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Arnaud Gompertz
Feb 18, 2026
How to Brew Three Bant-astic Builds
Have you ever wanted to build a deck with blue, white, and green, but didn't know where to start? Arnaud's got some great Bant suggestions.
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Agent Bishop, Man in Black
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Ooze Spill
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Skyboon Evangelist
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
84%synergy
Thrummingbird
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Sheltering Ancient
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Collective Effort
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Verity Circle
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Grateful Apparition
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
56%synergy
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Requisition Raid
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Together Forever
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Evolution Sage
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Experimental Augury
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Generous Patron
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Sharae of Numbing Depths
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Protection Magic
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Fathom Mage
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Experiment Kraj
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Sludge Monster
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Park Heights Maverick
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Willbreaker
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Cankerbloom
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Evolution Witness
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Incubation Druid
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Meadowboon
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Flux Channeler
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Obsessive Skinner
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rhoda, Geist Avenger
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Genestealer Patriarch
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Proud Pack-Rhino
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Cathedral Acolyte
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Timin, Youthful Geist
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Shield Broker
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Spike Weaver
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sunshower Druid
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Huatli's Raptor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Gavony Silversmith
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Forcemage Advocate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Gyre Sage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Fertilid
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Vigean Hydropon
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Observer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Unbounded Potential
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Brokers Confluence
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Brokers Charm
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Boon of Safety
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Growth Spiral
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Reins of Power
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Quandrix Command
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Immortal Obligation
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Endless Detour
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Long River's Pull
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Call
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-43%synergy
Bant Charm
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Steady Progress
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-31%synergy
Reap What Is Sown
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Reject Imperfection
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Dromoka's Command
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Planar Genesis
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-26%synergy
Serum Snare
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Comeuppance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Eureka Moment
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Promotion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Arbor Armament
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Take Up the Shield
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Break Ties
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Fog
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Perch Protection
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Bioshift
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Blinding Fog
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Light of Hope
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Gift of the Viper
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Thraben Charm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Light the Way
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lead by Example
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Thrive
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Contentious Plan
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Regna's Sanction
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Thirsting Roots
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Theft of Dreams
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
1%synergy
The Crowd Goes Wild
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Cut a Deal
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Courage in Crisis
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Honor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Expand the Sphere
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Split Up
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Urban Evolution
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Council's Judgment
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Explore
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Scale the Heights
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Healing Technique
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Damning Verdict
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Shoulder to Shoulder
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Travel Preparations
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Minds Aglow
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Impede Momentum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Smell Fear
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Explorer's Cache
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Power Conduit
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Oracle's Vault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Oblivion Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bow of Nylea
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Magnetic Web
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Howling Mine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Evolutionary Escalation
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Solitary Sanctuary
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Noble Heritage
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Tenuous Truce
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Inexorable Tide
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Predation
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Resourceful Defense
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Psychic Impetus
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Family's Favor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Predatory Impetus
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Curse of Bounty
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Redemption Arc
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Martial Impetus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Primal Empathy
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Fall of the Impostor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Four Knocks
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Communal Brewing
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Love Song of Night and Day
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Public Enemy
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The War Games
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Kinbinding
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Puca's Covenant
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Blossombind
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Nesting Grounds
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Saltcrusted Steppe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Calciform Pools
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Forge of Heroes
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Gavony Township
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Detection Tower
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Bounty Board
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Sol Ring
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-42%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Replicating Ring
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Bandit's Haul
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Canopy Vista
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Seaside Citadel
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Brokers Hideout
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Fortified Village
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Sodden Verdure
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Ash Barrens
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Brushland
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Grove
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Blossoming Sands
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Overflowing Basin
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Vivid Meadow
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Vivid Creek
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Bant Panorama
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Vivid Grove
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Verge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy