Arcades, the Strategist (Card)

Arcades, the Strategist
0.15%inclusion1.53K decks990K decks
Alejandro Fuentes
Ranking Every Elder Dragon On a Tier List
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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
53%inclusion72 decks137 decks
Super-Skrull
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
Top Commanders
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
39%inclusion304 decks776 decks
The Ur-Dragon
0.3%inclusion130 decks46.1K decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.8%inclusion116 decks14.3K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.3%inclusion101 decks29.4K decks
Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis
0.6%inclusion71 decks11.8K decks
Arcades Sabboth
26%inclusion63 decks243 decks
Esika, God of the Tree
0.2%inclusion49 decks23.4K decks
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
8.1%inclusion36 decks447 decks
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
0.2%inclusion35 decks16.6K decks
Jodah, the Unifier
0.1%inclusion32 decks29.4K decks
Ramos, Dragon Engine
0.2%inclusion26 decks11.4K decks
Tiamat
0.2%inclusion24 decks12.1K decks
Karona, False God
0.4%inclusion21 decks4.82K decks
Infinite Guideline Station
0.3%inclusion20 decks7.89K decks
Progenitus
0.4%inclusion19 decks5.31K decks
The Wandering Minstrel
0.1%inclusion19 decks15.5K decks
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
0.1%inclusion19 decks17.1K decks
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
0.0%inclusion18 decks40.5K decks
New Cards
Prismari, the Inspiration
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
7.79lift
Silverquill, the Disputant
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
9.46lift
Witherbloom, the Balancer
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
8.64lift
Quandrix, the Proof
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
9.00lift
Mister Fantastic
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
63.4lift
High Lift Cards
Sapling of Colfenor
17%inclusion202 decks1.17K decks
99+lift
Blight Pile
22%inclusion256 decks1.17K decks
99+lift
Felothar the Steadfast
53%inclusion465 decks875 decks
99+lift
Rasaad yn Bashir
14%inclusion210 decks1.53K decks
99+lift
Jaws of Defeat
34%inclusion293 decks862 decks
99+lift
Chromium, the Mutable
17%inclusion204 decks1.17K decks
99+lift
Doran, the Siege Tower
41%inclusion482 decks1.17K decks
99+lift
Ancient Lumberknot
20%inclusion236 decks1.17K decks
99+lift
Behind the Scenes
19%inclusion222 decks1.17K decks
99+lift
Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner
22%inclusion200 decks927 decks
84.8lift
Top Cards
High Alert
60%inclusion925 decks1.53K decks
30.5lift
Assault Formation
57%inclusion874 decks1.53K decks
32.8lift
Wall of Denial
54%inclusion820 decks1.53K decks
23.5lift
Felothar the Steadfast
53%inclusion465 decks875 decks
99+lift
Overgrown Battlement
53%inclusion808 decks1.53K decks
24.1lift
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
52%inclusion358 decks695 decks
20.7lift
The Pride of Hull Clade
50%inclusion765 decks1.53K decks
25.7lift
Axebane Guardian
50%inclusion759 decks1.53K decks
23.6lift
Wall of Omens
44%inclusion669 decks1.53K decks
17.8lift
Crystal Barricade
43%inclusion579 decks1.34K decks
24.1lift
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion208 decks1.53K decks
0.64lift
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion197 decks1.53K decks
0.87lift
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion194 decks1.53K decks
0.69lift
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion177 decks1.53K decks
0.65lift
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion132 decks1.17K decks
0.58lift
Enlightened Tutor
8.6%inclusion132 decks1.53K decks
0.60lift
Worldly Tutor
7.3%inclusion112 decks1.53K decks
0.69lift
Farewell
7.3%inclusion111 decks1.53K decks
0.67lift
Vampiric Tutor
7.0%inclusion82 decks1.17K decks
0.47lift
Fierce Guardianship
5.9%inclusion90 decks1.53K decks
0.43lift
Creatures
Wall of Blossoms
43%inclusion657 decks1.53K decks
18.3lift
Betor, Kin to All
41%inclusion355 decks875 decks
17.2lift
Doran, Besieged by Time
39%inclusion131 decks340 decks
99+lift
Tree of Perdition
38%inclusion450 decks1.17K decks
49.0lift
Bedrock Tortoise
34%inclusion525 decks1.53K decks
50.7lift
Sylvan Caryatid
32%inclusion493 decks1.53K decks
15.9lift
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
29%inclusion267 decks927 decks
36.8lift
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
28%inclusion217 decks762 decks
13.3lift
Wall of Frost
28%inclusion434 decks1.53K decks
17.1lift
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
28%inclusion429 decks1.53K decks
15.2lift
Weathered Sentinels
28%inclusion426 decks1.53K decks
20.8lift
Crashing Drawbridge
28%inclusion426 decks1.53K decks
13.3lift
Charix, the Raging Isle
28%inclusion422 decks1.53K decks
35.0lift
Tree of Redemption
27%inclusion420 decks1.53K decks
22.3lift
Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
27%inclusion203 decks762 decks
29.3lift
Arbor Adherent
26%inclusion296 decks1.13K decks
42.3lift
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
26%inclusion393 decks1.53K decks
12.1lift
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
25%inclusion341 decks1.34K decks
37.8lift
Shield-Wall Sentinel
25%inclusion384 decks1.53K decks
17.9lift
Walking Bulwark
25%inclusion384 decks1.53K decks
24.8lift
Fog Bank
24%inclusion368 decks1.53K decks
22.9lift
Dragonlord Kolaghan
24%inclusion181 decks762 decks
12.7lift
Piru, the Volatile
24%inclusion180 decks762 decks
44.1lift
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
23%inclusion345 decks1.53K decks
82.5lift
Sunscape Familiar
22%inclusion337 decks1.53K decks
11.1lift
Fecund Greenshell
22%inclusion320 decks1.45K decks
26.3lift
Rampart Architect
22%inclusion247 decks1.13K decks
47.1lift
Perimeter Captain
21%inclusion314 decks1.53K decks
13.9lift
Dragonlord Atarka
20%inclusion185 decks927 decks
22.5lift
Flumph
20%inclusion305 decks1.53K decks
13.9lift
Nicol Bolas
20%inclusion149 decks762 decks
46.6lift
Aether Membrane
19%inclusion177 decks927 decks
99+lift
Towering Titan
19%inclusion292 decks1.53K decks
23.2lift
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion292 decks1.53K decks
0.65lift
Wingmantle Chaplain
19%inclusion287 decks1.53K decks
17.9lift
Wall of Stolen Identity
18%inclusion277 decks1.53K decks
14.3lift
Hover Barrier
18%inclusion271 decks1.53K decks
11.6lift
Velomachus Lorehold
18%inclusion164 decks927 decks
35.9lift
Galazeth Prismari
17%inclusion162 decks927 decks
36.0lift
Ancient Copper Dragon
17%inclusion155 decks927 decks
3.13lift
Vaevictis Asmadi
16%inclusion125 decks762 decks
99+lift
Vent Sentinel
16%inclusion151 decks927 decks
99+lift
Dragonlord Silumgar
16%inclusion183 decks1.17K decks
9.48lift
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
15%inclusion179 decks1.17K decks
99+lift
Shadrix Silverquill
15%inclusion178 decks1.17K decks
17.0lift
Colfenor, the Last Yew
15%inclusion178 decks1.17K decks
99+lift
The Council of Four
15%inclusion232 decks1.53K decks
6.75lift
Vine Trellis
15%inclusion227 decks1.53K decks
10.9lift
Beledros Witherbloom
15%inclusion173 decks1.17K decks
9.45lift
Wall of Glare
15%inclusion225 decks1.53K decks
15.1lift
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion634 decks1.53K decks
0.87lift
Path to Exile
31%inclusion481 decks1.53K decks
0.88lift
Counterspell
28%inclusion434 decks1.53K decks
1.02lift
Tower Defense
26%inclusion394 decks1.53K decks
15.4lift
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion374 decks1.53K decks
0.99lift
Beast Within
19%inclusion284 decks1.53K decks
1.11lift
Assassin's Trophy
16%inclusion190 decks1.17K decks
1.13lift
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion168 decks1.17K decks
1.83lift
Negate
13%inclusion197 decks1.53K decks
1.25lift
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion174 decks1.53K decks
1.10lift
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion170 decks1.53K decks
0.98lift
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion168 decks1.53K decks
1.07lift
Generous Gift
11%inclusion167 decks1.53K decks
0.91lift
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.9%inclusion136 decks1.53K decks
0.53lift
Swan Song
7.3%inclusion112 decks1.53K decks
0.54lift
Chaos Warp
7.0%inclusion65 decks927 decks
1.24lift
Mana Drain
6.0%inclusion92 decks1.53K decks
0.61lift
Akroma's Will
6.0%inclusion92 decks1.53K decks
1.40lift
Embrace the Paradox
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
13.4lift
Eladamri's Call
5.6%inclusion86 decks1.53K decks
0.75lift
Overkill
5.5%inclusion40 decks724 decks
6.70lift
Deflecting Swat
5.3%inclusion49 decks927 decks
0.52lift
Despark
5.2%inclusion61 decks1.17K decks
1.54lift
Prismari Charm
2.5%inclusion2 decks79 decks
3.85lift
Quandrix Charm
1.7%inclusion2 decks115 decks
3.18lift
Witherbloom Charm
1.2%inclusion1 decks85 decks
2.93lift
Lorehold Charm
1.1%inclusion1 decks93 decks
2.62lift
Silverquill Charm
1.0%inclusion1 decks97 decks
2.75lift
Erode
1.0%inclusion1 decks102 decks
1.28lift
Raphael's Technique
0.2%inclusion1 decks454 decks
0.69lift
Sorceries
Farseek
41%inclusion627 decks1.53K decks
0.94lift
Cultivate
35%inclusion540 decks1.53K decks
0.98lift
Slaughter the Strong
26%inclusion393 decks1.53K decks
14.6lift
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion385 decks1.53K decks
0.93lift
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion375 decks1.53K decks
1.13lift
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion353 decks1.53K decks
1.10lift
Dusk // Dawn
21%inclusion328 decks1.53K decks
10.3lift
Three Visits
20%inclusion313 decks1.53K decks
0.86lift
Fell the Mighty
19%inclusion290 decks1.53K decks
11.6lift
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion282 decks1.53K decks
19.5lift
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion270 decks1.53K decks
8.03lift
Reunion of the House
13%inclusion143 decks1.13K decks
43.4lift
Wave of Reckoning
10%inclusion156 decks1.53K decks
15.3lift
Solar Blaze
10%inclusion90 decks927 decks
64.1lift
Circuitous Route
9.3%inclusion143 decks1.53K decks
2.88lift
Tip the Scales
8.7%inclusion75 decks864 decks
99+lift
Crux of Fate
8.1%inclusion95 decks1.17K decks
1.12lift
Skyshroud Claim
8.1%inclusion124 decks1.53K decks
1.27lift
Blasphemous Act
8.0%inclusion74 decks927 decks
0.60lift
Eerie Ultimatum
7.5%inclusion88 decks1.17K decks
1.06lift
Tempt with Discovery
7.3%inclusion112 decks1.53K decks
1.07lift
The Battle of Bywater
7.3%inclusion112 decks1.53K decks
10.9lift
Toxic Deluge
6.7%inclusion78 decks1.17K decks
1.36lift
Open the Gates
6.3%inclusion96 decks1.53K decks
3.53lift
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
5.6%inclusion65 decks1.17K decks
1.06lift
Gates Ablaze
5.5%inclusion51 decks927 decks
6.31lift
Explore the Underdark
5.4%inclusion82 decks1.53K decks
3.83lift
Mind into Matter
3.3%inclusion3 decks92 decks
7.47lift
Echocasting Symposium
3.3%inclusion3 decks92 decks
5.17lift
Restoration Seminar
2.9%inclusion3 decks102 decks
4.82lift
Fix What's Broken
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
10.9lift
Vicious Rivalry
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
7.53lift
Moment of Reckoning
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
4.95lift
Lessons from Life
1.7%inclusion5 decks290 decks
0.39lift
Improvisation Capstone
1.3%inclusion1 decks79 decks
1.39lift
Abstract Performance
0.9%inclusion1 decks113 decks
14.7lift
Expansion Algorithm
0.9%inclusion1 decks113 decks
1.48lift
Splinter's Technique
0.3%inclusion1 decks293 decks
0.23lift
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
30%inclusion463 decks1.53K decks
22.2lift
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion231 decks1.53K decks
0.89lift
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion218 decks1.53K decks
0.83lift
Meekstone
13%inclusion194 decks1.53K decks
9.9lift
Fist of Suns
10%inclusion74 decks762 decks
1.69lift
Slagwurm Armor
7.8%inclusion119 decks1.53K decks
15.7lift
Urza's Incubator
7.5%inclusion114 decks1.53K decks
0.76lift
Herald's Horn
7.5%inclusion114 decks1.53K decks
0.61lift
Colfenor's Urn
5.2%inclusion79 decks1.53K decks
21.8lift
Navigation Orb
5.1%inclusion78 decks1.53K decks
4.15lift
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
25%inclusion377 decks1.53K decks
14.8lift
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion132 decks762 decks
1.21lift
Rolling Stones
15%inclusion231 decks1.53K decks
62.0lift
Stoneskin
14%inclusion221 decks1.53K decks
13.3lift
Propaganda
14%inclusion207 decks1.53K decks
1.47lift
Call the Spirit Dragons
13%inclusion71 decks542 decks
2.03lift
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion186 decks1.53K decks
1.57lift
Angelic Chorus
12%inclusion184 decks1.53K decks
18.7lift
Guardian Project
10%inclusion154 decks1.53K decks
2.15lift
Dracogenesis
9.3%inclusion63 decks679 decks
1.52lift
Dragon Tempest
8.6%inclusion80 decks927 decks
1.13lift
Mirari's Wake
8.6%inclusion132 decks1.53K decks
1.21lift
Rhythm of the Wild
7.8%inclusion72 decks927 decks
0.75lift
Assemble the Players
7.3%inclusion112 decks1.53K decks
17.2lift
Hold the Gates
7.1%inclusion109 decks1.53K decks
22.3lift
Sanguine Bond
7.0%inclusion82 decks1.17K decks
13.4lift
Temur Ascendancy
6.4%inclusion59 decks927 decks
0.69lift
Spidersilk Armor
6.3%inclusion96 decks1.53K decks
21.3lift
Annie Joins Up
6.1%inclusion57 decks927 decks
0.73lift
Cryptolith Rite
5.6%inclusion85 decks1.53K decks
1.38lift
Unnatural Growth
5.4%inclusion82 decks1.53K decks
5.08lift
Leyline of Mutation
5.2%inclusion36 decks687 decks
1.37lift
Treefolk Umbra
5.2%inclusion79 decks1.53K decks
36.0lift
Phyrexian Arena
5.1%inclusion60 decks1.17K decks
1.37lift
Spelunking
5.1%inclusion78 decks1.53K decks
1.33lift
Guild Summit
5.1%inclusion78 decks1.53K decks
5.25lift
The Coming of Galactus
0.7%inclusion3 decks407 decks
4.78lift
Level Up
0.3%inclusion1 decks290 decks
0.08lift
High Score
0.3%inclusion1 decks290 decks
0.07lift
Endless Foot Assault
0.3%inclusion1 decks290 decks
0.12lift
Thunderbolts Conspiracy
0.2%inclusion1 decks408 decks
22.5lift
World War Hulk
0.2%inclusion1 decks574 decks
2.31lift
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion451 decks1.53K decks
41.9lift
Teyo, the Shieldmage
10%inclusion149 decks1.53K decks
15.4lift
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.9%inclusion121 decks1.53K decks
13.5lift
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
7.2%inclusion55 decks762 decks
2.08lift
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.6%inclusion43 decks762 decks
2.86lift
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
5.5%inclusion42 decks762 decks
4.53lift
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion485 decks1.53K decks
1.02lift
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion230 decks1.53K decks
1.23lift
Baldur's Gate
11%inclusion174 decks1.53K decks
3.66lift
Maze's End
11%inclusion161 decks1.53K decks
3.58lift
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion121 decks1.17K decks
2.14lift
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion156 decks1.53K decks
7.57lift
Basilisk Gate
10%inclusion149 decks1.53K decks
4.23lift
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion148 decks1.53K decks
1.09lift
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion146 decks1.53K decks
0.65lift
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion127 decks1.53K decks
1.78lift
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion118 decks1.53K decks
1.15lift
Cascading Cataracts
7.1%inclusion109 decks1.53K decks
0.77lift
Three Tree City
5.6%inclusion82 decks1.46K decks
0.88lift
Otawara, Soaring City
5.6%inclusion85 decks1.53K decks
0.55lift
Northampton Farm
0.3%inclusion1 decks390 decks
1.01lift
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.12K decks1.53K decks
0.91lift
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion1.02K decks1.53K decks
0.90lift
Chromatic Lantern
41%inclusion629 decks1.53K decks
1.14lift
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion350 decks1.53K decks
0.88lift
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion227 decks1.53K decks
1.20lift
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion188 decks1.53K decks
1.08lift
Timeless Lotus
9.3%inclusion71 decks762 decks
0.86lift
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
6.5%inclusion60 decks927 decks
2.60lift
Dragon's Hoard
6.5%inclusion99 decks1.53K decks
1.77lift
Selesnya Signet
6.1%inclusion94 decks1.53K decks
1.85lift
Decanter of Endless Water
5.8%inclusion89 decks1.53K decks
1.29lift
Chromatic Orrery
5.8%inclusion89 decks1.53K decks
0.98lift
Azorius Signet
5.8%inclusion88 decks1.53K decks
1.37lift
Resonating Lute
1.3%inclusion1 decks77 decks
1.81lift
Lands
Command Tower
82%inclusion1.26K decks1.53K decks
0.92lift
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion819 decks1.53K decks
0.87lift
Temple Garden
35%inclusion543 decks1.53K decks
1.00lift
Indatha Triome
35%inclusion410 decks1.17K decks
1.57lift
Breeding Pool
34%inclusion521 decks1.53K decks
0.92lift
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion517 decks1.53K decks
1.25lift
Zagoth Triome
33%inclusion382 decks1.17K decks
1.50lift
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion498 decks1.53K decks
0.97lift
Overgrown Tomb
30%inclusion351 decks1.17K decks
0.98lift
Godless Shrine
29%inclusion336 decks1.17K decks
1.09lift
Ketria Triome
28%inclusion263 decks927 decks
1.15lift
Seaside Citadel
27%inclusion417 decks1.53K decks
1.03lift
Stomping Ground
27%inclusion248 decks927 decks
0.87lift
Jetmir's Garden
26%inclusion245 decks927 decks
1.30lift
Watery Grave
26%inclusion307 decks1.17K decks
0.98lift
Raugrin Triome
26%inclusion243 decks927 decks
1.48lift
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion401 decks1.53K decks
0.72lift
Sandsteppe Citadel
25%inclusion296 decks1.17K decks
1.53lift
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion378 decks1.53K decks
0.79lift
The World Tree
25%inclusion187 decks762 decks
0.91lift
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion227 decks927 decks
1.00lift
Raffine's Tower
24%inclusion284 decks1.17K decks
1.73lift
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion363 decks1.53K decks
0.80lift
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion356 decks1.53K decks
0.80lift
Opulent Palace
23%inclusion272 decks1.17K decks
1.37lift
Savai Triome
23%inclusion176 decks762 decks
1.53lift
Steam Vents
23%inclusion214 decks927 decks
0.92lift
Ziatora's Proving Ground
21%inclusion163 decks762 decks
1.23lift
Arcane Sanctum
21%inclusion246 decks1.17K decks
1.75lift
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion309 decks1.53K decks
0.91lift
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion140 decks762 decks
0.86lift
Jungle Shrine
18%inclusion165 decks927 decks
1.03lift
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion269 decks1.53K decks
0.84lift
Bountiful Promenade
17%inclusion256 decks1.53K decks
1.15lift
Mystic Monastery
17%inclusion155 decks927 decks
1.16lift
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion253 decks1.53K decks
0.89lift
Boros Guildgate
17%inclusion153 decks927 decks
3.22lift
Rakdos Guildgate
16%inclusion125 decks762 decks
3.23lift
Frontier Bivouac
16%inclusion152 decks927 decks
0.92lift
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion151 decks927 decks
3.19lift
Gruul Guildgate
16%inclusion151 decks927 decks
3.10lift
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion242 decks1.53K decks
0.74lift
Xander's Lounge
15%inclusion115 decks762 decks
1.33lift
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion230 decks1.53K decks
0.96lift
Rejuvenating Springs
15%inclusion228 decks1.53K decks
0.90lift
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion226 decks1.53K decks
1.11lift
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion226 decks1.53K decks
0.75lift
Cliffgate
14%inclusion133 decks927 decks
3.12lift
Nomad Outpost
14%inclusion107 decks762 decks
1.18lift
Selesnya Guildgate
14%inclusion211 decks1.53K decks
3.21lift