Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Expensive Defenders

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Cooper Gottfried
Dec 15, 2025
The Top 40 Three-Colored Commanders
Who are the most popular three-colored commanders? Let's find out, with this list of the top 40, with data from EDHREC.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Gathering Stone
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Formidable Speaker
2.5%inclusion2 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
1.3%inclusion1 decks77 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion189 decks205 decks
85%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion188 decks205 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
89%inclusion182 decks205 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
87%inclusion179 decks205 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Omens
87%inclusion178 decks205 decks
78%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
84%inclusion173 decks205 decks
78%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
85%inclusion174 decks205 decks
78%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion170 decks205 decks
76%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
80%inclusion163 decks205 decks
72%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
78%inclusion159 decks205 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
75%inclusion154 decks205 decks
69%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion153 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
71%inclusion146 decks205 decks
64%synergy
Assault Formation
67%inclusion137 decks205 decks
61%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
65%inclusion134 decks205 decks
60%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion134 decks205 decks
59%synergy
Crystal Barricade
65%inclusion105 decks162 decks
59%synergy
Shield Sphere
64%inclusion132 decks205 decks
61%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
63%inclusion130 decks205 decks
59%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion105 decks205 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion89 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion87 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion85 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Aura Shards
35%inclusion72 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion69 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion55 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion54 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
22%inclusion46 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Hover Barrier
62%inclusion127 decks205 decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion121 decks205 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Frost
58%inclusion118 decks205 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Junk
56%inclusion115 decks205 decks
51%synergy
Tree of Redemption
53%inclusion108 decks205 decks
48%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
52%inclusion107 decks205 decks
47%synergy
Perimeter Captain
52%inclusion106 decks205 decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion100 decks205 decks
45%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
48%inclusion99 decks205 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
48%inclusion98 decks205 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
47%inclusion96 decks205 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Roots
46%inclusion95 decks205 decks
42%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
40%inclusion75 decks189 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Runes
39%inclusion79 decks205 decks
34%synergy
Carven Caryatid
38%inclusion78 decks205 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Glare
38%inclusion77 decks205 decks
34%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
37%inclusion60 decks162 decks
35%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
36%inclusion73 decks205 decks
32%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
35%inclusion71 decks205 decks
31%synergy
Flumph
33%inclusion68 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion67 decks205 decks
30%synergy
Angelic Wall
31%inclusion64 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Shards
31%inclusion64 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Mulch
29%inclusion59 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
27%inclusion56 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
27%inclusion55 decks205 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Fortified Rampart
24%inclusion49 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Steel Wall
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Wall
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
-13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Tears
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Turtle
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Jungle Barrier
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Kelp
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Nets
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Adherent
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Rampart Architect
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion116 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Tower Defense
53%inclusion108 decks205 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion102 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion96 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
40%inclusion81 decks205 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion74 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Eerie Interlude
34%inclusion69 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion69 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion59 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion59 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion53 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Bar the Door
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
-9%synergy
Ghostway
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Bant Charm
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Permission Denied
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
-5%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Voidslime
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
60%inclusion124 decks205 decks
53%synergy
Fell the Mighty
44%inclusion90 decks205 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion83 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion83 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion68 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Last March of the Ents
27%inclusion55 decks205 decks
24%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
26%inclusion53 decks205 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion46 decks205 decks
-16%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
21%inclusion44 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
7%synergy
Wargate
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-10%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
57%inclusion117 decks205 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion99 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
47%inclusion97 decks205 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion70 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
47%inclusion97 decks205 decks
42%synergy
Stoneskin
34%inclusion69 decks205 decks
30%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Chorus
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Primal Rage
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Unnatural Growth
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Assemble the Players
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
0%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Aluren
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Angelic Shield
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Rolling Stones
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion103 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
46%inclusion94 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion70 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
31%inclusion64 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Access Tunnel
26%inclusion54 decks205 decks
23%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion184 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion155 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion194 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion188 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Island
89%inclusion183 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion183 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Tropical Island
88%inclusion181 decks205 decks
76%synergy
Tundra
87%inclusion178 decks205 decks
74%synergy
Savannah
86%inclusion177 decks205 decks
74%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion170 decks205 decks
38%synergy
Temple Garden
83%inclusion170 decks205 decks
40%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion169 decks205 decks
39%synergy
Misty Rainforest
75%inclusion153 decks205 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion153 decks205 decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
74%inclusion152 decks205 decks
41%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
69%inclusion141 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
66%inclusion135 decks205 decks
35%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
65%inclusion134 decks205 decks
30%synergy
Sea of Clouds
64%inclusion132 decks205 decks
34%synergy
Seaside Citadel
40%inclusion82 decks205 decks
-12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion80 decks205 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion79 decks205 decks
-7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
38%inclusion78 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion77 decks205 decks
-19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
28%inclusion57 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion55 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion54 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion51 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion46 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion45 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion44 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion41 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
-28%synergy
Wooded Bastion
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
-30%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
7%synergy