Arcades, the Strategist (Card)

Arcades, the Strategist
0.16%inclusion1.60K decks1.02M decks
Alejandro Fuentes
Ranking Every Elder Dragon On a Tier List
Alejandro ranks every Elder Dragon printed in Magic since 1994, including the five new Elder Dragons from Secrets of Strixhaven.
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Mar 23, 2026
The Top 40 Four-Mana Commanders
This list of the top 40 four-mana commanders is full of many of the best commanders out there. How many of these have you played against?
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Invisible Woman
55%inclusion90 decks165 decks
Super-Skrull
20%inclusion51 decks250 decks
Top Commanders
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
40%inclusion322 decks814 decks
The Ur-Dragon
0.3%inclusion138 decks47.1K decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.8%inclusion116 decks14.6K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.3%inclusion103 decks30K decks
Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis
0.6%inclusion70 decks12K decks
Arcades Sabboth
26%inclusion62 decks242 decks
Esika, God of the Tree
0.2%inclusion47 decks23.9K decks
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
8.4%inclusion38 decks453 decks
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
0.2%inclusion36 decks16.8K decks
Jodah, the Unifier
0.1%inclusion36 decks30K decks
Ramos, Dragon Engine
0.2%inclusion24 decks11.8K decks
Tiamat
0.2%inclusion24 decks12.6K decks
Karona, False God
0.4%inclusion21 decks5.02K decks
Infinite Guideline Station
0.2%inclusion20 decks8.39K decks
The Wandering Minstrel
0.1%inclusion20 decks16.4K decks
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
0.1%inclusion19 decks17.4K decks
Progenitus
0.3%inclusion18 decks5.45K decks
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
0.0%inclusion18 decks41.4K decks
New Cards
Prismari, the Inspiration
18%inclusion28 decks157 decks
7.87lift
Witherbloom, the Balancer
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
7.69lift
Silverquill, the Disputant
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
8.30lift
Quandrix, the Proof
12%inclusion30 decks243 decks
7.04lift
Lorehold, the Historian
10%inclusion30 decks297 decks
9.7lift
High Lift Cards
Blight Pile
21%inclusion255 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Felothar the Steadfast
53%inclusion499 decks948 decks
99+lift
Doran, the Siege Tower
41%inclusion499 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Jaws of Defeat
34%inclusion319 decks935 decks
99+lift
Ancient Lumberknot
20%inclusion247 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Sapling of Colfenor
17%inclusion209 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Behind the Scenes
19%inclusion235 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Chromium, the Mutable
17%inclusion208 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Rasaad yn Bashir
14%inclusion216 decks1.60K decks
99+lift
Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner
21%inclusion208 decks971 decks
85.8lift
Top Cards
High Alert
60%inclusion962 decks1.60K decks
30.9lift
Assault Formation
57%inclusion908 decks1.60K decks
33.0lift
Wall of Denial
53%inclusion849 decks1.60K decks
23.6lift
Overgrown Battlement
53%inclusion842 decks1.60K decks
24.4lift
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
51%inclusion408 decks798 decks
21.0lift
The Pride of Hull Clade
50%inclusion795 decks1.60K decks
25.9lift
Axebane Guardian
50%inclusion792 decks1.60K decks
23.9lift
Wall of Omens
43%inclusion693 decks1.60K decks
17.9lift
Crystal Barricade
43%inclusion617 decks1.44K decks
24.1lift
Wall of Blossoms
43%inclusion682 decks1.60K decks
18.4lift
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion223 decks1.60K decks
0.66lift
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion208 decks1.60K decks
0.89lift
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion206 decks1.60K decks
0.70lift
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion188 decks1.60K decks
0.67lift
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion141 decks1.22K decks
0.59lift
Enlightened Tutor
9.0%inclusion144 decks1.60K decks
0.63lift
Farewell
7.4%inclusion118 decks1.60K decks
0.69lift
Worldly Tutor
7.4%inclusion118 decks1.60K decks
0.70lift
Vampiric Tutor
7.0%inclusion85 decks1.22K decks
0.48lift
Fierce Guardianship
6.4%inclusion102 decks1.60K decks
0.47lift
Creatures
Betor, Kin to All
40%inclusion380 decks948 decks
17.3lift
Tree of Perdition
38%inclusion468 decks1.22K decks
49.0lift
Doran, Besieged by Time
36%inclusion155 decks425 decks
99+lift
Bedrock Tortoise
34%inclusion546 decks1.60K decks
51.3lift
Sylvan Caryatid
31%inclusion502 decks1.60K decks
15.7lift
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
29%inclusion228 decks789 decks
13.7lift
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
28%inclusion275 decks971 decks
36.9lift
Wall of Frost
28%inclusion447 decks1.60K decks
17.2lift
Weathered Sentinels
28%inclusion445 decks1.60K decks
21.0lift
Crashing Drawbridge
28%inclusion442 decks1.60K decks
13.4lift
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
27%inclusion437 decks1.60K decks
15.1lift
Charix, the Raging Isle
27%inclusion434 decks1.60K decks
34.9lift
Tree of Redemption
27%inclusion433 decks1.60K decks
22.3lift
Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
26%inclusion209 decks789 decks
29.9lift
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
26%inclusion410 decks1.60K decks
12.3lift
Arbor Adherent
26%inclusion314 decks1.23K decks
40.9lift
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
25%inclusion366 decks1.44K decks
38.0lift
Walking Bulwark
25%inclusion395 decks1.60K decks
24.7lift
Shield-Wall Sentinel
24%inclusion391 decks1.60K decks
17.7lift
Dragonlord Kolaghan
24%inclusion186 decks789 decks
12.7lift
Piru, the Volatile
24%inclusion186 decks789 decks
45.2lift
Fog Bank
23%inclusion369 decks1.60K decks
22.0lift
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
23%inclusion365 decks1.60K decks
84.3lift
Rampart Architect
22%inclusion272 decks1.23K decks
47.8lift
Fecund Greenshell
22%inclusion341 decks1.55K decks
26.7lift
Sunscape Familiar
21%inclusion342 decks1.60K decks
10.9lift
Perimeter Captain
20%inclusion323 decks1.60K decks
13.9lift
Dragonlord Atarka
20%inclusion191 decks971 decks
22.1lift
Nicol Bolas
20%inclusion155 decks789 decks
47.1lift
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion305 decks1.60K decks
0.65lift
Flumph
19%inclusion303 decks1.60K decks
13.4lift
Aether Membrane
19%inclusion183 decks971 decks
99+lift
Towering Titan
19%inclusion300 decks1.60K decks
23.1lift
Wingmantle Chaplain
19%inclusion298 decks1.60K decks
18.1lift
Wall of Stolen Identity
18%inclusion289 decks1.60K decks
14.4lift
Velomachus Lorehold
18%inclusion170 decks971 decks
34.2lift
Galazeth Prismari
17%inclusion169 decks971 decks
35.2lift
Hover Barrier
17%inclusion273 decks1.60K decks
11.4lift
Ancient Copper Dragon
17%inclusion164 decks971 decks
3.17lift
Vaevictis Asmadi
16%inclusion127 decks789 decks
99+lift
Vent Sentinel
16%inclusion155 decks971 decks
99+lift
Dragonlord Silumgar
16%inclusion189 decks1.22K decks
9.6lift
Colfenor, the Last Yew
15%inclusion188 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Shadrix Silverquill
15%inclusion185 decks1.22K decks
16.9lift
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
15%inclusion185 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Beledros Witherbloom
15%inclusion181 decks1.22K decks
9.5lift
The Council of Four
15%inclusion235 decks1.60K decks
6.54lift
Vine Trellis
14%inclusion229 decks1.60K decks
10.7lift
Dragonlord Dromoka
14%inclusion228 decks1.60K decks
3.10lift
Wall of Glare
14%inclusion227 decks1.60K decks
14.8lift
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion671 decks1.60K decks
0.89lift
Path to Exile
32%inclusion510 decks1.60K decks
0.90lift
Counterspell
29%inclusion468 decks1.60K decks
1.06lift
Tower Defense
26%inclusion410 decks1.60K decks
15.6lift
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion403 decks1.60K decks
1.02lift
Beast Within
19%inclusion301 decks1.60K decks
1.14lift
Assassin's Trophy
17%inclusion201 decks1.22K decks
1.14lift
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion176 decks1.22K decks
1.85lift
Negate
13%inclusion204 decks1.60K decks
1.24lift
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion184 decks1.60K decks
1.12lift
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion183 decks1.60K decks
1.11lift
Generous Gift
11%inclusion180 decks1.60K decks
0.94lift
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion174 decks1.60K decks
0.96lift
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.3%inclusion148 decks1.60K decks
0.55lift
Swan Song
7.9%inclusion126 decks1.60K decks
0.58lift
Chaos Warp
7.3%inclusion71 decks971 decks
1.30lift
Deflecting Swat
6.6%inclusion64 decks971 decks
0.65lift
Mana Drain
6.6%inclusion105 decks1.60K decks
0.68lift
Akroma's Will
6.1%inclusion98 decks1.60K decks
1.41lift
Eladamri's Call
5.8%inclusion92 decks1.60K decks
0.77lift
Flawless Maneuver
5.3%inclusion85 decks1.60K decks
1.10lift
Despark
5.1%inclusion62 decks1.22K decks
1.53lift
Overkill
5.0%inclusion40 decks800 decks
6.20lift
Erode
2.6%inclusion6 decks233 decks
1.50lift
Embrace the Paradox
2.0%inclusion4 decks204 decks
2.58lift
Prismari Charm
1.9%inclusion3 decks157 decks
2.64lift
Quandrix Charm
1.2%inclusion3 decks243 decks
1.62lift
Witherbloom Charm
1.1%inclusion2 decks184 decks
2.61lift
Silverquill Charm
1.0%inclusion2 decks195 decks
2.53lift
Dina's Guidance
0.6%inclusion1 decks154 decks
1.07lift
Traumatic Critique
0.6%inclusion1 decks155 decks
2.79lift
Lorehold Charm
0.6%inclusion1 decks170 decks
1.11lift
Sorceries
Farseek
42%inclusion669 decks1.60K decks
0.96lift
Cultivate
36%inclusion569 decks1.60K decks
1.00lift
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion413 decks1.60K decks
0.96lift
Slaughter the Strong
26%inclusion408 decks1.60K decks
14.8lift
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion404 decks1.60K decks
1.17lift
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion374 decks1.60K decks
1.12lift
Dusk // Dawn
21%inclusion341 decks1.60K decks
10.4lift
Three Visits
21%inclusion338 decks1.60K decks
0.89lift
Fell the Mighty
19%inclusion301 decks1.60K decks
11.7lift
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion292 decks1.60K decks
19.6lift
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion287 decks1.60K decks
8.31lift
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion150 decks1.23K decks
42.1lift
Wave of Reckoning
10%inclusion161 decks1.60K decks
15.3lift
Solar Blaze
9.3%inclusion90 decks971 decks
62.1lift
Circuitous Route
9.2%inclusion147 decks1.60K decks
2.87lift
Blasphemous Act
8.4%inclusion82 decks971 decks
0.63lift
Tip the Scales
8.4%inclusion79 decks937 decks
99+lift
Skyshroud Claim
8.1%inclusion130 decks1.60K decks
1.30lift
Crux of Fate
8.1%inclusion99 decks1.22K decks
1.13lift
Eerie Ultimatum
7.5%inclusion91 decks1.22K decks
1.06lift
The Battle of Bywater
7.3%inclusion117 decks1.60K decks
11.1lift
Tempt with Discovery
7.1%inclusion114 decks1.60K decks
1.05lift
Toxic Deluge
6.9%inclusion84 decks1.22K decks
1.42lift
Open the Gates
6.2%inclusion99 decks1.60K decks
3.54lift
Gates Ablaze
5.5%inclusion53 decks971 decks
6.36lift
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
5.4%inclusion66 decks1.22K decks
1.06lift
Explore the Underdark
5.3%inclusion84 decks1.60K decks
3.82lift
Echocasting Symposium
4.0%inclusion9 decks224 decks
3.77lift
Restoration Seminar
3.4%inclusion8 decks233 decks
2.92lift
Improvisation Capstone
1.9%inclusion3 decks157 decks
1.43lift
Chelonian Tackle
1.5%inclusion3 decks204 decks
16.5lift
Mind into Matter
1.3%inclusion3 decks224 decks
1.79lift
Germination Practicum
1.0%inclusion2 decks207 decks
0.47lift
Fix What's Broken
0.6%inclusion1 decks154 decks
2.18lift
Vicious Rivalry
0.6%inclusion1 decks154 decks
1.79lift
Moment of Reckoning
0.6%inclusion1 decks157 decks
1.28lift
Planar Engineering
0.4%inclusion1 decks224 decks
0.46lift
Flow State
0.4%inclusion1 decks224 decks
1.52lift
Daydream
0.4%inclusion1 decks233 decks
0.92lift
Abstract Performance
0.4%inclusion1 decks241 decks
5.34lift
Together as One
0.4%inclusion1 decks244 decks
0.71lift
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
31%inclusion491 decks1.60K decks
23.1lift
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion258 decks1.60K decks
0.95lift
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion241 decks1.60K decks
0.88lift
Meekstone
13%inclusion205 decks1.60K decks
10.2lift
Fist of Suns
9.4%inclusion74 decks789 decks
1.65lift
Slagwurm Armor
7.8%inclusion124 decks1.60K decks
16.0lift
Urza's Incubator
7.5%inclusion120 decks1.60K decks
0.76lift
Herald's Horn
7.2%inclusion115 decks1.60K decks
0.59lift
Colfenor's Urn
5.1%inclusion82 decks1.60K decks
22.1lift
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
25%inclusion398 decks1.60K decks
15.1lift
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion132 decks789 decks
1.18lift
Rolling Stones
15%inclusion236 decks1.60K decks
61.7lift
Stoneskin
14%inclusion231 decks1.60K decks
13.6lift
Propaganda
14%inclusion217 decks1.60K decks
1.48lift
Call the Spirit Dragons
13%inclusion75 decks590 decks
1.98lift
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion196 decks1.60K decks
1.59lift
Angelic Chorus
12%inclusion191 decks1.60K decks
18.9lift
Guardian Project
10%inclusion163 decks1.60K decks
2.20lift
Dracogenesis
9.4%inclusion70 decks744 decks
1.55lift
Dragon Tempest
9.0%inclusion87 decks971 decks
1.18lift
Mirari's Wake
8.5%inclusion136 decks1.60K decks
1.21lift
Rhythm of the Wild
7.5%inclusion73 decks971 decks
0.73lift
Sanguine Bond
7.4%inclusion90 decks1.22K decks
14.2lift
Assemble the Players
7.2%inclusion115 decks1.60K decks
17.1lift
Annie Joins Up
6.9%inclusion67 decks971 decks
0.83lift
Hold the Gates
6.9%inclusion110 decks1.60K decks
22.0lift
Cryptolith Rite
6.4%inclusion103 decks1.60K decks
1.60lift
Spidersilk Armor
6.3%inclusion101 decks1.60K decks
21.6lift
Temur Ascendancy
6.2%inclusion60 decks971 decks
0.67lift
Unnatural Growth
5.3%inclusion85 decks1.60K decks
5.06lift
Leyline of Mutation
5.3%inclusion39 decks734 decks
1.41lift
Treefolk Umbra
5.1%inclusion81 decks1.60K decks
35.9lift
Smile at Death
5.0%inclusion65 decks1.29K decks
15.8lift
Mystic Remora
5.0%inclusion80 decks1.60K decks
0.42lift
Phyrexian Arena
5.0%inclusion61 decks1.22K decks
1.35lift
The Coming of Galactus
0.6%inclusion3 decks491 decks
3.71lift
Thunderbolts Conspiracy
0.2%inclusion1 decks492 decks
18.5lift
World War Hulk
0.1%inclusion1 decks682 decks
2.00lift
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion466 decks1.60K decks
41.7lift
Teyo, the Shieldmage
9.4%inclusion150 decks1.60K decks
15.3lift
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.8%inclusion124 decks1.60K decks
13.5lift
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
7.4%inclusion58 decks789 decks
2.16lift
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.8%inclusion46 decks789 decks
3.01lift
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
5.6%inclusion44 decks789 decks
4.65lift
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.2%inclusion65 decks1.24K decks
3.04lift
Professor Dellian Fel
0.5%inclusion1 decks184 decks
1.66lift
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion504 decks1.60K decks
1.02lift
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion239 decks1.60K decks
1.23lift
Baldur's Gate
11%inclusion179 decks1.60K decks
3.67lift
Maze's End
10%inclusion164 decks1.60K decks
3.52lift
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion124 decks1.22K decks
2.12lift
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion160 decks1.60K decks
0.68lift
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion159 decks1.60K decks
7.45lift
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion158 decks1.60K decks
1.12lift
Basilisk Gate
10%inclusion152 decks1.60K decks
4.20lift
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion133 decks1.60K decks
1.80lift
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion121 decks1.60K decks
1.14lift
Cascading Cataracts
7.1%inclusion113 decks1.60K decks
0.76lift
Otawara, Soaring City
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.60K decks
0.58lift
Three Tree City
5.4%inclusion84 decks1.55K decks
0.85lift
Thran Portal
5.1%inclusion81 decks1.60K decks
3.75lift
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.17K decks1.60K decks
0.92lift
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion1.07K decks1.60K decks
0.91lift
Chromatic Lantern
42%inclusion666 decks1.60K decks
1.16lift
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion373 decks1.60K decks
0.90lift
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion237 decks1.60K decks
1.22lift
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion196 decks1.60K decks
1.08lift
Timeless Lotus
9.0%inclusion71 decks789 decks
0.83lift
Dragon's Hoard
6.6%inclusion106 decks1.60K decks
1.84lift
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
6.3%inclusion61 decks971 decks
2.56lift
Selesnya Signet
6.1%inclusion97 decks1.60K decks
1.86lift
Azorius Signet
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.60K decks
1.43lift
Decanter of Endless Water
5.8%inclusion93 decks1.60K decks
1.31lift
Chromatic Orrery
5.8%inclusion92 decks1.60K decks
0.99lift
Resonating Lute
0.6%inclusion1 decks155 decks
0.66lift
Lands
Command Tower
82%inclusion1.31K decks1.60K decks
0.92lift
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion856 decks1.60K decks
0.87lift
Temple Garden
35%inclusion563 decks1.60K decks
1.00lift
Indatha Triome
35%inclusion426 decks1.22K decks
1.58lift
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion544 decks1.60K decks
1.27lift
Breeding Pool
34%inclusion543 decks1.60K decks
0.91lift
Zagoth Triome
33%inclusion399 decks1.22K decks
1.52lift
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion522 decks1.60K decks
0.98lift
Overgrown Tomb
30%inclusion361 decks1.22K decks
0.97lift
Ketria Triome
29%inclusion281 decks971 decks
1.18lift
Godless Shrine
28%inclusion344 decks1.22K decks
1.07lift
Seaside Citadel
27%inclusion434 decks1.60K decks
1.03lift
Jetmir's Garden
27%inclusion263 decks971 decks
1.34lift
Stomping Ground
27%inclusion261 decks971 decks
0.87lift
Raugrin Triome
26%inclusion257 decks971 decks
1.50lift
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion422 decks1.60K decks
0.72lift
Watery Grave
26%inclusion314 decks1.22K decks
0.97lift
Sandsteppe Citadel
25%inclusion309 decks1.22K decks
1.54lift
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion402 decks1.60K decks
0.81lift
The World Tree
24%inclusion193 decks789 decks
0.91lift
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion235 decks971 decks
0.99lift
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion385 decks1.60K decks
0.82lift
Raffine's Tower
24%inclusion293 decks1.22K decks
1.73lift
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion374 decks1.60K decks
0.81lift
Savai Triome
23%inclusion184 decks789 decks
1.56lift
Steam Vents
23%inclusion226 decks971 decks
0.92lift
Opulent Palace
23%inclusion281 decks1.22K decks
1.36lift
Arcane Sanctum
21%inclusion261 decks1.22K decks
1.80lift
Ziatora's Proving Ground
21%inclusion166 decks789 decks
1.22lift
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion319 decks1.60K decks
0.90lift
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion142 decks789 decks
0.84lift
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion281 decks1.60K decks
0.84lift
Jungle Shrine
18%inclusion170 decks971 decks
1.02lift
Bountiful Promenade
17%inclusion268 decks1.60K decks
1.16lift
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion268 decks1.60K decks
0.91lift
Mystic Monastery
16%inclusion158 decks971 decks
1.14lift
Frontier Bivouac
16%inclusion157 decks971 decks
0.91lift
Rakdos Guildgate
16%inclusion127 decks789 decks
3.22lift
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion155 decks971 decks
3.17lift
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion252 decks1.60K decks
0.74lift
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion152 decks971 decks
3.12lift
Gruul Guildgate
16%inclusion152 decks971 decks
3.02lift
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion245 decks1.60K decks
1.15lift
Xander's Lounge
15%inclusion118 decks789 decks
1.34lift
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion238 decks1.60K decks
0.96lift
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion238 decks1.60K decks
0.76lift
Rejuvenating Springs
15%inclusion236 decks1.60K decks
0.90lift
Nomad Outpost
14%inclusion110 decks789 decks
1.19lift
Cliffgate
14%inclusion135 decks971 decks
3.08lift
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion220 decks1.60K decks
0.66lift