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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
93%synergy
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92%synergy
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90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
85%synergy
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84%synergy
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84%synergy
High Alert
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
84%synergy
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90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
83%synergy
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83%synergy
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80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
77%synergy
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80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
73%synergy
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80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
73%synergy
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70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
66%synergy
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66%synergy
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70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
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70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
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70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
63%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
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60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Runes
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
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Rhystic Study
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Aura Shards
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
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Drift of Phantasms
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Shield Sphere
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Perimeter Captain
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Hover Barrier
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Roots
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Rampart Architect
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39%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Angelic Wall
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Steel Wall
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Frost
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Shards
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Noble Hierarch
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Glare
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Towering Titan
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Flumph
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Vines
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tears
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Kelp
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Arbor Adherent
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Portcullis Vine
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Mulch
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Carven Caryatid
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Riptide Turtle
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Sparring Dummy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ulvenwald Captive
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cathedral Membrane
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Essence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Excavated Wall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
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Mana Drain
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Akroma's Will
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Tower Defense
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Bant Charm
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Krosan Grip
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Clever Concealment
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Ghostway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ephemerate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Bar the Door
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Chord of Calling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Capsize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Summoner's Pact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Solidarity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Shield Wall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Unsummon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Planar Genesis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Naturalize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Aven Warcraft
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Refuse to Yield
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Mighty
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Last March of the Ents
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-25%synergy
Destined Confrontation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Dismantling Wave
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wargate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Split Up
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Time Spiral
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Genesis Wave
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Wedding Ring
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Belbe's Armor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Crawlspace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Emerald Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Birthing Pod
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Stoneskin
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Angelic Shield
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Angelic Chorus
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
True Conviction
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Aluren
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Assault Formation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Always Watching
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Lurking Predators
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dormant Grove
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Collective Restraint
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Words of Wind
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Burgeoning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Animate Wall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Primal Rage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Crackdown
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Vivien Reid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Access Tunnel
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Unity
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Signet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
61%synergy
Sea of Clouds
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
71%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
70%synergy
Island
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
77%synergy
Breeding Pool
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
77%synergy
Tropical Island
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
77%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Temple Garden
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Seaside Citadel
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Meticulous Archive
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Lush Portico
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Willowrush Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Gate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Suburban Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Bant Panorama
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
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