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May 29, 2026
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94%inclusion395 decks418 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion387 decks418 decks
85%synergy
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91%inclusion380 decks418 decks
84%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
88%inclusion367 decks418 decks
81%synergy
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87%inclusion362 decks418 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion358 decks418 decks
78%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83%inclusion348 decks418 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion342 decks418 decks
74%synergy
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81%inclusion338 decks418 decks
74%synergy
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80%inclusion334 decks418 decks
74%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion321 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
76%inclusion318 decks418 decks
71%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion318 decks418 decks
70%synergy
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68%inclusion286 decks418 decks
65%synergy
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68%inclusion153 decks226 decks
62%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
67%inclusion280 decks418 decks
63%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion280 decks418 decks
62%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
66%inclusion274 decks418 decks
60%synergy
Meekstone
65%inclusion271 decks418 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Frost
65%inclusion271 decks418 decks
59%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion262 decks418 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion261 decks418 decks
43%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
60%inclusion251 decks418 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion249 decks418 decks
45%synergy
Aura Shards
44%inclusion185 decks418 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion179 decks418 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion153 decks418 decks
23%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
35%inclusion146 decks418 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion109 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion91 decks418 decks
16%synergy
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Jeskai Barricade
64%inclusion269 decks418 decks
60%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion260 decks418 decks
57%synergy
Tree of Redemption
61%inclusion254 decks418 decks
57%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion249 decks418 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
58%inclusion244 decks418 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Junk
58%inclusion241 decks418 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
56%inclusion235 decks418 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
55%inclusion231 decks418 decks
51%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
49%inclusion204 decks418 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Glare
46%inclusion191 decks418 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Runes
44%inclusion183 decks418 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
41%inclusion173 decks418 decks
38%synergy
Flumph
40%inclusion167 decks418 decks
36%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
39%inclusion85 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Walking Bulwark
38%inclusion160 decks418 decks
35%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
37%inclusion156 decks418 decks
34%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
35%inclusion146 decks418 decks
32%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion142 decks418 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Shards
33%inclusion140 decks418 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Wall
29%inclusion120 decks418 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion119 decks418 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion115 decks418 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
27%inclusion112 decks418 decks
24%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion112 decks418 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion107 decks418 decks
23%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
25%inclusion90 decks366 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion101 decks418 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion94 decks418 decks
21%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
22%inclusion90 decks405 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Nets
22%inclusion92 decks418 decks
21%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
22%inclusion91 decks418 decks
19%synergy
Steel Wall
22%inclusion90 decks418 decks
20%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion87 decks418 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
21%inclusion45 decks219 decks
20%synergy
Noble Hierarch
18%inclusion76 decks418 decks
-8%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion74 decks418 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion73 decks418 decks
-18%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion71 decks407 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Wall
17%inclusion72 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion63 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Jungle Barrier
15%inclusion63 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
14%inclusion57 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Rampart Architect
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion56 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
12%inclusion52 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12%inclusion49 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Arbor Adherent
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
11%inclusion45 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
11%inclusion45 decks418 decks
9%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion270 decks418 decks
34%synergy
Tower Defense
61%inclusion257 decks418 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion210 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
49%inclusion203 decks418 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion192 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion187 decks418 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion175 decks418 decks
16%synergy
Eerie Interlude
35%inclusion147 decks418 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion118 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion107 decks418 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion101 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion98 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion75 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion70 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion65 decks418 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion62 decks418 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion61 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Bar the Door
14%inclusion60 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion58 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion55 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion43 decks418 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.9%inclusion33 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Solidarity
5.7%inclusion24 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Bant Charm
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
0%synergy
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Dusk // Dawn
63%inclusion264 decks418 decks
57%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion207 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Mighty
45%inclusion187 decks418 decks
40%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion187 decks418 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion179 decks418 decks
17%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion140 decks418 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion120 decks418 decks
-9%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
20%inclusion83 decks418 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion78 decks418 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion77 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
18%inclusion74 decks418 decks
16%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion71 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion37 decks219 decks
16%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
17%inclusion70 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14%inclusion57 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion51 decks418 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.9%inclusion37 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.1%inclusion34 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.2%inclusion30 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Destined Confrontation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.7%inclusion24 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.5%inclusion23 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.5%inclusion23 decks418 decks
1%synergy
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Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
55%inclusion230 decks418 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion221 decks418 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion126 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
13%inclusion54 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion44 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.1%inclusion34 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.4%inclusion31 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.5%inclusion23 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
64%inclusion269 decks418 decks
59%synergy
Brave the Sands
57%inclusion237 decks418 decks
52%synergy
Stoneskin
38%inclusion160 decks418 decks
35%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion82 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion69 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion68 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Chorus
16%inclusion68 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion62 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion60 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion47 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
11%inclusion30 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Smile at Death
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Aluren
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.4%inclusion31 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.4%inclusion31 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.7%inclusion28 decks418 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.5%inclusion23 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
16%inclusion66 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
16%inclusion65 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion45 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion262 decks418 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
56%inclusion235 decks418 decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion185 decks418 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion146 decks418 decks
20%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion97 decks418 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion53 decks380 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion53 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion34 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion24 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion386 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion346 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion101 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion61 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion59 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion59 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion59 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion53 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion51 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion51 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion50 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion50 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion49 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion48 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion44 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion398 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
92%inclusion385 decks418 decks
79%synergy
Savannah
92%inclusion385 decks418 decks
79%synergy
Tropical Island
92%inclusion385 decks418 decks
79%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion373 decks418 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion372 decks418 decks
44%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion371 decks418 decks
-5%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion371 decks418 decks
44%synergy
Island
89%inclusion370 decks418 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion367 decks418 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
82%inclusion342 decks418 decks
49%synergy
Windswept Heath
81%inclusion337 decks418 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion335 decks418 decks
50%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
71%inclusion298 decks418 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
71%inclusion296 decks418 decks
41%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion290 decks418 decks
40%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion285 decks418 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion199 decks418 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion178 decks418 decks
-2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
41%inclusion171 decks418 decks
-11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion170 decks418 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion166 decks418 decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion147 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion135 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion107 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion95 decks418 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion91 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion61 decks291 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion85 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion81 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion79 decks418 decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion77 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion76 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion75 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion75 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion73 decks418 decks
-12%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion72 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion68 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion47 decks291 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion66 decks418 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion63 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion54 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion52 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
12%inclusion52 decks418 decks
-33%synergy
Lush Portico
12%inclusion52 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
12%inclusion50 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Vista
11%inclusion47 decks418 decks
-35%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion44 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Bastion
10%inclusion43 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion42 decks418 decks
1%synergy
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