Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Budget Defenders

Arcades, the Strategist
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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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Michelangelo's Technique
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion205 decks220 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
87%inclusion192 decks220 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Denial
84%inclusion185 decks220 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
80%inclusion177 decks220 decks
73%synergy
Wall of Frost
77%inclusion170 decks220 decks
72%synergy
Assault Formation
77%inclusion169 decks220 decks
71%synergy
Wall of Omens
79%inclusion173 decks220 decks
71%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
76%inclusion167 decks220 decks
69%synergy
High Alert
74%inclusion163 decks220 decks
68%synergy
Tower Defense
72%inclusion159 decks220 decks
67%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
72%inclusion158 decks220 decks
66%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
70%inclusion153 decks220 decks
63%synergy
Fell the Mighty
65%inclusion143 decks220 decks
60%synergy
Hover Barrier
65%inclusion143 decks220 decks
60%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
65%inclusion142 decks220 decks
60%synergy
Angelic Wall
63%inclusion139 decks220 decks
60%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
61%inclusion135 decks220 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
61%inclusion135 decks220 decks
57%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
60%inclusion132 decks220 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Runes
58%inclusion128 decks220 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion128 decks220 decks
53%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
56%inclusion124 decks220 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Junk
54%inclusion119 decks220 decks
49%synergy
Walking Bulwark
51%inclusion113 decks220 decks
48%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
51%inclusion112 decks220 decks
46%synergy
Perimeter Captain
50%inclusion111 decks220 decks
45%synergy
Fortified Rampart
50%inclusion111 decks220 decks
48%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
47%inclusion103 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
47%inclusion103 decks220 decks
43%synergy
Carven Caryatid
45%inclusion99 decks220 decks
42%synergy
Crystal Barricade
45%inclusion85 decks189 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Mulch
41%inclusion90 decks220 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Roots
40%inclusion89 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
40%inclusion89 decks220 decks
39%synergy
Riptide Turtle
40%inclusion88 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Jungle Barrier
40%inclusion87 decks220 decks
38%synergy
Fog Bank
38%inclusion83 decks220 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion82 decks218 decks
34%synergy
Steel Wall
37%inclusion82 decks220 decks
35%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
36%inclusion79 decks220 decks
33%synergy
Glacial Wall
33%inclusion73 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
33%inclusion72 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Essence
33%inclusion72 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Tree of Redemption
32%inclusion70 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
31%inclusion69 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Portcullis Vine
31%inclusion68 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
30%inclusion67 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
30%inclusion65 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Glare
30%inclusion65 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Geist of the Archives
29%inclusion63 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Mist
29%inclusion63 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Flumph
29%inclusion63 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
23%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
27%inclusion59 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
25%inclusion56 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Vines
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
23%inclusion51 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Towering Titan
23%inclusion51 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Doorkeeper
22%inclusion48 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Consulate Skygate
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
20%inclusion42 decks215 decks
18%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Coral Colony
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
49%inclusion107 decks220 decks
46%synergy
Negate
45%inclusion100 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion89 decks220 decks
-22%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion82 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
-20%synergy
Bant Charm
27%inclusion59 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Solidarity
25%inclusion55 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Return to Nature
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion52 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Naturalize
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Join Shields
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Rally to Battle
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion100 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion89 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
37%inclusion82 decks220 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
-21%synergy
Destined Confrontation
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
2%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Reunion of the House
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Explore
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Circuitous Route
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Shield
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Cathar's Shield
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Accorder's Shield
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Meekstone
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
43%inclusion95 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Brave the Sands
39%inclusion85 decks220 decks
34%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
21%inclusion47 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Assemble the Players
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Shield
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Rolling Stones
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Builder's Blessing
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Serra's Blessing
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Chorus
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Wild Pair
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Castle
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Area
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Always Watching
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
33%inclusion73 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion63 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
26%inclusion58 decks220 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion48 decks220 decks
-22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion141 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion128 decks220 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion62 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Simic Signet
27%inclusion60 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Selesnya Signet
25%inclusion55 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Locket
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion220 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion220 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion219 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion174 decks220 decks
-11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
68%inclusion150 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion123 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion92 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion90 decks220 decks
-16%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion90 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion88 decks220 decks
23%synergy
Blossoming Sands
33%inclusion73 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Tranquil Cove
33%inclusion73 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
33%inclusion73 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Thornwood Falls
31%inclusion68 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
29%inclusion63 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Simic Guildgate
29%inclusion63 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
28%inclusion60 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
-19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
27%inclusion60 decks220 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion57 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
26%inclusion57 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
-21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion47 decks220 decks
-10%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Bant Panorama
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
-13%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
-14%synergy
Brushland
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
-18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Woodland Stream
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
-11%synergy
Thriving Grove
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Gateway Plaza
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-20%synergy
Overflowing Basin
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Grove
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-16%synergy
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