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Arcades, the Strategist
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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Lake-town
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wall of Denial
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
88%synergy
Axebane Guardian
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
86%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Omens
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
82%synergy
Assault Formation
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
78%synergy
Fell the Mighty
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
77%synergy
High Alert
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
74%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
72%synergy
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Crashing Drawbridge
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
72%synergy
Tower Defense
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
71%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
69%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
68%synergy
Hover Barrier
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
68%synergy
Wall of Frost
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Perimeter Captain
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Junk
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Aura Shards
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
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Crystal Barricade
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Tree of Redemption
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Vine Trellis
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Angelic Wall
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Runes
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Roots
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Fortified Rampart
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Carven Caryatid
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Walking Bulwark
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
39%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Wall
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Jungle Barrier
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Tears
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Fog Bank
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Towering Titan
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Riptide Turtle
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Glare
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Flumph
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Portcullis Vine
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Mulch
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Rampart Architect
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Shield Sphere
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Consulate Skygate
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Mist
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Hornet Nest
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Bar the Door
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Growth Spiral
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Eerie Interlude
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Return to Nature
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Cancel
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Fog
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Solidarity
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Return to Dust
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Naturalize
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Wall Off
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
Brokers Charm
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Quandrix Charm
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Parting Gust
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Voidslime
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Endless Detour
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
Harmonize
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Meekstone
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Gathering Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bark of Doran
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cathar's Shield
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Accorder's Shield
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Stoneskin
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Assemble the Players
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Shield
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Serra's Blessing
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Wild Pair
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Area
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Chorus
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Builder's Blessing
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Unable to Scream
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Rolling Stones
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Simic Signet
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Selesnya Signet
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Unity
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Moss Diamond
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Selesnya Locket
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Simic Locket
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Seaside Citadel
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Canopy Vista
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Mystery
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Thornwood Falls
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Brushland
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Blossoming Sands
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Tranquil Cove
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Brokers Hideout
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Simic Guildgate
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Temple Garden
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-33%synergy
Bant Panorama
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Grove
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Citadel Gate
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Overflowing Basin
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
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