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%inclusion86 decks159 decks
Super-Skrull
21%inclusion50 decks240 decks
Top Commanders
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
40%inclusion321 decks809 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 decks242 decks
Esika, God of the Tree
0.2%inclusion49 decks23.8K decks
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
8.4%inclusion38 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 decks5K decks
Infinite Guideline Station
0.2%inclusion20 decks8.29K decks
The Wandering Minstrel
0.1%inclusion20 decks16.3K decks
Progenitus
0.4%inclusion19 decks5.42K 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 decks147 decks
7.41lift
Witherbloom, the Balancer
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
7.16lift
Silverquill, the Disputant
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
7.91lift
Quandrix, the Proof
12%inclusion28 decks227 decks
7.03lift
Lorehold, the Historian
9.4%inclusion27 decks287 decks
9.32lift
High Lift Cards
Blight Pile
21%inclusion256 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Felothar the Steadfast
53%inclusion495 decks941 decks
99+lift
Doran, the Siege Tower
41%inclusion498 decks1.22K decks
99+lift
Jaws of Defeat
34%inclusion316 decks928 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%inclusion234 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
85.9lift
Top Cards
High Alert
60%inclusion956 decks1.59K decks
30.7lift
Assault Formation
57%inclusion903 decks1.59K decks
33.0lift
Wall of Denial
53%inclusion847 decks1.59K decks
23.6lift
Overgrown Battlement
53%inclusion836 decks1.59K decks
24.4lift
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
51%inclusion400 decks784 decks
20.9lift
The Pride of Hull Clade
50%inclusion790 decks1.59K decks
25.8lift
Axebane Guardian
49%inclusion784 decks1.59K decks
23.7lift
Wall of Omens
43%inclusion690 decks1.59K decks
17.9lift
Crystal Barricade
43%inclusion610 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%inclusion206 decks1.59K decks
0.89lift
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion203 decks1.59K decks
0.69lift
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion186 decks1.59K decks
0.67lift
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%inclusion99 decks1.59K decks
0.46lift
Creatures
Betor, Kin to All
40%inclusion376 decks941 decks
17.2lift
Tree of Perdition
38%inclusion466 decks1.22K decks
48.9lift
Doran, Besieged by Time
36%inclusion152 decks417 decks
99+lift
Bedrock Tortoise
34%inclusion544 decks1.59K decks
51.2lift
Sylvan Caryatid
31%inclusion500 decks1.59K decks
15.7lift
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
29%inclusion226 decks788 decks
13.6lift
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
28%inclusion275 decks966 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%inclusion440 decks1.59K decks
13.4lift
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
28%inclusion437 decks1.59K decks
15.2lift
Charix, the Raging Isle
27%inclusion433 decks1.59K decks
34.9lift
Tree of Redemption
27%inclusion432 decks1.59K decks
22.3lift
Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
27%inclusion210 decks788 decks
29.9lift
Arbor Adherent
26%inclusion312 decks1.21K decks
41.1lift
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
26%inclusion408 decks1.59K decks
12.3lift
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
26%inclusion363 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 decks788 decks
12.8lift
Piru, the Volatile
24%inclusion187 decks788 decks
45.4lift
Fog Bank
23%inclusion368 decks1.59K decks
22.1lift
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
23%inclusion364 decks1.59K decks
84.3lift
Fecund Greenshell
22%inclusion340 decks1.53K decks
26.7lift
Rampart Architect
22%inclusion267 decks1.21K decks
47.5lift
Sunscape Familiar
21%inclusion340 decks1.59K decks
10.9lift
Perimeter Captain
20%inclusion320 decks1.59K decks
13.8lift
Dragonlord Atarka
20%inclusion192 decks966 decks
22.4lift
Nicol Bolas
20%inclusion155 decks788 decks
47.2lift
Flumph
19%inclusion304 decks1.59K decks
13.5lift
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion303 decks1.59K decks
0.65lift
Towering Titan
19%inclusion300 decks1.59K decks
23.2lift
Aether Membrane
19%inclusion180 decks966 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 decks966 decks
34.4lift
Galazeth Prismari
17%inclusion169 decks966 decks
35.4lift
Hover Barrier
17%inclusion273 decks1.59K decks
11.4lift
Ancient Copper Dragon
17%inclusion161 decks966 decks
3.13lift
Vaevictis Asmadi
16%inclusion129 decks788 decks
99+lift
Vent Sentinel
16%inclusion154 decks966 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
6.60lift
Vine Trellis
14%inclusion228 decks1.59K decks
10.7lift
Dragonlord Dromoka
14%inclusion227 decks1.59K decks
3.10lift
Wall of Glare
14%inclusion227 decks1.59K decks
14.9lift
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion670 decks1.59K decks
0.89lift
Path to Exile
32%inclusion509 decks1.59K decks
0.90lift
Counterspell
29%inclusion461 decks1.59K decks
1.05lift
Tower Defense
26%inclusion408 decks1.59K decks
15.6lift
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion398 decks1.59K decks
1.02lift
Beast Within
19%inclusion301 decks1.59K decks
1.14lift
Assassin's Trophy
16%inclusion199 decks1.22K decks
1.13lift
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion175 decks1.22K decks
1.84lift
Negate
13%inclusion205 decks1.59K decks
1.25lift
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion183 decks1.59K decks
1.12lift
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion181 decks1.59K decks
1.10lift
Generous Gift
11%inclusion179 decks1.59K decks
0.94lift
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion175 decks1.59K decks
0.97lift
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.3%inclusion147 decks1.59K decks
0.55lift
Swan Song
7.8%inclusion124 decks1.59K decks
0.58lift
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
5.2%inclusion82 decks1.59K decks
1.07lift
Overkill
5.0%inclusion40 decks793 decks
6.24lift
Despark
5.0%inclusion61 decks1.22K decks
1.51lift
Erode
2.3%inclusion5 decks217 decks
1.42lift
Embrace the Paradox
2.1%inclusion4 decks188 decks
2.89lift
Prismari Charm
2.0%inclusion3 decks147 decks
2.82lift
Quandrix Charm
1.3%inclusion3 decks227 decks
1.75lift
Witherbloom Charm
1.1%inclusion2 decks174 decks
2.75lift
Silverquill Charm
1.1%inclusion2 decks185 decks
2.66lift
Dina's Guidance
0.7%inclusion1 decks144 decks
1.16lift
Traumatic Critique
0.7%inclusion1 decks145 decks
2.91lift
Lorehold Charm
0.6%inclusion1 decks160 decks
1.20lift
Sorceries
Farseek
42%inclusion667 decks1.59K decks
0.97lift
Cultivate
36%inclusion568 decks1.59K decks
1.00lift
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion410 decks1.59K decks
0.96lift
Slaughter the Strong
26%inclusion407 decks1.59K decks
14.8lift
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion401 decks1.59K decks
1.17lift
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion373 decks1.59K decks
1.12lift
Dusk // Dawn
21%inclusion340 decks1.59K decks
10.4lift
Three Visits
21%inclusion336 decks1.59K decks
0.89lift
Fell the Mighty
19%inclusion300 decks1.59K decks
11.7lift
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion292 decks1.59K decks
19.7lift
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion285 decks1.59K decks
8.28lift
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion150 decks1.21K decks
42.4lift
Wave of Reckoning
10%inclusion162 decks1.59K decks
15.5lift
Solar Blaze
9.3%inclusion90 decks966 decks
62.2lift
Circuitous Route
9.3%inclusion147 decks1.59K decks
2.88lift
Tip the Scales
8.4%inclusion78 decks930 decks
99+lift
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion80 decks966 decks
0.62lift
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
1.09lift
The Battle of Bywater
7.3%inclusion116 decks1.59K decks
11.1lift
Tempt with Discovery
7.2%inclusion114 decks1.59K decks
1.05lift
Toxic Deluge
6.8%inclusion83 decks1.22K decks
1.40lift
Open the Gates
6.2%inclusion99 decks1.59K decks
3.55lift
Gates Ablaze
5.5%inclusion53 decks966 decks
6.38lift
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
5.4%inclusion66 decks1.22K decks
1.06lift
Explore the Underdark
5.3%inclusion84 decks1.59K decks
3.83lift
Echocasting Symposium
4.3%inclusion9 decks208 decks
4.22lift
Restoration Seminar
3.2%inclusion7 decks217 decks
2.91lift
Improvisation Capstone
2.0%inclusion3 decks147 decks
1.55lift
Chelonian Tackle
1.6%inclusion3 decks188 decks
18.9lift
Mind into Matter
1.4%inclusion3 decks208 decks
1.94lift
Germination Practicum
1.0%inclusion2 decks191 decks
0.53lift
Fix What's Broken
0.7%inclusion1 decks144 decks
2.54lift
Vicious Rivalry
0.7%inclusion1 decks144 decks
1.84lift
Moment of Reckoning
0.7%inclusion1 decks147 decks
1.38lift
Flow State
0.5%inclusion1 decks208 decks
1.70lift
Daydream
0.5%inclusion1 decks217 decks
1.06lift
Abstract Performance
0.4%inclusion1 decks225 decks
5.57lift
Together as One
0.4%inclusion1 decks228 decks
0.77lift
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
31%inclusion486 decks1.59K decks
22.9lift
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion252 decks1.59K decks
0.93lift
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion237 decks1.59K decks
0.87lift
Meekstone
13%inclusion203 decks1.59K decks
10.2lift
Fist of Suns
10%inclusion75 decks788 decks
1.67lift
Slagwurm Armor
7.8%inclusion124 decks1.59K decks
16.0lift
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%inclusion396 decks1.59K decks
15.1lift
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion132 decks788 decks
1.18lift
Rolling Stones
15%inclusion236 decks1.59K decks
61.8lift
Stoneskin
15%inclusion231 decks1.59K decks
13.6lift
Propaganda
14%inclusion216 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 decks735 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
Annie Joins Up
6.9%inclusion67 decks966 decks
0.84lift
Hold the Gates
6.9%inclusion110 decks1.59K decks
22.1lift
Spidersilk Armor
6.4%inclusion101 decks1.59K decks
21.7lift
Cryptolith Rite
6.3%inclusion100 decks1.59K decks
1.56lift
Temur Ascendancy
6.1%inclusion59 decks966 decks
0.66lift
Leyline of Mutation
5.3%inclusion39 decks729 decks
1.41lift
Unnatural Growth
5.3%inclusion85 decks1.59K decks
5.08lift
Treefolk Umbra
5.1%inclusion81 decks1.59K decks
36.0lift
Smile at Death
5.1%inclusion65 decks1.28K decks
16.0lift
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 decks483 decks
3.82lift
Thunderbolts Conspiracy
0.2%inclusion1 decks484 decks
18.4lift
World War Hulk
0.1%inclusion1 decks668 decks
2.05lift
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
7.7%inclusion123 decks1.59K decks
13.4lift
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
7.2%inclusion57 decks788 decks
2.12lift
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.7%inclusion45 decks788 decks
2.94lift
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
5.6%inclusion44 decks788 decks
4.65lift
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.0%inclusion62 decks1.23K decks
2.93lift
Professor Dellian Fel
0.6%inclusion1 decks174 decks
1.78lift
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion501 decks1.59K decks
1.02lift
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion237 decks1.59K decks
1.22lift
Baldur's Gate
11%inclusion179 decks1.59K decks
3.68lift
Maze's End
10%inclusion165 decks1.59K decks
3.56lift
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%inclusion153 decks1.59K decks
4.24lift
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.4%inclusion133 decks1.59K decks
1.80lift
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion122 decks1.59K decks
1.15lift
Cascading Cataracts
7.0%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%inclusion1.17K decks1.59K decks
0.91lift
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion1.07K decks1.59K decks
0.91lift
Chromatic Lantern
42%inclusion660 decks1.59K decks
1.16lift
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion369 decks1.59K decks
0.89lift
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion235 decks1.59K decks
1.22lift
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion195 decks1.59K decks
1.08lift
Timeless Lotus
9.0%inclusion71 decks788 decks
0.83lift
Dragon's Hoard
6.5%inclusion104 decks1.59K decks
1.81lift
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
6.4%inclusion62 decks966 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 decks145 decks
0.69lift
Lands
Command Tower
82%inclusion1.30K decks1.59K decks
0.92lift
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion852 decks1.59K decks
0.87lift
Temple Garden
35%inclusion560 decks1.59K decks
1.00lift
Indatha Triome
35%inclusion425 decks1.22K decks
1.58lift
Breeding Pool
34%inclusion540 decks1.59K decks
0.91lift
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion538 decks1.59K decks
1.26lift
Zagoth Triome
33%inclusion397 decks1.22K decks
1.51lift
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion518 decks1.59K decks
0.97lift
Overgrown Tomb
30%inclusion361 decks1.22K decks
0.97lift
Ketria Triome
29%inclusion279 decks966 decks
1.17lift
Godless Shrine
28%inclusion344 decks1.22K decks
1.07lift
Seaside Citadel
27%inclusion429 decks1.59K decks
1.02lift
Jetmir's Garden
27%inclusion260 decks966 decks
1.33lift
Stomping Ground
27%inclusion257 decks966 decks
0.86lift
Raugrin Triome
27%inclusion257 decks966 decks
1.51lift
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion418 decks1.59K decks
0.72lift
Watery Grave
26%inclusion315 decks1.22K decks
0.97lift
Sandsteppe Citadel
25%inclusion308 decks1.22K decks
1.54lift
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion399 decks1.59K decks
0.81lift
The World Tree
24%inclusion193 decks788 decks
0.91lift
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion383 decks1.59K decks
0.81lift
Raffine's Tower
24%inclusion293 decks1.22K decks
1.73lift
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion232 decks966 decks
0.98lift
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion372 decks1.59K decks
0.80lift
Savai Triome
23%inclusion183 decks788 decks
1.55lift
Opulent Palace
23%inclusion280 decks1.22K decks
1.36lift
Steam Vents
23%inclusion222 decks966 decks
0.91lift
Arcane Sanctum
21%inclusion261 decks1.22K decks
1.80lift
Ziatora's Proving Ground
21%inclusion164 decks788 decks
1.21lift
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion318 decks1.59K decks
0.90lift
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion142 decks788 decks
0.84lift
Jungle Shrine
18%inclusion172 decks966 decks
1.03lift
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion280 decks1.59K decks
0.85lift
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion268 decks1.59K decks
0.91lift
Bountiful Promenade
17%inclusion266 decks1.59K decks
1.16lift
Mystic Monastery
16%inclusion159 decks966 decks
1.15lift
Frontier Bivouac
16%inclusion158 decks966 decks
0.92lift
Rakdos Guildgate
16%inclusion128 decks788 decks
3.24lift
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion156 decks966 decks
3.20lift
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion153 decks966 decks
3.15lift
Gruul Guildgate
16%inclusion153 decks966 decks
3.05lift
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion249 decks1.59K decks
0.74lift
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion244 decks1.59K decks
1.15lift
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion237 decks1.59K decks
0.76lift
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion236 decks1.59K decks
0.96lift
Xander's Lounge
15%inclusion117 decks788 decks
1.33lift
Rejuvenating Springs
15%inclusion235 decks1.59K decks
0.90lift
Nomad Outpost
14%inclusion111 decks788 decks
1.20lift
Cliffgate
14%inclusion136 decks966 decks
3.11lift
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion218 decks1.59K decks
0.66lift