Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Core Defenders

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Cooper Gottfried
Dec 15, 2025
The Top 40 Three-Colored Commanders
Who are the most popular three-colored commanders? Let's find out, with this list of the top 40, with data from EDHREC.
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MTGStocks
Swat Away
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Slumbering Walker
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Bark of Doran
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Sodden Verdure
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion472 decks501 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion462 decks501 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion461 decks501 decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
85%inclusion425 decks501 decks
77%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
84%inclusion419 decks501 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
82%inclusion411 decks501 decks
74%synergy
High Alert
81%inclusion405 decks501 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
80%inclusion403 decks501 decks
72%synergy
Assault Formation
78%inclusion390 decks501 decks
72%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion383 decks501 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Slaughter the Strong
75%inclusion374 decks501 decks
68%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
74%inclusion371 decks501 decks
67%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
74%inclusion370 decks501 decks
67%synergy
Tower Defense
72%inclusion361 decks501 decks
66%synergy
Wall of Frost
69%inclusion345 decks501 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Junk
66%inclusion333 decks501 decks
61%synergy
Hover Barrier
66%inclusion330 decks501 decks
60%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
65%inclusion324 decks501 decks
58%synergy
Perimeter Captain
64%inclusion322 decks501 decks
59%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
64%inclusion321 decks501 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
8.2%inclusion41 decks501 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Vine Trellis
63%inclusion315 decks501 decks
58%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
60%inclusion303 decks501 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
60%inclusion299 decks501 decks
55%synergy
Crystal Barricade
57%inclusion240 decks424 decks
51%synergy
Walking Bulwark
56%inclusion283 decks501 decks
53%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
56%inclusion280 decks501 decks
50%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
56%inclusion79 decks142 decks
50%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
52%inclusion262 decks501 decks
48%synergy
Tree of Redemption
51%inclusion255 decks501 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion253 decks501 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
49%inclusion245 decks501 decks
44%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
48%inclusion239 decks501 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Roots
47%inclusion233 decks501 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Wall
46%inclusion229 decks501 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Glare
44%inclusion221 decks501 decks
40%synergy
Shield Sphere
42%inclusion208 decks501 decks
38%synergy
Carven Caryatid
40%inclusion201 decks501 decks
37%synergy
Flumph
40%inclusion198 decks501 decks
35%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
38%inclusion192 decks501 decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion190 decks501 decks
35%synergy
Fortified Rampart
38%inclusion188 decks501 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
37%inclusion174 decks468 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Mulch
37%inclusion183 decks501 decks
34%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
35%inclusion177 decks501 decks
32%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
35%inclusion175 decks501 decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
35%inclusion173 decks501 decks
32%synergy
Riptide Turtle
34%inclusion168 decks501 decks
31%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
33%inclusion167 decks501 decks
31%synergy
Jungle Barrier
31%inclusion153 decks501 decks
28%synergy
Steel Wall
30%inclusion149 decks501 decks
27%synergy
Fog Bank
30%inclusion148 decks501 decks
27%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
29%inclusion144 decks501 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Shards
28%inclusion139 decks501 decks
25%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion118 decks501 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Wall
23%inclusion117 decks501 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Essence
23%inclusion114 decks501 decks
21%synergy
Geist of the Archives
23%inclusion113 decks501 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion112 decks501 decks
21%synergy
Rampart Architect
20%inclusion65 decks324 decks
19%synergy
Portcullis Vine
19%inclusion96 decks501 decks
18%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
19%inclusion95 decks501 decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion84 decks456 decks
17%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion92 decks501 decks
17%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion79 decks449 decks
15%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion88 decks501 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Mist
16%inclusion80 decks501 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Hope
16%inclusion79 decks501 decks
15%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
16%inclusion78 decks501 decks
14%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion77 decks501 decks
13%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
15%inclusion64 decks422 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion292 decks501 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion233 decks501 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion202 decks501 decks
-8%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion197 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Eerie Interlude
33%inclusion166 decks501 decks
27%synergy
Bar the Door
32%inclusion161 decks501 decks
29%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion154 decks501 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion142 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion111 decks501 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion99 decks501 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion93 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
15%inclusion75 decks501 decks
9%synergy
Solidarity
14%inclusion70 decks501 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion68 decks501 decks
0%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion67 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion64 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion59 decks501 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion52 decks501 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion51 decks501 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.4%inclusion47 decks501 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion42 decks501 decks
0%synergy
Naturalize
7.8%inclusion39 decks501 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.4%inclusion37 decks501 decks
0%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.4%inclusion37 decks501 decks
7%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.8%inclusion27 decks466 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.8%inclusion29 decks501 decks
4%synergy
Faith's Reward
5.6%inclusion28 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.6%inclusion28 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
62%inclusion310 decks501 decks
57%synergy
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion238 decks501 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion237 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion208 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
34%inclusion168 decks501 decks
30%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
30%inclusion148 decks501 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
23%inclusion116 decks501 decks
-5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion107 decks501 decks
2%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
15%inclusion76 decks501 decks
13%synergy
Last March of the Ents
13%inclusion67 decks501 decks
10%synergy
Destined Confrontation
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
12%inclusion61 decks501 decks
-13%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion33 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Return to the Ranks
10%inclusion50 decks501 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion46 decks501 decks
0%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.2%inclusion41 decks501 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Past
7.9%inclusion33 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.0%inclusion35 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.8%inclusion29 decks501 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
5.6%inclusion28 decks501 decks
-12%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.2%inclusion26 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
43%inclusion213 decks501 decks
38%synergy
Meekstone
42%inclusion208 decks501 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion197 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion152 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
20%inclusion98 decks501 decks
18%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.2%inclusion41 decks501 decks
7%synergy
Mirror Shield
8.0%inclusion40 decks501 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.6%inclusion38 decks501 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
53%inclusion267 decks501 decks
48%synergy
Stoneskin
46%inclusion232 decks501 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Chorus
19%inclusion96 decks501 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Shield
15%inclusion77 decks501 decks
14%synergy
Primal Rage
14%inclusion72 decks501 decks
13%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
14%inclusion69 decks501 decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
13%inclusion65 decks501 decks
12%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion64 decks501 decks
10%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion55 decks501 decks
10%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
10%inclusion52 decks501 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion49 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
9.2%inclusion40 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.6%inclusion43 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.6%inclusion38 decks501 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.2%inclusion36 decks501 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.2%inclusion36 decks501 decks
-4%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
6.6%inclusion33 decks501 decks
6%synergy
Wild Pair
6.0%inclusion30 decks501 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.0%inclusion30 decks501 decks
-4%synergy
Always Watching
5.6%inclusion28 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Builder's Blessing
5.4%inclusion27 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.3%inclusion26 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion132 decks501 decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
24%inclusion118 decks501 decks
22%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion53 decks501 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion223 decks501 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
33%inclusion166 decks501 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion83 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion33 decks501 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.2%inclusion31 decks501 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion387 decks501 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion372 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
25%inclusion127 decks501 decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
24%inclusion119 decks501 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion112 decks501 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion94 decks501 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion51 decks501 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion51 decks501 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion48 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.4%inclusion47 decks501 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.2%inclusion36 decks501 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.0%inclusion35 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion31 decks501 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion493 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion492 decks501 decks
4%synergy
Island
97%inclusion488 decks501 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion454 decks501 decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
68%inclusion341 decks501 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion266 decks501 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion251 decks501 decks
-7%synergy
Canopy Vista
49%inclusion244 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion238 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion228 decks501 decks
-2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion226 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion202 decks501 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion192 decks501 decks
8%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion171 decks501 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion140 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion136 decks501 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion124 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
26%inclusion132 decks501 decks
-17%synergy
Temple Garden
26%inclusion129 decks501 decks
-18%synergy
Breeding Pool
25%inclusion127 decks501 decks
-19%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
25%inclusion127 decks501 decks
-10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
25%inclusion127 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion117 decks501 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion114 decks501 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion110 decks501 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion109 decks501 decks
-1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
22%inclusion109 decks501 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion106 decks501 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion104 decks501 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Plenty
20%inclusion100 decks501 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion99 decks501 decks
-7%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion94 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
18%inclusion91 decks501 decks
4%synergy
Brokers Hideout
18%inclusion89 decks501 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion84 decks501 decks
1%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
17%inclusion84 decks501 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion77 decks501 decks
-17%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion76 decks501 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
15%inclusion76 decks501 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
15%inclusion75 decks501 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion75 decks501 decks
-4%synergy
Blossoming Sands
15%inclusion74 decks501 decks
9%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion72 decks501 decks
1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion72 decks501 decks
9%synergy
Simic Guildgate
14%inclusion71 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion69 decks501 decks
-19%synergy
Bant Panorama
14%inclusion68 decks501 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion65 decks501 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion64 decks501 decks
-17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion63 decks501 decks
-12%synergy