Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Budget Optimized Toughness Matters

Arcades, the Strategist
175 decks (0.003%) Rank #26
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Game Changers
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Nicholas Lucchesi
May 8, 2025
Nicholas Lucchesi
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Wall of Denial
94% of 175 decks +84% synergy
Overgrown Battlement
90% of 175 decks +80% synergy
Axebane Guardian
85% of 175 decks +76% synergy
Wall of Frost
82% of 175 decks +75% synergy
High Alert
83% of 175 decks +75% synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
81% of 175 decks +72% synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
79% of 175 decks +70% synergy
Sunscape Familiar
79% of 175 decks +70% synergy
Wall of Omens
79% of 175 decks +69% synergy
Wall of Blossoms
79% of 175 decks +69% synergy
Top Cards
Hover Barrier
75% of 175 decks +68% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74% of 175 decks +10% synergy
Crystal Barricade
73% of 37 decks +67% synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
71% of 127 decks +63% synergy
Perimeter Captain
70% of 175 decks +63% synergy
Tower Defense
69% of 175 decks +61% synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
69% of 175 decks +61% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
69% of 175 decks +60% synergy
Assault Formation
68% of 175 decks +60% synergy
Counterspell
68% of 175 decks +30% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
63% of 175 decks +42% synergy
Aura Shards
63% of 175 decks +55% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57% of 175 decks +36% synergy
Teferi's Protection
50% of 175 decks +33% synergy
Smothering Tithe
49% of 175 decks +31% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
41% of 175 decks +26% synergy
Worldly Tutor
31% of 175 decks +19% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23% of 175 decks +9% synergy
Mystical Tutor
22% of 175 decks +16% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
6% of 175 decks +4% synergy
Creatures
Shield-Wall Sentinel
61% of 175 decks +55% synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
61% of 175 decks +54% synergy
Jeskai Barricade
61% of 175 decks +54% synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
59% of 175 decks +53% synergy
Weathered Sentinels
54% of 175 decks +48% synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
54% of 175 decks +48% synergy
Vine Trellis
54% of 175 decks +47% synergy
Tree of Redemption
51% of 175 decks +46% synergy
Wall of Junk
50% of 175 decks +44% synergy
Wall of Glare
47% of 175 decks +42% synergy
Wall of Runes
47% of 175 decks +41% synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
46% of 37 decks +44% synergy
Shield Sphere
44% of 175 decks +39% synergy
Angelic Wall
44% of 175 decks +39% synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
44% of 175 decks +39% synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
42% of 85 decks +38% synergy
Walking Bulwark
39% of 175 decks +34% synergy
Carven Caryatid
37% of 175 decks +33% synergy
Mnemonic Wall
36% of 175 decks +32% synergy
Drift of Phantasms
34% of 175 decks +30% synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
32% of 37 decks +30% synergy
Fecund Greenshell
32% of 72 decks +29% synergy
Towering Viewpoint
31% of 77 decks +29% synergy
Fog Bank
31% of 175 decks +27% synergy
Flumph
30% of 175 decks +25% synergy
Towering Titan
29% of 175 decks +26% synergy
Riptide Turtle
29% of 175 decks +25% synergy
Fortified Rampart
28% of 175 decks +24% synergy
Jungle Barrier
27% of 175 decks +24% synergy
Wall of Tears
26% of 175 decks +24% synergy
Glacial Wall
26% of 175 decks +23% synergy
Wall of Roots
25% of 175 decks +20% synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
25% of 175 decks +22% synergy
Wall of Mulch
25% of 175 decks +21% synergy
Resolute Watchdog
24% of 175 decks +20% synergy
Wall of Shards
23% of 175 decks +20% synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
23% of 145 decks +20% synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
22% of 175 decks +20% synergy
Steel Wall
22% of 175 decks +19% synergy
Wall of Essence
21% of 175 decks +19% synergy
Wall of Nets
19% of 175 decks +18% synergy
Mentor of the Meek
19% of 175 decks +16% synergy
Amaranthine Wall
18% of 175 decks +17% synergy
Geist of the Archives
17% of 175 decks +15% synergy
Guard Gomazoa
17% of 175 decks +15% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17% of 78 decks +13% synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
17% of 175 decks +15% synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
17% of 175 decks +14% synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
16% of 175 decks +14% synergy
Wall of Hope
14% of 175 decks +13% synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
60% of 175 decks +14% synergy
Heroic Intervention
51% of 175 decks +21% synergy
Beast Within
38% of 175 decks +7% synergy
Akroma's Will
34% of 175 decks +26% synergy
Eerie Interlude
33% of 175 decks +25% synergy
Bar the Door
32% of 175 decks +28% synergy
Dovin's Veto
31% of 175 decks +14% synergy
Generous Gift
30% of 175 decks +1% synergy
Negate
28% of 175 decks +12% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18% of 175 decks +11% synergy
Arcane Denial
15% of 175 decks -2% synergy
Mana Drain
14% of 175 decks +4% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14% of 175 decks -8% synergy
Growth Spiral
13% of 175 decks -1% synergy
Solidarity
12% of 175 decks +11% synergy
Return to Nature
12% of 175 decks +9% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12% of 175 decks +8% synergy
Eladamri's Call
12% of 175 decks +1% synergy
Ghostway
11% of 175 decks +8% synergy
Swan Song
11% of 175 decks -4% synergy
Bant Charm
10% of 175 decks +3% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9% of 163 decks -0% synergy
Luminous Rebuke
8% of 36 decks +8% synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
8% of 175 decks +7% synergy
Cancel
8% of 175 decks +7% synergy
Krosan Grip
7% of 175 decks +4% synergy
Brainstorm
7% of 175 decks -1% synergy
Dawn's Truce
7% of 72 decks -5% synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
7% of 175 decks +5% synergy
Fog
6% of 175 decks +3% synergy
Nature's Claim
6% of 175 decks +1% synergy
Sorceries
Slaughter the Strong
63% of 175 decks +56% synergy
Cultivate
60% of 175 decks +20% synergy
Fell the Mighty
59% of 175 decks +52% synergy
Rampant Growth
50% of 175 decks +22% synergy
Farseek
49% of 175 decks +8% synergy
Kodama's Reach
37% of 175 decks +15% synergy
Wave of Reckoning
30% of 175 decks +27% synergy
Raise the Past
30% of 37 decks +28% synergy
Last March of the Ents
25% of 175 decks +21% synergy
Nature's Lore
23% of 175 decks -5% synergy
Expel the Interlopers
21% of 163 decks +18% synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16% of 175 decks +13% synergy
Three Visits
16% of 175 decks -7% synergy
Farewell
11% of 175 decks -4% synergy
Austere Command
11% of 175 decks +1% synergy
Retribution of the Meek
9% of 175 decks +8% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9% of 175 decks +3% synergy
Return to the Ranks
7% of 175 decks +6% synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6% of 175 decks +4% synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5% of 175 decks +3% synergy
Wrath of God
5% of 175 decks +1% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
53% of 175 decks +48% synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
48% of 155 decks +42% synergy
Lightning Greaves
42% of 175 decks +22% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42% of 175 decks +14% synergy
Slagwurm Armor
25% of 175 decks +23% synergy
Panharmonicon
14% of 175 decks +7% synergy
Colfenor's Urn
10% of 175 decks +9% synergy
Mirror Shield
7% of 175 decks +6% synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6% of 175 decks +5% synergy
Robe of Stars
5% of 175 decks +2% synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
61% of 175 decks +54% synergy
Stoneskin
46% of 175 decks +41% synergy
Angelic Chorus
30% of 175 decks +28% synergy
Unnatural Growth
27% of 175 decks +24% synergy
Propaganda
20% of 175 decks +8% synergy
Ghostly Prison
18% of 175 decks +8% synergy
Primal Rage
17% of 175 decks +15% synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
14% of 116 decks +13% synergy
Assemble the Players
13% of 127 decks +11% synergy
The Birth of Meletis
12% of 175 decks +10% synergy
Rolling Stones
11% of 175 decks +10% synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11% of 175 decks +10% synergy
Guardian Project
11% of 175 decks +4% synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
11% of 56 decks +9% synergy
Court of Ardenvale
9% of 162 decks +8% synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
9% of 175 decks +8% synergy
Mirari's Wake
9% of 175 decks +2% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
9% of 56 decks +7% synergy
Mystic Remora
9% of 175 decks -3% synergy
Serra's Blessing
7% of 175 decks +6% synergy
Angelic Shield
7% of 175 decks +6% synergy
True Conviction
7% of 175 decks +5% synergy
Land Tax
7% of 175 decks +5% synergy
Builder's Talent
6% of 72 decks +5% synergy
Intruder Alarm
5% of 175 decks -1% synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25% of 175 decks +22% synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
24% of 175 decks +21% synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10% of 168 decks +8% synergy
The Wanderer
7% of 175 decks +6% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55% of 175 decks +10% synergy
Access Tunnel
26% of 175 decks +22% synergy
Rogue's Passage
18% of 175 decks +3% synergy
Temple of the False God
13% of 175 decks +4% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13% of 175 decks -4% synergy
Three Tree City
5% of 73 decks +0% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90% of 175 decks +9% synergy
Arcane Signet
77% of 175 decks +6% synergy
Thought Vessel
33% of 175 decks +13% synergy
Azorius Signet
27% of 175 decks +14% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23% of 175 decks +16% synergy
Selesnya Signet
22% of 175 decks +12% synergy
Simic Signet
21% of 175 decks +8% synergy
Commander's Sphere
17% of 175 decks +8% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12% of 175 decks +7% synergy
Fellwar Stone
8% of 175 decks -6% synergy
Talisman of Unity
7% of 175 decks -5% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7% of 175 decks -5% synergy
Talisman of Progress
6% of 175 decks -5% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
90% of 175 decks -1% synergy
Seaside Citadel
66% of 175 decks +13% synergy
Glacial Fortress
57% of 175 decks +15% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
54% of 175 decks +10% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
50% of 175 decks +13% synergy
Prairie Stream
47% of 175 decks +1% synergy
Canopy Vista
42% of 175 decks -5% synergy
Exotic Orchard
42% of 175 decks -14% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
38% of 175 decks -5% synergy
Temple Garden
35% of 175 decks -9% synergy
Evolving Wilds
33% of 175 decks +8% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
33% of 175 decks -11% synergy
Breeding Pool
32% of 175 decks -11% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29% of 175 decks +5% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
29% of 175 decks -9% synergy
Deserted Beach
26% of 175 decks +5% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
26% of 175 decks -7% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24% of 175 decks +6% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22% of 175 decks -3% synergy
Sea of Clouds
22% of 175 decks -10% synergy
Tranquil Landscape
21% of 81 decks +3% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21% of 175 decks -10% synergy
Temple of Mystery
20% of 175 decks -2% synergy
Temple of Plenty
17% of 175 decks -3% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17% of 175 decks -3% synergy
Azorius Chancery
16% of 175 decks -1% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14% of 175 decks -4% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14% of 175 decks -8% synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13% of 175 decks -3% synergy
Brushland
13% of 175 decks -10% synergy
Tranquil Cove
12% of 175 decks +6% synergy
Hushwood Verge
12% of 60 decks +2% synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11% of 175 decks +8% synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
11% of 175 decks +7% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11% of 175 decks +4% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
10% of 175 decks +3% synergy
Fabled Passage
10% of 175 decks -0% synergy
Misty Rainforest
10% of 175 decks -19% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
10% of 60 decks +2% synergy
Myriad Landscape
10% of 175 decks +2% synergy
Brokers Hideout
10% of 175 decks -1% synergy
Port Town
10% of 175 decks -3% synergy
Windswept Heath
10% of 175 decks -22% synergy
Simic Guildgate
9% of 175 decks +6% synergy
Blossoming Sands
9% of 175 decks +3% synergy
Thornwood Falls
9% of 175 decks +3% synergy
Branchloft Pathway
9% of 175 decks +2% synergy
Bant Panorama
9% of 175 decks +3% synergy
Fortified Village
8% of 175 decks -5% synergy
Flooded Strand
8% of 175 decks -23% synergy
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