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Arcades, the Strategist
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May 29, 2026
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Captain America's Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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Overgrown Battlement
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
93%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
85%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
82%synergy
High Alert
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Denial
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Frost
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
74%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
73%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
73%synergy
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Wall of Omens
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Tree of Redemption
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Assault Formation
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Wall of Junk
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Brave the Sands
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Crystal Barricade
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Fell the Mighty
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
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Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Aura Shards
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
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Hover Barrier
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Perimeter Captain
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Vine Trellis
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Shield Sphere
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Walking Bulwark
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Fortified Rampart
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Roots
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Fog Bank
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Runes
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Carven Caryatid
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Steel Wall
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Flumph
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Wall
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Kelp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Wall
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Shards
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Glare
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Riptide Turtle
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Mulch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Air
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%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
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Faithbound Judge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Trio
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Reverence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
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Counterspell
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Tower Defense
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Eerie Interlude
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion5 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
Bant Charm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Eladamri's Call
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Erode
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Solidarity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
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Last March of the Ents
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Wargate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reunion of the House
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Seminar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Circuitous Route
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%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
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Staff of Domination
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Angelic Chorus
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Defense of the Heart
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Aluren
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Smile at Death
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Counterbalance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%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
Wilderness Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%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
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Bloom
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%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
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Temple Garden
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Savannah
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Tropical Island
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Urban Retreat
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bant Panorama
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Citadel Gate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
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