Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Expensive Core Defenders

Arcades, the Strategist
Rank #36
52decks
As CommanderAs CardAverage DeckDecks
Bracket
All12345
Budget
Any$$$$
Background image for Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Arcades, the Strategist?
Julia Maddalena
Mar 6, 2026
Julia Maddalena
Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Arcades, the Strategist?
This week on Fire and Ice, we'll see which cards are getting chucked over the wall. What's hot and what's not for Arcades, the Strategist?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
High Synergy Cards
Top Cards
Game Changers
Creatures
Instants
Sorceries
Utility Artifacts
Enchantments
Planeswalkers
Utility Lands
Mana Artifacts
Lands
Back to Top
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
86%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Denial
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
83%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
82%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Omens
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
79%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
76%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
74%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
74%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
73%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
66%synergy
Tree of Redemption
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Wall of Junk
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Assault Formation
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Vine Trellis
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Jeskai Barricade
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Shield Sphere
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Crystal Barricade
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Perimeter Captain
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Frost
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Glare
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Roots
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Carven Caryatid
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Mulch
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Flumph
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Angelic Wall
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Shards
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Towering Titan
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Steel Wall
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Fortified Rampart
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Wall
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Jungle Barrier
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Kelp
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Turtle
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Nets
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Rampart Architect
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Essence
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Vines
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Tears
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Eerie Interlude
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Bar the Door
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Fog
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Solidarity
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Moment's Peace
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Voidslime
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Last March of the Ents
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
8%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Raise the Past
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Lightning Greaves
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Panharmonicon
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Chorus
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Assemble the Players
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Rolling Stones
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Eland Umbra
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Access Tunnel
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Island
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Temple Garden
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Strand
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Windswept Heath
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Seaside Citadel
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Tropical Island
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-18%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Brushland
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Urban Retreat
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Hushwood Verge
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-23%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Lush Portico
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Bastion
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Treva's Ruins
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
About UsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service
Space Cow MediaArchidektCardsphereCommander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
Space Cow MediaArchidektCommander's Herald
Commander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
EDHREC is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
next@15 test