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Arcades, the Strategist
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May 29, 2026
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Wall of Denial
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
87%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
85%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
85%synergy
Assault Formation
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Omens
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
79%synergy
Fell the Mighty
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
78%synergy
High Alert
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
74%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
74%synergy
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Tower Defense
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
73%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
71%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
70%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Frost
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
67%synergy
Hover Barrier
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
66%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
61%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
59%synergy
Perimeter Captain
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
58%synergy
Wall of Junk
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
58%synergy
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Aura Shards
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
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Crystal Barricade
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
55%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Tree of Redemption
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Roots
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
49%synergy
Vine Trellis
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
49%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Runes
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Angelic Wall
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Fortified Rampart
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Carven Caryatid
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Tears
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Jungle Barrier
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Glacial Wall
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Towering Titan
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
33%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Fog Bank
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Glare
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Portcullis Vine
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Flumph
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Shield Sphere
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Consulate Skygate
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Mist
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Rampart Architect
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Hornet Nest
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
-17%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Bar the Door
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Bant Charm
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Return to Nature
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Cancel
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-17%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Ghostway
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Fog
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Solidarity
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Naturalize
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-21%synergy
Parting Gust
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Brokers Charm
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Endless Detour
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Reunion of the House
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Explore
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Destined Confrontation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-21%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Meekstone
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Gathering Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bark of Doran
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cathar's Shield
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Accorder's Shield
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Stoneskin
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Assemble the Players
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Shield
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Chorus
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Wild Pair
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Area
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Builder's Blessing
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Unable to Scream
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Rolling Stones
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Access Tunnel
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Selesnya Signet
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Unity
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Canopy Vista
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Mystery
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Thornwood Falls
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Blossoming Sands
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Brushland
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Plenty
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Brokers Hideout
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Simic Guildgate
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-0%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Temple Garden
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-31%synergy
Urban Retreat
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Bant Panorama
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Grove
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-16%synergy
Thriving Heath
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
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