Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Optimized Defenders

Arcades, the Strategist
100 decks (0.002%) Rank #23
Nicholas Lucchesi
March Magic Madness - Elite 8
The Elite 8 face off in the most tense March Magic Madness match yet!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Willowrush Verge
17% of 24 decks +11% synergy
Rampart Architect
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Reunion of the House
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Repurposing Bay
4% of 24 decks +4% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
94% of 100 decks +83% synergy
Overgrown Battlement
92% of 100 decks +81% synergy
High Alert
90% of 100 decks +80% synergy
Wall of Omens
88% of 100 decks +76% synergy
Wall of Denial
87% of 100 decks +76% synergy
Wall of Blossoms
87% of 100 decks +75% synergy
Sunscape Familiar
84% of 100 decks +74% synergy
Shield Sphere
79% of 100 decks +74% synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
76% of 100 decks +69% synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
78% of 100 decks +69% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84% of 100 decks +20% synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
79% of 100 decks +68% synergy
Jeskai Barricade
76% of 100 decks +68% synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
74% of 77 decks +65% synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
74% of 100 decks +64% synergy
Assault Formation
71% of 100 decks +62% synergy
Crystal Barricade
70% of 37 decks +63% synergy
Heroic Intervention
70% of 100 decks +39% synergy
Meekstone
66% of 100 decks +60% synergy
Weathered Sentinels
63% of 100 decks +57% synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
88% of 100 decks +66% synergy
Rhystic Study
81% of 100 decks +59% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
74% of 100 decks +59% synergy
Smothering Tithe
63% of 100 decks +45% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
62% of 100 decks +46% synergy
Mystical Tutor
34% of 100 decks +27% synergy
Ancient Tomb
28% of 100 decks +22% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
25% of 100 decks +20% synergy
Chrome Mox
18% of 100 decks +14% synergy
Force of Will
18% of 100 decks +12% synergy
Creatures
Hover Barrier
58% of 100 decks +50% synergy
Vine Trellis
57% of 100 decks +50% synergy
Perimeter Captain
55% of 100 decks +47% synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
53% of 100 decks +46% synergy
Drift of Phantasms
52% of 100 decks +48% synergy
Wall of Junk
51% of 100 decks +44% synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
50% of 100 decks +43% synergy
Wall of Frost
48% of 100 decks +40% synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
47% of 36 decks +44% synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
46% of 100 decks +39% synergy
Wall of Roots
45% of 100 decks +39% synergy
Tree of Redemption
43% of 100 decks +37% synergy
Wall of Runes
43% of 100 decks +37% synergy
Walking Bulwark
42% of 100 decks +37% synergy
Mnemonic Wall
40% of 100 decks +35% synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
37% of 100 decks +31% synergy
Resolute Watchdog
36% of 100 decks +31% synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
34% of 58 decks +30% synergy
Wall of Glare
34% of 100 decks +29% synergy
Flumph
33% of 100 decks +27% synergy
Angelic Wall
31% of 100 decks +26% synergy
Wall of Shards
30% of 100 decks +26% synergy
Wall of Mulch
29% of 100 decks +25% synergy
Steel Wall
28% of 100 decks +24% synergy
Carven Caryatid
28% of 100 decks +23% synergy
Birds of Paradise
27% of 100 decks -3% synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25% of 100 decks +22% synergy
Wall of Kelp
24% of 100 decks +23% synergy
Fog Bank
24% of 100 decks +20% synergy
Noble Hierarch
23% of 100 decks -2% synergy
Fortified Rampart
21% of 100 decks +16% synergy
Guard Gomazoa
18% of 100 decks +16% synergy
Glacial Wall
17% of 100 decks +14% synergy
Towering Titan
17% of 100 decks +13% synergy
Esper Sentinel
17% of 100 decks +1% synergy
Towering Viewpoint
17% of 54 decks +14% synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
17% of 36 decks +14% synergy
Wall of Nets
16% of 100 decks +14% synergy
Wall of Tears
15% of 100 decks +13% synergy
Riptide Turtle
15% of 100 decks +10% synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
15% of 100 decks +5% synergy
Sporocyst
14% of 100 decks +12% synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
13% of 100 decks +10% synergy
Bloom Tender
13% of 100 decks +2% synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
12% of 81 decks +9% synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
12% of 100 decks +10% synergy
Jungle Barrier
12% of 100 decks +8% synergy
Portcullis Vine
11% of 100 decks +9% synergy
Saruli Caretaker
10% of 100 decks +9% synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
10% of 100 decks +8% synergy
Instants
Teferi's Protection
58% of 100 decks +40% synergy
Tower Defense
56% of 100 decks +47% synergy
Path to Exile
54% of 100 decks +9% synergy
Counterspell
53% of 100 decks +15% synergy
Mana Drain
45% of 100 decks +35% synergy
Akroma's Will
44% of 100 decks +36% synergy
Worldly Tutor
42% of 100 decks +30% synergy
Eerie Interlude
38% of 100 decks +30% synergy
Beast Within
38% of 100 decks +6% synergy
Swan Song
34% of 100 decks +20% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31% of 100 decks +24% synergy
Dovin's Veto
30% of 100 decks +13% synergy
Eladamri's Call
29% of 100 decks +18% synergy
Ghostway
25% of 100 decks +22% synergy
Generous Gift
25% of 100 decks -4% synergy
Force of Negation
16% of 100 decks +11% synergy
Sink into Stupor
15% of 55 decks +8% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13% of 55 decks +10% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12% of 100 decks -8% synergy
Permission Denied
11% of 80 decks +10% synergy
Silence
11% of 100 decks +7% synergy
Bar the Door
10% of 100 decks +6% synergy
Return to Nature
9% of 100 decks +6% synergy
Nature's Claim
9% of 100 decks +3% synergy
Negate
9% of 100 decks -7% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9% of 92 decks -1% synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
8% of 100 decks +7% synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8% of 100 decks +6% synergy
Arcane Denial
8% of 100 decks -9% synergy
Voidslime
7% of 100 decks +6% synergy
Veil of Summer
7% of 100 decks +4% synergy
Noxious Revival
7% of 100 decks +4% synergy
Brainstorm
7% of 100 decks -2% synergy
Angel's Grace
6% of 100 decks +5% synergy
Force of Vigor
6% of 100 decks +4% synergy
Clever Concealment
6% of 100 decks +3% synergy
Ephemerate
6% of 100 decks -0% synergy
Dawn's Truce
6% of 53 decks -6% synergy
Sorceries
Slaughter the Strong
62% of 100 decks +53% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
59% of 100 decks +49% synergy
Nature's Lore
44% of 100 decks +15% synergy
Three Visits
41% of 100 decks +20% synergy
Fell the Mighty
38% of 100 decks +30% synergy
Farseek
38% of 100 decks -2% synergy
Wave of Reckoning
26% of 100 decks +22% synergy
Last March of the Ents
25% of 99 decks +22% synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
23% of 100 decks +21% synergy
Rampant Growth
23% of 100 decks -5% synergy
Cultivate
23% of 100 decks -18% synergy
Expel the Interlopers
17% of 92 decks +13% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14% of 100 decks +7% synergy
Raise the Past
14% of 36 decks +11% synergy
Wargate
13% of 100 decks +8% synergy
Kodama's Reach
13% of 100 decks -10% synergy
The Battle of Bywater
11% of 99 decks +8% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11% of 100 decks +9% synergy
Retribution of the Meek
10% of 100 decks +9% synergy
Finale of Devastation
10% of 100 decks +3% synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8% of 100 decks +4% synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7% of 100 decks +5% synergy
Farewell
7% of 100 decks -7% synergy
Austere Command
6% of 100 decks -5% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
60% of 100 decks +39% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31% of 100 decks +1% synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
31% of 85 decks +24% synergy
The One Ring
15% of 100 decks +9% synergy
Cloudstone Curio
14% of 100 decks +12% synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14% of 100 decks +11% synergy
Panharmonicon
13% of 100 decks +5% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8% of 100 decks +6% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7% of 100 decks +3% synergy
Lotus Petal
6% of 100 decks +3% synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
38% of 100 decks +31% synergy
Aura Shards
37% of 100 decks +28% synergy
Guardian Project
28% of 100 decks +20% synergy
Stoneskin
27% of 100 decks +21% synergy
Sylvan Library
21% of 100 decks +13% synergy
Mystic Remora
20% of 100 decks +8% synergy
Propaganda
13% of 100 decks +1% synergy
Intruder Alarm
12% of 100 decks +6% synergy
Ghostly Prison
11% of 100 decks -0% synergy
Assemble the Players
10% of 77 decks +9% synergy
Rolling Stones
9% of 100 decks +8% synergy
Aluren
9% of 100 decks +7% synergy
Angelic Chorus
9% of 100 decks +6% synergy
Land Tax
8% of 100 decks +6% synergy
Concordant Crossroads
8% of 100 decks +5% synergy
Unnatural Growth
8% of 100 decks +5% synergy
Primal Rage
7% of 100 decks +5% synergy
Angelic Shield
6% of 100 decks +4% synergy
The Birth of Meletis
6% of 100 decks +4% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5% of 75 decks +1% synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
16% of 100 decks +13% synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
10% of 100 decks +7% synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
8% of 100 decks +6% synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7% of 97 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58% of 100 decks +13% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
55% of 100 decks +37% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
46% of 100 decks +32% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
36% of 100 decks +20% synergy
Access Tunnel
21% of 100 decks +17% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16% of 100 decks +10% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
15% of 100 decks +7% synergy
Command Beacon
13% of 100 decks +11% synergy
Rogue's Passage
11% of 100 decks -3% synergy
Urza's Saga
10% of 100 decks +6% synergy
Homeward Path
6% of 100 decks +5% synergy
Three Tree City
6% of 53 decks +2% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96% of 100 decks +15% synergy
Arcane Signet
84% of 100 decks +14% synergy
Fellwar Stone
19% of 100 decks +5% synergy
Thought Vessel
18% of 100 decks -1% synergy
Mana Crypt
16% of 100 decks +12% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14% of 100 decks +6% synergy
Talisman of Unity
12% of 100 decks +0% synergy
Azorius Signet
12% of 100 decks -2% synergy
Mox Diamond
11% of 100 decks +8% synergy
Selesnya Signet
11% of 100 decks +0% synergy
Talisman of Progress
10% of 100 decks -2% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10% of 100 decks -2% synergy
Simic Signet
9% of 100 decks -5% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97% of 100 decks +7% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90% of 100 decks +46% synergy
Breeding Pool
87% of 100 decks +44% synergy
Temple Garden
87% of 100 decks +43% synergy
Sea of Clouds
78% of 100 decks +46% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
77% of 100 decks +44% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
77% of 100 decks +40% synergy
Flooded Strand
76% of 100 decks +47% synergy
Misty Rainforest
75% of 100 decks +46% synergy
Windswept Heath
74% of 100 decks +44% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
73% of 100 decks +30% synergy
Exotic Orchard
46% of 100 decks -9% synergy
Tundra
44% of 100 decks +32% synergy
Savannah
44% of 100 decks +32% synergy
Tropical Island
43% of 100 decks +31% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
39% of 100 decks +3% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37% of 100 decks -4% synergy
Glacial Fortress
36% of 100 decks -4% synergy
Reflecting Pool
33% of 100 decks +27% synergy
Mana Confluence
30% of 100 decks +22% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30% of 100 decks +5% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29% of 100 decks +6% synergy
Seaside Citadel
28% of 100 decks -25% synergy
City of Brass
25% of 100 decks +17% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25% of 100 decks +4% synergy
Brushland
24% of 100 decks +3% synergy
Deserted Beach
23% of 100 decks +2% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23% of 100 decks -7% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22% of 100 decks +15% synergy
Prismatic Vista
21% of 100 decks +16% synergy
Scalding Tarn
21% of 100 decks +14% synergy
Cavern of Souls
20% of 100 decks +17% synergy
Arid Mesa
20% of 100 decks +14% synergy
Branchloft Pathway
20% of 100 decks +12% synergy
Flooded Grove
19% of 100 decks +3% synergy
Marsh Flats
18% of 100 decks +12% synergy
Polluted Delta
18% of 100 decks +11% synergy
Wooded Bastion
17% of 100 decks +13% synergy
Wooded Foothills
16% of 100 decks +9% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16% of 100 decks +8% synergy
Prairie Stream
16% of 100 decks -30% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15% of 46 decks +7% synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
15% of 55 decks +13% synergy
Mystic Gate
14% of 100 decks +9% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14% of 100 decks +7% synergy
Fabled Passage
14% of 100 decks +4% synergy
Hushwood Verge
13% of 46 decks +4% synergy
Canopy Vista
13% of 100 decks -33% synergy
Waterlogged Grove
11% of 100 decks +5% synergy
Tranquil Landscape
9% of 55 decks -10% synergy