Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Expensive Core Toughness Matters

Arcades, the Strategist
567 decks (0.009%) Rank #26
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Nicholas Lucchesi
May 8, 2025
Nicholas Lucchesi
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Wall of Denial
96% of 567 decks +87% synergy
Overgrown Battlement
96% of 567 decks +86% synergy
Axebane Guardian
93% of 567 decks +83% synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
91% of 567 decks +82% synergy
Sunscape Familiar
86% of 567 decks +78% synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
87% of 567 decks +78% synergy
Wall of Blossoms
87% of 567 decks +77% synergy
High Alert
84% of 567 decks +76% synergy
Wall of Omens
85% of 567 decks +75% synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83% of 465 decks +75% synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
79% of 567 decks +70% synergy
Tower Defense
77% of 567 decks +69% synergy
Assault Formation
75% of 567 decks +67% synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
72% of 567 decks +66% synergy
Hover Barrier
72% of 567 decks +65% synergy
Wall of Frost
72% of 567 decks +65% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
72% of 567 decks +63% synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71% of 567 decks +63% synergy
Perimeter Captain
70% of 567 decks +63% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68% of 567 decks +4% synergy
Creatures
Vine Trellis
68% of 567 decks +61% synergy
Wall of Junk
67% of 567 decks +61% synergy
Jeskai Barricade
67% of 567 decks +61% synergy
Weathered Sentinels
67% of 567 decks +61% synergy
Crystal Barricade
63% of 170 decks +57% synergy
Tree of Redemption
62% of 567 decks +56% synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
61% of 567 decks +55% synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
61% of 567 decks +55% synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
59% of 567 decks +53% synergy
Shield Sphere
59% of 567 decks +54% synergy
Wall of Runes
56% of 567 decks +50% synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
51% of 567 decks +46% synergy
Wall of Glare
50% of 567 decks +45% synergy
Walking Bulwark
49% of 567 decks +44% synergy
Flumph
46% of 567 decks +40% synergy
Carven Caryatid
45% of 567 decks +41% synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
45% of 341 decks +41% synergy
Angelic Wall
45% of 567 decks +40% synergy
Wall of Roots
44% of 567 decks +39% synergy
Riptide Turtle
41% of 567 decks +37% synergy
Fortified Rampart
38% of 567 decks +34% synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38% of 567 decks +34% synergy
Wall of Mulch
36% of 567 decks +32% synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
35% of 170 decks +33% synergy
Wall of Shards
35% of 567 decks +32% synergy
Mnemonic Wall
34% of 567 decks +30% synergy
Towering Titan
34% of 567 decks +30% synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32% of 567 decks +28% synergy
Fecund Greenshell
30% of 279 decks +27% synergy
Steel Wall
29% of 567 decks +26% synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
28% of 507 decks +25% synergy
Fog Bank
26% of 567 decks +22% synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
25% of 168 decks +23% synergy
Jungle Barrier
24% of 567 decks +21% synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24% of 567 decks +21% synergy
Towering Viewpoint
24% of 310 decks +22% synergy
Glacial Wall
23% of 567 decks +21% synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
22% of 567 decks +20% synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
22% of 567 decks +19% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
21% of 310 decks +17% synergy
Wall of Nets
21% of 567 decks +19% synergy
Wall of Tears
20% of 567 decks +17% synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
20% of 567 decks +17% synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18% of 567 decks +16% synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
17% of 567 decks +15% synergy
Guard Gomazoa
17% of 567 decks +15% synergy
Wall of Hope
16% of 567 decks +15% synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15% of 567 decks +12% synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
15% of 465 decks +11% synergy
Sporocyst
14% of 567 decks +12% synergy
Instants
Counterspell
57% of 567 decks +19% synergy
Path to Exile
53% of 567 decks +6% synergy
Eerie Interlude
51% of 567 decks +44% synergy
Heroic Intervention
50% of 567 decks +19% synergy
Beast Within
48% of 567 decks +17% synergy
Generous Gift
38% of 567 decks +10% synergy
Akroma's Will
38% of 567 decks +30% synergy
Bar the Door
38% of 567 decks +34% synergy
Dovin's Veto
25% of 567 decks +8% synergy
Negate
21% of 567 decks +5% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20% of 567 decks +13% synergy
Ghostway
19% of 567 decks +16% synergy
Arcane Denial
13% of 567 decks -4% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13% of 544 decks +3% synergy
Growth Spiral
12% of 567 decks -2% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11% of 567 decks -10% synergy
Solidarity
11% of 567 decks +9% synergy
Nature's Claim
10% of 567 decks +4% synergy
Dawn's Truce
10% of 280 decks -2% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10% of 567 decks +6% synergy
Bant Charm
10% of 567 decks +2% synergy
Return to Nature
9% of 567 decks +6% synergy
Swan Song
9% of 567 decks -6% synergy
Eladamri's Call
7% of 567 decks -3% synergy
Mana Drain
7% of 567 decks -3% synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7% of 567 decks +5% synergy
Collective Resistance
6% of 337 decks +5% synergy
Sink into Stupor
6% of 337 decks -1% synergy
Krosan Grip
5% of 567 decks +2% synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
60% of 567 decks +19% synergy
Fell the Mighty
59% of 567 decks +52% synergy
Rampant Growth
44% of 567 decks +16% synergy
Cultivate
44% of 567 decks +3% synergy
Wave of Reckoning
39% of 567 decks +36% synergy
Nature's Lore
37% of 567 decks +8% synergy
Expel the Interlopers
36% of 543 decks +32% synergy
Last March of the Ents
34% of 567 decks +31% synergy
Three Visits
31% of 567 decks +8% synergy
Kodama's Reach
23% of 567 decks +1% synergy
The Battle of Bywater
23% of 567 decks +20% synergy
Raise the Past
18% of 168 decks +16% synergy
Retribution of the Meek
12% of 567 decks +11% synergy
Ascend from Avernus
10% of 567 decks +8% synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10% of 567 decks +7% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9% of 567 decks +3% synergy
Return to the Ranks
9% of 567 decks +8% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6% of 567 decks +2% synergy
Austere Command
6% of 567 decks -4% synergy
Farewell
6% of 567 decks -9% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
62% of 521 decks +57% synergy
Meekstone
61% of 567 decks +56% synergy
Lightning Greaves
53% of 567 decks +33% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47% of 567 decks +18% synergy
Slagwurm Armor
22% of 567 decks +19% synergy
Panharmonicon
13% of 567 decks +5% synergy
Colfenor's Urn
11% of 567 decks +10% synergy
Robe of Stars
9% of 567 decks +6% synergy
Mirror Shield
6% of 567 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
66% of 567 decks +59% synergy
Stoneskin
51% of 567 decks +46% synergy
Angelic Chorus
25% of 567 decks +22% synergy
The Birth of Meletis
18% of 567 decks +16% synergy
Unnatural Growth
18% of 567 decks +16% synergy
Primal Rage
16% of 567 decks +15% synergy
Guardian Project
14% of 567 decks +6% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14% of 567 decks +6% synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
14% of 408 decks +13% synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
13% of 215 decks +12% synergy
Court of Ardenvale
12% of 539 decks +11% synergy
Angelic Shield
12% of 567 decks +11% synergy
Assemble the Players
11% of 465 decks +9% synergy
Rolling Stones
10% of 567 decks +9% synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10% of 567 decks +9% synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9% of 567 decks +8% synergy
Serra's Blessing
8% of 567 decks +7% synergy
Ghostly Prison
8% of 567 decks -3% synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
7% of 567 decks +6% synergy
Propaganda
6% of 567 decks -5% synergy
True Conviction
6% of 567 decks +4% synergy
Builder's Talent
5% of 276 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
24% of 567 decks +21% synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
23% of 567 decks +21% synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
21% of 559 decks +20% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64% of 567 decks +19% synergy
Access Tunnel
38% of 567 decks +34% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22% of 567 decks +6% synergy
Rogue's Passage
19% of 567 decks +5% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16% of 567 decks -2% synergy
Three Tree City
11% of 281 decks +6% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10% of 567 decks -4% synergy
Temple of the False God
8% of 567 decks -0% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8% of 567 decks +0% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7% of 567 decks +2% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84% of 567 decks +3% synergy
Arcane Signet
83% of 567 decks +12% synergy
Thought Vessel
24% of 567 decks +4% synergy
Azorius Signet
22% of 567 decks +9% synergy
Selesnya Signet
19% of 567 decks +10% synergy
Simic Signet
19% of 567 decks +6% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14% of 567 decks +7% synergy
Talisman of Unity
11% of 567 decks -1% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11% of 567 decks -1% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10% of 567 decks +4% synergy
Fellwar Stone
9% of 567 decks -5% synergy
Talisman of Progress
9% of 567 decks -3% synergy
Commander's Sphere
8% of 567 decks -0% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95% of 567 decks +5% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78% of 567 decks +35% synergy
Temple Garden
77% of 567 decks +34% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
77% of 567 decks +34% synergy
Breeding Pool
74% of 567 decks +32% synergy
Seaside Citadel
65% of 567 decks +11% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
60% of 567 decks +27% synergy
Glacial Fortress
60% of 567 decks +18% synergy
Sea of Clouds
59% of 567 decks +27% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
59% of 567 decks +22% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
58% of 567 decks +21% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
58% of 567 decks +15% synergy
Exotic Orchard
52% of 567 decks -3% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
48% of 567 decks +25% synergy
Prairie Stream
48% of 567 decks +2% synergy
Canopy Vista
48% of 567 decks +1% synergy
Windswept Heath
44% of 567 decks +13% synergy
Deserted Beach
44% of 567 decks +22% synergy
Flooded Strand
43% of 567 decks +12% synergy
Misty Rainforest
43% of 567 decks +13% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
40% of 567 decks +14% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
31% of 567 decks +0% synergy
Tranquil Landscape
25% of 330 decks +7% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25% of 567 decks +3% synergy
Evolving Wilds
25% of 567 decks -0% synergy
Brushland
25% of 567 decks +2% synergy
Lush Portico
24% of 466 decks +13% synergy
Hushwood Verge
23% of 226 decks +13% synergy
Branchloft Pathway
22% of 567 decks +14% synergy
Hedge Maze
21% of 466 decks +10% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20% of 567 decks +2% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
20% of 567 decks +13% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20% of 567 decks +14% synergy
Meticulous Archive
20% of 466 decks +11% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19% of 226 decks +10% synergy
Azorius Chancery
17% of 567 decks -1% synergy
Fabled Passage
16% of 567 decks +6% synergy
Tundra
16% of 567 decks +4% synergy
Tropical Island
16% of 567 decks +4% synergy
Savannah
16% of 567 decks +4% synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14% of 567 decks -2% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14% of 567 decks -4% synergy
Flooded Grove
12% of 567 decks -6% synergy
Reflecting Pool
10% of 567 decks +4% synergy
Temple of Mystery
10% of 567 decks -12% synergy
Mystic Gate
10% of 567 decks +5% synergy
Krosan Verge
10% of 567 decks +1% synergy
Prismatic Vista
9% of 567 decks +4% synergy
Myriad Landscape
9% of 567 decks +1% synergy
Wooded Bastion
8% of 567 decks +5% synergy
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