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May 29, 2026
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Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion367 decks392 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion362 decks392 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion358 decks392 decks
84%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
88%inclusion344 decks392 decks
81%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
87%inclusion340 decks392 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
85%inclusion334 decks392 decks
78%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
82%inclusion321 decks392 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion320 decks392 decks
74%synergy
High Alert
80%inclusion314 decks392 decks
74%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
80%inclusion315 decks392 decks
74%synergy
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Crashing Drawbridge
77%inclusion300 decks392 decks
70%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion297 decks392 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
75%inclusion295 decks392 decks
70%synergy
Crystal Barricade
69%inclusion159 decks231 decks
63%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
67%inclusion264 decks392 decks
63%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion264 decks392 decks
62%synergy
Shield Sphere
66%inclusion259 decks392 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Frost
66%inclusion257 decks392 decks
60%synergy
Meekstone
64%inclusion250 decks392 decks
60%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
64%inclusion250 decks392 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion246 decks392 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion245 decks392 decks
43%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion232 decks392 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion230 decks392 decks
45%synergy
Aura Shards
43%inclusion168 decks392 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion167 decks392 decks
27%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
37%inclusion144 decks392 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion140 decks392 decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion101 decks392 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion84 decks392 decks
15%synergy
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Jeskai Barricade
64%inclusion249 decks392 decks
59%synergy
Perimeter Captain
63%inclusion247 decks392 decks
58%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Tree of Redemption
60%inclusion236 decks392 decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion232 decks392 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
58%inclusion228 decks392 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Junk
57%inclusion224 decks392 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
56%inclusion220 decks392 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
55%inclusion214 decks392 decks
50%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
48%inclusion190 decks392 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Glare
46%inclusion179 decks392 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Runes
44%inclusion171 decks392 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
40%inclusion157 decks392 decks
36%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
40%inclusion89 decks224 decks
38%synergy
Flumph
39%inclusion151 decks392 decks
35%synergy
Walking Bulwark
38%inclusion147 decks392 decks
34%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
37%inclusion145 decks392 decks
34%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
34%inclusion135 decks392 decks
31%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion134 decks392 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Shards
33%inclusion128 decks392 decks
30%synergy
Angelic Wall
30%inclusion116 decks392 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
29%inclusion113 decks392 decks
26%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion111 decks392 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mulch
27%inclusion105 decks392 decks
25%synergy
Fortified Rampart
27%inclusion104 decks392 decks
24%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
26%inclusion103 decks392 decks
23%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
25%inclusion93 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion93 decks392 decks
21%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
23%inclusion90 decks392 decks
22%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
22%inclusion88 decks392 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion85 decks392 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Nets
22%inclusion85 decks392 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion84 decks392 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
21%inclusion46 decks223 decks
20%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
19%inclusion74 decks392 decks
17%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
19%inclusion73 decks392 decks
17%synergy
Noble Hierarch
18%inclusion71 decks392 decks
-8%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
18%inclusion71 decks392 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Wall
17%inclusion68 decks392 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion66 decks392 decks
-18%synergy
Jungle Barrier
16%inclusion64 decks392 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion58 decks392 decks
-0%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
14%inclusion53 decks392 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion53 decks392 decks
12%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
13%inclusion49 decks392 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
12%inclusion47 decks392 decks
10%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
11%inclusion44 decks392 decks
10%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
11%inclusion44 decks392 decks
9%synergy
Arbor Adherent
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Rampart Architect
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
63%inclusion247 decks392 decks
33%synergy
Tower Defense
63%inclusion245 decks392 decks
57%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion196 decks392 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
49%inclusion191 decks392 decks
41%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion177 decks392 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion173 decks392 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion164 decks392 decks
16%synergy
Eerie Interlude
34%inclusion133 decks392 decks
28%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion114 decks392 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion104 decks392 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion93 decks392 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion91 decks392 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion69 decks392 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion64 decks392 decks
10%synergy
Bar the Door
16%inclusion63 decks392 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion62 decks392 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion59 decks392 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion56 decks392 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion56 decks392 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion52 decks392 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion39 decks392 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.4%inclusion37 decks392 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.4%inclusion33 decks392 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion30 decks392 decks
-0%synergy
Solidarity
6.9%inclusion27 decks392 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.9%inclusion27 decks392 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.6%inclusion26 decks392 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.9%inclusion23 decks392 decks
1%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.6%inclusion22 decks392 decks
-0%synergy
Bant Charm
5.4%inclusion21 decks392 decks
0%synergy
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Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion250 decks392 decks
58%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion193 decks392 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Mighty
45%inclusion177 decks392 decks
40%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion175 decks392 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion169 decks392 decks
17%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion131 decks392 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion119 decks392 decks
-7%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
19%inclusion76 decks392 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion75 decks392 decks
-6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion73 decks392 decks
1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
17%inclusion67 decks392 decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion64 decks392 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Past
16%inclusion36 decks223 decks
15%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
16%inclusion62 decks392 decks
13%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14%inclusion54 decks392 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion51 decks392 decks
-3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.2%inclusion32 decks392 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.2%inclusion32 decks392 decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion28 decks392 decks
4%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.9%inclusion23 decks392 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion22 decks392 decks
-3%synergy
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Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
55%inclusion215 decks392 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion204 decks392 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion116 decks392 decks
2%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
13%inclusion52 decks392 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion44 decks392 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion42 decks392 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.7%inclusion34 decks392 decks
7%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.7%inclusion30 decks392 decks
7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.4%inclusion21 decks392 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
63%inclusion247 decks392 decks
57%synergy
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion219 decks392 decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
39%inclusion151 decks392 decks
35%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion73 decks392 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Chorus
18%inclusion69 decks392 decks
16%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion68 decks392 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion63 decks392 decks
5%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion62 decks392 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion57 decks392 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion49 decks392 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion47 decks392 decks
2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
11%inclusion31 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Smile at Death
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.4%inclusion33 decks392 decks
8%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.2%inclusion32 decks392 decks
7%synergy
Aluren
7.4%inclusion29 decks392 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.4%inclusion29 decks392 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.1%inclusion28 decks392 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.9%inclusion27 decks392 decks
1%synergy
True Conviction
6.9%inclusion27 decks392 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.4%inclusion25 decks392 decks
3%synergy
Exploration
6.4%inclusion25 decks392 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.1%inclusion24 decks392 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.4%inclusion21 decks392 decks
-0%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.4%inclusion21 decks392 decks
5%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.1%inclusion20 decks392 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
17%inclusion68 decks392 decks
15%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
15%inclusion60 decks392 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion42 decks392 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion244 decks392 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
55%inclusion216 decks392 decks
37%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion169 decks392 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion139 decks392 decks
21%synergy
Access Tunnel
24%inclusion95 decks392 decks
21%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion55 decks384 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion49 decks392 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion43 decks392 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion42 decks392 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.9%inclusion35 decks392 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion32 decks392 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion25 decks392 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion361 decks392 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion323 decks392 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion96 decks392 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion60 decks392 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion58 decks392 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion58 decks392 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion57 decks392 decks
11%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion53 decks392 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion49 decks392 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion48 decks392 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion48 decks392 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion48 decks392 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
12%inclusion47 decks392 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion42 decks392 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.9%inclusion35 decks392 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
6.6%inclusion26 decks392 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.1%inclusion20 decks392 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion371 decks392 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
90%inclusion354 decks392 decks
77%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion353 decks392 decks
77%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion353 decks392 decks
77%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion352 decks392 decks
-3%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion351 decks392 decks
-5%synergy
Island
89%inclusion350 decks392 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion349 decks392 decks
44%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion348 decks392 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87%inclusion342 decks392 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion316 decks392 decks
48%synergy
Windswept Heath
79%inclusion310 decks392 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
79%inclusion308 decks392 decks
48%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
72%inclusion281 decks392 decks
33%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion274 decks392 decks
40%synergy
Sea of Clouds
68%inclusion268 decks392 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion267 decks392 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion184 decks392 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion164 decks392 decks
-3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
42%inclusion163 decks392 decks
-10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion155 decks392 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion151 decks392 decks
-9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
36%inclusion142 decks392 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion133 decks392 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion105 decks392 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion88 decks392 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion83 decks392 decks
12%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion62 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion78 decks392 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion78 decks392 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion76 decks392 decks
-12%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion72 decks392 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion70 decks392 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion70 decks392 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion69 decks392 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion69 decks392 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion64 decks392 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion64 decks392 decks
-9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion48 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion63 decks392 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion60 decks392 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion53 decks392 decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion52 decks392 decks
7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion51 decks392 decks
7%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
13%inclusion50 decks392 decks
-33%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion45 decks392 decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
11%inclusion43 decks392 decks
-35%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion40 decks392 decks
-0%synergy
Wooded Bastion
10%inclusion38 decks392 decks
6%synergy
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