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May 29, 2026
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Captain America's Shield
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Wall Off
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gathering Place
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Hydraulic Helper
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
5%synergy
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Axebane Guardian
95%inclusion114 decks120 decks
88%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion113 decks120 decks
87%synergy
High Alert
90%inclusion108 decks120 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
91%inclusion109 decks120 decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
86%inclusion103 decks120 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
84%inclusion101 decks120 decks
77%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
83%inclusion100 decks120 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Omens
83%inclusion100 decks120 decks
76%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
80%inclusion96 decks120 decks
74%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
78%inclusion93 decks120 decks
72%synergy
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Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion90 decks120 decks
69%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
69%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
74%inclusion89 decks120 decks
69%synergy
Crystal Barricade
73%inclusion87 decks119 decks
68%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
70%inclusion84 decks120 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion84 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Assault Formation
70%inclusion84 decks120 decks
65%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
68%inclusion81 decks120 decks
63%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
66%inclusion79 decks120 decks
61%synergy
Tower Defense
65%inclusion78 decks120 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Aura Shards
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
5%synergy
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Tree of Redemption
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Frost
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
58%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
59%inclusion71 decks120 decks
55%synergy
Perimeter Captain
58%inclusion70 decks120 decks
54%synergy
Shield Sphere
58%inclusion70 decks120 decks
55%synergy
Vine Trellis
57%inclusion69 decks120 decks
53%synergy
Hover Barrier
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Junk
54%inclusion65 decks120 decks
50%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
43%synergy
Carven Caryatid
45%inclusion54 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Runes
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Glare
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Flumph
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Wall
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Shards
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Fortified Rampart
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Mulch
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Arbor Adherent
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Steel Wall
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Turtle
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Kelp
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
-22%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Wall
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Barrier
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Faithbound Judge
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Noble Hierarch
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-14%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Nets
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
59%inclusion71 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion64 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Bar the Door
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Ghostway
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Bant Charm
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-17%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Voidslime
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Erode
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Silence
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Permission Denied
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Solidarity
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
61%inclusion73 decks120 decks
55%synergy
Fell the Mighty
53%inclusion63 decks120 decks
48%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Wargate
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Time Warp
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
59%inclusion71 decks120 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
53%inclusion63 decks120 decks
48%synergy
Stoneskin
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Guardian Project
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Chorus
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Aluren
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Rolling Stones
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion72 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Access Tunnel
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion115 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion98 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion117 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion116 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion115 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion115 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
74%inclusion89 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Breeding Pool
71%inclusion85 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Temple Garden
68%inclusion81 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
59%inclusion71 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion63 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion63 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
53%inclusion63 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
52%inclusion62 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
51%inclusion61 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion60 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Vista
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
-16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Savannah
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Tropical Island
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Bastion
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Lush Portico
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-17%synergy
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