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May 29, 2026
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Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
93%synergy
High Alert
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
89%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
89%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
88%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
88%synergy
Wall of Omens
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
80%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
78%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
74%synergy
Shield Sphere
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
72%synergy
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Wall of Denial
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
71%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
70%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Crystal Barricade
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
61%synergy
Assault Formation
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Tree of Redemption
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
68%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
70%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
71%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
69%synergy
Worldly Tutor
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Teferi's Protection
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Chrome Mox
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Mox Diamond
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
62%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Drift of Phantasms
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Roots
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Perimeter Captain
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Junk
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Frost
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Walking Bulwark
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Shards
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Carven Caryatid
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Runes
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Glare
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Hover Barrier
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Mulch
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Flumph
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Noble Hierarch
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Kelp
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Wall
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Towering Titan
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Arbor Adherent
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Steel Wall
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Portcullis Vine
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Nets
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Wakestone Gargoyle
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Tears
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Fortified Rampart
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Mystical Tutor
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Force of Will
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Tower Defense
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Mana Drain
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Eerie Interlude
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Eladamri's Call
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Ghostway
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Force of Vigor
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Permission Denied
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Chord of Calling
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Veil of Summer
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Bar the Door
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Voidslime
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Slaughter the Strong
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Mighty
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Finale of Devastation
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Wargate
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Last March of the Ents
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-28%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Time Warp
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Raise the Past
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Staff of Domination
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Aura Shards
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Sylvan Library
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Brave the Sands
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Freed from the Real
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Aluren
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Intruder Alarm
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Stoneskin
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Chorus
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Counterbalance
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Unnatural Growth
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Homeward Path
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mox Jasper
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
87%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
87%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Windswept Heath
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Flooded Strand
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Island
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Plains
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Sea of Clouds
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Cavern of Souls
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Seaside Citadel
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-32%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Bastion
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
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