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May 29, 2026
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Captain America's Shield
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
87%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
85%synergy
High Alert
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
83%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
80%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
80%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
78%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
77%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Wall of Omens
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
73%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
15%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
70%synergy
Crystal Barricade
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
69%synergy
Shield Sphere
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
71%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
66%synergy
Wall of Junk
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
64%synergy
Vine Trellis
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
64%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Aura Shards
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Roots
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
59%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
58%synergy
Walking Bulwark
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
58%synergy
Perimeter Captain
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Frost
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
43%synergy
Tree of Redemption
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Flumph
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Shards
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Glare
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Fog Bank
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Angelic Wall
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Noble Hierarch
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Towering Titan
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Mulch
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Riptide Turtle
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Fortified Rampart
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Wall
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Rampart Architect
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Essence
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Arbor Adherent
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Nets
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Kelp
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Beast Whisperer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Akroma's Will
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Tower Defense
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Eerie Interlude
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Ghostway
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Bar the Door
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Eladamri's Call
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Bant Charm
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Solidarity
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Chase Inspiration
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Slaughter the Strong
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
63%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
57%synergy
Fell the Mighty
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Three Visits
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Last March of the Ents
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Destined Confrontation
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Raise the Past
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Wargate
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Seminar
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
57%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Brave the Sands
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Stoneskin
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Guardian Project
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Sylvan Library
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Primal Rage
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Unnatural Growth
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Chorus
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
True Conviction
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Aluren
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Burgeoning
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Assemble the Players
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Access Tunnel
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-0%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Three Tree City
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Tropical Island
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
79%synergy
Island
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
77%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
77%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Misty Rainforest
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Windswept Heath
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Sea of Clouds
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
43%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
-20%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Bastion
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Willowrush Verge
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
2%synergy
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