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Alejandro Fuentes
Apr 7, 2026
Alejandro Fuentes
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Alejandro ranks every Elder Dragon printed in Magic since 1994, including the five new Elder Dragons from Secrets of Strixhaven.
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High Alert
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
92%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Denial
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
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Wall of Omens
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Crystal Barricade
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Assault Formation
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Vine Trellis
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Rhystic Study
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Worldly Tutor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Mox Diamond
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Shield Sphere
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Tree of Redemption
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Roots
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Shards
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Perimeter Captain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Carven Caryatid
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Arbor Adherent
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Frost
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Hover Barrier
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Bloom Tender
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Junk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Fog Bank
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Walking Bulwark
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Secret Door
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Glare
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Mulch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Flumph
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Traproot Kami
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ulvenwald Captive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Reverence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Ice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Witness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Inga and Esika
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Geist of the Archives
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Runes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rasaad yn Bashir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Council of Four
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Eladamri's Call
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Tower Defense
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Force of Negation
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Force of Vigor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Eerie Interlude
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Angel's Grace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ghostway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bar the Door
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Dive Down
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Everybody Lives!
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Triton Tactics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chord of Calling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Momentous Fall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Shell Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Sheltering Word
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Emergency Powers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Voidslime
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Fell the Mighty
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Raise the Past
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Wargate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kite Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Great Henge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mirror Universe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cathar's Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Soul Conduit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Emerald Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Accorder's Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Aura Shards
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Aluren
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Freed from the Real
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Assemble the Players
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Brave the Sands
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Stoneskin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Defense of the Heart
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sky Tether
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Counterbalance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sterling Grove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mirari's Wake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Animate Wall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
The Wanderer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Tundra
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Windswept Heath
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Sea of Clouds
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Savannah
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Tropical Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Flooded Strand
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Island
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Forest
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Plains
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Bastion
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Grove
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Gate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-35%synergy
Arctic Treeline
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Scattered Groves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Razortide Bridge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Hedge Maze
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Horizon Canopy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
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