Arcades, the Strategist (Card)

Arcades, the Strategist
0.16%inclusion1.59K 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
54%inclusion85 decks158 decks
Super-Skrull
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
Top Commanders
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
40%inclusion322 decks810 decks
The Ur-Dragon
0.3%inclusion137 decks46.9K decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.8%inclusion116 decks14.5K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.3%inclusion103 decks29.9K decks
Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis
0.6%inclusion70 decks12K decks
Arcades Sabboth
26%inclusion62 decks241 decks
Esika, God of the Tree
0.2%inclusion49 decks23.8K decks
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
8.2%inclusion37 decks453 decks
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
0.2%inclusion36 decks16.8K decks
Jodah, the Unifier
0.1%inclusion36 decks29.9K decks
Ramos, Dragon Engine
0.2%inclusion24 decks11.7K decks
Tiamat
0.2%inclusion24 decks12.5K decks
Karona, False God
0.4%inclusion21 decks5.01K decks
Infinite Guideline Station
0.2%inclusion20 decks8.28K decks
The Wandering Minstrel
0.1%inclusion20 decks16.3K decks
Progenitus
0.4%inclusion19 decks5.41K decks
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
0.1%inclusion19 decks17.3K decks
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
0.0%inclusion18 decks41.2K decks
New Cards
Prismari, the Inspiration
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
7.48lift
Witherbloom, the Balancer
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
7.30lift
Silverquill, the Disputant
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
7.98lift
Quandrix, the Proof
13%inclusion28 decks223 decks
7.15lift
Lorehold, the Historian
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
9.46lift
High Lift Cards
Blight Pile
21%inclusion256 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Felothar the Steadfast
53%inclusion494 decks939 decks
99+lift
Doran, the Siege Tower
41%inclusion498 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Jaws of Defeat
34%inclusion315 decks926 decks
99+lift
Ancient Lumberknot
20%inclusion246 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Sapling of Colfenor
17%inclusion211 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Behind the Scenes
19%inclusion233 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Rasaad yn Bashir
14%inclusion217 decks1.59K decks
99+lift
Chromium, the Mutable
17%inclusion210 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner
21%inclusion207 decks964 decks
85.6lift
Top Cards
High Alert
60%inclusion955 decks1.59K decks
30.7lift
Assault Formation
57%inclusion903 decks1.59K decks
33.0lift
Wall of Denial
53%inclusion846 decks1.59K decks
23.6lift
Overgrown Battlement
53%inclusion835 decks1.59K decks
24.3lift
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
51%inclusion398 decks781 decks
20.9lift
The Pride of Hull Clade
50%inclusion788 decks1.59K decks
25.8lift
Axebane Guardian
49%inclusion784 decks1.59K decks
23.8lift
Wall of Omens
43%inclusion690 decks1.59K decks
17.9lift
Crystal Barricade
43%inclusion608 decks1.42K decks
24.0lift
Wall of Blossoms
43%inclusion678 decks1.59K decks
18.4lift
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion216 decks1.59K decks
0.64lift
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion203 decks1.59K decks
0.88lift
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion202 decks1.59K decks
0.69lift
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion185 decks1.59K decks
0.66lift
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion139 decks1.22K decks
0.59lift
Enlightened Tutor
8.9%inclusion141 decks1.59K decks
0.62lift
Farewell
7.3%inclusion116 decks1.59K decks
0.68lift
Worldly Tutor
7.2%inclusion114 decks1.59K decks
0.68lift
Vampiric Tutor
6.8%inclusion83 decks1.22K decks
0.46lift
Fierce Guardianship
6.2%inclusion98 decks1.59K decks
0.45lift
Creatures
Betor, Kin to All
40%inclusion375 decks939 decks
17.2lift
Tree of Perdition
38%inclusion465 decks1.22K decks
48.8lift
Doran, Besieged by Time
37%inclusion152 decks415 decks
99+lift
Bedrock Tortoise
34%inclusion543 decks1.59K decks
51.1lift
Sylvan Caryatid
32%inclusion500 decks1.59K decks
15.7lift
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
29%inclusion225 decks787 decks
13.5lift
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
29%inclusion275 decks964 decks
37.0lift
Wall of Frost
28%inclusion447 decks1.59K decks
17.2lift
Weathered Sentinels
28%inclusion440 decks1.59K decks
20.8lift
Crashing Drawbridge
28%inclusion439 decks1.59K decks
13.4lift
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
27%inclusion436 decks1.59K decks
15.1lift
Tree of Redemption
27%inclusion433 decks1.59K decks
22.4lift
Charix, the Raging Isle
27%inclusion433 decks1.59K decks
35.0lift
Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
27%inclusion209 decks787 decks
29.7lift
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
26%inclusion408 decks1.59K decks
12.3lift
Arbor Adherent
26%inclusion311 decks1.21K decks
41.1lift
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
25%inclusion362 decks1.42K decks
38.0lift
Walking Bulwark
25%inclusion394 decks1.59K decks
24.7lift
Shield-Wall Sentinel
24%inclusion387 decks1.59K decks
17.6lift
Dragonlord Kolaghan
24%inclusion188 decks787 decks
12.8lift
Piru, the Volatile
24%inclusion186 decks787 decks
45.1lift
Fog Bank
23%inclusion369 decks1.59K decks
22.1lift
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
23%inclusion363 decks1.59K decks
84.0lift
Fecund Greenshell
22%inclusion340 decks1.53K decks
26.8lift
Rampart Architect
22%inclusion266 decks1.21K decks
47.4lift
Sunscape Familiar
21%inclusion341 decks1.59K decks
10.9lift
Perimeter Captain
20%inclusion319 decks1.59K decks
13.8lift
Dragonlord Atarka
20%inclusion192 decks964 decks
22.4lift
Nicol Bolas
20%inclusion154 decks787 decks
46.9lift
Flumph
19%inclusion304 decks1.59K decks
13.5lift
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion302 decks1.59K decks
0.65lift
Towering Titan
19%inclusion299 decks1.59K decks
23.1lift
Aether Membrane
19%inclusion180 decks964 decks
99+lift
Wingmantle Chaplain
19%inclusion296 decks1.59K decks
18.1lift
Wall of Stolen Identity
18%inclusion286 decks1.59K decks
14.3lift
Velomachus Lorehold
18%inclusion170 decks964 decks
34.5lift
Galazeth Prismari
18%inclusion169 decks964 decks
35.4lift
Hover Barrier
17%inclusion273 decks1.59K decks
11.4lift
Ancient Copper Dragon
17%inclusion161 decks964 decks
3.13lift
Vaevictis Asmadi
16%inclusion128 decks787 decks
99+lift
Vent Sentinel
16%inclusion154 decks964 decks
99+lift
Dragonlord Silumgar
16%inclusion190 decks1.22K decks
9.6lift
Colfenor, the Last Yew
15%inclusion188 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
15%inclusion185 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Shadrix Silverquill
15%inclusion184 decks1.22K decks
16.8lift
Beledros Witherbloom
15%inclusion182 decks1.22K decks
9.6lift
The Council of Four
15%inclusion236 decks1.59K decks
6.61lift
Vine Trellis
14%inclusion229 decks1.59K decks
10.7lift
Wall of Glare
14%inclusion228 decks1.59K decks
14.9lift
Dragonlord Dromoka
14%inclusion227 decks1.59K decks
3.10lift
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion667 decks1.59K decks
0.89lift
Path to Exile
32%inclusion505 decks1.59K decks
0.89lift
Counterspell
29%inclusion460 decks1.59K decks
1.05lift
Tower Defense
26%inclusion407 decks1.59K decks
15.6lift
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion395 decks1.59K decks
1.01lift
Beast Within
19%inclusion300 decks1.59K decks
1.14lift
Assassin's Trophy
16%inclusion198 decks1.22K decks
1.13lift
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion174 decks1.22K decks
1.83lift
Negate
13%inclusion205 decks1.59K decks
1.26lift
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion183 decks1.59K decks
1.13lift
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion179 decks1.59K decks
1.09lift
Generous Gift
11%inclusion178 decks1.59K decks
0.94lift
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion175 decks1.59K decks
0.97lift
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion144 decks1.59K decks
0.54lift
Swan Song
7.7%inclusion122 decks1.59K decks
0.57lift
Chaos Warp
7.3%inclusion70 decks964 decks
1.29lift
Deflecting Swat
6.4%inclusion62 decks964 decks
0.63lift
Mana Drain
6.3%inclusion100 decks1.59K decks
0.65lift
Akroma's Will
6.0%inclusion96 decks1.59K decks
1.40lift
Eladamri's Call
5.7%inclusion90 decks1.59K decks
0.76lift
Flawless Maneuver
5.2%inclusion82 decks1.59K decks
1.07lift
Overkill
5.1%inclusion40 decks791 decks
6.25lift
Despark
5.0%inclusion61 decks1.22K decks
1.51lift
Erode
2.3%inclusion5 decks213 decks
1.47lift
Embrace the Paradox
2.2%inclusion4 decks184 decks
2.97lift
Prismari Charm
2.1%inclusion3 decks145 decks
2.85lift
Quandrix Charm
1.3%inclusion3 decks223 decks
1.79lift
Witherbloom Charm
1.2%inclusion2 decks171 decks
2.81lift
Silverquill Charm
1.1%inclusion2 decks182 decks
2.70lift
Dina's Guidance
0.7%inclusion1 decks141 decks
1.20lift
Traumatic Critique
0.7%inclusion1 decks143 decks
2.95lift
Lorehold Charm
0.6%inclusion1 decks158 decks
1.22lift
Sorceries
Farseek
42%inclusion665 decks1.59K decks
0.96lift
Cultivate
36%inclusion565 decks1.59K decks
0.99lift
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion409 decks1.59K decks
0.96lift
Slaughter the Strong
26%inclusion407 decks1.59K decks
14.8lift
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion399 decks1.59K decks
1.16lift
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion373 decks1.59K decks
1.12lift
Dusk // Dawn
21%inclusion340 decks1.59K decks
10.4lift
Three Visits
21%inclusion334 decks1.59K decks
0.89lift
Fell the Mighty
19%inclusion299 decks1.59K decks
11.6lift
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion291 decks1.59K decks
19.6lift
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion285 decks1.59K decks
8.28lift
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion150 decks1.21K decks
42.5lift
Wave of Reckoning
10%inclusion163 decks1.59K decks
15.6lift
Solar Blaze
9.3%inclusion90 decks964 decks
62.3lift
Circuitous Route
9.3%inclusion148 decks1.59K decks
2.90lift
Tip the Scales
8.3%inclusion77 decks928 decks
99+lift
Blasphemous Act
8.2%inclusion79 decks964 decks
0.61lift
Skyshroud Claim
8.1%inclusion129 decks1.59K decks
1.29lift
Crux of Fate
7.8%inclusion95 decks1.22K decks
1.08lift
Eerie Ultimatum
7.7%inclusion93 decks1.22K decks
1.09lift
The Battle of Bywater
7.3%inclusion116 decks1.59K decks
11.1lift
Tempt with Discovery
7.2%inclusion115 decks1.59K decks
1.06lift
Toxic Deluge
6.7%inclusion82 decks1.22K decks
1.38lift
Open the Gates
6.2%inclusion99 decks1.59K decks
3.55lift
Gates Ablaze
5.5%inclusion53 decks964 decks
6.38lift
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
5.4%inclusion66 decks1.22K decks
1.06lift
Explore the Underdark
5.4%inclusion85 decks1.59K decks
3.87lift
Echocasting Symposium
4.4%inclusion9 decks204 decks
4.38lift
Restoration Seminar
3.3%inclusion7 decks213 decks
3.03lift
Improvisation Capstone
2.1%inclusion3 decks145 decks
1.56lift
Chelonian Tackle
1.6%inclusion3 decks184 decks
20.8lift
Mind into Matter
1.5%inclusion3 decks204 decks
2.00lift
Germination Practicum
1.1%inclusion2 decks187 decks
0.55lift
Fix What's Broken
0.7%inclusion1 decks141 decks
2.60lift
Vicious Rivalry
0.7%inclusion1 decks141 decks
1.90lift
Moment of Reckoning
0.7%inclusion1 decks144 decks
1.40lift
Flow State
0.5%inclusion1 decks204 decks
1.75lift
Daydream
0.5%inclusion1 decks213 decks
1.10lift
Abstract Performance
0.5%inclusion1 decks221 decks
5.63lift
Together as One
0.4%inclusion1 decks224 decks
0.79lift
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
31%inclusion485 decks1.59K decks
22.9lift
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion251 decks1.59K decks
0.93lift
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion236 decks1.59K decks
0.87lift
Meekstone
13%inclusion202 decks1.59K decks
10.1lift
Fist of Suns
9.4%inclusion74 decks787 decks
1.65lift
Slagwurm Armor
7.8%inclusion123 decks1.59K decks
15.9lift
Urza's Incubator
7.5%inclusion119 decks1.59K decks
0.76lift
Herald's Horn
7.3%inclusion116 decks1.59K decks
0.60lift
Colfenor's Urn
5.2%inclusion82 decks1.59K decks
22.1lift
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
25%inclusion394 decks1.59K decks
15.1lift
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion132 decks787 decks
1.18lift
Rolling Stones
15%inclusion236 decks1.59K decks
61.9lift
Stoneskin
14%inclusion230 decks1.59K decks
13.6lift
Propaganda
14%inclusion216 decks1.59K decks
1.48lift
Call the Spirit Dragons
12%inclusion72 decks584 decks
1.92lift
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion194 decks1.59K decks
1.58lift
Angelic Chorus
12%inclusion189 decks1.59K decks
18.8lift
Guardian Project
10%inclusion162 decks1.59K decks
2.19lift
Dracogenesis
9.0%inclusion66 decks733 decks
1.48lift
Dragon Tempest
8.7%inclusion84 decks964 decks
1.14lift
Mirari's Wake
8.4%inclusion133 decks1.59K decks
1.19lift
Sanguine Bond
7.4%inclusion90 decks1.22K decks
14.2lift
Rhythm of the Wild
7.3%inclusion70 decks964 decks
0.71lift
Assemble the Players
7.2%inclusion115 decks1.59K decks
17.2lift
Hold the Gates
7.0%inclusion111 decks1.59K decks
22.3lift
Annie Joins Up
7.0%inclusion67 decks964 decks
0.84lift
Spidersilk Armor
6.4%inclusion101 decks1.59K decks
21.7lift
Cryptolith Rite
6.2%inclusion99 decks1.59K decks
1.55lift
Temur Ascendancy
6.1%inclusion59 decks964 decks
0.66lift
Leyline of Mutation
5.4%inclusion39 decks728 decks
1.42lift
Unnatural Growth
5.4%inclusion85 decks1.59K decks
5.09lift
Treefolk Umbra
5.1%inclusion81 decks1.59K decks
36.0lift
Smile at Death
5.1%inclusion65 decks1.27K decks
16.0lift
Guild Summit
5.0%inclusion80 decks1.59K decks
5.26lift
Phyrexian Arena
5.0%inclusion61 decks1.22K decks
1.35lift
The Coming of Galactus
0.6%inclusion3 decks481 decks
3.85lift
Thunderbolts Conspiracy
0.2%inclusion1 decks482 decks
18.4lift
World War Hulk
0.2%inclusion1 decks665 decks
2.06lift
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion464 decks1.59K decks
41.7lift
Teyo, the Shieldmage
9.3%inclusion148 decks1.59K decks
15.1lift
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.8%inclusion123 decks1.59K decks
13.4lift
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
7.2%inclusion57 decks787 decks
2.12lift
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.7%inclusion45 decks787 decks
2.94lift
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
5.6%inclusion44 decks787 decks
4.65lift
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.1%inclusion62 decks1.23K decks
2.94lift
Professor Dellian Fel
0.6%inclusion1 decks171 decks
1.86lift
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion500 decks1.59K decks
1.02lift
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion237 decks1.59K decks
1.23lift
Baldur's Gate
11%inclusion180 decks1.59K decks
3.70lift
Maze's End
10%inclusion166 decks1.59K decks
3.58lift
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion124 decks1.22K decks
2.13lift
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion159 decks1.59K decks
7.47lift
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion158 decks1.59K decks
0.68lift
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion157 decks1.59K decks
1.12lift
Basilisk Gate
10%inclusion154 decks1.59K decks
4.27lift
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.4%inclusion133 decks1.59K decks
1.81lift
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion122 decks1.59K decks
1.15lift
Cascading Cataracts
7.1%inclusion112 decks1.59K decks
0.76lift
Otawara, Soaring City
5.9%inclusion93 decks1.59K decks
0.58lift
Three Tree City
5.4%inclusion83 decks1.54K decks
0.84lift
Thran Portal
5.1%inclusion81 decks1.59K decks
3.76lift
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.16K decks1.59K decks
0.91lift
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion1.06K decks1.59K decks
0.90lift
Chromatic Lantern
42%inclusion659 decks1.59K decks
1.16lift
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion368 decks1.59K decks
0.89lift
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion234 decks1.59K decks
1.21lift
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion195 decks1.59K decks
1.09lift
Timeless Lotus
9.0%inclusion71 decks787 decks
0.83lift
Dragon's Hoard
6.5%inclusion103 decks1.59K decks
1.80lift
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
6.4%inclusion62 decks964 decks
2.61lift
Selesnya Signet
6.1%inclusion97 decks1.59K decks
1.87lift
Azorius Signet
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.59K decks
1.44lift
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion91 decks1.59K decks
1.29lift
Chromatic Orrery
5.7%inclusion91 decks1.59K decks
0.98lift
Resonating Lute
0.7%inclusion1 decks143 decks
0.70lift
Lands
Command Tower
82%inclusion1.30K decks1.59K decks
0.92lift
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion849 decks1.59K decks
0.87lift
Temple Garden
35%inclusion558 decks1.59K decks
0.99lift
Indatha Triome
35%inclusion424 decks1.22K decks
1.57lift
Breeding Pool
34%inclusion538 decks1.59K decks
0.91lift
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion536 decks1.59K decks
1.26lift
Zagoth Triome
33%inclusion396 decks1.22K decks
1.51lift
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion516 decks1.59K decks
0.97lift
Overgrown Tomb
30%inclusion359 decks1.22K decks
0.97lift
Ketria Triome
29%inclusion279 decks964 decks
1.18lift
Godless Shrine
28%inclusion342 decks1.22K decks
1.07lift
Seaside Citadel
27%inclusion429 decks1.59K decks
1.02lift
Jetmir's Garden
27%inclusion259 decks964 decks
1.33lift
Stomping Ground
27%inclusion256 decks964 decks
0.86lift
Raugrin Triome
27%inclusion256 decks964 decks
1.50lift
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion415 decks1.59K decks
0.72lift
Watery Grave
26%inclusion313 decks1.22K decks
0.97lift
Sandsteppe Citadel
25%inclusion308 decks1.22K decks
1.54lift
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion397 decks1.59K decks
0.80lift
The World Tree
25%inclusion193 decks787 decks
0.91lift
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion381 decks1.59K decks
0.81lift
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion231 decks964 decks
0.98lift
Raffine's Tower
24%inclusion291 decks1.22K decks
1.72lift
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion370 decks1.59K decks
0.80lift
Savai Triome
23%inclusion183 decks787 decks
1.55lift
Opulent Palace
23%inclusion280 decks1.22K decks
1.36lift
Steam Vents
23%inclusion221 decks964 decks
0.91lift
Arcane Sanctum
21%inclusion261 decks1.22K decks
1.80lift
Ziatora's Proving Ground
21%inclusion164 decks787 decks
1.21lift
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion318 decks1.59K decks
0.90lift
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion141 decks787 decks
0.84lift
Jungle Shrine
18%inclusion171 decks964 decks
1.03lift
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion278 decks1.59K decks
0.84lift
Bountiful Promenade
17%inclusion266 decks1.59K decks
1.16lift
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion266 decks1.59K decks
0.91lift
Mystic Monastery
16%inclusion159 decks964 decks
1.15lift
Frontier Bivouac
16%inclusion158 decks964 decks
0.92lift
Rakdos Guildgate
16%inclusion128 decks787 decks
3.24lift
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion156 decks964 decks
3.20lift
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion153 decks964 decks
3.15lift
Gruul Guildgate
16%inclusion153 decks964 decks
3.05lift
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion248 decks1.59K decks
0.73lift
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion242 decks1.59K decks
1.14lift
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion237 decks1.59K decks
0.96lift
Rejuvenating Springs
15%inclusion235 decks1.59K decks
0.90lift
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion235 decks1.59K decks
0.75lift
Xander's Lounge
15%inclusion116 decks787 decks
1.32lift
Cliffgate
14%inclusion136 decks964 decks
3.11lift
Nomad Outpost
14%inclusion111 decks787 decks
1.20lift
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion217 decks1.59K decks
0.65lift