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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
94%synergy
Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
93%synergy
High Alert
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Tree of Redemption
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Wall of Omens
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Shield Sphere
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Crystal Barricade
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Assault Formation
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Rhystic Study
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Worldly Tutor
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Teferi's Protection
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Aura Shards
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Mox Diamond
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Arbor Adherent
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Perimeter Captain
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Towering Titan
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Vine Trellis
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Frost
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Hover Barrier
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Walking Bulwark
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Shards
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Bloom Tender
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Junk
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Roots
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Flumph
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Traproot Kami
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Runes
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Rasaad yn Bashir
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Faithbound Judge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fortified Rampart
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Glare
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Carven Caryatid
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rampart Architect
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ulvenwald Captive
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Reverence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Excavated Wall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Ice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Eladamri's Call
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Permission Denied
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Angel's Grace
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Bar the Door
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Dive Down
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Triton Tactics
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Momentous Fall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Shell Shield
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sheltering Word
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Emergency Powers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Voidslime
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Constant Mists
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Mighty
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Raise the Past
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Reunion of the House
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Wargate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Time Warp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Captain America's Shield
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Meekstone
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Domination
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Kite Shield
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Aligned Hedron Network
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Great Henge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Mirror Universe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cathar's Shield
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Accorder's Shield
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Brave the Sands
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Sylvan Library
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Stoneskin
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Freed from the Real
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Players
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Aluren
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Defense of the Heart
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sky Tether
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Counterbalance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Sterling Grove
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Wild Growth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Burgeoning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Folk Hero
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Animate Wall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Chorus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
The Wanderer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
4%synergy
The Mind Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Progress
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Locket
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Simic Locket
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Locket
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Temple Garden
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Tundra
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Sea of Clouds
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Savannah
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Tropical Island
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Island
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Gathering Place
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Bastion
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Hushwood Verge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Grove
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Willowrush Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-41%synergy
Arctic Treeline
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Scattered Groves
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Razortide Bridge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
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