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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%inclusion471 decks495 decks
88%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion457 decks495 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion455 decks495 decks
85%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
88%inclusion437 decks495 decks
81%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
88%inclusion434 decks495 decks
81%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
82%inclusion406 decks495 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion410 decks495 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion405 decks495 decks
74%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
81%inclusion400 decks495 decks
74%synergy
High Alert
80%inclusion394 decks495 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
77%inclusion379 decks495 decks
71%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion374 decks495 decks
13%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion373 decks495 decks
69%synergy
Hover Barrier
68%inclusion337 decks495 decks
63%synergy
Shield Sphere
68%inclusion336 decks495 decks
64%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion157 decks232 decks
62%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
66%inclusion325 decks495 decks
61%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
66%inclusion325 decks495 decks
60%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
65%inclusion323 decks495 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Frost
65%inclusion322 decks495 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion311 decks495 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion304 decks495 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion297 decks495 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion291 decks495 decks
45%synergy
Aura Shards
44%inclusion219 decks495 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion204 decks495 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion181 decks495 decks
23%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
37%inclusion181 decks495 decks
31%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion128 decks495 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion103 decks495 decks
15%synergy
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Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion309 decks495 decks
57%synergy
Tree of Redemption
61%inclusion300 decks495 decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion289 decks495 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
57%inclusion283 decks495 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Junk
57%inclusion282 decks495 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
56%inclusion279 decks495 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
56%inclusion276 decks495 decks
51%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
48%inclusion215 decks450 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Glare
45%inclusion223 decks495 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Runes
44%inclusion217 decks495 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
41%inclusion203 decks495 decks
37%synergy
Flumph
41%inclusion201 decks495 decks
37%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
39%inclusion88 decks225 decks
37%synergy
Walking Bulwark
39%inclusion192 decks495 decks
35%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
39%inclusion192 decks495 decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
37%inclusion184 decks495 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Shards
35%inclusion171 decks495 decks
32%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion170 decks495 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Wall
29%inclusion146 decks495 decks
26%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion141 decks495 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion138 decks495 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion138 decks495 decks
26%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion132 decks495 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion130 decks495 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion124 decks495 decks
22%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
25%inclusion123 decks495 decks
22%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
25%inclusion92 decks374 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Nets
23%inclusion116 decks495 decks
22%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
21%inclusion89 decks415 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion105 decks495 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion105 decks495 decks
20%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion104 decks495 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
20%inclusion45 decks224 decks
19%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Noble Hierarch
18%inclusion91 decks495 decks
-7%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion90 decks495 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion89 decks495 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
18%inclusion73 decks417 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion86 decks495 decks
-17%synergy
Jungle Barrier
16%inclusion77 decks495 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion73 decks495 decks
-1%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion67 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
13%inclusion65 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
13%inclusion64 decks495 decks
11%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
13%inclusion63 decks495 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
13%inclusion63 decks495 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Kelp
11%inclusion53 decks495 decks
10%synergy
Arbor Adherent
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
11%inclusion52 decks495 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion317 decks495 decks
34%synergy
Tower Defense
62%inclusion308 decks495 decks
56%synergy
Akroma's Will
50%inclusion247 decks495 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion246 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion220 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion215 decks495 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion207 decks495 decks
15%synergy
Eerie Interlude
36%inclusion178 decks495 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion147 decks495 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion128 decks495 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion116 decks495 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion115 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
19%inclusion92 decks495 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion77 decks495 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion74 decks495 decks
10%synergy
Bar the Door
15%inclusion74 decks495 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion73 decks495 decks
-13%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion72 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion69 decks495 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion63 decks495 decks
8%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion59 decks495 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.3%inclusion46 decks495 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion42 decks495 decks
0%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.9%inclusion39 decks495 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion30 decks441 decks
0%synergy
Solidarity
6.5%inclusion32 decks495 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.9%inclusion29 decks495 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.7%inclusion28 decks495 decks
-3%synergy
Bant Charm
5.5%inclusion27 decks495 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.5%inclusion27 decks495 decks
1%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
63%inclusion310 decks495 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion249 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Mighty
44%inclusion219 decks495 decks
39%synergy
Nature's Lore
44%inclusion219 decks495 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion206 decks495 decks
16%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion165 decks495 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion135 decks495 decks
-11%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
21%inclusion106 decks495 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion95 decks495 decks
-6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion94 decks495 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
18%inclusion91 decks495 decks
16%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion91 decks495 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion38 decks224 decks
16%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion80 decks495 decks
14%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14%inclusion67 decks495 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion58 decks495 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion41 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.1%inclusion40 decks495 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.9%inclusion39 decks495 decks
1%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.3%inclusion31 decks495 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion30 decks495 decks
-3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.5%inclusion27 decks495 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
64%inclusion318 decks495 decks
60%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
54%inclusion267 decks495 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion261 decks495 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion151 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion71 decks495 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion60 decks495 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion53 decks495 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.7%inclusion38 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.7%inclusion38 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.7%inclusion28 decks495 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.1%inclusion25 decks495 decks
4%synergy
Gathering Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Bark of Doran
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
64%inclusion316 decks495 decks
58%synergy
Brave the Sands
55%inclusion273 decks495 decks
50%synergy
Stoneskin
40%inclusion199 decks495 decks
36%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion95 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Chorus
16%inclusion79 decks495 decks
14%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion78 decks495 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion75 decks495 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion74 decks495 decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion73 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Smile at Death
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion59 decks495 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion55 decks495 decks
1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
8.1%inclusion40 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.9%inclusion39 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Aluren
7.9%inclusion39 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.7%inclusion38 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.7%inclusion38 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.1%inclusion35 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.1%inclusion35 decks495 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.7%inclusion33 decks495 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.5%inclusion32 decks495 decks
3%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.1%inclusion30 decks495 decks
4%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.9%inclusion29 decks495 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.9%inclusion29 decks495 decks
0%synergy
Exploration
5.7%inclusion28 decks495 decks
1%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.5%inclusion27 decks495 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
17%inclusion85 decks495 decks
15%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
15%inclusion75 decks495 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion53 decks495 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion313 decks495 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
55%inclusion271 decks495 decks
36%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion216 decks495 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion168 decks495 decks
19%synergy
Access Tunnel
24%inclusion117 decks495 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion53 decks387 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion67 decks495 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion55 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion54 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.5%inclusion47 decks495 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion43 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion33 decks495 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion456 decks495 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion405 decks495 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion115 decks495 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion79 decks495 decks
10%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion72 decks495 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion70 decks495 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion65 decks495 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion61 decks495 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion59 decks495 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion59 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion57 decks495 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion56 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion55 decks495 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion53 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion48 decks495 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion30 decks495 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.1%inclusion25 decks495 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion471 decks495 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
91%inclusion449 decks495 decks
78%synergy
Savannah
91%inclusion448 decks495 decks
78%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion447 decks495 decks
78%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion444 decks495 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion444 decks495 decks
-3%synergy
Island
89%inclusion441 decks495 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion439 decks495 decks
44%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion436 decks495 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion428 decks495 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion400 decks495 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion395 decks495 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
80%inclusion395 decks495 decks
47%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
72%inclusion355 decks495 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion348 decks495 decks
40%synergy
Sea of Clouds
68%inclusion338 decks495 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion333 decks495 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion229 decks495 decks
-11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion212 decks495 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion209 decks495 decks
-6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
42%inclusion208 decks495 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion198 decks495 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion174 decks495 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion159 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion131 decks495 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion112 decks495 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion112 decks495 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion59 decks299 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion96 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion95 decks495 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion94 decks495 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion92 decks495 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion89 decks495 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion88 decks495 decks
11%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion88 decks495 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion87 decks495 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion83 decks495 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion81 decks495 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion78 decks495 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion46 decks299 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
15%inclusion76 decks495 decks
-30%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion72 decks495 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion70 decks495 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
14%inclusion70 decks495 decks
-32%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion69 decks495 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion67 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion65 decks495 decks
3%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion59 decks495 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion57 decks495 decks
3%synergy
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