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Arcades, the Strategist
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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
83%synergy
Axebane Guardian
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
67%synergy
Wall of Denial
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Assault Formation
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
66%synergy
High Alert
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Wall of Frost
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Wall of Omens
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
64%synergy
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69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
63%synergy
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66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
61%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Angelic Wall
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Runes
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
57%synergy
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59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Junk
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Hover Barrier
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
54%synergy
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Jungle Barrier
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Roots
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Portcullis Vine
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
48%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Riptide Turtle
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Fortified Rampart
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Mulch
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Carven Caryatid
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Fog Bank
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Perimeter Captain
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Essence
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Geist of the Archives
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Mist
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Vines
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Crystal Barricade
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Wall
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Steel Wall
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Doorkeeper
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Coral Colony
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Consulate Skygate
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Glare
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Plumeveil
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Flumph
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Tears
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Guardians of Meletis
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Tree of Redemption
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Towering Titan
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Hope
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Clockwork Drawbridge
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Negate
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Bar the Door
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Solidarity
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-40%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Return to Nature
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Naturalize
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Bant Charm
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Rally to Battle
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-33%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Join Shields
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Keep Safe
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Chase Inspiration
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Fog
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Brokers Charm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Faith's Reward
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Make a Stand
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Broken Wings
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Bovine Intervention
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Wilt
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Disperse
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Charm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Destined Confrontation
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-28%synergy
Explore
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Return to the Ranks
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Circuitous Route
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Overrun
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Divination
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-22%synergy
Another Round
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lay of the Land
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
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Slagwurm Armor
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Mirror Shield
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Accorder's Shield
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Cathar's Shield
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Vanguard's Shield
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Alacrian Armory
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Kite Shield
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Brave the Sands
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
21%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Angelic Shield
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Assemble the Players
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Rolling Stones
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Castle
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Builder's Blessing
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Builder's Talent
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Deep Freeze
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Area
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Wild Pair
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Song of Freyalise
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
High Ground
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Animate Wall
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Fortifying Provisions
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
3%synergy
RELIQUARY TOWER
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-31%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Sol Ring
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Signet
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Selesnya Locket
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Seaside Citadel
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Tranquil Cove
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Thornwood Falls
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Blossoming Sands
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Simic Guildgate
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-29%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Vista
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Bant Panorama
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Brokers Hideout
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-32%synergy
Glacial Fortress
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-31%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-28%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Plenty
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Meandering River
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Grove
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Krosan Verge
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Woodland Stream
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Botanical Plaza
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Treva's Ruins
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
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