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May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
Community Corner Creator Spotlight: MTG Rookies and Garage The Gathering
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Captain America's Shield
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Flatman
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Hydraulic Helper
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Gathering Place
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion214 decks229 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion210 decks229 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
91%inclusion209 decks229 decks
84%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
85%inclusion194 decks229 decks
79%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion193 decks229 decks
78%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
83%inclusion191 decks229 decks
77%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
81%inclusion186 decks229 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion187 decks229 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion186 decks229 decks
74%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
79%inclusion181 decks229 decks
73%synergy
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Sylvan Caryatid
76%inclusion173 decks229 decks
70%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion170 decks229 decks
12%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
73%inclusion167 decks229 decks
67%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
71%inclusion103 decks145 decks
66%synergy
Assault Formation
68%inclusion156 decks229 decks
63%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
68%inclusion155 decks229 decks
63%synergy
Crystal Barricade
67%inclusion143 decks213 decks
62%synergy
Shield Sphere
65%inclusion149 decks229 decks
62%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
64%inclusion147 decks229 decks
59%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
63%inclusion145 decks229 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion103 decks229 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion98 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion96 decks229 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion90 decks229 decks
20%synergy
Aura Shards
36%inclusion82 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion71 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion61 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
22%inclusion50 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
21%inclusion47 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion31 decks229 decks
7%synergy
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Hover Barrier
62%inclusion143 decks229 decks
57%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
60%inclusion138 decks229 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Frost
58%inclusion133 decks229 decks
53%synergy
Tree of Redemption
57%inclusion131 decks229 decks
53%synergy
Vine Trellis
56%inclusion129 decks229 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Junk
56%inclusion128 decks229 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
54%inclusion123 decks229 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
54%inclusion123 decks229 decks
50%synergy
Perimeter Captain
52%inclusion118 decks229 decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
51%inclusion116 decks229 decks
47%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
49%inclusion112 decks229 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
48%inclusion111 decks229 decks
44%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
44%inclusion100 decks229 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
42%inclusion97 decks229 decks
39%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
38%inclusion87 decks229 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Runes
37%inclusion85 decks229 decks
33%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
37%inclusion79 decks213 decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
35%inclusion81 decks229 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Glare
34%inclusion78 decks229 decks
31%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion75 decks229 decks
30%synergy
Flumph
33%inclusion75 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
31%inclusion71 decks229 decks
28%synergy
Angelic Wall
31%inclusion70 decks229 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Shards
30%inclusion69 decks229 decks
28%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
28%inclusion64 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
26%inclusion59 decks229 decks
24%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
26%inclusion59 decks229 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion57 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Fortified Rampart
22%inclusion51 decks229 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
-14%synergy
Steel Wall
20%inclusion45 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Noble Hierarch
20%inclusion45 decks229 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Wall
19%inclusion44 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
19%inclusion44 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Tears
18%inclusion42 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
17%inclusion38 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Turtle
17%inclusion38 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
16%inclusion37 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion37 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Rampart Architect
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Kelp
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Arbor Adherent
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
14%inclusion31 decks227 decks
12%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Barrier
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
12%inclusion28 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
-4%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
57%inclusion131 decks229 decks
52%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion130 decks229 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion111 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion104 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
44%inclusion101 decks229 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion89 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion72 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion71 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion71 decks229 decks
23%synergy
Eerie Interlude
29%inclusion66 decks229 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion54 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
20%inclusion45 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Bar the Door
19%inclusion43 decks229 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion43 decks229 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion40 decks229 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion34 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
-7%synergy
Erode
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
47%inclusion108 decks229 decks
42%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion95 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion89 decks229 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion75 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Last March of the Ents
29%inclusion67 decks229 decks
26%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
25%inclusion57 decks229 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion53 decks229 decks
-14%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
22%inclusion51 decks229 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion37 decks229 decks
-9%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion37 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
-8%synergy
Raise the Past
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
59%inclusion134 decks229 decks
55%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
54%inclusion123 decks229 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion108 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion75 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion41 decks229 decks
16%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
53%inclusion121 decks229 decks
48%synergy
Stoneskin
35%inclusion81 decks229 decks
32%synergy
Guardian Project
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Chorus
17%inclusion38 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion31 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Assemble the Players
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
-0%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
-4%synergy
Aluren
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
6%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.0%inclusion13 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Smile at Death
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
12%inclusion28 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion119 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
45%inclusion104 decks229 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion83 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
36%inclusion82 decks229 decks
21%synergy
Access Tunnel
30%inclusion68 decks229 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
5.7%inclusion13 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion201 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion176 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion40 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion216 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion213 decks229 decks
-0%synergy
Tropical Island
91%inclusion208 decks229 decks
78%synergy
Island
91%inclusion208 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion206 decks229 decks
77%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion206 decks229 decks
77%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion206 decks229 decks
-4%synergy
Temple Garden
83%inclusion190 decks229 decks
38%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion189 decks229 decks
37%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion188 decks229 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
76%inclusion175 decks229 decks
44%synergy
Misty Rainforest
76%inclusion173 decks229 decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
75%inclusion171 decks229 decks
41%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
68%inclusion156 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
63%inclusion144 decks229 decks
33%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
62%inclusion143 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Sea of Clouds
62%inclusion141 decks229 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion98 decks229 decks
-5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion93 decks229 decks
-4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion93 decks229 decks
-9%synergy
Seaside Citadel
40%inclusion91 decks229 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion78 decks229 decks
-23%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
32%inclusion74 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion70 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion62 decks229 decks
-0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion61 decks229 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion56 decks229 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion49 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion47 decks229 decks
-9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion44 decks229 decks
-12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion44 decks229 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion43 decks229 decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion42 decks229 decks
-27%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion41 decks229 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion40 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
-29%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion37 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion34 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Bastion
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion31 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion32 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion31 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion31 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion30 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
7%synergy
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