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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
Community Corner Creator Spotlight: MTG Rookies and Garage The Gathering
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Captain America's Shield
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Gathering Place
1.2%inclusion1 decks84 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion460 decks491 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion457 decks491 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion445 decks491 decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
87%inclusion429 decks491 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
85%inclusion417 decks491 decks
78%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion409 decks491 decks
77%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
82%inclusion403 decks491 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
83%inclusion407 decks491 decks
75%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
81%inclusion398 decks491 decks
75%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
79%inclusion388 decks491 decks
73%synergy
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Crashing Drawbridge
78%inclusion381 decks491 decks
71%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
75%inclusion368 decks491 decks
70%synergy
Assault Formation
74%inclusion364 decks491 decks
69%synergy
Crystal Barricade
73%inclusion356 decks490 decks
67%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion350 decks491 decks
66%synergy
Tower Defense
66%inclusion326 decks491 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion319 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
65%inclusion317 decks491 decks
58%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
64%inclusion315 decks491 decks
60%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion313 decks491 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
32%inclusion159 decks491 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion98 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion88 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion71 decks491 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion57 decks491 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion56 decks491 decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.6%inclusion42 decks491 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.9%inclusion39 decks491 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion32 decks491 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Weathered Sentinels
63%inclusion309 decks491 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Junk
63%inclusion308 decks491 decks
58%synergy
Wall of Frost
61%inclusion300 decks491 decks
56%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
61%inclusion206 decks340 decks
56%synergy
Perimeter Captain
60%inclusion297 decks491 decks
56%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
58%inclusion284 decks491 decks
53%synergy
Vine Trellis
57%inclusion282 decks491 decks
53%synergy
Tree of Redemption
56%inclusion276 decks491 decks
52%synergy
Shield Sphere
54%inclusion265 decks491 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
53%inclusion261 decks491 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
53%inclusion260 decks491 decks
49%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion243 decks491 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
47%inclusion231 decks491 decks
43%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
45%inclusion222 decks491 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Roots
44%inclusion218 decks491 decks
41%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
43%inclusion212 decks491 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Glare
37%inclusion183 decks491 decks
34%synergy
Flumph
36%inclusion179 decks491 decks
33%synergy
Carven Caryatid
36%inclusion178 decks491 decks
33%synergy
Angelic Wall
35%inclusion172 decks491 decks
32%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
34%inclusion166 decks491 decks
31%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
32%inclusion159 decks491 decks
29%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
31%inclusion154 decks491 decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
31%inclusion150 decks491 decks
28%synergy
Fog Bank
30%inclusion149 decks491 decks
28%synergy
Towering Titan
30%inclusion147 decks491 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Shards
30%inclusion146 decks491 decks
28%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
29%inclusion144 decks490 decks
27%synergy
Fortified Rampart
27%inclusion131 decks491 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Mulch
25%inclusion124 decks491 decks
23%synergy
Riptide Turtle
24%inclusion118 decks491 decks
22%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
23%inclusion112 decks491 decks
21%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
22%inclusion108 decks491 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion104 decks491 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion104 decks491 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Wall
20%inclusion98 decks491 decks
18%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
19%inclusion95 decks491 decks
17%synergy
Jungle Barrier
19%inclusion95 decks491 decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion88 decks491 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
18%inclusion88 decks491 decks
17%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion82 decks460 decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
17%inclusion84 decks491 decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
16%inclusion79 decks491 decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion77 decks491 decks
13%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
14%inclusion70 decks491 decks
13%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
14%inclusion68 decks490 decks
12%synergy
Portcullis Vine
14%inclusion67 decks491 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Reverence
12%inclusion60 decks491 decks
11%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
12%inclusion60 decks491 decks
11%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
12%inclusion60 decks491 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
54%inclusion267 decks491 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion236 decks491 decks
-0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion213 decks491 decks
13%synergy
Eerie Interlude
39%inclusion190 decks491 decks
33%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion177 decks491 decks
28%synergy
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion172 decks491 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion166 decks491 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion149 decks491 decks
6%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion118 decks491 decks
10%synergy
Bar the Door
22%inclusion107 decks491 decks
19%synergy
Ghostway
19%inclusion91 decks491 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion85 decks491 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion81 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion78 decks491 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion65 decks491 decks
-4%synergy
Bant Charm
13%inclusion62 decks491 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion62 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion57 decks491 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion54 decks491 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion48 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
8.6%inclusion42 decks491 decks
6%synergy
Solidarity
8.1%inclusion40 decks491 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.9%inclusion39 decks491 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.1%inclusion35 decks491 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.5%inclusion32 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Ephemerate
5.7%inclusion28 decks491 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
5.5%inclusion27 decks491 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.5%inclusion27 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.5%inclusion27 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.1%inclusion25 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
55%inclusion268 decks491 decks
50%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion239 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion200 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
37%inclusion181 decks491 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion154 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
29%inclusion144 decks491 decks
27%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion143 decks491 decks
27%synergy
Last March of the Ents
23%inclusion111 decks491 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion110 decks491 decks
-4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion108 decks491 decks
4%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion82 decks491 decks
15%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
12%inclusion60 decks491 decks
12%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion41 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Reunion of the House
11%inclusion52 decks460 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
9.4%inclusion46 decks490 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.4%inclusion46 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.4%inclusion41 decks491 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion31 decks491 decks
-2%synergy
Wargate
5.5%inclusion27 decks491 decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.5%inclusion27 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
57%inclusion282 decks491 decks
53%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
48%inclusion237 decks491 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion218 decks491 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion190 decks491 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
15%inclusion75 decks491 decks
14%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion52 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.4%inclusion46 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.3%inclusion26 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
54%inclusion267 decks491 decks
50%synergy
Stoneskin
38%inclusion187 decks491 decks
35%synergy
Angelic Chorus
19%inclusion95 decks491 decks
17%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion93 decks491 decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
19%inclusion91 decks491 decks
17%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion79 decks491 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion61 decks491 decks
0%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion54 decks491 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion50 decks491 decks
0%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
9.2%inclusion45 decks491 decks
8%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
9.2%inclusion45 decks491 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.8%inclusion43 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Shield
8.4%inclusion41 decks491 decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.3%inclusion36 decks490 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.5%inclusion32 decks491 decks
5%synergy
Smile at Death
5.7%inclusion27 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.3%inclusion26 decks491 decks
1%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.3%inclusion26 decks491 decks
5%synergy
Rolling Stones
5.3%inclusion26 decks491 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
24%inclusion120 decks491 decks
22%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
21%inclusion103 decks491 decks
19%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion51 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion284 decks491 decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
36%inclusion179 decks491 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion106 decks491 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion76 decks491 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion64 decks491 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion56 decks491 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion36 decks491 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion31 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.9%inclusion29 decks491 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion26 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.1%inclusion25 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion411 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion371 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion79 decks491 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion78 decks491 decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Signet
15%inclusion74 decks491 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion63 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion61 decks491 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion59 decks491 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.2%inclusion45 decks491 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.2%inclusion45 decks491 decks
-0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.4%inclusion41 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.3%inclusion36 decks491 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion34 decks491 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion474 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion471 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Island
96%inclusion469 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion464 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
61%inclusion299 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
57%inclusion278 decks491 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion277 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Temple Garden
56%inclusion273 decks491 decks
11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
55%inclusion270 decks491 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
54%inclusion265 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
54%inclusion263 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion252 decks491 decks
-6%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
51%inclusion249 decks491 decks
12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion218 decks491 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion212 decks491 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion205 decks491 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion198 decks491 decks
-6%synergy
Windswept Heath
39%inclusion193 decks491 decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion192 decks491 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
38%inclusion185 decks491 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion185 decks491 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion162 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion162 decks491 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion162 decks491 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion157 decks491 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion138 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Brushland
26%inclusion127 decks491 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion111 decks491 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
19%inclusion91 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion88 decks491 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion78 decks491 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion76 decks491 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion73 decks491 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion73 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion71 decks491 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion70 decks491 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion70 decks491 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion64 decks491 decks
-7%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion47 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13%inclusion62 decks491 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion62 decks491 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion60 decks491 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
12%inclusion58 decks491 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion57 decks491 decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion57 decks491 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11%inclusion55 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion54 decks490 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion53 decks491 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion53 decks491 decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion52 decks490 decks
2%synergy
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