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Arcades, the Strategist
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Steve Heisler
Jan 29, 2026
Steve Heisler
Age Is Just a Toughness With Doran, Besieged by Time in Commander
Doran may be besieged by time, but he's still hangin' tough like a new kid. Come see this big booty brew for his Commander deck.
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Morningtide's Light
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
86%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Omens
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
84%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Denial
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
82%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
82%synergy
High Alert
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
79%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
75%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
80%inclusion16 decks20 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
74%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
72%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
71%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
70%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
67%synergy
Vine Trellis
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
66%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
64%synergy
Wall of Junk
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
64%synergy
Tower Defense
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
63%synergy
Hover Barrier
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Shield Sphere
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
65%synergy
Tree of Redemption
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
62%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
58%synergy
Crystal Barricade
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Frost
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
53%synergy
Perimeter Captain
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Runes
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Roots
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Glare
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Carven Caryatid
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Angelic Wall
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Mulch
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Shards
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Flumph
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Towering Titan
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Wall
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Fortified Rampart
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Jungle Barrier
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Steel Wall
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Riptide Turtle
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Kelp
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Portcullis Vine
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Traproot Kami
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Rampart Architect
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Geist of the Archives
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Vines
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Tears
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Akroma's Will
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
-11%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Bar the Door
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Ghostway
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Semester's End
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Solidarity
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Last March of the Ents
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
2%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Raise the Past
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Shared Roots
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Destined Confrontation
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
60%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Panharmonicon
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
59%synergy
Brave the Sands
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Stoneskin
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Guardian Project
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Chorus
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Primal Rage
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Unnatural Growth
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Eland Umbra
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
43%synergy
Island
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Misty Rainforest
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Sea of Clouds
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Tundra
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Seaside Citadel
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Tropical Island
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Savannah
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
-21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Brushland
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Urban Retreat
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Willowrush Verge
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Bastion
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
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