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May 29, 2026
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Captain America's Shield
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Wall Off
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Gathering Place
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
The Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Hydraulic Helper
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
95%inclusion113 decks119 decks
88%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion111 decks119 decks
86%synergy
High Alert
91%inclusion108 decks119 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
90%inclusion107 decks119 decks
83%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
86%inclusion102 decks119 decks
79%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
83%inclusion99 decks119 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion99 decks119 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion98 decks119 decks
75%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
81%inclusion96 decks119 decks
75%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
77%inclusion92 decks119 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion90 decks119 decks
69%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
75%inclusion61 decks81 decks
70%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
74%inclusion88 decks119 decks
69%synergy
Crystal Barricade
74%inclusion87 decks118 decks
68%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion86 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
69%inclusion82 decks119 decks
63%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
68%inclusion81 decks119 decks
64%synergy
Assault Formation
68%inclusion81 decks119 decks
63%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
66%inclusion78 decks119 decks
61%synergy
Tower Defense
64%inclusion76 decks119 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion68 decks119 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion58 decks119 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion57 decks119 decks
34%synergy
Aura Shards
46%inclusion55 decks119 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion53 decks119 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion48 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Redemption
62%inclusion74 decks119 decks
58%synergy
Wall of Frost
62%inclusion74 decks119 decks
57%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
59%inclusion70 decks119 decks
54%synergy
Shield Sphere
58%inclusion69 decks119 decks
55%synergy
Perimeter Captain
57%inclusion68 decks119 decks
52%synergy
Vine Trellis
57%inclusion68 decks119 decks
53%synergy
Hover Barrier
55%inclusion65 decks119 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Junk
53%inclusion63 decks119 decks
49%synergy
Walking Bulwark
50%inclusion59 decks119 decks
46%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
49%inclusion58 decks119 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
46%inclusion55 decks119 decks
42%synergy
Carven Caryatid
45%inclusion53 decks119 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion51 decks119 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
43%inclusion51 decks119 decks
39%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
43%inclusion51 decks119 decks
39%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Runes
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
31%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Glare
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Flumph
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Towering Titan
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Angelic Wall
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Shards
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Fortified Rampart
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Mulch
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Arbor Adherent
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Steel Wall
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Turtle
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
-21%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Kelp
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Jungle Barrier
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Wall
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Noble Hierarch
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
-13%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Secret Door
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
59%inclusion70 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion63 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
48%inclusion57 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
44%inclusion52 decks119 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Bar the Door
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Eladamri's Call
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Ghostway
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Bant Charm
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
-16%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Silence
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Voidslime
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Erode
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Permission Denied
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Solidarity
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
60%inclusion71 decks119 decks
54%synergy
Fell the Mighty
50%inclusion60 decks119 decks
46%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion48 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Last March of the Ents
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
34%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Wargate
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Reunion of the House
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Time Warp
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
59%inclusion70 decks119 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion57 decks119 decks
29%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
45%inclusion53 decks119 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
52%inclusion62 decks119 decks
47%synergy
Stoneskin
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
34%synergy
Guardian Project
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Chorus
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Intruder Alarm
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Aluren
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Stones
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion70 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Access Tunnel
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
-0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion114 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion98 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion116 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion115 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion114 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion114 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
75%inclusion89 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
71%inclusion85 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Temple Garden
68%inclusion81 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
59%inclusion70 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion63 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
52%inclusion62 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion62 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion61 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
51%inclusion61 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion60 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion58 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Seaside Citadel
48%inclusion57 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
47%inclusion56 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion56 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
47%inclusion56 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
-17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Bastion
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Lush Portico
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Fortified Village
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-13%synergy
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