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Arcades, the Strategist
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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Captain America's Shield
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion106 decks114 decks
86%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion105 decks114 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
90%inclusion103 decks114 decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
89%inclusion102 decks114 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
89%inclusion101 decks114 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Omens
86%inclusion98 decks114 decks
78%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion96 decks114 decks
78%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
82%inclusion93 decks114 decks
76%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
78%inclusion89 decks114 decks
72%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
77%inclusion88 decks114 decks
72%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
76%inclusion87 decks114 decks
71%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion86 decks114 decks
69%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
75%inclusion86 decks114 decks
69%synergy
Tower Defense
72%inclusion82 decks114 decks
66%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
70%inclusion80 decks114 decks
64%synergy
Crystal Barricade
69%inclusion79 decks114 decks
64%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
69%inclusion79 decks114 decks
65%synergy
Assault Formation
69%inclusion79 decks114 decks
64%synergy
Hover Barrier
68%inclusion77 decks114 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Junk
67%inclusion76 decks114 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Jeskai Barricade
62%inclusion71 decks114 decks
58%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
61%inclusion70 decks114 decks
57%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
54%synergy
Perimeter Captain
59%inclusion67 decks114 decks
54%synergy
Tree of Redemption
58%inclusion66 decks114 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Frost
55%inclusion63 decks114 decks
50%synergy
Vine Trellis
54%inclusion61 decks114 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Runes
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
49%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
50%inclusion57 decks114 decks
47%synergy
Shield Sphere
50%inclusion57 decks114 decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion56 decks114 decks
46%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Roots
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
41%synergy
Angelic Wall
38%inclusion43 decks114 decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Flumph
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Towering Titan
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Glare
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Shards
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Jungle Barrier
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Mulch
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Wall
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Steel Wall
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Nets
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Tears
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Reverence
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Portcullis Vine
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
8%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion69 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion59 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Eerie Interlude
42%inclusion48 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Akroma's Will
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Bar the Door
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Ghostway
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-15%synergy
Solidarity
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Bant Charm
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Fog
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-0%synergy
Ephemerate
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
59%inclusion67 decks114 decks
54%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion41 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
16%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Reunion of the House
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
52%inclusion59 decks114 decks
48%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Shield
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
58%inclusion66 decks114 decks
53%synergy
Stoneskin
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Chorus
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Primal Rage
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Guardian Project
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Shield
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
12%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Smile at Death
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
True Conviction
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion63 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
-0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion97 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion76 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Selesnya Signet
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion110 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion109 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion107 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion107 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
62%inclusion71 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion66 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion64 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Temple Garden
54%inclusion62 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion61 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Breeding Pool
52%inclusion59 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
52%inclusion59 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion59 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
49%inclusion56 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
48%inclusion55 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion48 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
-0%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
-0%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-0%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Savannah
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Urban Retreat
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-10%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
2%synergy
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