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May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Ghalta the Immovable
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
The Arkenstone
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
94%inclusion120 decks127 decks
88%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion119 decks127 decks
87%synergy
High Alert
89%inclusion113 decks127 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Denial
90%inclusion114 decks127 decks
83%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
85%inclusion108 decks127 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
85%inclusion108 decks127 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Omens
83%inclusion105 decks127 decks
75%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
80%inclusion102 decks127 decks
74%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
80%inclusion101 decks127 decks
73%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
77%inclusion98 decks127 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
74%inclusion67 decks90 decks
69%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
73%inclusion93 decks127 decks
67%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
73%inclusion93 decks127 decks
68%synergy
Crystal Barricade
71%inclusion90 decks126 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion89 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Assault Formation
69%inclusion88 decks127 decks
64%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
68%inclusion86 decks127 decks
62%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
66%inclusion84 decks127 decks
62%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
66%inclusion84 decks127 decks
62%synergy
Tree of Redemption
62%inclusion79 decks127 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion69 decks127 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion59 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Aura Shards
45%inclusion57 decks127 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion56 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion53 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Worldly Tutor
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
7%synergy
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Wall of Frost
61%inclusion77 decks127 decks
55%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
59%inclusion75 decks127 decks
55%synergy
Perimeter Captain
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
54%synergy
Hover Barrier
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
53%synergy
Shield Sphere
57%inclusion73 decks127 decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
57%inclusion72 decks127 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Junk
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
48%synergy
Walking Bulwark
48%inclusion61 decks127 decks
45%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
47%inclusion60 decks127 decks
44%synergy
Carven Caryatid
45%inclusion57 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Roots
44%inclusion56 decks127 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
44%inclusion56 decks127 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
43%inclusion55 decks127 decks
39%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
40%inclusion51 decks127 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Runes
37%inclusion47 decks127 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Glare
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
29%inclusion37 decks126 decks
27%synergy
Towering Titan
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Flumph
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
22%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Shards
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
22%synergy
Fortified Rampart
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Angelic Wall
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Mulch
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Arbor Adherent
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Steel Wall
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Turtle
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
-21%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Barrier
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Kelp
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Wall
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Nets
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Rampart Architect
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Faithbound Judge
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Noble Hierarch
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
-16%synergy
Wall of Reverence
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
62%inclusion79 decks127 decks
57%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion78 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion68 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion64 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
40%inclusion51 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Bar the Door
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Eladamri's Call
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Ghostway
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
-17%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Permission Denied
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Voidslime
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Silence
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
57%inclusion73 decks127 decks
51%synergy
Fell the Mighty
50%inclusion63 decks127 decks
45%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion51 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Last March of the Ents
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
-9%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Wargate
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Raise the Past
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Reunion of the House
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Time Warp
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
56%inclusion71 decks127 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion55 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
43%inclusion54 decks127 decks
39%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Captain America's Shield
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
53%inclusion67 decks127 decks
48%synergy
Stoneskin
37%inclusion47 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Chorus
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Aluren
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Rolling Stones
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion75 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Access Tunnel
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-0%synergy
Homeward Path
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion122 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion104 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion124 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion123 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Island
96%inclusion122 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion121 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
73%inclusion93 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Breeding Pool
69%inclusion88 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Temple Garden
68%inclusion86 decks127 decks
22%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
57%inclusion72 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
53%inclusion67 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion65 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
50%inclusion64 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion64 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
47%inclusion60 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion58 decks127 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
46%inclusion58 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion57 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion55 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
-9%synergy
Canopy Vista
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
-16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
-0%synergy
Brushland
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Savannah
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Bastion
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Maze
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Lush Portico
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
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