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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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Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion461 decks486 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion448 decks486 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion444 decks486 decks
84%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
88%inclusion427 decks486 decks
81%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
87%inclusion424 decks486 decks
81%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
82%inclusion397 decks486 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion403 decks486 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion397 decks486 decks
74%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
80%inclusion391 decks486 decks
73%synergy
High Alert
79%inclusion386 decks486 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion369 decks486 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
76%inclusion368 decks486 decks
70%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion366 decks486 decks
69%synergy
Shield Sphere
68%inclusion331 decks486 decks
65%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion156 decks230 decks
62%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion326 decks486 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Frost
65%inclusion317 decks486 decks
60%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
65%inclusion317 decks486 decks
60%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion316 decks486 decks
59%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
65%inclusion314 decks486 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion310 decks486 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion304 decks486 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion294 decks486 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion288 decks486 decks
45%synergy
Aura Shards
44%inclusion213 decks486 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion202 decks486 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion180 decks486 decks
23%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
37%inclusion178 decks486 decks
31%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion127 decks486 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion103 decks486 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion302 decks486 decks
57%synergy
Tree of Redemption
60%inclusion293 decks486 decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion285 decks486 decks
54%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Junk
57%inclusion276 decks486 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
57%inclusion276 decks486 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
56%inclusion271 decks486 decks
51%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
55%inclusion269 decks486 decks
51%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
48%inclusion214 decks448 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Glare
45%inclusion218 decks486 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Runes
43%inclusion210 decks486 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Roots
42%inclusion202 decks486 decks
38%synergy
Flumph
41%inclusion197 decks486 decks
37%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
39%inclusion87 decks223 decks
37%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
39%inclusion188 decks486 decks
35%synergy
Walking Bulwark
38%inclusion187 decks486 decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion183 decks486 decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion167 decks486 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Shards
34%inclusion166 decks486 decks
32%synergy
Angelic Wall
30%inclusion144 decks486 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mulch
29%inclusion139 decks486 decks
26%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion136 decks486 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion135 decks486 decks
25%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion130 decks486 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion128 decks486 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion119 decks486 decks
22%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
24%inclusion119 decks486 decks
22%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
24%inclusion91 decks372 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Nets
23%inclusion112 decks486 decks
22%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
21%inclusion88 decks414 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion103 decks486 decks
19%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion102 decks486 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion101 decks486 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion89 decks486 decks
16%synergy
Noble Hierarch
18%inclusion89 decks486 decks
-7%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion87 decks486 decks
-17%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
18%inclusion74 decks416 decks
15%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
17%inclusion84 decks486 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Barrier
16%inclusion76 decks486 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion73 decks486 decks
0%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion63 decks486 decks
11%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
13%inclusion62 decks486 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
13%inclusion61 decks486 decks
11%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12%inclusion60 decks486 decks
11%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
12%inclusion59 decks486 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Kelp
11%inclusion52 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
10%inclusion51 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
10%inclusion50 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion311 decks486 decks
34%synergy
Tower Defense
62%inclusion299 decks486 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion243 decks486 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
49%inclusion239 decks486 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion218 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion212 decks486 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion203 decks486 decks
15%synergy
Eerie Interlude
36%inclusion173 decks486 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion145 decks486 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion125 decks486 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion114 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion114 decks486 decks
-2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
19%inclusion94 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion77 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion75 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Bar the Door
15%inclusion72 decks486 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion72 decks486 decks
-13%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion71 decks486 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion67 decks486 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion63 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion56 decks486 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion47 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.8%inclusion38 decks486 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.8%inclusion38 decks486 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion30 decks439 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.2%inclusion30 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Solidarity
6.2%inclusion30 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion27 decks486 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.6%inclusion27 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Bant Charm
5.1%inclusion25 decks486 decks
0%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
63%inclusion304 decks486 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion244 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Mighty
44%inclusion216 decks486 decks
39%synergy
Nature's Lore
44%inclusion213 decks486 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
41%inclusion199 decks486 decks
15%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion161 decks486 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion133 decks486 decks
-10%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
21%inclusion101 decks486 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion93 decks486 decks
-6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion89 decks486 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
18%inclusion88 decks486 decks
16%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion87 decks486 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion78 decks486 decks
14%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14%inclusion66 decks486 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion58 decks486 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.4%inclusion41 decks486 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.2%inclusion40 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.4%inclusion36 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.4%inclusion31 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion28 decks486 decks
-3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.8%inclusion28 decks486 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
64%inclusion313 decks486 decks
60%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
53%inclusion260 decks486 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion256 decks486 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion148 decks486 decks
2%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion69 decks486 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion59 decks486 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion53 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.6%inclusion37 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.4%inclusion36 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.8%inclusion28 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.3%inclusion26 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
63%inclusion305 decks486 decks
57%synergy
Brave the Sands
55%inclusion267 decks486 decks
50%synergy
Stoneskin
40%inclusion195 decks486 decks
36%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion93 decks486 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion77 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion76 decks486 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Chorus
16%inclusion76 decks486 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion74 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion72 decks486 decks
13%synergy
Smile at Death
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion57 decks486 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion52 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion28 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
8.2%inclusion40 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Aluren
8.0%inclusion39 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.8%inclusion38 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.8%inclusion38 decks486 decks
2%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.2%inclusion35 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.0%inclusion34 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.8%inclusion33 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Shield
6.8%inclusion33 decks486 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.4%inclusion31 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.2%inclusion30 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
5.8%inclusion28 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.8%inclusion28 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.6%inclusion27 decks486 decks
0%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.6%inclusion27 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
17%inclusion81 decks486 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
15%inclusion74 decks486 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
10%inclusion50 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion308 decks486 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
55%inclusion265 decks486 decks
36%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion209 decks486 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion165 decks486 decks
19%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion114 decks486 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion53 decks386 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion66 decks486 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion53 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion52 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.3%inclusion45 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion43 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion32 decks486 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion449 decks486 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion399 decks486 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion113 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion75 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion72 decks486 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion68 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion66 decks486 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion62 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion60 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion57 decks486 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion56 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion54 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion54 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion53 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.3%inclusion45 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.2%inclusion30 decks486 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion463 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion436 decks486 decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
90%inclusion436 decks486 decks
77%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion436 decks486 decks
-4%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion435 decks486 decks
77%synergy
Tundra
89%inclusion434 decks486 decks
77%synergy
Island
89%inclusion433 decks486 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion430 decks486 decks
43%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion428 decks486 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion419 decks486 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion394 decks486 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion389 decks486 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
80%inclusion389 decks486 decks
47%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
71%inclusion345 decks486 decks
31%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion342 decks486 decks
40%synergy
Sea of Clouds
68%inclusion332 decks486 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion327 decks486 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion228 decks486 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion208 decks486 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
42%inclusion204 decks486 decks
-10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion204 decks486 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion192 decks486 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion170 decks486 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion155 decks486 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion127 decks486 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion110 decks486 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion108 decks486 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion97 decks486 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion59 decks297 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion92 decks486 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion92 decks486 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion91 decks486 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion89 decks486 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion89 decks486 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion88 decks486 decks
11%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion86 decks486 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion84 decks486 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion79 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion78 decks486 decks
-9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion47 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
15%inclusion74 decks486 decks
-30%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion71 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion70 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion68 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Vista
14%inclusion67 decks486 decks
-33%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion66 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion64 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Urban Retreat
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion58 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion56 decks486 decks
3%synergy
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