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May 29, 2026
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Chelonian Tackle
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion100 decks108 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion100 decks108 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
90%inclusion97 decks108 decks
83%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
89%inclusion96 decks108 decks
82%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
89%inclusion96 decks108 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Omens
88%inclusion95 decks108 decks
80%synergy
High Alert
85%inclusion92 decks108 decks
79%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
82%inclusion89 decks108 decks
76%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
77%inclusion83 decks108 decks
71%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
77%inclusion83 decks108 decks
71%synergy
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Sunscape Familiar
77%inclusion83 decks108 decks
70%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
76%inclusion82 decks108 decks
71%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
74%inclusion80 decks108 decks
68%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
74%inclusion80 decks108 decks
68%synergy
Tower Defense
73%inclusion79 decks108 decks
68%synergy
Assault Formation
71%inclusion77 decks108 decks
66%synergy
Wall of Junk
70%inclusion76 decks108 decks
66%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
69%inclusion75 decks108 decks
65%synergy
Crystal Barricade
69%inclusion74 decks108 decks
63%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion72 decks108 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-10%synergy
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Weathered Sentinels
66%inclusion71 decks108 decks
61%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
62%inclusion67 decks108 decks
57%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
57%synergy
Perimeter Captain
59%inclusion64 decks108 decks
54%synergy
Tree of Redemption
59%inclusion64 decks108 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Frost
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Runes
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
50%synergy
Vine Trellis
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Shield Sphere
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Walking Bulwark
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Roots
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Angelic Wall
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Carven Caryatid
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Towering Titan
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Flumph
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Glare
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Shards
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Jungle Barrier
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Rampart Architect
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Fog Bank
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Fortified Rampart
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Mulch
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Wall
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Nets
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Tears
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Reverence
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Portcullis Vine
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion66 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Akroma's Will
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Bar the Door
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Solidarity
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Bant Charm
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Ephemerate
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Fog
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Return to Nature
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
61%inclusion66 decks108 decks
56%synergy
Cultivate
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Lore
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Last March of the Ents
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Reunion of the House
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
16%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Destined Confrontation
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
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Meekstone
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
58%inclusion63 decks108 decks
54%synergy
Stoneskin
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Angelic Chorus
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Primal Rage
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Shield
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Assemble the Players
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Smile at Death
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion92 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion72 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion104 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion103 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion101 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion100 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion69 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Temple Garden
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Breeding Pool
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Savannah
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Urban Retreat
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Bant Panorama
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
4%synergy
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