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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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Primo, the Unbounded
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
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1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
0.9%inclusion1 decks116 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion205 decks219 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion200 decks219 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
91%inclusion200 decks219 decks
84%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
85%inclusion186 decks219 decks
79%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion184 decks219 decks
77%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
84%inclusion183 decks219 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion181 decks219 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion180 decks219 decks
74%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
81%inclusion178 decks219 decks
74%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
79%inclusion174 decks219 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
74%inclusion163 decks219 decks
69%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion159 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
72%inclusion157 decks219 decks
65%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
69%inclusion79 decks114 decks
64%synergy
Assault Formation
69%inclusion151 decks219 decks
63%synergy
Crystal Barricade
66%inclusion125 decks188 decks
61%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
65%inclusion143 decks219 decks
61%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion143 decks219 decks
60%synergy
Shield Sphere
64%inclusion141 decks219 decks
61%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
62%inclusion136 decks219 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion101 decks219 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion94 decks219 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion89 decks219 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion88 decks219 decks
26%synergy
Aura Shards
35%inclusion77 decks219 decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion70 decks219 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion58 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion53 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
23%inclusion50 decks219 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion31 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Jeskai Barricade
62%inclusion135 decks219 decks
57%synergy
Hover Barrier
62%inclusion135 decks219 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Junk
58%inclusion126 decks219 decks
53%synergy
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion126 decks219 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Frost
57%inclusion125 decks219 decks
51%synergy
Tree of Redemption
55%inclusion120 decks219 decks
51%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
52%inclusion114 decks219 decks
47%synergy
Perimeter Captain
52%inclusion113 decks219 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
51%inclusion112 decks219 decks
47%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
49%inclusion108 decks219 decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
48%inclusion106 decks219 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
47%inclusion104 decks219 decks
43%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
43%inclusion92 decks214 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
41%inclusion90 decks219 decks
37%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
37%inclusion81 decks219 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Runes
36%inclusion79 decks219 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Glare
36%inclusion79 decks219 decks
33%synergy
Carven Caryatid
36%inclusion78 decks219 decks
32%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
35%inclusion66 decks188 decks
33%synergy
Flumph
34%inclusion75 decks219 decks
30%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion73 decks219 decks
31%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion70 decks219 decks
29%synergy
Angelic Wall
32%inclusion69 decks219 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Shards
30%inclusion66 decks219 decks
28%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
28%inclusion62 decks219 decks
26%synergy
Fog Bank
27%inclusion59 decks219 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Mulch
26%inclusion58 decks219 decks
24%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
26%inclusion58 decks219 decks
25%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion47 decks219 decks
19%synergy
Fortified Rampart
21%inclusion47 decks219 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion47 decks219 decks
-13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
20%inclusion44 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Wall
19%inclusion41 decks219 decks
17%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion40 decks219 decks
16%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Riptide Turtle
17%inclusion38 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion36 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Tears
17%inclusion37 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Kelp
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
14%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
15%inclusion32 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
15%inclusion32 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Nets
15%inclusion32 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Jungle Barrier
14%inclusion31 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion28 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Arbor Adherent
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion128 decks219 decks
28%synergy
Tower Defense
55%inclusion120 decks219 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion108 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion98 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
41%inclusion89 decks219 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion81 decks219 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion72 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Interlude
30%inclusion65 decks219 decks
24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion65 decks219 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion64 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion52 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion46 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Eladamri's Call
19%inclusion42 decks219 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion41 decks219 decks
-9%synergy
Bar the Door
17%inclusion38 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion31 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion30 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion24 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion24 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion24 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
11%inclusion23 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
45%inclusion99 decks219 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion92 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion85 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion71 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Last March of the Ents
26%inclusion57 decks219 decks
23%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
24%inclusion52 decks219 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
24%inclusion52 decks219 decks
-14%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
21%inclusion45 decks219 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion41 decks219 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion35 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion35 decks219 decks
14%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion30 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion28 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
11%inclusion24 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Past
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Wargate
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
57%inclusion125 decks219 decks
53%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
53%inclusion115 decks219 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion103 decks219 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion71 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
19%inclusion42 decks219 decks
17%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
51%inclusion111 decks219 decks
46%synergy
Stoneskin
35%inclusion77 decks219 decks
31%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion44 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Chorus
17%inclusion38 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Primal Rage
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion23 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion23 decks219 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion23 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion22 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
True Conviction
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
7%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Aluren
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Shield
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
21%inclusion46 decks219 decks
19%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion24 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion121 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
46%inclusion100 decks219 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion76 decks219 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion75 decks219 decks
19%synergy
Access Tunnel
30%inclusion66 decks219 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion195 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion168 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion37 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion31 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion207 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion203 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Island
90%inclusion198 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion198 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
89%inclusion194 decks219 decks
76%synergy
Tropical Island
89%inclusion194 decks219 decks
76%synergy
Savannah
88%inclusion193 decks219 decks
75%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion182 decks219 decks
38%synergy
Temple Garden
82%inclusion180 decks219 decks
38%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
81%inclusion177 decks219 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion164 decks219 decks
43%synergy
Misty Rainforest
74%inclusion162 decks219 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
73%inclusion160 decks219 decks
40%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
68%inclusion149 decks219 decks
28%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion146 decks219 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
66%inclusion145 decks219 decks
36%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion142 decks219 decks
35%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion88 decks219 decks
-7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion87 decks219 decks
-9%synergy
Seaside Citadel
39%inclusion85 decks219 decks
-13%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
38%inclusion83 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion81 decks219 decks
-20%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion61 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion60 decks219 decks
22%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion58 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion57 decks219 decks
18%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion54 decks219 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion51 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion46 decks219 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion44 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion42 decks219 decks
-12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion41 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion40 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion39 decks219 decks
-28%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion39 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion38 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
17%inclusion37 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion36 decks219 decks
-30%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Bastion
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion32 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion32 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion30 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion30 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion30 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion26 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion25 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion28 decks219 decks
7%synergy
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