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Arcades, the Strategist
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May 29, 2026
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Axebane Guardian
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
88%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
84%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
81%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
80%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
79%synergy
High Alert
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
76%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
74%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
73%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
67%synergy
Crystal Barricade
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
66%synergy
Shield Sphere
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
69%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Wall of Junk
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Aura Shards
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
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Vine Trellis
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Hover Barrier
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Frost
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
53%synergy
Perimeter Captain
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Roots
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Walking Bulwark
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Tree of Redemption
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Runes
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Flumph
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Shards
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Glare
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Fog Bank
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Angelic Wall
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Noble Hierarch
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
2%synergy
BIRDS OF PARADISE
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Steel Wall
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Fortified Rampart
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Turtle
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Towering Titan
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Mulch
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Wall
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-0%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Nets
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Essence
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Barrier
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Adherent
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Kelp
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Tower Defense
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Dovin's Veto
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Eerie Interlude
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Eladamri's Call
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Bar the Door
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Bant Charm
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Erode
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Fog
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Fell the Mighty
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Nature's Lore
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Last March of the Ents
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Destined Confrontation
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Raise the Past
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Captain America's Shield
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
53%synergy
Brave the Sands
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Stoneskin
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Guardian Project
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Chorus
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Smile at Death
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Aluren
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Burgeoning
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
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Boseiju, Who Endures
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
40%synergy
RELIQUARY TOWER
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Access Tunnel
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
1%synergy
CHROMATIC LANTERN
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
83%synergy
Tundra
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
81%synergy
Savannah
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
81%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Island
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Misty Rainforest
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
55%synergy
Windswept Heath
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Seaside Citadel
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
-22%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Lush Portico
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Bastion
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
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