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Arcades, the Strategist
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May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Chelonian Tackle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
84%synergy
Assault Formation
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
84%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
82%synergy
Fell the Mighty
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Omens
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
77%synergy
Tower Defense
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
75%synergy
High Alert
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
74%synergy
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Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
70%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
68%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Wall of Frost
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Junk
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Perimeter Captain
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Aura Shards
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
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Weathered Sentinels
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Crystal Barricade
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Tree of Redemption
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Roots
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Angelic Wall
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Vine Trellis
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Fortified Rampart
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
38%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Tears
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Carven Caryatid
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Glacial Wall
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Jungle Barrier
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Portcullis Vine
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Glare
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Steel Wall
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Fog Bank
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Shield Sphere
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Consulate Skygate
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Mist
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Flumph
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Reverence
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Rampart Architect
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Bar the Door
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Bant Charm
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Return to Nature
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Solidarity
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Fog
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Return to Dust
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Naturalize
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Brainstorm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Brokers Charm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Endless Detour
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Reroute Systems
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
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Rampant Growth
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Explore
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Return to the Ranks
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Wargate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Harmonize
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Meekstone
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Gathering Stone
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Bark of Doran
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Cathar's Shield
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Stoneskin
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Assemble the Players
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Shield
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Wild Pair
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Unnatural Growth
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Area
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Unable to Scream
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Rolling Stones
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Selesnya Signet
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Simic Signet
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Unity
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Canopy Vista
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Mystery
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Thornwood Falls
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Blossoming Sands
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Tranquil Cove
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Plenty
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Brokers Hideout
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Fortified Village
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Simic Guildgate
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Bant Panorama
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Grove
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Woodland Stream
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Temple Garden
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-34%synergy
Citadel Gate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Meandering River
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
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