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Arcades, the Strategist
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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Teferi's Protection
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86%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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85%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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94%synergy
Rhystic Study
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81%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
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87%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Worldly Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Aura Shards
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44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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33%synergy
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Perimeter Captain
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95%synergy
Axebane Guardian
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93%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
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96%synergy
Tree of Redemption
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96%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Crystal Barricade
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95%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
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94%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
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95%synergy
Vine Trellis
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96%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
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93%synergy
Wall of Omens
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93%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
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94%synergy
Wall of Frost
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95%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
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96%synergy
Wall of Denial
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93%synergy
Hover Barrier
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95%synergy
Wall of Glare
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97%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
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95%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Junk
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Roots
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46%synergy
Fog Bank
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47%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
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46%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
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44%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
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47%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
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47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
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47%synergy
Wall of Shards
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48%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
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46%synergy
Arbor Adherent
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48%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Towering Titan
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47%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
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48%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
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49%synergy
Traproot Kami
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50%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Shield Sphere
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
62%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
19%synergy
Eladamri's Call
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Tower Defense
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
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Last March of the Ents
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Nature's Lore
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
73%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Mighty
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Finale of Devastation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Raise the Past
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
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Meekstone
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96%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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72%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
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48%synergy
Mithril Coat
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48%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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32%synergy
Staff of Domination
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49%synergy
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Brave the Sands
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95%synergy
High Alert
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Assemble the Players
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49%synergy
Aluren
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49%synergy
Assault Formation
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45%synergy
Stoneskin
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47%synergy
Defense of the Heart
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
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Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
81%synergy
RELIQUARY TOWER
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
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Arcane Signet
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
29%synergy
CHROMATIC LANTERN
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Sol Ring
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19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Mox Opal
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48%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
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Tundra
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87%synergy
Glacial Fortress
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52%synergy
Command Tower
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9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
70%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
54%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
67%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
55%synergy
Sea of Clouds
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71%synergy
Savannah
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87%synergy
Tropical Island
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87%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
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70%synergy
Deserted Beach
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80%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
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55%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
67%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
55%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
11%synergy
Arctic Treeline
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Scattered Groves
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Bastion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Reflecting Pool
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Razortide Bridge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
Island
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-44%synergy
Forest
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-44%synergy
Plains
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-43%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Hushwood Verge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Grove
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Gate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
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