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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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Harmonized Trio
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
98%inclusion93 decks95 decks
91%synergy
Axebane Guardian
95%inclusion90 decks95 decks
88%synergy
High Alert
91%inclusion86 decks95 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
88%inclusion84 decks95 decks
81%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
85%inclusion81 decks95 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
85%inclusion81 decks95 decks
78%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
83%inclusion79 decks95 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
84%inclusion80 decks95 decks
76%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
79%inclusion75 decks95 decks
73%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
76%inclusion72 decks95 decks
70%synergy
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Stalwart Shield-Bearers
75%inclusion71 decks95 decks
68%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
67%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
72%inclusion68 decks95 decks
65%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
71%inclusion67 decks95 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion67 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Barricade
69%inclusion65 decks94 decks
64%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
68%inclusion65 decks95 decks
64%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
67%inclusion64 decks95 decks
62%synergy
Shield Sphere
66%inclusion63 decks95 decks
63%synergy
Assault Formation
65%inclusion62 decks95 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion54 decks95 decks
39%synergy
Aura Shards
53%inclusion50 decks95 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion48 decks95 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion46 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion41 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
23%synergy
Worldly Tutor
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Perimeter Captain
60%inclusion57 decks95 decks
55%synergy
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion57 decks95 decks
55%synergy
Tree of Redemption
59%inclusion56 decks95 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Frost
59%inclusion56 decks95 decks
53%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
58%inclusion55 decks95 decks
53%synergy
Hover Barrier
55%inclusion52 decks95 decks
49%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
52%inclusion49 decks95 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Junk
51%inclusion48 decks95 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Roots
48%inclusion46 decks95 decks
45%synergy
Walking Bulwark
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
45%inclusion43 decks95 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
42%inclusion40 decks95 decks
38%synergy
Carven Caryatid
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Runes
38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
34%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
37%inclusion35 decks95 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Glare
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Wall
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
24%synergy
Flumph
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Mulch
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Steel Wall
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Turtle
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Kelp
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Arbor Adherent
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Wall
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
-21%synergy
Secret Door
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Faithbound Judge
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
64%inclusion61 decks95 decks
58%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion55 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion51 decks95 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion49 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Eerie Interlude
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Bar the Door
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Ghostway
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Eladamri's Call
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
-14%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Bant Charm
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Silence
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-9%synergy
Permission Denied
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Solidarity
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Voidslime
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
59%inclusion56 decks95 decks
52%synergy
Fell the Mighty
48%inclusion46 decks95 decks
43%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
30%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Wargate
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Time Warp
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
63%inclusion60 decks95 decks
59%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
45%inclusion43 decks95 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
52%inclusion49 decks95 decks
47%synergy
Stoneskin
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
32%synergy
Guardian Project
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Aluren
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Chorus
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Rolling Stones
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion58 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion92 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion77 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion91 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion90 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion89 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion89 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78%inclusion74 decks95 decks
34%synergy
Breeding Pool
73%inclusion69 decks95 decks
28%synergy
Temple Garden
69%inclusion66 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
60%inclusion57 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion55 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
55%inclusion52 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
54%inclusion51 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
53%inclusion50 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion48 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion48 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion46 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion42 decks95 decks
-13%synergy
Seaside Citadel
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
-11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
-14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Canopy Vista
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
-21%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Tropical Island
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Bastion
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
3%synergy
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