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May 29, 2026
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Captain America's Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion336 decks358 decks
87%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion329 decks358 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion328 decks358 decks
85%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
87%inclusion313 decks358 decks
81%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
86%inclusion309 decks358 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
85%inclusion305 decks358 decks
78%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83%inclusion296 decks358 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion295 decks358 decks
75%synergy
High Alert
81%inclusion290 decks358 decks
75%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
80%inclusion287 decks358 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
77%inclusion277 decks358 decks
71%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
77%inclusion276 decks358 decks
72%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion267 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Barricade
69%inclusion161 decks234 decks
63%synergy
Hover Barrier
68%inclusion243 decks358 decks
63%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
67%inclusion241 decks358 decks
63%synergy
Shield Sphere
66%inclusion235 decks358 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Frost
65%inclusion234 decks358 decks
60%synergy
Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion231 decks358 decks
34%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion226 decks358 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion225 decks358 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion213 decks358 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion209 decks358 decks
44%synergy
Aura Shards
44%inclusion156 decks358 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion154 decks358 decks
27%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
37%inclusion134 decks358 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion127 decks358 decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion92 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion78 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Jeskai Barricade
63%inclusion227 decks358 decks
59%synergy
Perimeter Captain
61%inclusion220 decks358 decks
57%synergy
Tree of Redemption
59%inclusion212 decks358 decks
55%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion212 decks358 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
57%inclusion204 decks358 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Junk
56%inclusion199 decks358 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
55%inclusion198 decks358 decks
51%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
54%inclusion194 decks358 decks
50%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
50%inclusion178 decks358 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Glare
46%inclusion163 decks358 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Runes
43%inclusion154 decks358 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Roots
41%inclusion146 decks358 decks
37%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
40%inclusion91 decks227 decks
38%synergy
Flumph
39%inclusion139 decks358 decks
35%synergy
Walking Bulwark
38%inclusion136 decks358 decks
35%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
36%inclusion129 decks358 decks
33%synergy
Carven Caryatid
36%inclusion128 decks358 decks
33%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
35%inclusion126 decks358 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Shards
31%inclusion112 decks358 decks
29%synergy
Angelic Wall
30%inclusion107 decks358 decks
27%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion102 decks358 decks
26%synergy
Towering Titan
27%inclusion98 decks358 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
27%inclusion96 decks358 decks
25%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
26%inclusion94 decks358 decks
23%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
26%inclusion92 decks358 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
25%inclusion91 decks358 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion85 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
23%inclusion83 decks358 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Nets
22%inclusion79 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion76 decks358 decks
20%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
21%inclusion76 decks358 decks
19%synergy
Steel Wall
20%inclusion73 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
20%inclusion45 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
19%inclusion68 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
19%inclusion68 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Noble Hierarch
18%inclusion64 decks358 decks
-8%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
18%inclusion64 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Barrier
18%inclusion63 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion61 decks358 decks
-18%synergy
Glacial Wall
17%inclusion60 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion53 decks358 decks
-0%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion50 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
14%inclusion49 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Rampart Architect
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
13%inclusion45 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
12%inclusion44 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
11%inclusion40 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Arbor Adherent
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
62%inclusion221 decks358 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion176 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
48%inclusion173 decks358 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion158 decks358 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion150 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion149 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
34%inclusion123 decks358 decks
29%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion104 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion95 decks358 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion83 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion82 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion63 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Bar the Door
17%inclusion60 decks358 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion59 decks358 decks
-12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion58 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion57 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion54 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion48 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
-6%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Solidarity
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
-0%synergy
Bant Charm
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Silence
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Slaughter the Strong
64%inclusion230 decks358 decks
59%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
63%inclusion224 decks358 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion176 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Mighty
44%inclusion159 decks358 decks
40%synergy
Nature's Lore
44%inclusion157 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion151 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Last March of the Ents
32%inclusion116 decks358 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion105 decks358 decks
-8%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
20%inclusion70 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion67 decks358 decks
-6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion64 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
17%inclusion62 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
17%inclusion60 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Raise the Past
16%inclusion37 decks226 decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion57 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion48 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
13%inclusion47 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Seminar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
64%inclusion228 decks358 decks
60%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
53%inclusion191 decks358 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion183 decks358 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion109 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
13%inclusion47 decks358 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion37 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
64%inclusion230 decks358 decks
59%synergy
Brave the Sands
55%inclusion198 decks358 decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
38%inclusion137 decks358 decks
35%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion67 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Chorus
18%inclusion63 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion58 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion58 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion55 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion51 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion45 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Smile at Death
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Aluren
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.3%inclusion26 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
1%synergy
True Conviction
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Shield
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
-0%synergy
Burgeoning
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
18%inclusion66 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
15%inclusion54 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
10%inclusion37 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion221 decks358 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
56%inclusion201 decks358 decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
42%inclusion151 decks358 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
37%inclusion131 decks358 decks
22%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion84 decks358 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
15%inclusion53 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion44 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion39 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.5%inclusion34 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.2%inclusion33 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion31 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion329 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion291 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion87 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion55 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion52 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion51 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion47 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion45 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
12%inclusion44 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion37 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion339 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
91%inclusion324 decks358 decks
77%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion323 decks358 decks
77%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion322 decks358 decks
77%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion320 decks358 decks
44%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion320 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion320 decks358 decks
45%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion319 decks358 decks
-5%synergy
Island
89%inclusion318 decks358 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion314 decks358 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion289 decks358 decks
48%synergy
Windswept Heath
79%inclusion282 decks358 decks
45%synergy
Misty Rainforest
78%inclusion281 decks358 decks
48%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
72%inclusion257 decks358 decks
42%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
72%inclusion256 decks358 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
70%inclusion250 decks358 decks
41%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
69%inclusion248 decks358 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion166 decks358 decks
-11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion152 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
42%inclusion149 decks358 decks
-10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion144 decks358 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion140 decks358 decks
-9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
37%inclusion132 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion125 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion99 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion77 decks358 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion76 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion75 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion61 decks299 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion69 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion69 decks358 decks
-12%synergy
Brushland
19%inclusion69 decks358 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion65 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion65 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion65 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion65 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion61 decks358 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion60 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion60 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion57 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion47 decks299 decks
6%synergy
Urban Retreat
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion49 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion48 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion48 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
13%inclusion47 decks358 decks
-33%synergy
Lush Portico
12%inclusion42 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Canopy Vista
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
-35%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Bastion
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
6%synergy
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