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May 29, 2026
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Captain America's Shield
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
95%synergy
High Alert
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
94%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
94%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Wall of Denial
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Wall of Junk
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Tower Defense
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Omens
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Perimeter Captain
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Worldly Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
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Tree of Redemption
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Crystal Barricade
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Frost
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Shield Sphere
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Wall of Runes
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Vine Trellis
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Walking Bulwark
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Fortified Rampart
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Roots
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Flumph
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Carven Caryatid
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Angelic Wall
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Glare
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Riptide Turtle
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Traproot Kami
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Ice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Eternal Witness
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fog Bank
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Kelp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Shards
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Noble Hierarch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Wall of Mulch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ulvenwald Captive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Gomazoa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Essence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Excavated Wall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Geist of the Archives
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Erode
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Eladamri's Call
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Akroma's Will
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Nature's Claim
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Ghostway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bar the Door
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Farseek
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Mighty
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Last March of the Ents
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Meekstone
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Panharmonicon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Domination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Brave the Sands
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Stoneskin
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Unnatural Growth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Chorus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Exploration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sterling Grove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Aluren
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Serra's Blessing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Wild Pair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Declaration of Naught
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rolling Stones
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mirari's Wake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Primal Rage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Gavony Township
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Selesnya Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Misty Rainforest
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Windswept Heath
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Sea of Clouds
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Tundra
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Savannah
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Tropical Island
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Brushland
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Hushwood Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Seaside Citadel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Hedge Maze
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Horizon Canopy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-34%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
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