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
22%inclusion51 decks234 decks
Top Commanders
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
40%inclusion321 decks807 decks
The Ur-Dragon
0.3%inclusion137 decks46.9K decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.8%inclusion117 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 decks8.26K decks
The Wandering Minstrel
0.1%inclusion20 decks16.2K decks
Progenitus
0.4%inclusion19 decks5.41K decks
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
0.1%inclusion19 decks17.3K decks
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
0.0%inclusion18 decks41.1K decks
New Cards
Prismari, the Inspiration
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
7.17lift
Witherbloom, the Balancer
14%inclusion24 decks170 decks
7.04lift
Silverquill, the Disputant
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
7.65lift
Quandrix, the Proof
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
6.96lift
Lorehold, the Historian
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
9.21lift
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%inclusion499 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
Chromium, the Mutable
17%inclusion211 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Rasaad yn Bashir
14%inclusion217 decks1.59K decks
99+lift
Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner
22%inclusion208 decks966 decks
85.8lift
Top Cards
High Alert
60%inclusion955 decks1.59K decks
30.7lift
Assault Formation
57%inclusion902 decks1.59K decks
32.9lift
Wall of Denial
53%inclusion845 decks1.59K decks
23.5lift
Overgrown Battlement
53%inclusion834 decks1.59K decks
24.3lift
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
51%inclusion397 decks780 decks
20.8lift
The Pride of Hull Clade
50%inclusion787 decks1.59K decks
25.7lift
Axebane Guardian
49%inclusion785 decks1.59K decks
23.8lift
Wall of Omens
43%inclusion689 decks1.59K decks
17.9lift
Crystal Barricade
43%inclusion607 decks1.42K decks
23.9lift
Wall of Blossoms
43%inclusion678 decks1.59K decks
18.4lift
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion217 decks1.59K decks
0.64lift
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion204 decks1.59K decks
0.88lift
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion204 decks1.59K decks
0.70lift
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion185 decks1.59K decks
0.66lift
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion138 decks1.22K decks
0.58lift
Enlightened Tutor
8.8%inclusion140 decks1.59K decks
0.62lift
Farewell
7.3%inclusion116 decks1.59K decks
0.68lift
Worldly Tutor
7.2%inclusion115 decks1.59K decks
0.69lift
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%inclusion374 decks939 decks
17.1lift
Tree of Perdition
38%inclusion465 decks1.22K decks
48.8lift
Doran, Besieged by Time
37%inclusion152 decks414 decks
99+lift
Bedrock Tortoise
34%inclusion543 decks1.59K decks
51.1lift
Sylvan Caryatid
31%inclusion499 decks1.59K decks
15.6lift
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
29%inclusion226 decks789 decks
13.6lift
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
28%inclusion275 decks966 decks
36.9lift
Wall of Frost
28%inclusion446 decks1.59K decks
17.2lift
Weathered Sentinels
28%inclusion439 decks1.59K decks
20.7lift
Crashing Drawbridge
28%inclusion439 decks1.59K decks
13.3lift
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
27%inclusion435 decks1.59K decks
15.1lift
Tree of Redemption
27%inclusion433 decks1.59K decks
22.3lift
Charix, the Raging Isle
27%inclusion433 decks1.59K decks
34.9lift
Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
27%inclusion210 decks789 decks
29.8lift
Arbor Adherent
26%inclusion311 decks1.21K decks
41.1lift
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
26%inclusion408 decks1.59K decks
12.3lift
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%inclusion386 decks1.59K decks
17.5lift
Dragonlord Kolaghan
24%inclusion189 decks789 decks
12.9lift
Piru, the Volatile
24%inclusion187 decks789 decks
45.2lift
Fog Bank
23%inclusion369 decks1.59K decks
22.1lift
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
23%inclusion363 decks1.59K decks
83.7lift
Fecund Greenshell
22%inclusion340 decks1.53K decks
26.8lift
Rampart Architect
22%inclusion265 decks1.21K decks
47.2lift
Sunscape Familiar
21%inclusion341 decks1.59K decks
10.9lift
Perimeter Captain
20%inclusion318 decks1.59K decks
13.8lift
Dragonlord Atarka
20%inclusion193 decks966 decks
22.5lift
Nicol Bolas
20%inclusion155 decks789 decks
47.1lift
Flumph
19%inclusion304 decks1.59K decks
13.5lift
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion304 decks1.59K decks
0.65lift
Towering Titan
19%inclusion299 decks1.59K decks
23.1lift
Aether Membrane
19%inclusion180 decks966 decks
99+lift
Wingmantle Chaplain
19%inclusion295 decks1.59K decks
18.0lift
Wall of Stolen Identity
18%inclusion285 decks1.59K decks
14.3lift
Velomachus Lorehold
18%inclusion171 decks966 decks
34.7lift
Galazeth Prismari
18%inclusion170 decks966 decks
35.6lift
Hover Barrier
17%inclusion273 decks1.59K decks
11.4lift
Ancient Copper Dragon
17%inclusion162 decks966 decks
3.15lift
Vaevictis Asmadi
16%inclusion129 decks789 decks
99+lift
Vent Sentinel
16%inclusion154 decks966 decks
99+lift
Dragonlord Silumgar
16%inclusion191 decks1.22K decks
9.7lift
Colfenor, the Last Yew
15%inclusion188 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Shadrix Silverquill
15%inclusion185 decks1.22K decks
16.9lift
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
15%inclusion185 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Beledros Witherbloom
15%inclusion183 decks1.22K decks
9.6lift
The Council of Four
15%inclusion236 decks1.59K decks
6.61lift
Vine Trellis
14%inclusion228 decks1.59K decks
10.7lift
Dragonlord Dromoka
14%inclusion228 decks1.59K decks
3.11lift
Wall of Glare
14%inclusion227 decks1.59K decks
14.8lift
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion666 decks1.59K decks
0.88lift
Path to Exile
32%inclusion505 decks1.59K decks
0.89lift
Counterspell
29%inclusion460 decks1.59K decks
1.05lift
Tower Defense
26%inclusion406 decks1.59K decks
15.5lift
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion394 decks1.59K decks
1.01lift
Beast Within
19%inclusion301 decks1.59K decks
1.14lift
Assassin's Trophy
16%inclusion199 decks1.22K decks
1.13lift
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion174 decks1.22K decks
1.83lift
Negate
13%inclusion205 decks1.59K decks
1.25lift
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion182 decks1.59K decks
1.12lift
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion178 decks1.59K decks
1.09lift
Generous Gift
11%inclusion178 decks1.59K decks
0.94lift
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion174 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%inclusion71 decks966 decks
1.31lift
Deflecting Swat
6.4%inclusion62 decks966 decks
0.63lift
Mana Drain
6.4%inclusion101 decks1.59K decks
0.65lift
Akroma's Will
6.0%inclusion96 decks1.59K decks
1.39lift
Eladamri's Call
5.7%inclusion90 decks1.59K decks
0.76lift
Flawless Maneuver
5.1%inclusion81 decks1.59K decks
1.05lift
Overkill
5.1%inclusion40 decks790 decks
6.25lift
Despark
5.0%inclusion61 decks1.22K decks
1.51lift
Erode
2.4%inclusion5 decks212 decks
1.49lift
Embrace the Paradox
2.2%inclusion4 decks183 decks
3.01lift
Prismari Charm
2.1%inclusion3 decks145 decks
2.87lift
Quandrix Charm
1.4%inclusion3 decks222 decks
1.81lift
Witherbloom Charm
1.2%inclusion2 decks170 decks
2.82lift
Silverquill Charm
1.1%inclusion2 decks181 decks
2.72lift
Dina's Guidance
0.7%inclusion1 decks140 decks
1.23lift
Traumatic Critique
0.7%inclusion1 decks143 decks
2.96lift
Lorehold Charm
0.6%inclusion1 decks158 decks
1.23lift
Sorceries
Farseek
42%inclusion666 decks1.59K decks
0.97lift
Cultivate
36%inclusion565 decks1.59K decks
0.99lift
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion410 decks1.59K decks
0.96lift
Slaughter the Strong
26%inclusion406 decks1.59K decks
14.7lift
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion399 decks1.59K decks
1.16lift
Kodama's Reach
23%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%inclusion300 decks1.59K decks
11.6lift
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion293 decks1.59K decks
19.7lift
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion284 decks1.59K decks
8.25lift
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion150 decks1.21K decks
42.5lift
Wave of Reckoning
10%inclusion164 decks1.59K decks
15.7lift
Circuitous Route
9.3%inclusion148 decks1.59K decks
2.90lift
Solar Blaze
9.3%inclusion90 decks966 decks
62.2lift
Tip the Scales
8.3%inclusion77 decks928 decks
99+lift
Blasphemous Act
8.2%inclusion79 decks966 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
7.6%inclusion93 decks1.22K decks
1.08lift
Tempt with Discovery
7.2%inclusion115 decks1.59K decks
1.06lift
The Battle of Bywater
7.2%inclusion115 decks1.59K decks
11.0lift
Toxic Deluge
6.8%inclusion83 decks1.22K decks
1.40lift
Open the Gates
6.2%inclusion99 decks1.59K decks
3.54lift
Gates Ablaze
5.5%inclusion53 decks966 decks
6.37lift
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
5.4%inclusion66 decks1.22K decks
1.06lift
Explore the Underdark
5.4%inclusion85 decks1.59K decks
3.87lift
Echocasting Symposium
3.9%inclusion8 decks203 decks
3.98lift
Restoration Seminar
3.3%inclusion7 decks212 decks
3.10lift
Improvisation Capstone
2.1%inclusion3 decks145 decks
1.58lift
Mind into Matter
1.5%inclusion3 decks203 decks
2.05lift
Chelonian Tackle
1.1%inclusion2 decks183 decks
14.3lift
Germination Practicum
1.1%inclusion2 decks186 decks
0.56lift
Fix What's Broken
0.7%inclusion1 decks140 decks
2.61lift
Vicious Rivalry
0.7%inclusion1 decks140 decks
1.92lift
Moment of Reckoning
0.7%inclusion1 decks143 decks
1.39lift
Flow State
0.5%inclusion1 decks203 decks
1.80lift
Daydream
0.5%inclusion1 decks212 decks
1.13lift
Abstract Performance
0.5%inclusion1 decks220 decks
5.78lift
Together as One
0.4%inclusion1 decks223 decks
0.80lift
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
30%inclusion484 decks1.59K decks
22.8lift
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
10%inclusion75 decks789 decks
1.67lift
Slagwurm Armor
7.7%inclusion123 decks1.59K decks
15.9lift
Urza's Incubator
7.6%inclusion120 decks1.59K decks
0.76lift
Herald's Horn
7.4%inclusion117 decks1.59K decks
0.61lift
Colfenor's Urn
5.2%inclusion82 decks1.59K decks
22.1lift
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
25%inclusion394 decks1.59K decks
15.0lift
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion133 decks789 decks
1.19lift
Rolling Stones
15%inclusion236 decks1.59K decks
62.0lift
Stoneskin
14%inclusion230 decks1.59K decks
13.6lift
Propaganda
14%inclusion217 decks1.59K decks
1.48lift
Call the Spirit Dragons
12%inclusion72 decks585 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 decks734 decks
1.48lift
Dragon Tempest
8.7%inclusion84 decks966 decks
1.14lift
Mirari's Wake
8.4%inclusion133 decks1.59K decks
1.19lift
Sanguine Bond
7.4%inclusion90 decks1.22K decks
14.1lift
Rhythm of the Wild
7.3%inclusion71 decks966 decks
0.72lift
Assemble the Players
7.2%inclusion115 decks1.59K decks
17.2lift
Hold the Gates
7.0%inclusion111 decks1.59K decks
22.2lift
Annie Joins Up
6.9%inclusion67 decks966 decks
0.84lift
Spidersilk Armor
6.4%inclusion101 decks1.59K decks
21.7lift
Temur Ascendancy
6.2%inclusion60 decks966 decks
0.67lift
Cryptolith Rite
6.1%inclusion97 decks1.59K decks
1.52lift
Unnatural Growth
5.4%inclusion85 decks1.59K decks
5.08lift
Leyline of Mutation
5.3%inclusion39 decks729 decks
1.41lift
Smile at Death
5.1%inclusion65 decks1.27K decks
16.1lift
Treefolk Umbra
5.1%inclusion81 decks1.59K decks
36.0lift
Guild Summit
5.0%inclusion80 decks1.59K decks
5.25lift
Phyrexian Arena
5.0%inclusion61 decks1.22K decks
1.35lift
The Coming of Galactus
0.6%inclusion3 decks480 decks
3.88lift
Thunderbolts Conspiracy
0.2%inclusion1 decks481 decks
19.0lift
World War Hulk
0.2%inclusion1 decks664 decks
2.06lift
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion463 decks1.59K decks
41.6lift
Teyo, the Shieldmage
9.3%inclusion148 decks1.59K decks
15.1lift
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.7%inclusion123 decks1.59K decks
13.4lift
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
7.2%inclusion57 decks789 decks
2.11lift
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.7%inclusion45 decks789 decks
2.93lift
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
5.6%inclusion44 decks789 decks
4.64lift
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.1%inclusion62 decks1.23K decks
2.94lift
Professor Dellian Fel
0.6%inclusion1 decks170 decks
1.91lift
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion500 decks1.59K decks
1.02lift
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion237 decks1.59K decks
1.22lift
Baldur's Gate
11%inclusion178 decks1.59K decks
3.65lift
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%inclusion156 decks1.59K decks
1.11lift
Basilisk Gate
10%inclusion153 decks1.59K decks
4.23lift
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.4%inclusion133 decks1.59K decks
1.80lift
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion123 decks1.59K decks
1.16lift
Cascading Cataracts
7.1%inclusion113 decks1.59K decks
0.77lift
Otawara, Soaring City
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.59K decks
0.58lift
Three Tree City
5.4%inclusion83 decks1.54K decks
0.84lift
Thran Portal
5.0%inclusion80 decks1.59K decks
3.71lift
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.16K decks1.59K decks
0.91lift
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion1.07K decks1.59K decks
0.90lift
Chromatic Lantern
42%inclusion660 decks1.59K decks
1.16lift
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion369 decks1.59K decks
0.90lift
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion235 decks1.59K decks
1.21lift
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion197 decks1.59K decks
1.10lift
Timeless Lotus
9.1%inclusion72 decks789 decks
0.84lift
Dragon's Hoard
6.5%inclusion103 decks1.59K decks
1.79lift
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
6.4%inclusion62 decks966 decks
2.61lift
Selesnya Signet
6.1%inclusion97 decks1.59K decks
1.86lift
Azorius Signet
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.59K decks
1.44lift
Decanter of Endless Water
5.8%inclusion92 decks1.59K decks
1.30lift
Chromatic Orrery
5.7%inclusion91 decks1.59K decks
0.98lift
Resonating Lute
0.7%inclusion1 decks143 decks
0.71lift
Lands
Command Tower
82%inclusion1.30K decks1.59K decks
0.92lift
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion852 decks1.59K decks
0.87lift
Temple Garden
35%inclusion559 decks1.59K decks
0.99lift
Indatha Triome
35%inclusion424 decks1.22K decks
1.57lift
Breeding Pool
34%inclusion539 decks1.59K decks
0.91lift
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion535 decks1.59K decks
1.26lift
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion517 decks1.59K decks
0.97lift
Zagoth Triome
32%inclusion395 decks1.22K decks
1.50lift
Overgrown Tomb
30%inclusion359 decks1.22K decks
0.97lift
Ketria Triome
29%inclusion279 decks966 decks
1.17lift
Godless Shrine
28%inclusion343 decks1.22K decks
1.07lift
Seaside Citadel
27%inclusion429 decks1.59K decks
1.02lift
Jetmir's Garden
27%inclusion259 decks966 decks
1.33lift
Stomping Ground
27%inclusion256 decks966 decks
0.86lift
Raugrin Triome
27%inclusion256 decks966 decks
1.50lift
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion415 decks1.59K decks
0.71lift
Watery Grave
26%inclusion314 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%inclusion194 decks789 decks
0.92lift
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion381 decks1.59K decks
0.81lift
Raffine's Tower
24%inclusion291 decks1.22K decks
1.72lift
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion231 decks966 decks
0.97lift
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion370 decks1.59K decks
0.80lift
Savai Triome
23%inclusion183 decks789 decks
1.55lift
Opulent Palace
23%inclusion280 decks1.22K decks
1.36lift
Steam Vents
23%inclusion221 decks966 decks
0.91lift
Arcane Sanctum
21%inclusion261 decks1.22K decks
1.80lift
Ziatora's Proving Ground
21%inclusion164 decks789 decks
1.20lift
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion317 decks1.59K decks
0.90lift
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion141 decks789 decks
0.84lift
Jungle Shrine
18%inclusion171 decks966 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 decks966 decks
1.15lift
Frontier Bivouac
16%inclusion158 decks966 decks
0.92lift
Rakdos Guildgate
16%inclusion128 decks789 decks
3.23lift
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion156 decks966 decks
3.19lift
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion153 decks966 decks
3.14lift
Gruul Guildgate
16%inclusion153 decks966 decks
3.04lift
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 decks789 decks
1.32lift
Cliffgate
14%inclusion136 decks966 decks
3.11lift
Nomad Outpost
14%inclusion111 decks789 decks
1.19lift
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion217 decks1.59K decks
0.65lift