10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion61 decks423 decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion61 decks423 decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion60 decks423 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion59 decks423 decks
-9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion56 decks422 decks
3%synergy
Lush Portico
12%inclusion50 decks423 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion49 decks422 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion48 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion47 decks423 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion46 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion46 decks423 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion46 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion46 decks423 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion45 decks423 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Gate
10%inclusion44 decks423 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion43 decks423 decks
2%synergy
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