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May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
Community Corner Creator Spotlight: MTG Rookies and Garage The Gathering
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Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
93%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
91%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
89%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
87%synergy
High Alert
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
86%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Omens
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Denial
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Shield Sphere
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
73%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Crystal Barricade
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
66%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Assault Formation
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Tree of Redemption
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Tower Defense
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
75%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Worldly Tutor
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Teferi's Protection
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Chrome Mox
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Smothering Tithe
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Drift of Phantasms
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Roots
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Vine Trellis
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Perimeter Captain
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Junk
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Frost
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Walking Bulwark
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Shards
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Hover Barrier
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Carven Caryatid
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Runes
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Glare
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mulch
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Flumph
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Arbor Adherent
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Kelp
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Noble Hierarch
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Wall
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Towering Titan
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Tears
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Steel Wall
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Portcullis Vine
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Reverence
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fog Bank
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Force of Will
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Eladamri's Call
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Force of Vigor
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Ghostway
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Veil of Summer
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Bar the Door
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Slaughter the Strong
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Fell the Mighty
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Finale of Devastation
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Last March of the Ents
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Wargate
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-26%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Past
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Neoform
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Fabricate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Cultivate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-30%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Staff of Domination
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Captain America's Shield
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Aura Shards
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Brave the Sands
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Library
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Freed from the Real
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Aluren
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Stoneskin
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Intruder Alarm
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Counterbalance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Primal Rage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Chorus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mox Jasper
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Signet
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
87%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
87%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Breeding Pool
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Temple Garden
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Island
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Forest
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Windswept Heath
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Misty Rainforest
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Plains
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Seaside Citadel
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-32%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Hushwood Verge
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Lush Portico
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
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