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Arcades, the Strategist
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May 29, 2026
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Wall of Denial
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
87%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
86%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
84%synergy
Assault Formation
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Omens
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
81%synergy
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87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
80%synergy
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81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
75%synergy
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77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
73%synergy
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77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
72%synergy
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Crashing Drawbridge
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
71%synergy
Tower Defense
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
70%synergy
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75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
70%synergy
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74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Frost
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
66%synergy
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70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
65%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
59%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Crystal Barricade
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
55%synergy
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Farewell
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Aura Shards
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
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Wall of Junk
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
52%synergy
Tree of Redemption
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Vine Trellis
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Runes
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Roots
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Fortified Rampart
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Angelic Wall
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Walking Bulwark
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Carven Caryatid
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Jungle Barrier
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
38%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Tears
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Wall
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Towering Titan
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Riptide Turtle
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Fog Bank
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Glare
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Portcullis Vine
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Flumph
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Steel Wall
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Mulch
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Mist
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Shield Sphere
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Consulate Skygate
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Rampart Architect
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Hornet Nest
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Bar the Door
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Bant Charm
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Return to Nature
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Cancel
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-19%synergy
Fog
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Solidarity
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Naturalize
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-22%synergy
Parting Gust
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Brokers Charm
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Endless Detour
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Shape the Sands
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
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Cultivate
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Reunion of the House
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-22%synergy
Harmonize
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
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Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Meekstone
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Gathering Stone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bark of Doran
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Cathar's Shield
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Accorder's Shield
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
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Brave the Sands
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Stoneskin
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Assemble the Players
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Shield
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Wild Pair
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Area
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Chorus
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Builder's Blessing
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Unable to Scream
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Rolling Stones
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
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Teyo, the Shieldmage
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
RELIQUARY TOWER
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Selesnya Signet
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Unity
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
3%synergy
CHROMATIC LANTERN
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Selesnya Locket
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Simic Locket
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Vista
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Mystery
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Blossoming Sands
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Thornwood Falls
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Tranquil Cove
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Brushland
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Plenty
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Brokers Hideout
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Simic Guildgate
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Temple Garden
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-32%synergy
Urban Retreat
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Bant Panorama
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Grove
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
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