Arcades, the Strategist (Card)

Arcades, the Strategist
0.15%inclusion1.53K decks996K decks
Alejandro Fuentes
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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
52%inclusion72 decks138 decks
Super-Skrull
20%inclusion42 decks212 decks
Top Commanders
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
39%inclusion308 decks784 decks
The Ur-Dragon
0.3%inclusion130 decks46.3K decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.8%inclusion116 decks14.4K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.3%inclusion101 decks29.5K decks
Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis
0.6%inclusion70 decks11.8K decks
Arcades Sabboth
26%inclusion62 decks243 decks
Esika, God of the Tree
0.2%inclusion49 decks23.5K decks
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
8.1%inclusion36 decks446 decks
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
0.2%inclusion35 decks16.6K decks
Jodah, the Unifier
0.1%inclusion33 decks29.5K decks
Ramos, Dragon Engine
0.2%inclusion25 decks11.5K decks
Tiamat
0.2%inclusion24 decks12.2K decks
Karona, False God
0.4%inclusion21 decks4.89K decks
Infinite Guideline Station
0.3%inclusion20 decks7.98K decks
Progenitus
0.4%inclusion19 decks5.33K decks
The Wandering Minstrel
0.1%inclusion19 decks15.7K decks
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
0.1%inclusion19 decks17.1K decks
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
0.0%inclusion18 decks40.7K decks
New Cards
Prismari, the Inspiration
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
7.49lift
Silverquill, the Disputant
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
8.31lift
Witherbloom, the Balancer
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
7.47lift
Quandrix, the Proof
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
7.99lift
Mister Fantastic
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
62.6lift
High Lift Cards
Sapling of Colfenor
17%inclusion203 decks1.18K decks
99+lift
Blight Pile
22%inclusion256 decks1.18K decks
99+lift
Felothar the Steadfast
53%inclusion470 decks883 decks
99+lift
Rasaad yn Bashir
14%inclusion211 decks1.53K decks
99+lift
Jaws of Defeat
34%inclusion296 decks870 decks
99+lift
Chromium, the Mutable
18%inclusion206 decks1.18K decks
99+lift
Doran, the Siege Tower
41%inclusion486 decks1.18K decks
99+lift
Ancient Lumberknot
20%inclusion238 decks1.18K decks
99+lift
Behind the Scenes
19%inclusion224 decks1.18K decks
99+lift
Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner
22%inclusion202 decks927 decks
86.0lift
Top Cards
High Alert
60%inclusion925 decks1.53K decks
30.5lift
Assault Formation
57%inclusion878 decks1.53K decks
32.9lift
Wall of Denial
54%inclusion822 decks1.53K decks
23.5lift
Felothar the Steadfast
53%inclusion470 decks883 decks
99+lift
Overgrown Battlement
53%inclusion810 decks1.53K decks
24.2lift
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
52%inclusion364 decks705 decks
20.9lift
The Pride of Hull Clade
50%inclusion768 decks1.53K decks
25.8lift
Axebane Guardian
50%inclusion763 decks1.53K decks
23.7lift
Wall of Omens
44%inclusion672 decks1.53K decks
17.9lift
Crystal Barricade
43%inclusion581 decks1.35K decks
24.1lift
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion211 decks1.53K decks
0.64lift
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion197 decks1.53K decks
0.87lift
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion194 decks1.53K decks
0.68lift
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion178 decks1.53K decks
0.65lift
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion132 decks1.18K decks
0.57lift
Enlightened Tutor
8.7%inclusion133 decks1.53K decks
0.61lift
Farewell
7.3%inclusion112 decks1.53K decks
0.68lift
Worldly Tutor
7.2%inclusion111 decks1.53K decks
0.68lift
Vampiric Tutor
6.9%inclusion81 decks1.18K decks
0.47lift
Fierce Guardianship
6.0%inclusion92 decks1.53K decks
0.44lift
Creatures
Wall of Blossoms
43%inclusion658 decks1.53K decks
18.3lift
Betor, Kin to All
41%inclusion358 decks883 decks
17.2lift
Doran, Besieged by Time
39%inclusion136 decks349 decks
99+lift
Tree of Perdition
38%inclusion450 decks1.18K decks
48.7lift
Bedrock Tortoise
34%inclusion529 decks1.53K decks
51.0lift
Sylvan Caryatid
32%inclusion494 decks1.53K decks
15.9lift
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
29%inclusion219 decks763 decks
13.4lift
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
29%inclusion266 decks927 decks
36.9lift
Wall of Frost
28%inclusion435 decks1.53K decks
17.2lift
Weathered Sentinels
28%inclusion428 decks1.53K decks
20.8lift
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
28%inclusion427 decks1.53K decks
15.2lift
Charix, the Raging Isle
28%inclusion425 decks1.53K decks
35.2lift
Crashing Drawbridge
28%inclusion424 decks1.53K decks
13.3lift
Tree of Redemption
27%inclusion421 decks1.53K decks
22.3lift
Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
27%inclusion205 decks763 decks
29.7lift
Arbor Adherent
26%inclusion298 decks1.14K decks
42.1lift
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
26%inclusion394 decks1.53K decks
12.2lift
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
26%inclusion345 decks1.35K decks
37.9lift
Walking Bulwark
25%inclusion384 decks1.53K decks
24.8lift
Shield-Wall Sentinel
25%inclusion382 decks1.53K decks
17.8lift
Dragonlord Kolaghan
24%inclusion183 decks763 decks
12.8lift
Fog Bank
24%inclusion367 decks1.53K decks
22.7lift
Piru, the Volatile
24%inclusion181 decks763 decks
44.5lift
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
23%inclusion349 decks1.53K decks
83.2lift
Fecund Greenshell
22%inclusion322 decks1.46K decks
26.4lift
Sunscape Familiar
22%inclusion337 decks1.53K decks
11.1lift
Rampart Architect
22%inclusion247 decks1.14K decks
46.7lift
Perimeter Captain
20%inclusion312 decks1.53K decks
13.9lift
Dragonlord Atarka
20%inclusion187 decks927 decks
22.8lift
Flumph
20%inclusion305 decks1.53K decks
13.9lift
Nicol Bolas
20%inclusion149 decks763 decks
46.4lift
Towering Titan
19%inclusion293 decks1.53K decks
23.2lift
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion293 decks1.53K decks
0.65lift
Aether Membrane
19%inclusion177 decks927 decks
99+lift
Wingmantle Chaplain
19%inclusion288 decks1.53K decks
18.0lift
Wall of Stolen Identity
18%inclusion278 decks1.53K decks
14.3lift
Velomachus Lorehold
18%inclusion165 decks927 decks
35.5lift
Galazeth Prismari
18%inclusion164 decks927 decks
36.3lift
Hover Barrier
18%inclusion271 decks1.53K decks
11.6lift
Ancient Copper Dragon
17%inclusion156 decks927 decks
3.15lift
Vaevictis Asmadi
16%inclusion125 decks763 decks
99+lift
Vent Sentinel
16%inclusion151 decks927 decks
99+lift
Dragonlord Silumgar
16%inclusion185 decks1.18K decks
9.6lift
Shadrix Silverquill
15%inclusion180 decks1.18K decks
17.1lift
Colfenor, the Last Yew
15%inclusion179 decks1.18K decks
99+lift
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
15%inclusion179 decks1.18K decks
99+lift
The Council of Four
15%inclusion232 decks1.53K decks
6.73lift
Beledros Witherbloom
15%inclusion175 decks1.18K decks
9.5lift
Vine Trellis
15%inclusion227 decks1.53K decks
10.9lift
Wall of Glare
15%inclusion225 decks1.53K decks
15.1lift
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion639 decks1.53K decks
0.88lift
Path to Exile
32%inclusion485 decks1.53K decks
0.89lift
Counterspell
29%inclusion438 decks1.53K decks
1.03lift
Tower Defense
26%inclusion397 decks1.53K decks
15.5lift
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion377 decks1.53K decks
1.00lift
Beast Within
19%inclusion286 decks1.53K decks
1.12lift
Assassin's Trophy
16%inclusion191 decks1.18K decks
1.13lift
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion169 decks1.18K decks
1.83lift
Negate
13%inclusion198 decks1.53K decks
1.25lift
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion173 decks1.53K decks
1.09lift
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion170 decks1.53K decks
1.08lift
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion168 decks1.53K decks
0.96lift
Generous Gift
11%inclusion168 decks1.53K decks
0.91lift
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.9%inclusion137 decks1.53K decks
0.53lift
Swan Song
7.3%inclusion112 decks1.53K decks
0.54lift
Chaos Warp
7.0%inclusion65 decks927 decks
1.25lift
Mana Drain
6.1%inclusion93 decks1.53K decks
0.62lift
Akroma's Will
5.9%inclusion91 decks1.53K decks
1.38lift
Eladamri's Call
5.6%inclusion86 decks1.53K decks
0.74lift
Overkill
5.5%inclusion40 decks732 decks
6.67lift
Deflecting Swat
5.4%inclusion50 decks927 decks
0.53lift
Despark
5.2%inclusion61 decks1.18K decks
1.54lift
Embrace the Paradox
4.4%inclusion4 decks90 decks
7.76lift
Prismari Charm
2.4%inclusion2 decks84 decks
3.41lift
Erode
1.7%inclusion2 decks121 decks
1.51lift
Quandrix Charm
1.5%inclusion2 decks133 decks
2.34lift
Traumatic Critique
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
5.58lift
Lorehold Charm
1.0%inclusion1 decks97 decks
2.16lift
Witherbloom Charm
1.0%inclusion1 decks98 decks
2.37lift
Silverquill Charm
0.9%inclusion1 decks109 decks
2.22lift
Raphael's Technique
0.2%inclusion1 decks457 decks
0.68lift
Sorceries
Farseek
41%inclusion635 decks1.53K decks
0.95lift
Cultivate
35%inclusion544 decks1.53K decks
0.99lift
Slaughter the Strong
26%inclusion397 decks1.53K decks
14.8lift
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion391 decks1.53K decks
0.95lift
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion378 decks1.53K decks
1.14lift
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion356 decks1.53K decks
1.10lift
Dusk // Dawn
22%inclusion330 decks1.53K decks
10.3lift
Three Visits
21%inclusion317 decks1.53K decks
0.87lift
Fell the Mighty
19%inclusion292 decks1.53K decks
11.6lift
Expel the Interlopers
19%inclusion284 decks1.53K decks
19.6lift
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion272 decks1.53K decks
8.10lift
Reunion of the House
13%inclusion144 decks1.14K decks
43.5lift
Wave of Reckoning
10%inclusion158 decks1.53K decks
15.5lift
Solar Blaze
10%inclusion90 decks927 decks
64.0lift
Circuitous Route
9.3%inclusion143 decks1.53K decks
2.88lift
Tip the Scales
8.6%inclusion75 decks872 decks
99+lift
Skyshroud Claim
8.1%inclusion125 decks1.53K decks
1.28lift
Blasphemous Act
8.1%inclusion75 decks927 decks
0.61lift
Crux of Fate
8.1%inclusion95 decks1.18K decks
1.12lift
Eerie Ultimatum
7.5%inclusion88 decks1.18K decks
1.05lift
Tempt with Discovery
7.4%inclusion113 decks1.53K decks
1.08lift
The Battle of Bywater
7.4%inclusion113 decks1.53K decks
11.1lift
Toxic Deluge
6.6%inclusion77 decks1.18K decks
1.34lift
Open the Gates
6.3%inclusion97 decks1.53K decks
3.57lift
Gates Ablaze
5.6%inclusion52 decks927 decks
6.46lift
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
5.5%inclusion65 decks1.18K decks
1.06lift
Explore the Underdark
5.4%inclusion83 decks1.53K decks
3.88lift
Mind into Matter
2.7%inclusion3 decks112 decks
4.58lift
Echocasting Symposium
2.7%inclusion3 decks112 decks
3.33lift
Restoration Seminar
2.5%inclusion3 decks121 decks
3.01lift
Lessons from Life
1.6%inclusion5 decks304 decks
0.38lift
Fix What's Broken
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
7.52lift
Vicious Rivalry
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
4.75lift
Moment of Reckoning
1.4%inclusion1 decks69 decks
3.19lift
Improvisation Capstone
1.2%inclusion1 decks84 decks
1.09lift
Chelonian Tackle
1.1%inclusion1 decks90 decks
18.3lift
Daydream
0.8%inclusion1 decks121 decks
2.64lift
Abstract Performance
0.8%inclusion1 decks131 decks
9.8lift
Splinter's Technique
0.3%inclusion1 decks302 decks
0.23lift
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
30%inclusion461 decks1.53K decks
22.2lift
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion232 decks1.53K decks
0.89lift
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion218 decks1.53K decks
0.83lift
Meekstone
13%inclusion195 decks1.53K decks
10.0lift
Fist of Suns
10%inclusion75 decks763 decks
1.71lift
Slagwurm Armor
7.9%inclusion121 decks1.53K decks
15.9lift
Urza's Incubator
7.5%inclusion115 decks1.53K decks
0.76lift
Herald's Horn
7.5%inclusion115 decks1.53K decks
0.62lift
Colfenor's Urn
5.2%inclusion80 decks1.53K decks
22.0lift
Navigation Orb
5.1%inclusion78 decks1.53K decks
4.16lift
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
25%inclusion379 decks1.53K decks
14.8lift
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion131 decks763 decks
1.20lift
Rolling Stones
15%inclusion229 decks1.53K decks
61.6lift
Stoneskin
15%inclusion225 decks1.53K decks
13.6lift
Propaganda
13%inclusion207 decks1.53K decks
1.47lift
Call the Spirit Dragons
13%inclusion70 decks546 decks
1.99lift
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion186 decks1.53K decks
1.57lift
Angelic Chorus
12%inclusion185 decks1.53K decks
18.8lift
Guardian Project
10%inclusion158 decks1.53K decks
2.20lift
Dracogenesis
9.2%inclusion63 decks682 decks
1.51lift
Dragon Tempest
8.6%inclusion80 decks927 decks
1.13lift
Mirari's Wake
8.6%inclusion132 decks1.53K decks
1.21lift
Rhythm of the Wild
7.7%inclusion71 decks927 decks
0.74lift
Assemble the Players
7.4%inclusion114 decks1.53K decks
17.4lift
Sanguine Bond
7.1%inclusion83 decks1.18K decks
13.6lift
Hold the Gates
7.0%inclusion108 decks1.53K decks
22.1lift
Spidersilk Armor
6.5%inclusion99 decks1.53K decks
21.9lift
Temur Ascendancy
6.4%inclusion59 decks927 decks
0.69lift
Annie Joins Up
6.3%inclusion58 decks927 decks
0.75lift
Cryptolith Rite
5.5%inclusion85 decks1.53K decks
1.38lift
Unnatural Growth
5.4%inclusion83 decks1.53K decks
5.12lift
Leyline of Mutation
5.4%inclusion37 decks691 decks
1.41lift
Phyrexian Arena
5.2%inclusion61 decks1.18K decks
1.39lift
Guild Summit
5.1%inclusion79 decks1.53K decks
5.32lift
Treefolk Umbra
5.1%inclusion79 decks1.53K decks
35.9lift
Spelunking
5.1%inclusion78 decks1.53K decks
1.33lift
Smile at Death
5.1%inclusion61 decks1.20K decks
15.9lift
The Coming of Galactus
0.7%inclusion3 decks416 decks
4.73lift
Level Up
0.3%inclusion1 decks304 decks
0.08lift
High Score
0.3%inclusion1 decks304 decks
0.07lift
Endless Foot Assault
0.3%inclusion1 decks304 decks
0.11lift
Thunderbolts Conspiracy
0.2%inclusion1 decks417 decks
21.9lift
World War Hulk
0.2%inclusion1 decks586 decks
2.31lift
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion451 decks1.53K decks
41.7lift
Teyo, the Shieldmage
10%inclusion149 decks1.53K decks
15.5lift
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.9%inclusion121 decks1.53K decks
13.6lift
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
7.2%inclusion55 decks763 decks
2.09lift
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.6%inclusion43 decks763 decks
2.87lift
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
5.5%inclusion42 decks763 decks
4.54lift
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion488 decks1.53K decks
1.03lift
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion231 decks1.53K decks
1.23lift
Baldur's Gate
11%inclusion173 decks1.53K decks
3.64lift
Maze's End
10%inclusion161 decks1.53K decks
3.57lift
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion121 decks1.18K decks
2.14lift
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion157 decks1.53K decks
7.62lift
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion150 decks1.53K decks
1.10lift
Basilisk Gate
10%inclusion148 decks1.53K decks
4.20lift
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion147 decks1.53K decks
0.65lift
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion128 decks1.53K decks
1.79lift
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion119 decks1.53K decks
1.16lift
Cascading Cataracts
7.1%inclusion109 decks1.53K decks
0.77lift
Otawara, Soaring City
5.6%inclusion86 decks1.53K decks
0.55lift
Three Tree City
5.5%inclusion81 decks1.47K decks
0.86lift
Thran Portal
5.0%inclusion77 decks1.53K decks
3.67lift
Northampton Farm
0.2%inclusion1 decks403 decks
0.98lift
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.13K decks1.53K decks
0.92lift
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion1.03K decks1.53K decks
0.90lift
Chromatic Lantern
41%inclusion633 decks1.53K decks
1.15lift
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion355 decks1.53K decks
0.89lift
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion227 decks1.53K decks
1.20lift
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion188 decks1.53K decks
1.08lift
Timeless Lotus
9.3%inclusion71 decks763 decks
0.86lift
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
6.5%inclusion60 decks927 decks
2.61lift
Dragon's Hoard
6.5%inclusion99 decks1.53K decks
1.77lift
Selesnya Signet
6.1%inclusion94 decks1.53K decks
1.85lift
Chromatic Orrery
5.9%inclusion90 decks1.53K decks
0.99lift
Azorius Signet
5.8%inclusion89 decks1.53K decks
1.39lift
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion88 decks1.53K decks
1.28lift
Resonating Lute
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
1.38lift
Lands
Command Tower
82%inclusion1.26K decks1.53K decks
0.92lift
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion825 decks1.53K decks
0.88lift
Temple Garden
35%inclusion543 decks1.53K decks
1.00lift
Indatha Triome
35%inclusion412 decks1.18K decks
1.57lift
Breeding Pool
34%inclusion522 decks1.53K decks
0.92lift
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion521 decks1.53K decks
1.26lift
Zagoth Triome
33%inclusion385 decks1.18K decks
1.51lift
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion501 decks1.53K decks
0.98lift
Overgrown Tomb
30%inclusion352 decks1.18K decks
0.98lift
Godless Shrine
29%inclusion337 decks1.18K decks
1.09lift
Ketria Triome
28%inclusion262 decks927 decks
1.14lift
Seaside Citadel
27%inclusion418 decks1.53K decks
1.03lift
Stomping Ground
27%inclusion247 decks927 decks
0.86lift
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion406 decks1.53K decks
0.72lift
Jetmir's Garden
26%inclusion244 decks927 decks
1.30lift
Watery Grave
26%inclusion309 decks1.18K decks
0.98lift
Raugrin Triome
26%inclusion243 decks927 decks
1.48lift
Sandsteppe Citadel
25%inclusion298 decks1.18K decks
1.53lift
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion379 decks1.53K decks
0.79lift
The World Tree
25%inclusion187 decks763 decks
0.91lift
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion226 decks927 decks
0.99lift
Raffine's Tower
24%inclusion285 decks1.18K decks
1.73lift
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion364 decks1.53K decks
0.80lift
Steam Vents
23%inclusion215 decks927 decks
0.92lift
Opulent Palace
23%inclusion272 decks1.18K decks
1.36lift
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion354 decks1.53K decks
0.79lift
Savai Triome
23%inclusion176 decks763 decks
1.53lift
Ziatora's Proving Ground
21%inclusion162 decks763 decks
1.22lift
Arcane Sanctum
21%inclusion248 decks1.18K decks
1.76lift
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion310 decks1.53K decks
0.91lift
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion138 decks763 decks
0.85lift
Jungle Shrine
18%inclusion165 decks927 decks
1.03lift
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion269 decks1.53K decks
0.84lift
Bountiful Promenade
17%inclusion257 decks1.53K decks
1.15lift
Mystic Monastery
17%inclusion155 decks927 decks
1.16lift
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion254 decks1.53K decks
0.89lift
Frontier Bivouac
17%inclusion153 decks927 decks
0.92lift
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion152 decks927 decks
3.21lift
Rakdos Guildgate
16%inclusion125 decks763 decks
3.23lift
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion150 decks927 decks
3.18lift
Gruul Guildgate
16%inclusion150 decks927 decks
3.08lift
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion244 decks1.53K decks
0.74lift
Xander's Lounge
15%inclusion115 decks763 decks
1.34lift
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion230 decks1.53K decks
0.96lift
Rejuvenating Springs
15%inclusion230 decks1.53K decks
0.90lift
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion228 decks1.53K decks
1.11lift
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion226 decks1.53K decks
0.75lift
Cliffgate
14%inclusion132 decks927 decks
3.11lift
Nomad Outpost
14%inclusion107 decks763 decks
1.18lift
Prairie Stream
14%inclusion210 decks1.53K decks
0.68lift