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May 29, 2026
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Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
93%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
91%synergy
High Alert
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
89%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
89%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
88%synergy
Wall of Omens
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
78%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
78%synergy
Shield Sphere
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
78%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Denial
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
74%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Crystal Barricade
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
67%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Tree of Redemption
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Assault Formation
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Roots
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Rhystic Study
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
72%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Teferi's Protection
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Worldly Tutor
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Mox Diamond
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Smothering Tithe
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Perimeter Captain
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Junk
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Shards
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Walking Bulwark
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Runes
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Carven Caryatid
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Frost
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Hover Barrier
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Glare
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Flumph
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Arbor Adherent
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Kelp
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Displacer Kitten
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Wall
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Towering Titan
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Portcullis Vine
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Steel Wall
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Nets
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Hope
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Rampart Architect
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Wakestone Gargoyle
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Ice
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Mystical Tutor
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Heroic Intervention
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Eladamri's Call
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Eerie Interlude
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Ghostway
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Force of Vigor
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Permission Denied
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Bar the Door
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Voidslime
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slaughter the Strong
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Mighty
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Finale of Devastation
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Last March of the Ents
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Wargate
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-31%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-30%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Reunion of the House
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Domination
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Aura Shards
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Brave the Sands
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Aluren
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Freed from the Real
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Stoneskin
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Exploration
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Chorus
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Counterbalance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Unnatural Growth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mox Jasper
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
87%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
87%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Temple Garden
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Windswept Heath
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Island
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Plains
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Sea of Clouds
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-26%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-29%synergy
Seaside Citadel
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-33%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Lush Portico
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
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