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May 29, 2026
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Captain America's Shield
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Pym Technologies
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Birnin Zana Plaza
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
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Wall of Denial
93%inclusion114 decks122 decks
86%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion113 decks122 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion111 decks122 decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
89%inclusion108 decks122 decks
82%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
89%inclusion108 decks122 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Omens
86%inclusion105 decks122 decks
79%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion103 decks122 decks
78%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
82%inclusion100 decks122 decks
76%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
79%inclusion96 decks122 decks
73%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
76%inclusion93 decks122 decks
71%synergy
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Sylvan Caryatid
75%inclusion92 decks122 decks
70%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
75%inclusion92 decks122 decks
69%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion92 decks122 decks
69%synergy
Tower Defense
72%inclusion88 decks122 decks
67%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
70%inclusion86 decks122 decks
64%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
70%inclusion85 decks122 decks
65%synergy
Crystal Barricade
70%inclusion85 decks122 decks
64%synergy
Assault Formation
70%inclusion85 decks122 decks
64%synergy
Wall of Junk
66%inclusion81 decks122 decks
62%synergy
Hover Barrier
66%inclusion80 decks122 decks
61%synergy
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Aura Shards
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
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Jeskai Barricade
63%inclusion77 decks122 decks
59%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
62%inclusion58 decks93 decks
57%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
60%inclusion73 decks122 decks
56%synergy
Perimeter Captain
59%inclusion72 decks122 decks
54%synergy
Tree of Redemption
58%inclusion71 decks122 decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
55%inclusion67 decks122 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Frost
55%inclusion67 decks122 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
52%inclusion64 decks122 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
52%inclusion64 decks122 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Runes
52%inclusion63 decks122 decks
48%synergy
Shield Sphere
51%inclusion62 decks122 decks
48%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Roots
47%inclusion57 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Angelic Wall
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Flumph
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Glare
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Shards
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Jungle Barrier
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Fortified Rampart
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Mulch
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Wall
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Nets
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Tears
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Reverence
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Portcullis Vine
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion75 decks122 decks
-0%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion63 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
41%inclusion50 decks122 decks
35%synergy
Akroma's Will
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion45 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Bar the Door
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Ghostway
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Solidarity
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Pongify
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Fog
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
59%inclusion72 decks122 decks
54%synergy
Cultivate
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Reunion of the House
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
7%synergy
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Meekstone
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
49%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Shield
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
58%inclusion71 decks122 decks
54%synergy
Stoneskin
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Angelic Chorus
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Primal Rage
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Guardian Project
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Shield
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
True Conviction
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion68 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Access Tunnel
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
-0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion105 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion82 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
-0%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion119 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion118 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion115 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Island
93%inclusion114 decks122 decks
-0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
62%inclusion76 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion69 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Temple Garden
55%inclusion67 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
52%inclusion64 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion64 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
52%inclusion63 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion63 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
49%inclusion60 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion52 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Urban Retreat
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Savannah
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
1%synergy
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