Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Core Aggro

Arcades, the Strategist
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Alejandro Fuentes
Apr 7, 2026
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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Erode
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
88%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
88%synergy
Wall of Denial
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
88%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
84%synergy
High Alert
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
83%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
82%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
82%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
81%synergy
Assault Formation
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
79%synergy
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Crashing Drawbridge
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Omens
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Junk
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Tower Defense
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
74%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
73%synergy
Perimeter Captain
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Vine Trellis
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
69%synergy
Walking Bulwark
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Hover Barrier
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Frost
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
56%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Roots
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Crystal Barricade
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Runes
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Glare
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Shield Sphere
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Tree of Redemption
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Angelic Wall
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Flumph
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Shards
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Mulch
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Carven Caryatid
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Steel Wall
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
41%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Fortified Rampart
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Riptide Turtle
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Tears
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Portcullis Vine
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Essence
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Kelp
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Jungle Barrier
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Excavated Wall
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Towering Titan
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Hope
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Rampart Architect
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Geist of the Archives
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Fog Bank
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Nets
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Mist
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Bar the Door
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Ghostway
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Bant Charm
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Solidarity
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Semester's End
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Ephemerate
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Faith's Reward
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
60%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Rampant Growth
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Return to the Ranks
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Destined Confrontation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Harmonize
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Reunion of the House
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Meekstone
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Stoneskin
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Primal Rage
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Shield
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Angelic Chorus
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Unnatural Growth
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Always Watching
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Hold the Gates
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Levitation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Access Tunnel
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Maze's End
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Gate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Baldur's Gate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Selesnya Signet
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Simic Signet
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Island
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Vista
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Brushland
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Breeding Pool
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Temple Garden
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Verge
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Simic Guildgate
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Brokers Hideout
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
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