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May 29, 2026
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Hydraulic Helper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
89%synergy
High Alert
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
85%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
81%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
78%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Wall of Denial
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Tree of Redemption
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Crystal Barricade
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
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Wall of Omens
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Wall of Frost
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Assault Formation
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Aura Shards
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
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Wall of Junk
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Hover Barrier
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Perimeter Captain
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Walking Bulwark
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Shield Sphere
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Roots
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Fortified Rampart
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Runes
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Flumph
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Carven Caryatid
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Riptide Turtle
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Angelic Wall
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Kelp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Wall
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Steel Wall
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Shards
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Secret Door
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Mulch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Glare
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Arbor Adherent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Air
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Barrier
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Trio
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Ramparts
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Reverence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Eerie Interlude
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Bar the Door
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Eladamri's Call
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Erode
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Solidarity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Slaughter the Strong
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Fell the Mighty
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Last March of the Ents
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Reunion of the House
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wargate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Circuitous Route
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Shared Roots
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Boomerang Basics
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Destined Confrontation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
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Meekstone
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Domination
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Stoneskin
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Angelic Chorus
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Aluren
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Defense of the Heart
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Smile at Death
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Meishin, the Mind Cage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Words of Wind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Eland Umbra
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
True Conviction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Bloom
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Breeding Pool
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Temple Garden
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Seaside Citadel
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Savannah
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Canopy Vista
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Urban Retreat
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Citadel Gate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bant Panorama
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Blossoming Sands
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
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