Arcades, the Strategist (Card)

Arcades, the Strategist
0.16%inclusion1.56K decks1M 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.
Cooper Gottfried
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?
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Invisible Woman
53%inclusion76 decks144 decks
Super-Skrull
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
Top Commanders
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
40%inclusion315 decks796 decks
The Ur-Dragon
0.3%inclusion134 decks46.5K decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.8%inclusion118 decks14.4K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.3%inclusion103 decks29.6K decks
Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis
0.6%inclusion70 decks11.9K decks
Arcades Sabboth
26%inclusion62 decks243 decks
Esika, God of the Tree
0.2%inclusion48 decks23.6K decks
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
8.2%inclusion37 decks451 decks
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
0.2%inclusion35 decks16.7K decks
Jodah, the Unifier
0.1%inclusion34 decks29.7K decks
Ramos, Dragon Engine
0.2%inclusion24 decks11.6K decks
Tiamat
0.2%inclusion24 decks12.3K decks
Karona, False God
0.4%inclusion21 decks4.94K decks
Infinite Guideline Station
0.2%inclusion20 decks8.09K decks
The Wandering Minstrel
0.1%inclusion20 decks15.9K decks
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
0.1%inclusion19 decks17.1K decks
Progenitus
0.3%inclusion18 decks5.36K decks
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
0.0%inclusion18 decks40.9K decks
New Cards
Prismari, the Inspiration
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
6.82lift
Silverquill, the Disputant
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
7.35lift
Witherbloom, the Balancer
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
6.60lift
Quandrix, the Proof
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
6.84lift
Lorehold, the Historian
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
9.12lift
High Lift Cards
Sapling of Colfenor
18%inclusion210 decks1.20K decks
99+lift
Blight Pile
21%inclusion255 decks1.20K decks
99+lift
Felothar the Steadfast
53%inclusion481 decks910 decks
99+lift
Rasaad yn Bashir
14%inclusion213 decks1.56K decks
99+lift
Jaws of Defeat
34%inclusion307 decks897 decks
99+lift
Chromium, the Mutable
17%inclusion208 decks1.20K decks
99+lift
Doran, the Siege Tower
41%inclusion492 decks1.20K decks
99+lift
Ancient Lumberknot
20%inclusion243 decks1.20K decks
99+lift
Behind the Scenes
19%inclusion230 decks1.20K decks
99+lift
Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner
22%inclusion204 decks944 decks
86.1lift
Top Cards
High Alert
60%inclusion941 decks1.56K decks
30.7lift
Assault Formation
57%inclusion889 decks1.56K decks
32.9lift
Wall of Denial
53%inclusion833 decks1.56K decks
23.5lift
Felothar the Steadfast
53%inclusion481 decks910 decks
99+lift
Overgrown Battlement
53%inclusion820 decks1.56K decks
24.2lift
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
51%inclusion379 decks740 decks
20.9lift
The Pride of Hull Clade
50%inclusion780 decks1.56K decks
25.9lift
Axebane Guardian
50%inclusion772 decks1.56K decks
23.7lift
Wall of Omens
44%inclusion680 decks1.56K decks
17.9lift
Wall of Blossoms
43%inclusion668 decks1.56K decks
18.4lift
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion215 decks1.56K decks
0.65lift
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion203 decks1.56K decks
0.89lift
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion199 decks1.56K decks
0.69lift
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion182 decks1.56K decks
0.66lift
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion136 decks1.20K decks
0.58lift
Enlightened Tutor
8.7%inclusion135 decks1.56K decks
0.61lift
Farewell
7.4%inclusion116 decks1.56K decks
0.69lift
Worldly Tutor
7.2%inclusion112 decks1.56K decks
0.68lift
Vampiric Tutor
6.9%inclusion83 decks1.20K decks
0.47lift
Fierce Guardianship
6.2%inclusion96 decks1.56K decks
0.45lift
Creatures
Crystal Barricade
43%inclusion591 decks1.38K decks
23.9lift
Betor, Kin to All
40%inclusion366 decks910 decks
17.2lift
Tree of Perdition
38%inclusion457 decks1.20K decks
48.6lift
Doran, Besieged by Time
38%inclusion144 decks381 decks
99+lift
Bedrock Tortoise
35%inclusion538 decks1.56K decks
51.4lift
Sylvan Caryatid
32%inclusion497 decks1.56K decks
15.8lift
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
29%inclusion222 decks775 decks
13.5lift
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
28%inclusion268 decks944 decks
36.6lift
Wall of Frost
28%inclusion440 decks1.56K decks
17.2lift
Crashing Drawbridge
28%inclusion432 decks1.56K decks
13.3lift
Charix, the Raging Isle
28%inclusion431 decks1.56K decks
35.2lift
Weathered Sentinels
28%inclusion430 decks1.56K decks
20.7lift
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
28%inclusion430 decks1.56K decks
15.1lift
Tree of Redemption
27%inclusion427 decks1.56K decks
22.4lift
Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
27%inclusion207 decks775 decks
29.6lift
Arbor Adherent
26%inclusion306 decks1.17K decks
42.0lift
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
26%inclusion402 decks1.56K decks
12.3lift
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
26%inclusion354 decks1.38K decks
38.0lift
Walking Bulwark
25%inclusion389 decks1.56K decks
24.8lift
Shield-Wall Sentinel
25%inclusion385 decks1.56K decks
17.7lift
Dragonlord Kolaghan
24%inclusion185 decks775 decks
12.8lift
Piru, the Volatile
24%inclusion184 decks775 decks
44.8lift
Fog Bank
23%inclusion366 decks1.56K decks
22.3lift
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
23%inclusion354 decks1.56K decks
83.1lift
Fecund Greenshell
22%inclusion332 decks1.49K decks
26.7lift
Rampart Architect
22%inclusion256 decks1.17K decks
47.2lift
Sunscape Familiar
22%inclusion337 decks1.56K decks
10.9lift
Perimeter Captain
20%inclusion313 decks1.56K decks
13.7lift
Dragonlord Atarka
20%inclusion189 decks944 decks
22.6lift
Nicol Bolas
20%inclusion152 decks775 decks
46.8lift
Flumph
20%inclusion304 decks1.56K decks
13.7lift
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion299 decks1.56K decks
0.65lift
Aether Membrane
19%inclusion180 decks944 decks
99+lift
Towering Titan
19%inclusion295 decks1.56K decks
23.1lift
Wingmantle Chaplain
19%inclusion291 decks1.56K decks
18.0lift
Wall of Stolen Identity
18%inclusion279 decks1.56K decks
14.2lift
Velomachus Lorehold
18%inclusion166 decks944 decks
34.8lift
Galazeth Prismari
17%inclusion165 decks944 decks
35.6lift
Hover Barrier
17%inclusion271 decks1.56K decks
11.5lift
Ancient Copper Dragon
17%inclusion159 decks944 decks
3.16lift
Vaevictis Asmadi
16%inclusion127 decks775 decks
99+lift
Vent Sentinel
16%inclusion151 decks944 decks
99+lift
Dragonlord Silumgar
16%inclusion187 decks1.20K decks
9.6lift
Colfenor, the Last Yew
15%inclusion184 decks1.20K decks
99+lift
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
15%inclusion183 decks1.20K decks
99+lift
Shadrix Silverquill
15%inclusion181 decks1.20K decks
16.9lift
The Council of Four
15%inclusion234 decks1.56K decks
6.69lift
Beledros Witherbloom
15%inclusion178 decks1.20K decks
9.5lift
Vine Trellis
15%inclusion226 decks1.56K decks
10.7lift
Dragonlord Dromoka
14%inclusion225 decks1.56K decks
3.13lift
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion653 decks1.56K decks
0.88lift
Path to Exile
32%inclusion495 decks1.56K decks
0.89lift
Counterspell
29%inclusion447 decks1.56K decks
1.04lift
Tower Defense
26%inclusion400 decks1.56K decks
15.5lift
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion387 decks1.56K decks
1.01lift
Beast Within
19%inclusion293 decks1.56K decks
1.13lift
Assassin's Trophy
16%inclusion193 decks1.20K decks
1.12lift
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion172 decks1.20K decks
1.84lift
Negate
13%inclusion202 decks1.56K decks
1.26lift
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion177 decks1.56K decks
1.11lift
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion175 decks1.56K decks
1.09lift
Generous Gift
11%inclusion172 decks1.56K decks
0.92lift
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion170 decks1.56K decks
0.96lift
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.0%inclusion140 decks1.56K decks
0.54lift
Swan Song
7.6%inclusion119 decks1.56K decks
0.57lift
Chaos Warp
7.1%inclusion67 decks944 decks
1.26lift
Mana Drain
6.3%inclusion98 decks1.56K decks
0.65lift
Deflecting Swat
6.1%inclusion58 decks944 decks
0.61lift
Akroma's Will
6.1%inclusion95 decks1.56K decks
1.41lift
Eladamri's Call
5.6%inclusion87 decks1.56K decks
0.74lift
Overkill
5.3%inclusion40 decks761 decks
6.47lift
Despark
5.1%inclusion61 decks1.20K decks
1.52lift
Embrace the Paradox
3.0%inclusion4 decks133 decks
4.58lift
Erode
1.8%inclusion3 decks164 decks
1.35lift
Prismari Charm
1.8%inclusion2 decks112 decks
2.45lift
Quandrix Charm
1.1%inclusion2 decks176 decks
1.60lift
Traumatic Critique
0.9%inclusion1 decks110 decks
4.04lift
Lorehold Charm
0.8%inclusion1 decks125 decks
1.66lift
Witherbloom Charm
0.7%inclusion1 decks134 decks
1.69lift
Silverquill Charm
0.7%inclusion1 decks145 decks
1.68lift
Sorceries
Farseek
42%inclusion651 decks1.56K decks
0.96lift
Cultivate
36%inclusion555 decks1.56K decks
0.99lift
Slaughter the Strong
26%inclusion403 decks1.56K decks
14.8lift
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion400 decks1.56K decks
0.95lift
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion390 decks1.56K decks
1.15lift
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion366 decks1.56K decks
1.12lift
Dusk // Dawn
22%inclusion335 decks1.56K decks
10.4lift
Three Visits
21%inclusion326 decks1.56K decks
0.88lift
Fell the Mighty
19%inclusion296 decks1.56K decks
11.7lift
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion288 decks1.56K decks
19.7lift
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion278 decks1.56K decks
8.19lift
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion146 decks1.17K decks
42.9lift
Wave of Reckoning
10%inclusion159 decks1.56K decks
15.5lift
Solar Blaze
10%inclusion90 decks944 decks
62.9lift
Circuitous Route
9.4%inclusion146 decks1.56K decks
2.90lift
Tip the Scales
8.5%inclusion76 decks899 decks
99+lift
Blasphemous Act
8.2%inclusion77 decks944 decks
0.61lift
Skyshroud Claim
8.2%inclusion127 decks1.56K decks
1.29lift
Crux of Fate
8.0%inclusion96 decks1.20K decks
1.11lift
Eerie Ultimatum
7.5%inclusion90 decks1.20K decks
1.06lift
Tempt with Discovery
7.4%inclusion115 decks1.56K decks
1.08lift
The Battle of Bywater
7.4%inclusion115 decks1.56K decks
11.1lift
Toxic Deluge
6.7%inclusion80 decks1.20K decks
1.37lift
Open the Gates
6.3%inclusion98 decks1.56K decks
3.56lift
Gates Ablaze
5.5%inclusion52 decks944 decks
6.36lift
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
5.4%inclusion64 decks1.20K decks
1.04lift
Explore the Underdark
5.3%inclusion83 decks1.56K decks
3.83lift
Echocasting Symposium
3.9%inclusion6 decks155 decks
4.18lift
Restoration Seminar
3.7%inclusion6 decks164 decks
3.86lift
Mind into Matter
1.9%inclusion3 decks155 decks
2.92lift
Chelonian Tackle
1.5%inclusion2 decks133 decks
22.7lift
Fix What's Broken
1.0%inclusion1 decks102 decks
4.38lift
Vicious Rivalry
1.0%inclusion1 decks102 decks
2.72lift
Moment of Reckoning
1.0%inclusion1 decks105 decks
1.99lift
Improvisation Capstone
0.9%inclusion1 decks112 decks
0.74lift
Germination Practicum
0.7%inclusion1 decks136 decks
0.42lift
Flow State
0.6%inclusion1 decks155 decks
2.81lift
Daydream
0.6%inclusion1 decks164 decks
1.76lift
Abstract Performance
0.6%inclusion1 decks174 decks
7.54lift
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
30%inclusion473 decks1.56K decks
22.6lift
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion241 decks1.56K decks
0.91lift
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion225 decks1.56K decks
0.84lift
Meekstone
13%inclusion200 decks1.56K decks
10.1lift
Fist of Suns
10%inclusion74 decks775 decks
1.67lift
Slagwurm Armor
7.8%inclusion122 decks1.56K decks
15.9lift
Urza's Incubator
7.6%inclusion119 decks1.56K decks
0.77lift
Herald's Horn
7.4%inclusion116 decks1.56K decks
0.61lift
Colfenor's Urn
5.1%inclusion80 decks1.56K decks
21.8lift
Navigation Orb
5.1%inclusion79 decks1.56K decks
4.17lift
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
25%inclusion388 decks1.56K decks
15.0lift
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion133 decks775 decks
1.20lift
Rolling Stones
15%inclusion230 decks1.56K decks
61.1lift
Stoneskin
15%inclusion229 decks1.56K decks
13.7lift
Propaganda
14%inclusion212 decks1.56K decks
1.48lift
Call the Spirit Dragons
13%inclusion71 decks564 decks
1.96lift
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion190 decks1.56K decks
1.58lift
Angelic Chorus
12%inclusion186 decks1.56K decks
18.7lift
Guardian Project
10%inclusion159 decks1.56K decks
2.19lift
Dracogenesis
9.4%inclusion66 decks705 decks
1.53lift
Dragon Tempest
8.9%inclusion84 decks944 decks
1.16lift
Mirari's Wake
8.5%inclusion133 decks1.56K decks
1.20lift
Rhythm of the Wild
7.4%inclusion70 decks944 decks
0.72lift
Sanguine Bond
7.4%inclusion88 decks1.20K decks
14.1lift
Assemble the Players
7.2%inclusion112 decks1.56K decks
17.0lift
Hold the Gates
7.0%inclusion109 decks1.56K decks
22.1lift
Annie Joins Up
6.6%inclusion62 decks944 decks
0.79lift
Temur Ascendancy
6.5%inclusion61 decks944 decks
0.70lift
Spidersilk Armor
6.4%inclusion99 decks1.56K decks
21.6lift
Cryptolith Rite
5.8%inclusion91 decks1.56K decks
1.45lift
Unnatural Growth
5.4%inclusion84 decks1.56K decks
5.12lift
Leyline of Mutation
5.4%inclusion38 decks708 decks
1.41lift
Treefolk Umbra
5.2%inclusion81 decks1.56K decks
36.3lift
Guild Summit
5.1%inclusion80 decks1.56K decks
5.32lift
Phyrexian Arena
5.1%inclusion61 decks1.20K decks
1.37lift
Smile at Death
5.1%inclusion63 decks1.24K decks
16.0lift
Spelunking
5.1%inclusion79 decks1.56K decks
1.34lift
The Coming of Galactus
0.7%inclusion3 decks447 decks
4.36lift
Thunderbolts Conspiracy
0.2%inclusion1 decks448 decks
21.0lift
World War Hulk
0.2%inclusion1 decks622 decks
2.22lift
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion457 decks1.56K decks
41.7lift
Teyo, the Shieldmage
9.5%inclusion148 decks1.56K decks
15.2lift
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
8.0%inclusion124 decks1.56K decks
13.8lift
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
7.2%inclusion56 decks775 decks
2.10lift
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.5%inclusion43 decks775 decks
2.84lift
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
5.4%inclusion42 decks775 decks
4.49lift
Professor Dellian Fel
0.7%inclusion1 decks134 decks
2.71lift
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion492 decks1.56K decks
1.02lift
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion236 decks1.56K decks
1.24lift
Baldur's Gate
11%inclusion176 decks1.56K decks
3.66lift
Maze's End
11%inclusion164 decks1.56K decks
3.59lift
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion125 decks1.20K decks
2.17lift
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion159 decks1.56K decks
7.60lift
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion155 decks1.56K decks
0.68lift
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion153 decks1.56K decks
1.11lift
Basilisk Gate
10%inclusion150 decks1.56K decks
4.20lift
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion130 decks1.56K decks
1.79lift
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion122 decks1.56K decks
1.17lift
Cascading Cataracts
7.1%inclusion111 decks1.56K decks
0.77lift
Otawara, Soaring City
5.9%inclusion92 decks1.56K decks
0.58lift
Three Tree City
5.5%inclusion82 decks1.50K decks
0.85lift
Thran Portal
5.1%inclusion79 decks1.56K decks
3.72lift
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.15K decks1.56K decks
0.92lift
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion1.05K decks1.56K decks
0.91lift
Chromatic Lantern
41%inclusion645 decks1.56K decks
1.15lift
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion363 decks1.56K decks
0.90lift
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion229 decks1.56K decks
1.20lift
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion191 decks1.56K decks
1.08lift
Timeless Lotus
9.2%inclusion71 decks775 decks
0.84lift
Dragon's Hoard
6.5%inclusion102 decks1.56K decks
1.80lift
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
6.5%inclusion61 decks944 decks
2.61lift
Selesnya Signet
6.1%inclusion95 decks1.56K decks
1.85lift
Chromatic Orrery
5.8%inclusion90 decks1.56K decks
0.98lift
Azorius Signet
5.8%inclusion90 decks1.56K decks
1.39lift
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion88 decks1.56K decks
1.26lift
Resonating Lute
0.9%inclusion1 decks110 decks
0.95lift
Lands
Command Tower
82%inclusion1.28K decks1.56K decks
0.92lift
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion842 decks1.56K decks
0.88lift
Temple Garden
35%inclusion550 decks1.56K decks
1.00lift
Indatha Triome
35%inclusion419 decks1.20K decks
1.58lift
Breeding Pool
34%inclusion529 decks1.56K decks
0.91lift
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion529 decks1.56K decks
1.26lift
Zagoth Triome
33%inclusion390 decks1.20K decks
1.51lift
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion508 decks1.56K decks
0.98lift
Overgrown Tomb
30%inclusion357 decks1.20K decks
0.98lift
Ketria Triome
28%inclusion269 decks944 decks
1.16lift
Godless Shrine
28%inclusion340 decks1.20K decks
1.08lift
Seaside Citadel
27%inclusion424 decks1.56K decks
1.03lift
Jetmir's Garden
27%inclusion251 decks944 decks
1.31lift
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion413 decks1.56K decks
0.73lift
Stomping Ground
26%inclusion250 decks944 decks
0.86lift
Raugrin Triome
26%inclusion249 decks944 decks
1.49lift
Watery Grave
26%inclusion310 decks1.20K decks
0.97lift
Sandsteppe Citadel
25%inclusion304 decks1.20K decks
1.54lift
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion388 decks1.56K decks
0.80lift
The World Tree
24%inclusion189 decks775 decks
0.91lift
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion228 decks944 decks
0.98lift
Raffine's Tower
24%inclusion288 decks1.20K decks
1.72lift
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion372 decks1.56K decks
0.81lift
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion362 decks1.56K decks
0.80lift
Savai Triome
23%inclusion180 decks775 decks
1.55lift
Opulent Palace
23%inclusion277 decks1.20K decks
1.37lift
Steam Vents
23%inclusion218 decks944 decks
0.92lift
Arcane Sanctum
21%inclusion256 decks1.20K decks
1.79lift
Ziatora's Proving Ground
21%inclusion165 decks775 decks
1.23lift
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion315 decks1.56K decks
0.91lift
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion139 decks775 decks
0.84lift
Jungle Shrine
18%inclusion168 decks944 decks
1.03lift
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion275 decks1.56K decks
0.85lift
Bountiful Promenade
17%inclusion262 decks1.56K decks
1.16lift
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion261 decks1.56K decks
0.90lift
Mystic Monastery
17%inclusion157 decks944 decks
1.16lift
Frontier Bivouac
16%inclusion155 decks944 decks
0.92lift
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion154 decks944 decks
3.20lift
Rakdos Guildgate
16%inclusion126 decks775 decks
3.21lift
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion151 decks944 decks
3.15lift
Gruul Guildgate
16%inclusion151 decks944 decks
3.06lift
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion246 decks1.56K decks
0.74lift
Xander's Lounge
15%inclusion118 decks775 decks
1.35lift
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion236 decks1.56K decks
0.97lift
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion236 decks1.56K decks
1.13lift
Rejuvenating Springs
15%inclusion234 decks1.56K decks
0.91lift
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion231 decks1.56K decks
0.75lift
Cliffgate
14%inclusion134 decks944 decks
3.11lift
Nomad Outpost
14%inclusion109 decks775 decks
1.19lift
Prairie Stream
14%inclusion212 decks1.56K decks
0.68lift