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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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The Mind Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Gathering Place
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Captain America's Shield
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sunscape Familiar
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
94%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
93%synergy
Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
93%synergy
High Alert
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
85%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Tree of Redemption
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Denial
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Wall of Omens
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Crystal Barricade
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Perimeter Captain
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Assault Formation
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Frost
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
82%synergy
Rhystic Study
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Teferi's Protection
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Worldly Tutor
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Mox Diamond
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Smothering Tithe
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Aura Shards
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
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Towering Titan
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Shield Sphere
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Arbor Adherent
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Walking Bulwark
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Vine Trellis
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Shards
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Hover Barrier
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Bloom Tender
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Junk
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Roots
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Rasaad yn Bashir
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Faithbound Judge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Secret Door
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Glare
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Flumph
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Carven Caryatid
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Traproot Kami
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Ulvenwald Captive
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Reverence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Wall of Ice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Witness
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Inga and Esika
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Wall of Runes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
The Council of Four
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Walking Ballista
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Tower Defense
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Eladamri's Call
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Silence
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Permission Denied
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Crop Rotation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Angel's Grace
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Ghostway
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Bar the Door
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dive Down
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Triton Tactics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chord of Calling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Momentous Fall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Shell Shield
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sheltering Word
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Emergency Powers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Voidslime
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Constant Mists
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Last March of the Ents
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Mighty
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Raise the Past
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Wargate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Domination
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Kite Shield
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Aligned Hedron Network
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Great Henge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Mirror Universe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cathar's Shield
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Soul Conduit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Stoneskin
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Freed from the Real
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Assemble the Players
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Aluren
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Unnatural Growth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Library
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Chorus
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Defense of the Heart
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Sky Tether
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Sterling Grove
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Mirari's Wake
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Burgeoning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Folk Hero
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Animate Wall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
The Wanderer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Locket
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Simic Locket
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Locket
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Breeding Pool
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Temple Garden
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Tundra
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Windswept Heath
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Savannah
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Tropical Island
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Island
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Forest
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Plains
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Sea of Clouds
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Glacial Fortress
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Wooded Bastion
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Grove
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Gate
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Deserted Beach
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Hushwood Verge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Arctic Treeline
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Scattered Groves
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Razortide Bridge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Bant Panorama
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
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