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

Arcades, the Strategist
120 decks (0.002%) Rank #21
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Ethan Coover
Sep 3, 2024
Ethan Coover
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Wall of Denial
96% of 120 decks +85% synergy
Overgrown Battlement
93% of 120 decks +82% synergy
Axebane Guardian
89% of 120 decks +78% synergy
Wall of Blossoms
90% of 120 decks +78% synergy
High Alert
88% of 120 decks +77% synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
86% of 120 decks +76% synergy
Wall of Omens
88% of 120 decks +76% synergy
Sunscape Familiar
83% of 120 decks +73% synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
82% of 120 decks +71% synergy
Wall of Frost
78% of 120 decks +69% synergy
Top Cards
The Pride of Hull Clade
76% of 79 decks +67% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73% of 120 decks +9% synergy
Hover Barrier
69% of 120 decks +61% synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
68% of 120 decks +61% synergy
Assault Formation
68% of 120 decks +59% synergy
Meekstone
65% of 120 decks +58% synergy
Slaughter the Strong
64% of 120 decks +55% synergy
Jeskai Barricade
63% of 120 decks +55% synergy
Brave the Sands
62% of 120 decks +55% synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
62% of 120 decks +53% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
88% of 120 decks +66% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
80% of 120 decks +57% synergy
Smothering Tithe
75% of 120 decks +57% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
61% of 120 decks +44% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
53% of 120 decks +39% synergy
Mystical Tutor
32% of 120 decks +26% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8% of 120 decks +5% synergy
Creatures
Perimeter Captain
61% of 120 decks +53% synergy
Crystal Barricade
61% of 33 decks +53% synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
55% of 120 decks +48% synergy
Vine Trellis
54% of 120 decks +47% synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
53% of 120 decks +47% synergy
Weathered Sentinels
52% of 120 decks +46% synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
50% of 32 decks +47% synergy
Tree of Redemption
50% of 120 decks +44% synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
50% of 120 decks +43% synergy
Wall of Junk
47% of 120 decks +39% synergy
Wall of Runes
46% of 120 decks +39% synergy
Shield Sphere
42% of 120 decks +36% synergy
Flumph
40% of 120 decks +34% synergy
Walking Bulwark
38% of 120 decks +33% synergy
Carven Caryatid
38% of 120 decks +32% synergy
Wall of Glare
38% of 120 decks +32% synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
37% of 62 decks +33% synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
35% of 120 decks +29% synergy
Angelic Wall
33% of 120 decks +28% synergy
Drift of Phantasms
32% of 120 decks +28% synergy
Mnemonic Wall
32% of 120 decks +28% synergy
Wall of Roots
32% of 120 decks +25% synergy
Towering Titan
31% of 120 decks +27% synergy
Glacial Wall
30% of 120 decks +27% synergy
Riptide Turtle
30% of 120 decks +25% synergy
Fecund Greenshell
30% of 54 decks +26% synergy
Wall of Shards
29% of 120 decks +25% synergy
Fog Bank
28% of 120 decks +24% synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
28% of 32 decks +26% synergy
Wall of Tears
28% of 120 decks +25% synergy
Fortified Rampart
27% of 120 decks +22% synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
26% of 91 decks +23% synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
25% of 120 decks +23% synergy
Wall of Nets
22% of 120 decks +20% synergy
Wall of Mulch
22% of 120 decks +17% synergy
Resolute Watchdog
22% of 120 decks +17% synergy
Jungle Barrier
21% of 120 decks +17% synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
19% of 120 decks +17% synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
19% of 120 decks +16% synergy
Towering Viewpoint
19% of 58 decks +17% synergy
Steel Wall
18% of 120 decks +14% synergy
Orator of Ojutai
17% of 120 decks +14% synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
17% of 120 decks +13% synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
15% of 120 decks +12% synergy
Wall of Hope
14% of 120 decks +12% synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
14% of 120 decks +11% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14% of 58 decks +9% synergy
Enduring Innocence
13% of 45 decks +12% synergy
Wall of Essence
13% of 120 decks +11% synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12% of 120 decks +10% synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
59% of 120 decks +50% synergy
Counterspell
57% of 120 decks +18% synergy
Path to Exile
53% of 120 decks +9% synergy
Heroic Intervention
52% of 120 decks +22% synergy
Teferi's Protection
38% of 120 decks +19% synergy
Beast Within
32% of 120 decks -0% synergy
Akroma's Will
32% of 120 decks +24% synergy
Dovin's Veto
32% of 120 decks +14% synergy
Eerie Interlude
30% of 120 decks +21% synergy
Worldly Tutor
28% of 120 decks +16% synergy
Negate
24% of 120 decks +8% synergy
Generous Gift
24% of 120 decks -5% synergy
Eladamri's Call
23% of 120 decks +12% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22% of 120 decks +15% synergy
Mana Drain
22% of 120 decks +12% synergy
Bar the Door
19% of 120 decks +15% synergy
Swan Song
18% of 120 decks +5% synergy
Ghostway
17% of 120 decks +14% synergy
Arcane Denial
15% of 120 decks -1% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14% of 120 decks -5% synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
13% of 120 decks +12% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13% of 100 decks +3% synergy
Growth Spiral
12% of 120 decks -1% synergy
Bant Charm
11% of 120 decks +2% synergy
Return to Nature
9% of 120 decks +6% synergy
Solidarity
8% of 120 decks +7% synergy
Krosan Grip
8% of 120 decks +4% synergy
Nature's Claim
8% of 120 decks +2% synergy
Ephemerate
8% of 120 decks +1% synergy
Dawn's Truce
7% of 54 decks -5% synergy
Strix Serenade
7% of 60 decks +3% synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
6% of 116 decks +4% synergy
Cancel
6% of 120 decks +4% synergy
Silence
6% of 120 decks +2% synergy
Brainstorm
6% of 120 decks -4% synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
57% of 120 decks +50% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
54% of 120 decks +44% synergy
Farseek
52% of 120 decks +12% synergy
Cultivate
50% of 120 decks +9% synergy
Rampant Growth
35% of 120 decks +7% synergy
Kodama's Reach
32% of 120 decks +9% synergy
Nature's Lore
30% of 120 decks +1% synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29% of 120 decks +25% synergy
Three Visits
28% of 120 decks +6% synergy
Last March of the Ents
23% of 111 decks +19% synergy
Expel the Interlopers
18% of 98 decks +14% synergy
The Battle of Bywater
15% of 110 decks +12% synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14% of 120 decks +13% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13% of 120 decks +7% synergy
Farewell
13% of 120 decks -1% synergy
Raise the Past
9% of 32 decks +6% synergy
Ascend from Avernus
8% of 120 decks +6% synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8% of 120 decks +6% synergy
Return to the Ranks
7% of 120 decks +6% synergy
Austere Command
7% of 120 decks -4% synergy
Another Round
6% of 68 decks +5% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6% of 120 decks +1% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
47% of 120 decks +25% synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
46% of 93 decks +40% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33% of 120 decks +3% synergy
Slagwurm Armor
22% of 120 decks +19% synergy
Panharmonicon
18% of 120 decks +9% synergy
Commander's Sphere
11% of 120 decks +2% synergy
Robe of Stars
8% of 120 decks +4% synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7% of 120 decks +6% synergy
Crawlspace
6% of 120 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
40% of 120 decks +34% synergy
Aura Shards
36% of 120 decks +27% synergy
Propaganda
32% of 120 decks +21% synergy
Ghostly Prison
29% of 120 decks +18% synergy
Unnatural Growth
22% of 120 decks +20% synergy
Primal Rage
21% of 120 decks +19% synergy
Angelic Chorus
21% of 120 decks +18% synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
14% of 43 decks +12% synergy
Guardian Project
13% of 120 decks +5% synergy
Rolling Stones
12% of 120 decks +11% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
12% of 120 decks +4% synergy
Mystic Remora
12% of 120 decks -0% synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11% of 120 decks +9% synergy
Serra's Blessing
8% of 120 decks +7% synergy
The Birth of Meletis
8% of 120 decks +6% synergy
Mirari's Wake
8% of 120 decks -0% synergy
Court of Ardenvale
8% of 97 decks +7% synergy
Assemble the Players
8% of 79 decks +6% synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8% of 120 decks +6% synergy
Angelic Shield
8% of 120 decks +6% synergy
Land Tax
8% of 120 decks +5% synergy
Always Watching
6% of 120 decks +5% synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
6% of 120 decks +4% synergy
True Conviction
6% of 120 decks +4% synergy
Sphere of Safety
6% of 120 decks +0% synergy
Sterling Grove
6% of 120 decks -1% synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5% of 74 decks +4% synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25% of 120 decks +22% synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13% of 120 decks +10% synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10% of 102 decks +8% synergy
The Wanderer
8% of 120 decks +7% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65% of 120 decks +20% synergy
Access Tunnel
29% of 120 decks +25% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22% of 120 decks +5% synergy
Rogue's Passage
20% of 120 decks +6% synergy
Temple of the False God
13% of 120 decks +6% synergy
Three Tree City
9% of 54 decks +5% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9% of 120 decks -5% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
8% of 120 decks -10% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6% of 120 decks -2% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92% of 120 decks +12% synergy
Arcane Signet
81% of 120 decks +11% synergy
Thought Vessel
32% of 120 decks +14% synergy
Selesnya Signet
22% of 120 decks +12% synergy
Azorius Signet
22% of 120 decks +8% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18% of 120 decks +10% synergy
Simic Signet
18% of 120 decks +3% synergy
Talisman of Unity
12% of 120 decks -0% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10% of 120 decks +4% synergy
Fellwar Stone
10% of 120 decks -4% synergy
Talisman of Progress
9% of 120 decks -2% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9% of 120 decks -3% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91% of 120 decks +1% synergy
Seaside Citadel
61% of 120 decks +8% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
57% of 120 decks +22% synergy
Glacial Fortress
57% of 120 decks +19% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
54% of 120 decks +14% synergy
Temple Garden
53% of 120 decks +10% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
52% of 120 decks +8% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
48% of 120 decks +5% synergy
Breeding Pool
48% of 120 decks +5% synergy
Prairie Stream
42% of 120 decks -4% synergy
Exotic Orchard
42% of 120 decks -12% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
42% of 120 decks +5% synergy
Canopy Vista
41% of 120 decks -5% synergy
Sea of Clouds
37% of 120 decks +4% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
33% of 120 decks +0% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
31% of 120 decks +1% synergy
Deserted Beach
28% of 120 decks +7% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28% of 120 decks +6% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28% of 120 decks +4% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24% of 120 decks +4% synergy
Brushland
23% of 120 decks +2% synergy
Misty Rainforest
23% of 120 decks -6% synergy
Flooded Strand
22% of 120 decks -7% synergy
Evolving Wilds
21% of 120 decks -4% synergy
Windswept Heath
19% of 120 decks -11% synergy
Hushwood Verge
19% of 43 decks +9% synergy
Tranquil Landscape
17% of 59 decks -3% synergy
Azorius Chancery
17% of 120 decks -2% synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15% of 120 decks +7% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15% of 120 decks -4% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14% of 120 decks +7% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14% of 43 decks +6% synergy
Temple of Mystery
13% of 120 decks -9% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11% of 120 decks +3% synergy
Fabled Passage
11% of 120 decks +1% synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
11% of 120 decks -6% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11% of 120 decks -8% synergy
Port Town
9% of 120 decks -4% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9% of 120 decks -10% synergy
Temple of Plenty
9% of 120 decks -10% synergy
Reflecting Pool
8% of 120 decks +2% synergy
Brokers Hideout
8% of 120 decks -4% synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7% of 120 decks +3% synergy
Simic Guildgate
7% of 120 decks +3% synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7% of 120 decks -2% synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
6% of 120 decks +2% synergy
Myriad Landscape
6% of 120 decks -3% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
6% of 120 decks -10% synergy
Sungrass Prairie
6% of 120 decks -11% synergy
Lush Portico
5% of 79 decks -5% synergy
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