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Arcades, the Strategist
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May 29, 2026
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Ghalta the Immovable
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Radagast of Rhosgobel
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
0%synergy
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Wall of Denial
94%inclusion133 decks141 decks
87%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion131 decks141 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion129 decks141 decks
85%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
90%inclusion127 decks141 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
87%inclusion123 decks141 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Omens
87%inclusion122 decks141 decks
79%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion118 decks141 decks
78%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
82%inclusion116 decks141 decks
76%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
79%inclusion112 decks141 decks
74%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
79%inclusion112 decks141 decks
74%synergy
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Sunscape Familiar
77%inclusion108 decks141 decks
70%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
77%inclusion108 decks141 decks
70%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
76%inclusion107 decks141 decks
71%synergy
Tower Defense
76%inclusion107 decks141 decks
71%synergy
Crystal Barricade
73%inclusion103 decks141 decks
68%synergy
Assault Formation
71%inclusion100 decks141 decks
66%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
69%inclusion97 decks141 decks
63%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
68%inclusion96 decks141 decks
64%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion95 decks141 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Junk
65%inclusion92 decks141 decks
61%synergy
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Aura Shards
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
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Jeskai Barricade
64%inclusion90 decks141 decks
59%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion88 decks141 decks
58%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
62%inclusion87 decks141 decks
57%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
61%inclusion69 decks114 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Frost
60%inclusion85 decks141 decks
55%synergy
Tree of Redemption
59%inclusion83 decks141 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
55%inclusion78 decks141 decks
51%synergy
Vine Trellis
55%inclusion77 decks141 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
53%inclusion75 decks141 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Runes
51%inclusion72 decks141 decks
48%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
51%inclusion72 decks141 decks
48%synergy
Shield Sphere
51%inclusion72 decks141 decks
48%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion69 decks141 decks
46%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
46%inclusion65 decks141 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
40%synergy
Angelic Wall
38%inclusion54 decks141 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Flumph
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Glare
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
30%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Shards
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Riptide Turtle
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Fortified Rampart
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Nets
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Jungle Barrier
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Rampart Architect
23%inclusion31 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Mulch
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Tears
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Reverence
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Portcullis Vine
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Essence
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
9%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion84 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion79 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion60 decks141 decks
34%synergy
Eerie Interlude
40%inclusion56 decks141 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Bar the Door
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
-14%synergy
Ghostway
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Solidarity
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Bant Charm
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Fog
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
57%inclusion81 decks141 decks
53%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion59 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
34%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Last March of the Ents
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
14%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Reunion of the House
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
55%inclusion77 decks141 decks
51%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
50%inclusion71 decks141 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion65 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion64 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Captain America's Shield
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
63%inclusion89 decks141 decks
59%synergy
Stoneskin
45%inclusion64 decks141 decks
42%synergy
Primal Rage
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Angelic Chorus
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Guardian Project
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Shield
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
12%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Assemble the Players
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Smile at Death
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion81 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
42%inclusion59 decks141 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion120 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion101 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion137 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion136 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion133 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Island
93%inclusion131 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion90 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion82 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion78 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Temple Garden
55%inclusion77 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
53%inclusion75 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
52%inclusion73 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
51%inclusion72 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion71 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion71 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
48%inclusion67 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion60 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Vista
43%inclusion60 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
41%inclusion58 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion55 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
-0%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion44 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
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