Arcades, the Strategist (Card)

Arcades, the Strategist
0.16%inclusion1.58K decks1.01M 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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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%inclusion81 decks152 decks
Super-Skrull
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
Top Commanders
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
40%inclusion321 decks803 decks
The Ur-Dragon
0.3%inclusion137 decks46.7K decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.8%inclusion118 decks14.5K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.4%inclusion105 decks29.8K decks
Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis
0.6%inclusion70 decks11.9K decks
Arcades Sabboth
26%inclusion62 decks242 decks
Esika, God of the Tree
0.2%inclusion49 decks23.7K decks
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
8.2%inclusion37 decks453 decks
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
0.2%inclusion35 decks16.7K decks
Jodah, the Unifier
0.1%inclusion34 decks29.8K decks
Tiamat
0.2%inclusion24 decks12.4K decks
Ramos, Dragon Engine
0.2%inclusion23 decks11.7K decks
Karona, False God
0.4%inclusion21 decks4.99K decks
Infinite Guideline Station
0.2%inclusion20 decks8.19K decks
The Wandering Minstrel
0.1%inclusion20 decks16.1K decks
Progenitus
0.4%inclusion19 decks5.40K decks
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
0.1%inclusion19 decks17.2K decks
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
0.0%inclusion18 decks41.1K decks
New Cards
Prismari, the Inspiration
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
6.84lift
Silverquill, the Disputant
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
7.31lift
Witherbloom, the Balancer
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
6.47lift
Quandrix, the Proof
12%inclusion24 decks207 decks
6.58lift
Lorehold, the Historian
8.4%inclusion23 decks273 decks
8.71lift
High Lift Cards
Blight Pile
21%inclusion254 decks1.21K decks
99+lift
Felothar the Steadfast
53%inclusion492 decks930 decks
99+lift
Doran, the Siege Tower
41%inclusion498 decks1.21K decks
99+lift
Jaws of Defeat
34%inclusion312 decks917 decks
99+lift
Ancient Lumberknot
20%inclusion245 decks1.21K decks
99+lift
Sapling of Colfenor
17%inclusion211 decks1.21K decks
99+lift
Behind the Scenes
19%inclusion232 decks1.21K decks
99+lift
Chromium, the Mutable
17%inclusion209 decks1.21K decks
99+lift
Rasaad yn Bashir
14%inclusion215 decks1.58K decks
99+lift
Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner
22%inclusion206 decks958 decks
85.6lift
Top Cards
High Alert
60%inclusion947 decks1.58K decks
30.6lift
Assault Formation
57%inclusion898 decks1.58K decks
32.9lift
Wall of Denial
53%inclusion843 decks1.58K decks
23.6lift
Overgrown Battlement
53%inclusion832 decks1.58K decks
24.3lift
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
51%inclusion392 decks766 decks
20.9lift
The Pride of Hull Clade
50%inclusion787 decks1.58K decks
25.9lift
Axebane Guardian
49%inclusion780 decks1.58K decks
23.7lift
Wall of Omens
44%inclusion687 decks1.58K decks
17.9lift
Wall of Blossoms
43%inclusion677 decks1.58K decks
18.4lift
Crystal Barricade
43%inclusion602 decks1.41K decks
24.0lift
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion217 decks1.58K decks
0.65lift
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion204 decks1.58K decks
0.88lift
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion201 decks1.58K decks
0.69lift
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion183 decks1.58K decks
0.66lift
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion138 decks1.21K decks
0.58lift
Enlightened Tutor
8.7%inclusion137 decks1.58K decks
0.61lift
Farewell
7.4%inclusion117 decks1.58K decks
0.69lift
Worldly Tutor
7.2%inclusion114 decks1.58K decks
0.69lift
Vampiric Tutor
6.8%inclusion82 decks1.21K decks
0.46lift
Fierce Guardianship
6.1%inclusion96 decks1.58K decks
0.45lift
Creatures
Betor, Kin to All
40%inclusion373 decks930 decks
17.2lift
Tree of Perdition
38%inclusion465 decks1.21K decks
48.8lift
Doran, Besieged by Time
38%inclusion152 decks405 decks
99+lift
Bedrock Tortoise
34%inclusion541 decks1.58K decks
51.2lift
Sylvan Caryatid
32%inclusion500 decks1.58K decks
15.8lift
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
29%inclusion224 decks785 decks
13.5lift
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
28%inclusion273 decks958 decks
36.9lift
Wall of Frost
28%inclusion446 decks1.58K decks
17.3lift
Weathered Sentinels
28%inclusion436 decks1.58K decks
20.7lift
Crashing Drawbridge
28%inclusion435 decks1.58K decks
13.3lift
Charix, the Raging Isle
28%inclusion434 decks1.58K decks
35.1lift
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
27%inclusion433 decks1.58K decks
15.1lift
Tree of Redemption
27%inclusion432 decks1.58K decks
22.4lift
Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
26%inclusion208 decks785 decks
29.6lift
Arbor Adherent
26%inclusion311 decks1.20K decks
41.7lift
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
26%inclusion407 decks1.58K decks
12.3lift
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
26%inclusion360 decks1.41K decks
38.1lift
Walking Bulwark
25%inclusion392 decks1.58K decks
24.8lift
Shield-Wall Sentinel
24%inclusion384 decks1.58K decks
17.5lift
Dragonlord Kolaghan
24%inclusion187 decks785 decks
12.8lift
Piru, the Volatile
24%inclusion185 decks785 decks
44.8lift
Fog Bank
23%inclusion369 decks1.58K decks
22.2lift
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
23%inclusion362 decks1.58K decks
84.0lift
Fecund Greenshell
22%inclusion338 decks1.52K decks
26.8lift
Rampart Architect
22%inclusion264 decks1.20K decks
47.6lift
Sunscape Familiar
22%inclusion341 decks1.58K decks
11.0lift
Perimeter Captain
20%inclusion316 decks1.58K decks
13.7lift
Dragonlord Atarka
20%inclusion191 decks958 decks
22.5lift
Nicol Bolas
19%inclusion153 decks785 decks
46.7lift
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion303 decks1.58K decks
0.65lift
Flumph
19%inclusion302 decks1.58K decks
13.5lift
Aether Membrane
19%inclusion181 decks958 decks
99+lift
Towering Titan
19%inclusion298 decks1.58K decks
23.1lift
Wingmantle Chaplain
19%inclusion293 decks1.58K decks
17.9lift
Wall of Stolen Identity
18%inclusion282 decks1.58K decks
14.2lift
Velomachus Lorehold
18%inclusion168 decks958 decks
34.5lift
Galazeth Prismari
17%inclusion167 decks958 decks
35.3lift
Hover Barrier
17%inclusion274 decks1.58K decks
11.5lift
Ancient Copper Dragon
17%inclusion160 decks958 decks
3.13lift
Vaevictis Asmadi
16%inclusion128 decks785 decks
99+lift
Vent Sentinel
16%inclusion153 decks958 decks
99+lift
Dragonlord Silumgar
16%inclusion189 decks1.21K decks
9.6lift
Colfenor, the Last Yew
16%inclusion188 decks1.21K decks
99+lift
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
15%inclusion185 decks1.21K decks
99+lift
Shadrix Silverquill
15%inclusion183 decks1.21K decks
16.8lift
The Council of Four
15%inclusion236 decks1.58K decks
6.65lift
Beledros Witherbloom
15%inclusion180 decks1.21K decks
9.5lift
Vine Trellis
14%inclusion228 decks1.58K decks
10.7lift
Dragonlord Dromoka
14%inclusion226 decks1.58K decks
3.11lift
Wall of Glare
14%inclusion226 decks1.58K decks
14.8lift
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion663 decks1.58K decks
0.89lift
Path to Exile
32%inclusion502 decks1.58K decks
0.89lift
Counterspell
29%inclusion457 decks1.58K decks
1.05lift
Tower Defense
26%inclusion406 decks1.58K decks
15.6lift
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion391 decks1.58K decks
1.00lift
Beast Within
19%inclusion297 decks1.58K decks
1.13lift
Assassin's Trophy
16%inclusion198 decks1.21K decks
1.13lift
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion174 decks1.21K decks
1.84lift
Negate
13%inclusion204 decks1.58K decks
1.26lift
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion181 decks1.58K decks
1.12lift
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion178 decks1.58K decks
1.09lift
Generous Gift
11%inclusion176 decks1.58K decks
0.93lift
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion173 decks1.58K decks
0.97lift
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion143 decks1.58K decks
0.54lift
Swan Song
7.7%inclusion121 decks1.58K decks
0.57lift
Chaos Warp
7.2%inclusion69 decks958 decks
1.28lift
Mana Drain
6.3%inclusion100 decks1.58K decks
0.65lift
Deflecting Swat
6.3%inclusion60 decks958 decks
0.62lift
Akroma's Will
6.0%inclusion94 decks1.58K decks
1.38lift
Eladamri's Call
5.6%inclusion88 decks1.58K decks
0.74lift
Overkill
5.1%inclusion40 decks781 decks
6.32lift
Despark
5.1%inclusion62 decks1.21K decks
1.53lift
Embrace the Paradox
2.4%inclusion4 decks167 decks
3.38lift
Prismari Charm
2.3%inclusion3 decks132 decks
3.12lift
Erode
1.5%inclusion3 decks196 decks
1.00lift
Quandrix Charm
1.4%inclusion3 decks207 decks
1.93lift
Witherbloom Charm
1.3%inclusion2 decks160 decks
2.94lift
Silverquill Charm
1.2%inclusion2 decks171 decks
2.86lift
Dina's Guidance
0.8%inclusion1 decks129 decks
1.38lift
Traumatic Critique
0.8%inclusion1 decks130 decks
3.34lift
Lorehold Charm
0.7%inclusion1 decks145 decks
1.35lift
Sorceries
Farseek
42%inclusion661 decks1.58K decks
0.96lift
Cultivate
36%inclusion563 decks1.58K decks
1.00lift
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion407 decks1.58K decks
0.96lift
Slaughter the Strong
26%inclusion405 decks1.58K decks
14.8lift
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion395 decks1.58K decks
1.16lift
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion369 decks1.58K decks
1.12lift
Dusk // Dawn
21%inclusion338 decks1.58K decks
10.4lift
Three Visits
21%inclusion331 decks1.58K decks
0.88lift
Fell the Mighty
19%inclusion298 decks1.58K decks
11.6lift
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion291 decks1.58K decks
19.7lift
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion282 decks1.58K decks
8.23lift
Reunion of the House
13%inclusion150 decks1.20K decks
43.1lift
Wave of Reckoning
10%inclusion163 decks1.58K decks
15.7lift
Solar Blaze
9.4%inclusion90 decks958 decks
62.3lift
Circuitous Route
9.3%inclusion146 decks1.58K decks
2.87lift
Tip the Scales
8.4%inclusion77 decks919 decks
99+lift
Blasphemous Act
8.1%inclusion78 decks958 decks
0.61lift
Skyshroud Claim
8.0%inclusion127 decks1.58K decks
1.28lift
Crux of Fate
7.9%inclusion96 decks1.21K decks
1.10lift
Eerie Ultimatum
7.6%inclusion92 decks1.21K decks
1.08lift
Tempt with Discovery
7.3%inclusion115 decks1.58K decks
1.07lift
The Battle of Bywater
7.3%inclusion115 decks1.58K decks
11.0lift
Toxic Deluge
6.8%inclusion82 decks1.21K decks
1.38lift
Open the Gates
6.2%inclusion98 decks1.58K decks
3.52lift
Gates Ablaze
5.4%inclusion52 decks958 decks
6.29lift
Explore the Underdark
5.3%inclusion84 decks1.58K decks
3.84lift
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.21K decks
1.03lift
Echocasting Symposium
4.3%inclusion8 decks187 decks
4.40lift
Restoration Seminar
3.6%inclusion7 decks196 decks
3.42lift
Improvisation Capstone
2.3%inclusion3 decks132 decks
1.76lift
Mind into Matter
1.6%inclusion3 decks187 decks
2.27lift
Chelonian Tackle
1.2%inclusion2 decks167 decks
15.4lift
Germination Practicum
1.2%inclusion2 decks170 decks
0.63lift
Fix What's Broken
0.8%inclusion1 decks129 decks
2.89lift
Vicious Rivalry
0.8%inclusion1 decks129 decks
2.05lift
Moment of Reckoning
0.8%inclusion1 decks132 decks
1.51lift
Flow State
0.5%inclusion1 decks187 decks
2.09lift
Daydream
0.5%inclusion1 decks196 decks
1.28lift
Abstract Performance
0.5%inclusion1 decks205 decks
6.49lift
Together as One
0.5%inclusion1 decks208 decks
0.88lift
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
31%inclusion482 decks1.58K decks
22.8lift
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion247 decks1.58K decks
0.92lift
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion232 decks1.58K decks
0.86lift
Meekstone
13%inclusion201 decks1.58K decks
10.1lift
Fist of Suns
10%inclusion75 decks785 decks
1.68lift
Slagwurm Armor
7.8%inclusion123 decks1.58K decks
15.9lift
Urza's Incubator
7.6%inclusion120 decks1.58K decks
0.77lift
Herald's Horn
7.4%inclusion117 decks1.58K decks
0.61lift
Colfenor's Urn
5.1%inclusion81 decks1.58K decks
21.9lift
Navigation Orb
5.0%inclusion79 decks1.58K decks
4.14lift
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
25%inclusion393 decks1.58K decks
15.1lift
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion134 decks785 decks
1.20lift
Rolling Stones
15%inclusion235 decks1.58K decks
62.0lift
Stoneskin
15%inclusion229 decks1.58K decks
13.6lift
Propaganda
14%inclusion216 decks1.58K decks
1.49lift
Call the Spirit Dragons
12%inclusion72 decks577 decks
1.95lift
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion194 decks1.58K decks
1.59lift
Angelic Chorus
12%inclusion188 decks1.58K decks
18.8lift
Guardian Project
10%inclusion161 decks1.58K decks
2.19lift
Dracogenesis
9.1%inclusion66 decks722 decks
1.50lift
Dragon Tempest
8.9%inclusion85 decks958 decks
1.16lift
Mirari's Wake
8.5%inclusion134 decks1.58K decks
1.20lift
Sanguine Bond
7.4%inclusion90 decks1.21K decks
14.2lift
Rhythm of the Wild
7.4%inclusion71 decks958 decks
0.72lift
Assemble the Players
7.2%inclusion114 decks1.58K decks
17.1lift
Hold the Gates
7.0%inclusion110 decks1.58K decks
22.1lift
Annie Joins Up
6.9%inclusion66 decks958 decks
0.83lift
Spidersilk Armor
6.4%inclusion101 decks1.58K decks
21.8lift
Temur Ascendancy
6.3%inclusion60 decks958 decks
0.68lift
Cryptolith Rite
6.0%inclusion95 decks1.58K decks
1.50lift
Unnatural Growth
5.4%inclusion85 decks1.58K decks
5.12lift
Leyline of Mutation
5.3%inclusion38 decks721 decks
1.39lift
Smile at Death
5.2%inclusion65 decks1.26K decks
16.2lift
Treefolk Umbra
5.1%inclusion81 decks1.58K decks
36.1lift
Phyrexian Arena
5.0%inclusion61 decks1.21K decks
1.35lift
Guild Summit
5.0%inclusion79 decks1.58K decks
5.21lift
The Coming of Galactus
0.6%inclusion3 decks471 decks
4.02lift
Thunderbolts Conspiracy
0.2%inclusion1 decks472 decks
19.8lift
World War Hulk
0.2%inclusion1 decks650 decks
2.10lift
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion462 decks1.58K decks
41.7lift
Teyo, the Shieldmage
9.4%inclusion149 decks1.58K decks
15.2lift
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.9%inclusion124 decks1.58K decks
13.6lift
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
7.3%inclusion57 decks785 decks
2.12lift
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.6%inclusion44 decks785 decks
2.88lift
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
5.5%inclusion43 decks785 decks
4.55lift
Professor Dellian Fel
0.6%inclusion1 decks160 decks
2.09lift
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion496 decks1.58K decks
1.01lift
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion236 decks1.58K decks
1.23lift
Baldur's Gate
11%inclusion177 decks1.58K decks
3.65lift
Maze's End
10%inclusion165 decks1.58K decks
3.57lift
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion124 decks1.21K decks
2.13lift
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion158 decks1.58K decks
7.47lift
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion156 decks1.58K decks
0.67lift
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion154 decks1.58K decks
1.10lift
Basilisk Gate
10%inclusion151 decks1.58K decks
4.19lift
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.4%inclusion132 decks1.58K decks
1.80lift
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion122 decks1.58K decks
1.16lift
Cascading Cataracts
7.1%inclusion112 decks1.58K decks
0.77lift
Otawara, Soaring City
5.8%inclusion92 decks1.58K decks
0.57lift
Three Tree City
5.5%inclusion83 decks1.52K decks
0.85lift
Thran Portal
5.0%inclusion79 decks1.58K decks
3.68lift
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.16K decks1.58K decks
0.91lift
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion1.06K decks1.58K decks
0.91lift
Chromatic Lantern
42%inclusion655 decks1.58K decks
1.16lift
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion367 decks1.58K decks
0.90lift
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion232 decks1.58K decks
1.20lift
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion194 decks1.58K decks
1.09lift
Timeless Lotus
9.2%inclusion72 decks785 decks
0.84lift
Dragon's Hoard
6.5%inclusion102 decks1.58K decks
1.78lift
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
6.4%inclusion61 decks958 decks
2.58lift
Selesnya Signet
6.1%inclusion97 decks1.58K decks
1.87lift
Azorius Signet
6.0%inclusion94 decks1.58K decks
1.44lift
Chromatic Orrery
5.8%inclusion92 decks1.58K decks
0.99lift
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion88 decks1.58K decks
1.25lift
Resonating Lute
0.8%inclusion1 decks130 decks
0.78lift
Lands
Command Tower
82%inclusion1.30K decks1.58K decks
0.92lift
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion850 decks1.58K decks
0.88lift
Temple Garden
35%inclusion556 decks1.58K decks
1.00lift
Indatha Triome
35%inclusion422 decks1.21K decks
1.57lift
Breeding Pool
34%inclusion534 decks1.58K decks
0.91lift
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion534 decks1.58K decks
1.26lift
Zagoth Triome
33%inclusion394 decks1.21K decks
1.51lift
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion513 decks1.58K decks
0.97lift
Overgrown Tomb
30%inclusion359 decks1.21K decks
0.97lift
Ketria Triome
29%inclusion274 decks958 decks
1.16lift
Godless Shrine
28%inclusion341 decks1.21K decks
1.07lift
Seaside Citadel
27%inclusion429 decks1.58K decks
1.03lift
Raugrin Triome
27%inclusion254 decks958 decks
1.50lift
Jetmir's Garden
27%inclusion254 decks958 decks
1.31lift
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion414 decks1.58K decks
0.72lift
Stomping Ground
26%inclusion251 decks958 decks
0.85lift
Watery Grave
26%inclusion313 decks1.21K decks
0.97lift
Sandsteppe Citadel
25%inclusion308 decks1.21K decks
1.54lift
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion395 decks1.58K decks
0.80lift
The World Tree
24%inclusion191 decks785 decks
0.91lift
Raffine's Tower
24%inclusion290 decks1.21K decks
1.72lift
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion377 decks1.58K decks
0.81lift
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion228 decks958 decks
0.97lift
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion367 decks1.58K decks
0.80lift
Savai Triome
23%inclusion182 decks785 decks
1.55lift
Opulent Palace
23%inclusion279 decks1.21K decks
1.36lift
Steam Vents
23%inclusion219 decks958 decks
0.91lift
Arcane Sanctum
21%inclusion259 decks1.21K decks
1.79lift
Ziatora's Proving Ground
21%inclusion165 decks785 decks
1.22lift
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion317 decks1.58K decks
0.90lift
Jungle Shrine
18%inclusion170 decks958 decks
1.03lift
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion278 decks1.58K decks
0.84lift
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion138 decks785 decks
0.82lift
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion265 decks1.58K decks
0.91lift
Bountiful Promenade
17%inclusion264 decks1.58K decks
1.15lift
Mystic Monastery
16%inclusion158 decks958 decks
1.15lift
Frontier Bivouac
16%inclusion157 decks958 decks
0.92lift
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion155 decks958 decks
3.19lift
Rakdos Guildgate
16%inclusion127 decks785 decks
3.21lift
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion152 decks958 decks
3.14lift
Gruul Guildgate
16%inclusion152 decks958 decks
3.04lift
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion247 decks1.58K decks
0.73lift
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion241 decks1.58K decks
1.14lift
Xander's Lounge
15%inclusion118 decks785 decks
1.34lift
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion236 decks1.58K decks
0.96lift
Rejuvenating Springs
15%inclusion235 decks1.58K decks
0.90lift
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion235 decks1.58K decks
0.76lift
Nomad Outpost
14%inclusion111 decks785 decks
1.20lift
Cliffgate
14%inclusion135 decks958 decks
3.10lift
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion216 decks1.58K decks
0.66lift