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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
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Ghalta the Immovable
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Turbulent Shore
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
88%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
82%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
82%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
79%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
78%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion46 decks56 decks
75%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
73%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
69%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Crystal Barricade
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
66%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
65%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
66%synergy
Shield Sphere
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
68%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
65%synergy
Wall of Junk
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Aura Shards
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Vine Trellis
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
60%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
56%synergy
Perimeter Captain
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Frost
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Roots
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Walking Bulwark
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Tree of Redemption
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Flumph
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Runes
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Shards
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Glare
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Fog Bank
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Angelic Wall
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Noble Hierarch
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Fortified Rampart
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Towering Titan
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Mulch
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Riptide Turtle
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Rampart Architect
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Essence
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Nets
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Jungle Barrier
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Arbor Adherent
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Geist of the Archives
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Will
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Tower Defense
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Dovin's Veto
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Eerie Interlude
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Eladamri's Call
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Bar the Door
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Bant Charm
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Erode
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Fog
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Mighty
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Last March of the Ents
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
2%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Destined Confrontation
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Raise the Past
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Captain America's Shield
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
54%synergy
Brave the Sands
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Stoneskin
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Guardian Project
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Growth
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Chorus
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Aluren
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Smile at Death
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Burgeoning
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Access Tunnel
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Three Tree City
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
81%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
80%synergy
Savannah
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
80%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Island
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
55%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
40%synergy
Misty Rainforest
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
54%synergy
Windswept Heath
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
-22%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Bastion
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-32%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
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