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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
Community Corner Creator Spotlight: MTG Rookies and Garage The Gathering
In today's Community Corner Creator Spotlight, we are interviewing two more creators: MTG Rookies and Garage The Gathering!
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Captain America's Shield
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Hydraulic Helper
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Birnin Zana Plaza
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Restorative Technique
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Gathering Place
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion392 decks412 decks
88%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion379 decks412 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
89%inclusion368 decks412 decks
82%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
84%inclusion347 decks412 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Omens
85%inclusion350 decks412 decks
77%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion342 decks412 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion344 decks412 decks
76%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
81%inclusion335 decks412 decks
75%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
78%inclusion320 decks412 decks
72%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion310 decks412 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
74%inclusion305 decks412 decks
69%synergy
Crystal Barricade
74%inclusion300 decks408 decks
68%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
73%inclusion302 decks412 decks
67%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
70%inclusion181 decks259 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion287 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Assault Formation
66%inclusion272 decks412 decks
60%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
64%inclusion262 decks412 decks
59%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
64%inclusion262 decks412 decks
58%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
61%inclusion250 decks412 decks
56%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
60%inclusion247 decks412 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion239 decks412 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion238 decks412 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion215 decks412 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion194 decks412 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion187 decks412 decks
32%synergy
Aura Shards
43%inclusion177 decks412 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion168 decks412 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion148 decks412 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion99 decks412 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion67 decks412 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Redemption
59%inclusion242 decks412 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Frost
58%inclusion240 decks412 decks
53%synergy
Perimeter Captain
58%inclusion238 decks412 decks
53%synergy
Shield Sphere
58%inclusion238 decks412 decks
55%synergy
Vine Trellis
55%inclusion228 decks412 decks
51%synergy
Hover Barrier
52%inclusion216 decks412 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Junk
52%inclusion214 decks412 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
48%inclusion198 decks412 decks
44%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
47%inclusion195 decks412 decks
44%synergy
Walking Bulwark
45%inclusion187 decks412 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
44%inclusion182 decks412 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion177 decks412 decks
39%synergy
Carven Caryatid
41%inclusion170 decks412 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Runes
39%inclusion161 decks412 decks
35%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
36%inclusion149 decks412 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Glare
35%inclusion145 decks412 decks
32%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
31%inclusion129 decks412 decks
28%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
31%inclusion127 decks408 decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
30%inclusion123 decks412 decks
27%synergy
Flumph
29%inclusion119 decks412 decks
25%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
28%inclusion116 decks412 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Wall
28%inclusion115 decks412 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
28%inclusion114 decks412 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
27%inclusion110 decks412 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Shards
22%inclusion91 decks412 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Mulch
22%inclusion90 decks412 decks
20%synergy
Fortified Rampart
21%inclusion88 decks412 decks
19%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20%inclusion84 decks412 decks
18%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
20%inclusion81 decks412 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion74 decks412 decks
-17%synergy
Steel Wall
17%inclusion72 decks412 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion71 decks412 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Turtle
16%inclusion66 decks412 decks
14%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
16%inclusion65 decks412 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Tears
16%inclusion64 decks412 decks
14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion61 decks412 decks
-11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
15%inclusion60 decks412 decks
13%synergy
Jungle Barrier
14%inclusion59 decks412 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion56 decks412 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Wall
14%inclusion56 decks412 decks
12%synergy
Rampart Architect
13%inclusion46 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Kelp
12%inclusion51 decks412 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Adherent
12%inclusion45 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion50 decks412 decks
-3%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
12%inclusion50 decks412 decks
10%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12%inclusion49 decks412 decks
11%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
12%inclusion48 decks412 decks
10%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion48 decks412 decks
9%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
11%inclusion45 decks407 decks
10%synergy
Geist of the Archives
10%inclusion42 decks412 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
58%inclusion237 decks412 decks
52%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion233 decks412 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion217 decks412 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion205 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion150 decks412 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion140 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion122 decks412 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion117 decks412 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
27%inclusion113 decks412 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion106 decks412 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion93 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
21%inclusion88 decks412 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion78 decks412 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion67 decks412 decks
10%synergy
Bar the Door
16%inclusion65 decks412 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion64 decks412 decks
-13%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion61 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Ghostway
12%inclusion50 decks412 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion44 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion40 decks412 decks
-7%synergy
Bant Charm
9.5%inclusion39 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.7%inclusion36 decks412 decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.0%inclusion33 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Silence
6.8%inclusion28 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.3%inclusion26 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.1%inclusion25 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion25 decks412 decks
-2%synergy
Permission Denied
5.8%inclusion24 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.8%inclusion24 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.6%inclusion23 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.6%inclusion23 decks412 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.3%inclusion22 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
5.3%inclusion22 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Erode
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.1%inclusion21 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
54%inclusion222 decks412 decks
48%synergy
Fell the Mighty
44%inclusion182 decks412 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion174 decks412 decks
-3%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion129 decks412 decks
-6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
30%inclusion125 decks412 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion120 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion109 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
24%inclusion100 decks412 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion97 decks412 decks
-2%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
19%inclusion78 decks412 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion75 decks412 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion62 decks412 decks
13%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
14%inclusion59 decks412 decks
13%synergy
Wargate
11%inclusion47 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion45 decks412 decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.5%inclusion39 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Reunion of the House
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Past
7.1%inclusion29 decks407 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.0%inclusion29 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
6.6%inclusion27 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.3%inclusion26 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.1%inclusion25 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Destined Confrontation
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.6%inclusion23 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.3%inclusion22 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
57%inclusion233 decks412 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion199 decks412 decks
30%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
42%inclusion172 decks412 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion144 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion51 decks412 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
11%inclusion46 decks412 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion44 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion42 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.6%inclusion27 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion25 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.8%inclusion24 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.3%inclusion22 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
48%inclusion199 decks412 decks
44%synergy
Stoneskin
28%inclusion115 decks412 decks
24%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion83 decks412 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion70 decks412 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion65 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Chorus
15%inclusion61 decks412 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion60 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion57 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Primal Rage
11%inclusion47 decks412 decks
10%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion44 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion41 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.5%inclusion35 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Aluren
8.3%inclusion34 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.5%inclusion31 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.3%inclusion30 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.0%inclusion29 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Assemble the Players
6.8%inclusion28 decks412 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.1%inclusion25 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.8%inclusion24 decks412 decks
0%synergy
Smile at Death
5.7%inclusion22 decks388 decks
5%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
5.6%inclusion23 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
22%inclusion89 decks412 decks
19%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion44 decks412 decks
9%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.0%inclusion29 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion245 decks412 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion136 decks412 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion111 decks412 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion109 decks412 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion95 decks412 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion68 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion47 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.2%inclusion38 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.0%inclusion33 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion33 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.5%inclusion24 decks372 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.8%inclusion24 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion22 decks412 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion388 decks412 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion330 decks412 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion91 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion66 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion65 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion55 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion54 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion51 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion47 decks412 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.5%inclusion39 decks412 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.7%inclusion36 decks412 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.0%inclusion33 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.3%inclusion30 decks412 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.0%inclusion29 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion28 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion23 decks412 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Vault
5.1%inclusion21 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion397 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion396 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Island
96%inclusion395 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion387 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
75%inclusion309 decks412 decks
31%synergy
Breeding Pool
71%inclusion292 decks412 decks
25%synergy
Temple Garden
71%inclusion292 decks412 decks
26%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
63%inclusion258 decks412 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion236 decks412 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion234 decks412 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion232 decks412 decks
26%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
53%inclusion218 decks412 decks
19%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
52%inclusion213 decks412 decks
22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion212 decks412 decks
22%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion206 decks412 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion202 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion191 decks412 decks
-11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion190 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
44%inclusion181 decks412 decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion136 decks412 decks
-13%synergy
Canopy Vista
31%inclusion127 decks412 decks
-16%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion122 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion120 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion118 decks412 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion117 decks412 decks
-3%synergy
Savannah
28%inclusion117 decks412 decks
15%synergy
Tropical Island
28%inclusion116 decks412 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion114 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion99 decks412 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion93 decks412 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion77 decks412 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion72 decks412 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion64 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion60 decks412 decks
-11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion59 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion59 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion58 decks412 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion56 decks412 decks
-9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion55 decks411 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion48 decks411 decks
3%synergy
Lush Portico
12%inclusion48 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion47 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion45 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion45 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Gate
11%inclusion45 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion45 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion44 decks412 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion44 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion43 decks412 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion42 decks412 decks
2%synergy
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