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Arcades, the Strategist
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May 29, 2026
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94%inclusion120 decks128 decks
87%synergy
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93%inclusion119 decks128 decks
86%synergy
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91%inclusion117 decks128 decks
85%synergy
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83%synergy
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82%synergy
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87%inclusion111 decks128 decks
79%synergy
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78%synergy
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74%synergy
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79%inclusion101 decks128 decks
73%synergy
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77%inclusion98 decks128 decks
71%synergy
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70%synergy
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75%inclusion96 decks128 decks
69%synergy
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74%inclusion95 decks128 decks
69%synergy
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70%inclusion90 decks128 decks
65%synergy
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70%inclusion89 decks128 decks
63%synergy
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64%synergy
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69%inclusion88 decks128 decks
64%synergy
Wall of Junk
67%inclusion86 decks128 decks
63%synergy
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66%inclusion84 decks128 decks
61%synergy
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Aura Shards
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion32 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
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Jeskai Barricade
65%inclusion83 decks128 decks
60%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
61%inclusion62 decks101 decks
56%synergy
Perimeter Captain
61%inclusion78 decks128 decks
56%synergy
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59%inclusion76 decks128 decks
55%synergy
Tree of Redemption
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54%synergy
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53%synergy
Vine Trellis
55%inclusion71 decks128 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
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Wall of Stolen Identity
53%inclusion68 decks128 decks
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Wall of Runes
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49%synergy
Shield Sphere
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48%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
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46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
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46%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Roots
46%inclusion59 decks128 decks
43%synergy
Angelic Wall
37%inclusion47 decks128 decks
34%synergy
Carven Caryatid
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34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
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31%synergy
Towering Titan
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31%synergy
Flumph
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30%synergy
Wall of Glare
32%inclusion41 decks128 decks
29%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
29%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
30%inclusion39 decks128 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Shards
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Jungle Barrier
25%inclusion32 decks128 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Fortified Rampart
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Rampart Architect
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Mulch
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Nets
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Wall
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Tears
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Reverence
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Portcullis Vine
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
10%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion79 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion72 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion57 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion57 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
41%inclusion52 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Eerie Interlude
40%inclusion51 decks128 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion45 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Bar the Door
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Ghostway
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Solidarity
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Bant Charm
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Fog
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
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2%synergy
Return to Nature
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Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
4%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
60%inclusion77 decks128 decks
56%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion56 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion54 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
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33%synergy
Rampant Growth
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9%synergy
Nature's Lore
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3%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
17%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Reunion of the House
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Past
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
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5%synergy
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Meekstone
53%inclusion68 decks128 decks
49%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
49%inclusion63 decks128 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion58 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion58 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Captain America's Shield
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
5%synergy
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Brave the Sands
59%inclusion76 decks128 decks
55%synergy
Stoneskin
45%inclusion58 decks128 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Chorus
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Primal Rage
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Guardian Project
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Shield
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
10%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
True Conviction
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
5%synergy
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Huatli, the Sun's Heart
30%inclusion39 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
10%synergy
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RELIQUARY TOWER
55%inclusion71 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Access Tunnel
43%inclusion55 decks128 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
1%synergy
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Sol Ring
87%inclusion111 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion88 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
-0%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
10%synergy
CHROMATIC LANTERN
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
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Plains
97%inclusion124 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion123 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion121 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Island
92%inclusion118 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion80 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion74 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Temple Garden
57%inclusion73 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion71 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
54%inclusion69 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Breeding Pool
53%inclusion68 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
53%inclusion68 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion65 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
51%inclusion65 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
48%inclusion61 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion58 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion55 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion53 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion51 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
39%inclusion50 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion44 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion41 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
-0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion32 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Brushland
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Savannah
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Urban Retreat
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
-8%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
-9%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Hushwood Verge
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
0%synergy
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