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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Ghalta the Immovable
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wall of Blossoms
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
86%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Omens
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
78%synergy
Crystal Barricade
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
73%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
73%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
73%synergy
Axebane Guardian
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
72%synergy
Wall of Denial
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
72%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
65%synergy
High Alert
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
65%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
65%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
67%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
66%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
65%synergy
Vine Trellis
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Meekstone
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Aura Shards
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Perimeter Captain
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
52%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Junk
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Frost
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
52%synergy
Tree of Redemption
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Hover Barrier
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Shield Sphere
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Runes
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Angelic Wall
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Walking Bulwark
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Fog Bank
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Glare
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Steel Wall
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Shards
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Noble Hierarch
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Towering Titan
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mulch
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Rampart Architect
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Flumph
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Wall of Essence
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Vines
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Wood
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Carven Caryatid
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Turtle
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Nets
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Excavated Wall
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Ice
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Tears
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Kelp
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Shifting Wall
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Tower Defense
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Eerie Interlude
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Bar the Door
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Fog
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Ephemerate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Capsize
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Summoner's Pact
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Solidarity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Shield Wall
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Unsummon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Delay
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Holy Day
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Momentary Blink
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Naturalize
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Aven Warcraft
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Liberate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Mighty
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Last March of the Ents
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-16%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Destined Confrontation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Return to the Ranks
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Wash Out
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Plea for Power
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Natural Order
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Past
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Explore
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Genesis Wave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Panharmonicon
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Captain America's Shield
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Gathering Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bark of Doran
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Erratic Portal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Shard
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Emerald Medallion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Birthing Pod
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Stoneskin
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Angelic Chorus
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Guardian Project
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Unnatural Growth
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Shield
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Assault Formation
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
True Conviction
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Assemble the Players
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Exploration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Lurking Predators
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Pariah
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Builder's Blessing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Aluren
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Burgeoning
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Smile at Death
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Descendants' Path
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Dress Down
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Always Watching
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Animate Wall
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Equilibrium
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Access Tunnel
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
87%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
87%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Island
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
52%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Breeding Pool
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Sea of Clouds
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Windswept Heath
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Seaside Citadel
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-29%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Lush Portico
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-22%synergy
Urban Retreat
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Hedge Maze
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Gate
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Pym Technologies
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Birnin Zana Plaza
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-17%synergy
Blossoming Sands
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
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