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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Captain America's Shield
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
The Mind Stone
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Molecule Man
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Flatman
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Wall Off
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion218 decks233 decks
87%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion213 decks233 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
91%inclusion213 decks233 decks
84%synergy
High Alert
85%inclusion198 decks233 decks
79%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
84%inclusion196 decks233 decks
78%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
83%inclusion193 decks233 decks
76%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
82%inclusion190 decks233 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Omens
81%inclusion189 decks233 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion188 decks233 decks
73%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
79%inclusion184 decks233 decks
73%synergy
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Sylvan Caryatid
75%inclusion174 decks233 decks
69%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
74%inclusion113 decks153 decks
69%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion171 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
73%inclusion170 decks233 decks
67%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion150 decks221 decks
63%synergy
Assault Formation
68%inclusion158 decks233 decks
62%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
68%inclusion158 decks233 decks
64%synergy
Shield Sphere
64%inclusion150 decks233 decks
61%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion149 decks233 decks
58%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
64%inclusion149 decks233 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion101 decks233 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion97 decks233 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion93 decks233 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion88 decks233 decks
18%synergy
Aura Shards
36%inclusion83 decks233 decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion68 decks233 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion61 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
21%inclusion49 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
20%inclusion47 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion30 decks233 decks
7%synergy
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Hover Barrier
62%inclusion145 decks233 decks
57%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
59%inclusion138 decks233 decks
55%synergy
Tree of Redemption
58%inclusion135 decks233 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Junk
58%inclusion135 decks233 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Frost
58%inclusion134 decks233 decks
52%synergy
Vine Trellis
56%inclusion130 decks233 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
55%inclusion127 decks233 decks
50%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
54%inclusion126 decks233 decks
50%synergy
Walking Bulwark
52%inclusion120 decks233 decks
48%synergy
Perimeter Captain
50%inclusion116 decks233 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
50%inclusion116 decks233 decks
46%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
48%inclusion113 decks233 decks
45%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
44%inclusion103 decks233 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Roots
42%inclusion98 decks233 decks
39%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
37%inclusion86 decks233 decks
34%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
37%inclusion81 decks221 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Runes
36%inclusion84 decks233 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Glare
35%inclusion82 decks233 decks
32%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion80 decks233 decks
31%synergy
Flumph
33%inclusion77 decks233 decks
29%synergy
Towering Titan
32%inclusion74 decks233 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Shards
31%inclusion73 decks233 decks
29%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
30%inclusion70 decks233 decks
27%synergy
Angelic Wall
30%inclusion69 decks233 decks
26%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
27%inclusion63 decks233 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
27%inclusion62 decks233 decks
25%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion58 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion55 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Fortified Rampart
22%inclusion51 decks233 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion49 decks233 decks
-14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
20%inclusion46 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Wall
19%inclusion45 decks233 decks
18%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
19%inclusion45 decks233 decks
17%synergy
Steel Wall
18%inclusion43 decks233 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Tears
18%inclusion43 decks233 decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion41 decks233 decks
16%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
17%inclusion39 decks233 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Turtle
17%inclusion39 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Rampart Architect
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion38 decks233 decks
15%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
16%inclusion37 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion37 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Kelp
14%inclusion33 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
14%inclusion33 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Adherent
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
13%inclusion30 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Barrier
13%inclusion30 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion135 decks233 decks
28%synergy
Tower Defense
57%inclusion133 decks233 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion113 decks233 decks
-0%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion104 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
44%inclusion102 decks233 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion87 decks233 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion78 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion72 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Eerie Interlude
29%inclusion68 decks233 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion68 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion54 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion45 decks233 decks
-5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
19%inclusion44 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Bar the Door
18%inclusion42 decks233 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion41 decks233 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion37 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion36 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion29 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
-0%synergy
Growth Spiral
6.9%inclusion16 decks233 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Erode
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Solidarity
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
46%inclusion107 decks233 decks
41%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion96 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion90 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion76 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
29%inclusion68 decks233 decks
26%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
25%inclusion59 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
24%inclusion55 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion52 decks233 decks
-15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion38 decks233 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
15%inclusion36 decks233 decks
-10%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion34 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Destined Confrontation
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion29 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
-9%synergy
Raise the Past
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
58%inclusion135 decks233 decks
54%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
52%inclusion122 decks233 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion107 decks233 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion76 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
17%inclusion40 decks233 decks
16%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
53%inclusion123 decks233 decks
48%synergy
Stoneskin
36%inclusion83 decks233 decks
32%synergy
Guardian Project
21%inclusion48 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion38 decks233 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Chorus
15%inclusion34 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion32 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion25 decks233 decks
-1%synergy
Assemble the Players
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.4%inclusion22 decks233 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
7%synergy
True Conviction
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Smile at Death
6.9%inclusion14 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
1%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Aluren
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Exploration
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
21%inclusion48 decks233 decks
18%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion121 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
46%inclusion108 decks233 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion83 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion80 decks233 decks
19%synergy
Access Tunnel
30%inclusion69 decks233 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion36 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion29 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion26 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion15 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion204 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion177 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion41 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion26 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion25 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
-0%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.4%inclusion22 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
6.9%inclusion16 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.9%inclusion16 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion220 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion218 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Island
91%inclusion212 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
91%inclusion211 decks233 decks
77%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion211 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion210 decks233 decks
77%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion209 decks233 decks
77%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion193 decks233 decks
37%synergy
Temple Garden
83%inclusion193 decks233 decks
38%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion192 decks233 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion174 decks233 decks
42%synergy
Misty Rainforest
74%inclusion173 decks233 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
73%inclusion171 decks233 decks
40%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
68%inclusion158 decks233 decks
29%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
64%inclusion148 decks233 decks
34%synergy
Sea of Clouds
62%inclusion145 decks233 decks
33%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
62%inclusion144 decks233 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion102 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion96 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
40%inclusion94 decks233 decks
-11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion94 decks233 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion79 decks233 decks
-24%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion78 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion74 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion65 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion62 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion52 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion50 decks233 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion46 decks233 decks
-12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion46 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion45 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion42 decks233 decks
-28%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion42 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
18%inclusion42 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion40 decks233 decks
-29%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion39 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion39 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion39 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion38 decks233 decks
-7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion37 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion37 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion35 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion34 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Bastion
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion33 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion32 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion32 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion31 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion30 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion26 decks208 decks
5%synergy
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