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May 29, 2026
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50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
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Sunscape Familiar
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
93%synergy
Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
93%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
93%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
86%synergy
Wall of Frost
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
85%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Omens
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
82%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Last March of the Ents
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
77%synergy
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Sylvan Caryatid
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Fell the Mighty
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Crystal Barricade
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Assault Formation
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
74%synergy
Brave the Sands
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Meekstone
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
76%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Denial
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
73%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
74%synergy
Counterspell
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
73%synergy
Tree of Redemption
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Vine Trellis
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Perimeter Captain
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Hover Barrier
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Shield Sphere
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Junk
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Angelic Wall
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Towering Titan
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Steel Wall
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Glacial Wall
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Flumph
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Fortified Rampart
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Essence
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Roots
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Fog Bank
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tears
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Consulate Skygate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Glare
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Mulch
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Air
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Crenellated Wall
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Nets
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Cathedral Membrane
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Bristlepack Sentry
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Reverence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mindbender Spores
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hornet Nest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Plumeveil
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Wonder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Bar the Door
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Tower Defense
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Eerie Interlude
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Deprive
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-0%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-0%synergy
Dissipate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Blinding Fog
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
To Arms!
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Planar Genesis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Naturalize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Insight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
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Dusk // Dawn
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Farseek
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Lore
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Destined Confrontation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-17%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Corrosion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Exorcise
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Harmonize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Counsel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Planar Cleansing
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
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Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Crawlspace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Emerald Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
High Alert
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Stoneskin
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Angelic Chorus
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Primal Rage
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Unnatural Growth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Defense of the Heart
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Assemble the Players
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Assemble the Entmoot
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Aurification
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Season of Growth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Overencumbered
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mirari's Wake
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Regenerations Restored
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Ground
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Always Watching
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Aspect of Mongoose
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Abundance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Calix, Destiny's Hand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Ghost Quarter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Prairie
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lumbering Falls
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Signet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Unity
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Island
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Breeding Pool
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Temple Garden
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Savannah
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Tropical Island
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Deserted Beach
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Glacial Fortress
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Grove
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Willowrush Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Maze
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Gate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
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