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May 29, 2026
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Community Corner Creator Spotlight: MTG Rookies and Garage The Gathering
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Erode
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Harmonized Trio
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
96%inclusion107 decks111 decks
89%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion105 decks111 decks
87%synergy
High Alert
91%inclusion101 decks111 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
88%inclusion98 decks111 decks
81%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
87%inclusion97 decks111 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
85%inclusion94 decks111 decks
77%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
83%inclusion92 decks111 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion91 decks111 decks
74%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
80%inclusion89 decks111 decks
74%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
77%inclusion86 decks111 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
77%inclusion85 decks111 decks
70%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion83 decks111 decks
68%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion80 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Barricade
72%inclusion79 decks110 decks
66%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
65%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
68%inclusion76 decks111 decks
63%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
68%inclusion75 decks111 decks
63%synergy
Assault Formation
68%inclusion75 decks111 decks
62%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
67%inclusion74 decks111 decks
62%synergy
Tower Defense
64%inclusion71 decks111 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion63 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Aura Shards
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Redemption
63%inclusion70 decks111 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Frost
62%inclusion69 decks111 decks
57%synergy
Shield Sphere
60%inclusion67 decks111 decks
57%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion66 decks111 decks
55%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
59%inclusion65 decks111 decks
54%synergy
Perimeter Captain
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
51%synergy
Hover Barrier
54%inclusion60 decks111 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Junk
52%inclusion58 decks111 decks
48%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
48%synergy
Walking Bulwark
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Roots
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
40%synergy
Carven Caryatid
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
41%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Runes
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Glare
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Flumph
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Angelic Wall
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Towering Titan
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Shards
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Fog Bank
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Mulch
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Turtle
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Arbor Adherent
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Steel Wall
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-21%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Jungle Barrier
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Kelp
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Wall
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Secret Door
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Geist of the Archives
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
58%inclusion64 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Eerie Interlude
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Bar the Door
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Eladamri's Call
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Ghostway
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-18%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Bant Charm
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Silence
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Permission Denied
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Voidslime
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Solidarity
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
59%inclusion65 decks111 decks
52%synergy
Fell the Mighty
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
43%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Wargate
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
8%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Past
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Reunion of the House
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Time Warp
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
60%inclusion67 decks111 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
46%synergy
Stoneskin
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Guardian Project
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Chorus
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Aluren
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Rolling Stones
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion65 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion106 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion90 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion107 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion106 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion106 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Island
95%inclusion105 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
75%inclusion83 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
71%inclusion79 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Temple Garden
69%inclusion77 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
57%inclusion63 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion61 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
52%inclusion58 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion58 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion48 decks111 decks
-14%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
-13%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Vista
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
-18%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Brushland
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Bastion
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Fortified Village
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
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