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May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Captain America's Shield
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
90%inclusion333 decks370 decks
83%synergy
Axebane Guardian
85%inclusion313 decks370 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion306 decks370 decks
75%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
80%inclusion295 decks370 decks
73%synergy
Tower Defense
78%inclusion287 decks370 decks
72%synergy
Wall of Denial
79%inclusion291 decks370 decks
72%synergy
Wall of Frost
76%inclusion281 decks370 decks
71%synergy
Wall of Omens
75%inclusion276 decks370 decks
67%synergy
High Alert
73%inclusion269 decks370 decks
67%synergy
Assault Formation
72%inclusion266 decks370 decks
67%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
69%inclusion255 decks370 decks
64%synergy
Angelic Wall
66%inclusion245 decks370 decks
63%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
64%inclusion236 decks370 decks
58%synergy
Vine Trellis
64%inclusion236 decks370 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Runes
64%inclusion235 decks370 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
63%inclusion232 decks370 decks
59%synergy
Hover Barrier
61%inclusion227 decks370 decks
56%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
61%inclusion226 decks370 decks
55%synergy
Fortified Rampart
58%inclusion216 decks370 decks
56%synergy
Fell the Mighty
58%inclusion215 decks370 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Junk
55%inclusion203 decks370 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Roots
55%inclusion202 decks370 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Mulch
54%inclusion199 decks370 decks
52%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
52%inclusion194 decks370 decks
51%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
52%inclusion191 decks370 decks
47%synergy
Riptide Turtle
52%inclusion191 decks370 decks
49%synergy
Jungle Barrier
51%inclusion187 decks370 decks
49%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
50%inclusion185 decks370 decks
48%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
49%inclusion180 decks370 decks
45%synergy
Carven Caryatid
48%inclusion179 decks370 decks
45%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
48%inclusion178 decks370 decks
44%synergy
Walking Bulwark
45%inclusion166 decks370 decks
42%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
45%inclusion166 decks370 decks
39%synergy
Perimeter Captain
44%inclusion162 decks370 decks
39%synergy
Steel Wall
43%inclusion160 decks370 decks
41%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
43%inclusion159 decks370 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Essence
39%inclusion143 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Portcullis Vine
39%inclusion143 decks370 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Mist
38%inclusion141 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Fog Bank
38%inclusion140 decks370 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
35%inclusion131 decks370 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Glare
35%inclusion130 decks370 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Wall
35%inclusion128 decks370 decks
33%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
33%inclusion123 decks370 decks
32%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
33%inclusion122 decks370 decks
30%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
32%inclusion119 decks370 decks
32%synergy
Geist of the Archives
32%inclusion118 decks370 decks
31%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
31%inclusion114 decks370 decks
24%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
29%inclusion108 decks370 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Vines
28%inclusion103 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
28%inclusion102 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
28%inclusion102 decks370 decks
26%synergy
Consulate Skygate
28%inclusion102 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
27%inclusion101 decks370 decks
26%synergy
Crystal Barricade
27%inclusion88 decks330 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Hope
25%inclusion92 decks370 decks
24%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
25%inclusion92 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Doorkeeper
24%inclusion89 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Tears
24%inclusion88 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
22%inclusion82 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
22%inclusion81 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
21%inclusion79 decks370 decks
20%synergy
Flumph
21%inclusion79 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
21%inclusion76 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
20%inclusion75 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
20%inclusion74 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
18%inclusion59 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
18%inclusion66 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Towering Titan
18%inclusion65 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Ice
18%inclusion65 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Negate
49%inclusion183 decks370 decks
36%synergy
Bar the Door
46%inclusion169 decks370 decks
43%synergy
Solidarity
31%inclusion115 decks370 decks
30%synergy
Return to Nature
31%inclusion114 decks370 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
26%inclusion98 decks370 decks
-35%synergy
Bant Charm
25%inclusion94 decks370 decks
20%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion92 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion88 decks370 decks
-14%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion72 decks370 decks
-29%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
17%inclusion64 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Naturalize
16%inclusion61 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion58 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion52 decks370 decks
-10%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion50 decks370 decks
-12%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Rally to Battle
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Eerie Interlude
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Join Shields
8.6%inclusion32 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Faith's Reward
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Keep Safe
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Fog
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Dive Down
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Opt
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Refuse to Yield
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
57%inclusion212 decks370 decks
51%synergy
Rampant Growth
51%inclusion190 decks370 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion153 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion114 decks370 decks
28%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion80 decks370 decks
-23%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
15%inclusion54 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion20 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Return to the Ranks
8.6%inclusion32 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
-0%synergy
Circuitous Route
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Explore
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
3%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Edge of Autumn
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
22%inclusion82 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion63 decks370 decks
-11%synergy
Accorder's Shield
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Cathar's Shield
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Shield
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Meekstone
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
38%inclusion139 decks370 decks
34%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
33%inclusion123 decks370 decks
32%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
28%inclusion102 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Brave the Sands
25%inclusion94 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Angelic Shield
18%inclusion68 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Serra's Blessing
12%inclusion46 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Builder's Blessing
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
9.1%inclusion33 decks361 decks
8%synergy
Rolling Stones
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Wild Pair
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Deep Freeze
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Castle
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Song of Freyalise
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Builder's Talent
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
40%inclusion148 decks370 decks
38%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
40%inclusion147 decks370 decks
38%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
21%inclusion77 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion54 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.6%inclusion32 decks370 decks
-34%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion220 decks370 decks
-12%synergy
Sol Ring
56%inclusion209 decks370 decks
-24%synergy
Simic Signet
35%inclusion130 decks370 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Signet
34%inclusion127 decks370 decks
26%synergy
Selesnya Signet
27%inclusion99 decks370 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion76 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion36 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Selesnya Locket
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion370 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion370 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion370 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion287 decks370 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion230 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Seaside Citadel
57%inclusion211 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
44%inclusion161 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Blossoming Sands
43%inclusion158 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Tranquil Cove
41%inclusion151 decks370 decks
36%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion147 decks370 decks
-6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
39%inclusion144 decks370 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion143 decks370 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
38%inclusion139 decks370 decks
35%synergy
Simic Guildgate
37%inclusion138 decks370 decks
35%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
36%inclusion135 decks370 decks
34%synergy
Canopy Vista
32%inclusion119 decks370 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion94 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion79 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion76 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
19%inclusion71 decks370 decks
-29%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
19%inclusion71 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
19%inclusion70 decks370 decks
-31%synergy
Temple of Plenty
19%inclusion69 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
18%inclusion66 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Bant Panorama
18%inclusion66 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
17%inclusion64 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Verge
16%inclusion58 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
15%inclusion57 decks370 decks
-16%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion56 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Woodland Stream
15%inclusion54 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Brokers Hideout
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion47 decks370 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
-14%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Grove
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
-34%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
-8%synergy
Thriving Heath
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion36 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Meandering River
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
-18%synergy
Grasslands
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Grove
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Tangled Islet
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
0%synergy
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