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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wall of Blossoms
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
93%synergy
Wall of Omens
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Crystal Barricade
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Axebane Guardian
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Shield Sphere
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
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Sunscape Familiar
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Walking Bulwark
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Wall of Denial
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Wall of Junk
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Vine Trellis
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Aura Shards
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Weathered Sentinels
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Tree of Redemption
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Roots
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Hover Barrier
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Perimeter Captain
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Angelic Wall
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Frost
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Shards
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Noble Hierarch
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Glare
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Mulch
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Carven Caryatid
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Kelp
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Rampart Architect
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Flumph
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Wall of Essence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Fog Bank
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Vines
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Steel Wall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Tears
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Beast Whisperer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Wall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Arbor Adherent
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Portcullis Vine
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Towering Titan
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Wood
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Great Forest Druid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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Mana Drain
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Akroma's Will
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Eerie Interlude
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Tower Defense
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Bant Charm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Krosan Grip
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ephemerate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Bar the Door
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fog
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Capsize
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Summoner's Pact
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Solidarity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Shield Wall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Unsummon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Holy Day
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Momentary Blink
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Naturalize
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Aven Warcraft
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Liberate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Fell the Mighty
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Austere Command
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Destined Confrontation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Restoration Seminar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Last March of the Ents
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Finale of Devastation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Dismantling Wave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wargate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Split Up
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Past
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Explore
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Time Spiral
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Genesis Wave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Panharmonicon
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Gathering Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bark of Doran
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Belbe's Armor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Erratic Portal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Shard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Emerald Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Birthing Pod
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Angelic Chorus
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Assault Formation
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Guardian Project
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Stoneskin
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Angelic Shield
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Unnatural Growth
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Aluren
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
True Conviction
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Lurking Predators
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Serra's Blessing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Collective Restraint
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Words of Wind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Burgeoning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Descendants' Path
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Always Watching
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Animate Wall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Equilibrium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Primal Rage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Crackdown
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Vivien Reid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Sea of Clouds
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Savannah
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Tropical Island
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Temple Garden
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Windswept Heath
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Seaside Citadel
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Lush Portico
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Hushwood Verge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Urban Retreat
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Suburban Sanctuary
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
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