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May 29, 2026
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Captain America's Shield
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Gathering Place
3.3%inclusion3 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Wall Off
2.4%inclusion2 decks82 decks
2%synergy
The Mind Stone
2.3%inclusion3 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
2.2%inclusion2 decks92 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion420 decks442 decks
88%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion408 decks442 decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
90%inclusion396 decks442 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Omens
86%inclusion379 decks442 decks
78%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion370 decks442 decks
78%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
84%inclusion371 decks442 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion368 decks442 decks
76%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
82%inclusion362 decks442 decks
75%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
79%inclusion347 decks442 decks
73%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
75%inclusion332 decks442 decks
70%synergy
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Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion335 decks442 decks
70%synergy
Crystal Barricade
74%inclusion323 decks439 decks
68%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
73%inclusion321 decks442 decks
67%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
70%inclusion204 decks290 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion310 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Assault Formation
66%inclusion293 decks442 decks
61%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
64%inclusion283 decks442 decks
59%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
63%inclusion279 decks442 decks
59%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
61%inclusion269 decks442 decks
56%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
60%inclusion267 decks442 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion256 decks442 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion255 decks442 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion229 decks442 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion207 decks442 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion192 decks442 decks
30%synergy
Aura Shards
42%inclusion187 decks442 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion181 decks442 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion160 decks442 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion103 decks442 decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion73 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Perimeter Captain
60%inclusion263 decks442 decks
55%synergy
Tree of Redemption
58%inclusion258 decks442 decks
54%synergy
Shield Sphere
58%inclusion255 decks442 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Frost
57%inclusion252 decks442 decks
52%synergy
Vine Trellis
56%inclusion248 decks442 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Junk
53%inclusion234 decks442 decks
49%synergy
Hover Barrier
52%inclusion230 decks442 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
48%inclusion212 decks442 decks
44%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
47%inclusion208 decks442 decks
44%synergy
Walking Bulwark
44%inclusion196 decks442 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
44%inclusion194 decks442 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion191 decks442 decks
40%synergy
Carven Caryatid
42%inclusion185 decks442 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Runes
39%inclusion173 decks442 decks
36%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
37%inclusion164 decks442 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Glare
35%inclusion153 decks442 decks
32%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
33%inclusion144 decks439 decks
31%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
31%inclusion136 decks442 decks
28%synergy
Flumph
30%inclusion131 decks442 decks
26%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
29%inclusion128 decks442 decks
27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion127 decks442 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Wall
28%inclusion123 decks442 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
27%inclusion120 decks442 decks
24%synergy
Towering Titan
27%inclusion119 decks442 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Shards
24%inclusion106 decks442 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Mulch
21%inclusion95 decks442 decks
19%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20%inclusion90 decks442 decks
18%synergy
Fortified Rampart
20%inclusion89 decks442 decks
18%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
20%inclusion88 decks442 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion81 decks442 decks
-17%synergy
Steel Wall
17%inclusion74 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Turtle
16%inclusion72 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion72 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Tears
16%inclusion70 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
15%inclusion68 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
15%inclusion68 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
14%inclusion63 decks442 decks
-12%synergy
Arbor Adherent
13%inclusion53 decks396 decks
12%synergy
Rampart Architect
13%inclusion53 decks396 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Barrier
13%inclusion59 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion57 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Wall
13%inclusion56 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion55 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Wall of Kelp
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
12%inclusion52 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
10%inclusion45 decks438 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Essence
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
60%inclusion265 decks442 decks
55%synergy
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion248 decks442 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion235 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion229 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
38%inclusion166 decks442 decks
29%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion150 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion134 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion130 decks442 decks
20%synergy
Eerie Interlude
29%inclusion127 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion112 decks442 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion105 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
21%inclusion95 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion88 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Bar the Door
15%inclusion68 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion67 decks442 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion66 decks442 decks
-14%synergy
Ghostway
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
-7%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.4%inclusion37 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.9%inclusion35 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Silence
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Permission Denied
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
55%inclusion243 decks442 decks
49%synergy
Fell the Mighty
45%inclusion197 decks442 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion185 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion136 decks442 decks
-6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
31%inclusion135 decks442 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
30%inclusion133 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion117 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
25%inclusion111 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion108 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
19%inclusion85 decks442 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion81 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion67 decks442 decks
13%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
14%inclusion63 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Wargate
11%inclusion50 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion49 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.3%inclusion41 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Reunion of the House
8.6%inclusion34 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Past
8.2%inclusion36 decks438 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Destined Confrontation
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
56%inclusion248 decks442 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion218 decks442 decks
31%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
42%inclusion187 decks442 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion156 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
11%inclusion50 decks442 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion46 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
49%inclusion216 decks442 decks
44%synergy
Stoneskin
29%inclusion130 decks442 decks
26%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion87 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion73 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion69 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Chorus
16%inclusion69 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion65 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion57 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Primal Rage
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion46 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Aluren
8.4%inclusion37 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.9%inclusion35 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.9%inclusion35 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
0%synergy
True Conviction
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
5%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
21%inclusion94 decks442 decks
19%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.5%inclusion33 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion264 decks442 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion147 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion120 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion119 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
24%inclusion108 decks442 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion74 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion71 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.0%inclusion40 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.6%inclusion38 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion33 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.5%inclusion26 decks403 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion416 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion358 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion102 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion69 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion68 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion58 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion56 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion53 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion50 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.3%inclusion41 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.1%inclusion36 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.9%inclusion35 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion426 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion425 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Island
96%inclusion424 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion418 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
75%inclusion333 decks442 decks
31%synergy
Breeding Pool
71%inclusion315 decks442 decks
26%synergy
Temple Garden
71%inclusion313 decks442 decks
26%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
62%inclusion274 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion251 decks442 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion248 decks442 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
56%inclusion248 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
52%inclusion232 decks442 decks
19%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
51%inclusion227 decks442 decks
22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion226 decks442 decks
22%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion221 decks442 decks
-0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion218 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion210 decks442 decks
-10%synergy
Seaside Citadel
45%inclusion200 decks442 decks
-6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion200 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion147 decks442 decks
-12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion137 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
31%inclusion135 decks442 decks
-16%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion133 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Tundra
28%inclusion125 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion125 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Savannah
28%inclusion125 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion125 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Tropical Island
28%inclusion124 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion103 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion99 decks442 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion86 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion77 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion71 decks442 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion68 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion64 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion64 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion64 decks442 decks
-9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion63 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion57 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion50 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion49 decks442 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion49 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion49 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion48 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion48 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Gate
11%inclusion47 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion46 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
2%synergy
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