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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
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
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3.1%inclusion2 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Lessons from Life
1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion378 decks397 decks
88%synergy
Wall of Denial
91%inclusion361 decks397 decks
83%synergy
Axebane Guardian
90%inclusion359 decks397 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
88%inclusion351 decks397 decks
81%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
87%inclusion345 decks397 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Omens
87%inclusion345 decks397 decks
79%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
85%inclusion337 decks397 decks
78%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
84%inclusion335 decks397 decks
78%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83%inclusion329 decks397 decks
77%synergy
High Alert
82%inclusion326 decks397 decks
76%synergy
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Sylvan Caryatid
78%inclusion308 decks397 decks
72%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion299 decks397 decks
69%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
74%inclusion294 decks397 decks
68%synergy
Assault Formation
72%inclusion284 decks397 decks
66%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
70%inclusion279 decks397 decks
64%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
69%inclusion107 decks154 decks
64%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
69%inclusion273 decks397 decks
64%synergy
Tower Defense
69%inclusion273 decks397 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Junk
68%inclusion269 decks397 decks
63%synergy
Shield Sphere
67%inclusion265 decks397 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
20%inclusion78 decks397 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion60 decks397 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion36 decks397 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Weathered Sentinels
66%inclusion264 decks397 decks
62%synergy
Vine Trellis
66%inclusion262 decks397 decks
61%synergy
Crystal Barricade
63%inclusion207 decks328 decks
58%synergy
Hover Barrier
63%inclusion249 decks397 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Frost
61%inclusion242 decks397 decks
55%synergy
Perimeter Captain
59%inclusion236 decks397 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
59%inclusion234 decks397 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
56%inclusion221 decks397 decks
51%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
54%inclusion215 decks397 decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
53%inclusion209 decks397 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Roots
52%inclusion207 decks397 decks
48%synergy
Walking Bulwark
48%inclusion189 decks397 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Glare
47%inclusion187 decks397 decks
44%synergy
Flumph
45%inclusion178 decks397 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Runes
44%inclusion176 decks397 decks
40%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
43%inclusion172 decks397 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Shards
42%inclusion165 decks397 decks
39%synergy
Carven Caryatid
40%inclusion157 decks397 decks
36%synergy
Angelic Wall
39%inclusion155 decks397 decks
36%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion151 decks397 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion147 decks389 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Mulch
37%inclusion148 decks397 decks
35%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
37%inclusion146 decks397 decks
34%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
36%inclusion118 decks327 decks
34%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
33%inclusion130 decks397 decks
31%synergy
Fortified Rampart
29%inclusion116 decks397 decks
26%synergy
Towering Titan
29%inclusion115 decks397 decks
26%synergy
Fog Bank
28%inclusion111 decks397 decks
25%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
27%inclusion109 decks397 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
26%inclusion104 decks397 decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
24%inclusion96 decks397 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Nets
24%inclusion94 decks397 decks
22%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
23%inclusion92 decks397 decks
21%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
22%inclusion81 decks363 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Wall
20%inclusion80 decks397 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Tears
20%inclusion79 decks397 decks
18%synergy
Jungle Barrier
19%inclusion77 decks397 decks
17%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
19%inclusion77 decks397 decks
17%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
19%inclusion75 decks397 decks
17%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion70 decks397 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion66 decks379 decks
14%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
17%inclusion69 decks397 decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
16%inclusion63 decks397 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Hope
15%inclusion60 decks397 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Essence
14%inclusion57 decks397 decks
13%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
14%inclusion52 decks379 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Kelp
14%inclusion54 decks397 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion52 decks397 decks
-22%synergy
Arbor Adherent
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion264 decks397 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
53%inclusion212 decks397 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion201 decks397 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
50%inclusion198 decks397 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion186 decks397 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion166 decks397 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion150 decks397 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion124 decks397 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion112 decks397 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion95 decks397 decks
17%synergy
Bar the Door
22%inclusion87 decks397 decks
19%synergy
Ghostway
21%inclusion85 decks397 decks
19%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion78 decks397 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion69 decks397 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion67 decks397 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion61 decks397 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion52 decks397 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion40 decks397 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.0%inclusion35 decks387 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion35 decks397 decks
1%synergy
Solidarity
8.3%inclusion33 decks397 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.3%inclusion33 decks397 decks
-5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.3%inclusion33 decks397 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.6%inclusion28 decks368 decks
-3%synergy
Bant Charm
7.1%inclusion28 decks397 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.5%inclusion26 decks397 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.8%inclusion23 decks397 decks
3%synergy
Ephemerate
5.3%inclusion21 decks397 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
56%inclusion224 decks397 decks
51%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion200 decks397 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion166 decks397 decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion146 decks397 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
37%inclusion145 decks397 decks
-1%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
35%inclusion138 decks397 decks
33%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion133 decks397 decks
31%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion128 decks397 decks
7%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
30%inclusion119 decks397 decks
27%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
21%inclusion85 decks397 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion79 decks397 decks
1%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
19%inclusion75 decks397 decks
18%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion52 decks397 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Past
13%inclusion42 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion51 decks397 decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
8.6%inclusion34 decks397 decks
-1%synergy
Reunion of the House
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.5%inclusion26 decks397 decks
5%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.8%inclusion23 decks397 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion21 decks397 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.0%inclusion20 decks397 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
64%inclusion253 decks397 decks
60%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
58%inclusion232 decks397 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion200 decks397 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion155 decks397 decks
11%synergy
Panharmonicon
16%inclusion65 decks397 decks
9%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion54 decks397 decks
12%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
10%inclusion38 decks397 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.1%inclusion28 decks397 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
54%inclusion215 decks397 decks
49%synergy
Stoneskin
39%inclusion155 decks397 decks
35%synergy
Guardian Project
22%inclusion89 decks397 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion83 decks397 decks
19%synergy
Primal Rage
15%inclusion61 decks397 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion55 decks397 decks
12%synergy
Rolling Stones
11%inclusion42 decks397 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Shield
11%inclusion42 decks397 decks
10%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
10%inclusion41 decks397 decks
10%synergy
Assemble the Players
10%inclusion39 decks397 decks
9%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.8%inclusion35 decks397 decks
3%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.8%inclusion35 decks397 decks
8%synergy
Aluren
8.3%inclusion33 decks397 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.1%inclusion32 decks397 decks
-2%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.8%inclusion31 decks397 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.6%inclusion30 decks397 decks
-4%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
7.3%inclusion29 decks397 decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
6.5%inclusion17 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
6.3%inclusion25 decks397 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.0%inclusion24 decks397 decks
-5%synergy
True Conviction
5.8%inclusion23 decks397 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.3%inclusion21 decks397 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
18%inclusion72 decks397 decks
16%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
17%inclusion68 decks397 decks
16%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
17%inclusion68 decks397 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion220 decks397 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
35%inclusion137 decks397 decks
16%synergy
Access Tunnel
32%inclusion128 decks397 decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
30%inclusion119 decks397 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion103 decks397 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion70 decks397 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion38 decks397 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
8.9%inclusion33 decks371 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion32 decks397 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.8%inclusion27 decks397 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion307 decks397 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion292 decks397 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion83 decks397 decks
1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion50 decks397 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion48 decks397 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion47 decks397 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion46 decks397 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.1%inclusion36 decks397 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.3%inclusion33 decks397 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.3%inclusion33 decks397 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion33 decks397 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion26 decks397 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion22 decks397 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion379 decks397 decks
5%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion377 decks397 decks
2%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion374 decks397 decks
0%synergy
Island
93%inclusion368 decks397 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion331 decks397 decks
39%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion321 decks397 decks
36%synergy
Temple Garden
81%inclusion321 decks397 decks
37%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
79%inclusion312 decks397 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
69%inclusion272 decks397 decks
36%synergy
Windswept Heath
69%inclusion272 decks397 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
68%inclusion268 decks397 decks
37%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
66%inclusion263 decks397 decks
36%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
65%inclusion260 decks397 decks
31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion259 decks397 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion197 decks397 decks
-7%synergy
Seaside Citadel
47%inclusion187 decks397 decks
-5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion178 decks397 decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion177 decks397 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion172 decks397 decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
40%inclusion159 decks397 decks
27%synergy
Tundra
39%inclusion155 decks397 decks
26%synergy
Savannah
39%inclusion154 decks397 decks
26%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion139 decks397 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion136 decks397 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion125 decks397 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion109 decks397 decks
-18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
27%inclusion109 decks397 decks
-3%synergy
Brushland
27%inclusion109 decks397 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion108 decks397 decks
2%synergy
Canopy Vista
26%inclusion103 decks397 decks
-20%synergy
Lush Portico
21%inclusion82 decks397 decks
11%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
20%inclusion78 decks397 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion75 decks397 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion72 decks397 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion68 decks397 decks
-5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion67 decks397 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion65 decks397 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion64 decks397 decks
12%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion55 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion53 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Bastion
15%inclusion60 decks397 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion57 decks397 decks
10%synergy
Urban Retreat
14%inclusion24 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion55 decks397 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion52 decks397 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
13%inclusion50 decks384 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion51 decks397 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion50 decks397 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion49 decks397 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion48 decks397 decks
5%synergy
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