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Arcades, the Strategist
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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%inclusion421 decks445 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion412 decks445 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion405 decks445 decks
84%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
87%inclusion389 decks445 decks
81%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
88%inclusion390 decks445 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
84%inclusion376 decks445 decks
77%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83%inclusion368 decks445 decks
76%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
81%inclusion360 decks445 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion363 decks445 decks
74%synergy
High Alert
80%inclusion356 decks445 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion342 decks445 decks
15%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion338 decks445 decks
69%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
75%inclusion335 decks445 decks
70%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion159 decks235 decks
62%synergy
Shield Sphere
67%inclusion299 decks445 decks
64%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion298 decks445 decks
62%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
66%inclusion295 decks445 decks
62%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion289 decks445 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Frost
64%inclusion286 decks445 decks
59%synergy
Meekstone
64%inclusion285 decks445 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion280 decks445 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion275 decks445 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion263 decks445 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion262 decks445 decks
45%synergy
Aura Shards
44%inclusion197 decks445 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion186 decks445 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion158 decks445 decks
22%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
35%inclusion155 decks445 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
25%inclusion113 decks445 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion94 decks445 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Jeskai Barricade
63%inclusion282 decks445 decks
59%synergy
Perimeter Captain
63%inclusion279 decks445 decks
58%synergy
Tree of Redemption
60%inclusion269 decks445 decks
56%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion261 decks445 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
58%inclusion258 decks445 decks
54%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
57%inclusion252 decks445 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Junk
56%inclusion251 decks445 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
56%inclusion250 decks445 decks
52%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
49%inclusion216 decks445 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Glare
46%inclusion203 decks445 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Runes
44%inclusion194 decks445 decks
40%synergy
Flumph
41%inclusion183 decks445 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Roots
41%inclusion181 decks445 decks
37%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
39%inclusion174 decks445 decks
36%synergy
Walking Bulwark
39%inclusion173 decks445 decks
35%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
38%inclusion87 decks229 decks
36%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
35%inclusion157 decks445 decks
32%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion151 decks445 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Shards
33%inclusion146 decks445 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Wall
29%inclusion128 decks445 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion124 decks445 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion124 decks445 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion124 decks445 decks
25%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion118 decks445 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion114 decks445 decks
23%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
25%inclusion93 decks377 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion105 decks445 decks
21%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
22%inclusion100 decks445 decks
20%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
22%inclusion92 decks417 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Nets
22%inclusion98 decks445 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion97 decks445 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion92 decks445 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
21%inclusion47 decks228 decks
20%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
20%inclusion88 decks445 decks
18%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion82 decks445 decks
16%synergy
Noble Hierarch
18%inclusion81 decks445 decks
-8%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion80 decks445 decks
-17%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
18%inclusion74 decks419 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Wall
17%inclusion76 decks445 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Barrier
15%inclusion68 decks445 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion67 decks445 decks
0%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
14%inclusion61 decks445 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion58 decks445 decks
12%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
13%inclusion56 decks445 decks
11%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
12%inclusion55 decks445 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
11%inclusion51 decks445 decks
10%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
11%inclusion47 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Arbor Adherent
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion284 decks445 decks
34%synergy
Tower Defense
61%inclusion273 decks445 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion224 decks445 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
49%inclusion219 decks445 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion202 decks445 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion199 decks445 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion189 decks445 decks
16%synergy
Eerie Interlude
34%inclusion153 decks445 decks
29%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion132 decks445 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion115 decks445 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion106 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion105 decks445 decks
-1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion78 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion73 decks445 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion68 decks445 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion66 decks445 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion65 decks445 decks
-2%synergy
Bar the Door
14%inclusion64 decks445 decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion60 decks445 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion57 decks445 decks
8%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion47 decks445 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion43 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.9%inclusion35 decks445 decks
0%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.2%inclusion32 decks445 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.1%inclusion27 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.1%inclusion27 decks445 decks
2%synergy
Solidarity
5.6%inclusion25 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion25 decks445 decks
-3%synergy
Bant Charm
5.2%inclusion23 decks445 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
63%inclusion280 decks445 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion224 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion202 decks445 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Mighty
44%inclusion198 decks445 decks
40%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion192 decks445 decks
17%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion151 decks445 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion127 decks445 decks
-9%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
20%inclusion87 decks445 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion85 decks445 decks
-6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion84 decks445 decks
1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
18%inclusion78 decks445 decks
15%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
17%inclusion77 decks445 decks
14%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion74 decks445 decks
15%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14%inclusion61 decks445 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion57 decks445 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.2%inclusion41 decks445 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.9%inclusion35 decks445 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.2%inclusion32 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.8%inclusion26 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.4%inclusion24 decks445 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion23 decks445 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
55%inclusion246 decks445 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion235 decks445 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion137 decks445 decks
3%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
13%inclusion59 decks445 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion50 decks445 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion47 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.5%inclusion38 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.2%inclusion32 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.4%inclusion24 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
63%inclusion282 decks445 decks
58%synergy
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion248 decks445 decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
39%inclusion175 decks445 decks
36%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion85 decks445 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Chorus
16%inclusion72 decks445 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion71 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion69 decks445 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion68 decks445 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion65 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Smile at Death
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion54 decks445 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion51 decks445 decks
1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion30 decks294 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.1%inclusion36 decks445 decks
2%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.9%inclusion35 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.4%inclusion33 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Aluren
7.4%inclusion33 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.2%inclusion32 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.2%inclusion32 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.7%inclusion30 decks445 decks
3%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
6.5%inclusion29 decks445 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.3%inclusion28 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.8%inclusion26 decks445 decks
1%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.8%inclusion26 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.8%inclusion26 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.4%inclusion24 decks445 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
17%inclusion74 decks445 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
16%inclusion69 decks445 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion48 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion282 decks445 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
55%inclusion245 decks445 decks
37%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
45%inclusion199 decks445 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion152 decks445 decks
19%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion104 decks445 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion53 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion59 decks445 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion49 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion47 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.4%inclusion42 decks445 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion37 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion27 decks445 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion410 decks445 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion368 decks445 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion106 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion65 decks445 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion65 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion63 decks445 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion59 decks445 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion58 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion58 decks445 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion55 decks445 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion55 decks445 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion53 decks445 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
12%inclusion52 decks445 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion51 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion46 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion28 decks445 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion424 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
91%inclusion405 decks445 decks
78%synergy
Tundra
91%inclusion404 decks445 decks
78%synergy
Savannah
91%inclusion404 decks445 decks
78%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion398 decks445 decks
-4%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion397 decks445 decks
-5%synergy
Island
89%inclusion396 decks445 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion395 decks445 decks
44%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion394 decks445 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87%inclusion388 decks445 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion361 decks445 decks
49%synergy
Windswept Heath
80%inclusion356 decks445 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
79%inclusion353 decks445 decks
49%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
71%inclusion318 decks445 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion311 decks445 decks
40%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion306 decks445 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion300 decks445 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion210 decks445 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion191 decks445 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
41%inclusion184 decks445 decks
-11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion182 decks445 decks
-8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion176 decks445 decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion156 decks445 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion142 decks445 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion114 decks445 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion99 decks445 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion98 decks445 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion60 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion87 decks445 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion87 decks445 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion84 decks445 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion80 decks445 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion79 decks445 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion79 decks445 decks
10%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion77 decks445 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion77 decks445 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion76 decks445 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion71 decks445 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion70 decks445 decks
-9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion47 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion64 decks445 decks
10%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion63 decks445 decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion60 decks445 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion59 decks445 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
13%inclusion58 decks445 decks
-33%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion58 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
12%inclusion52 decks445 decks
-35%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion51 decks445 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion50 decks445 decks
3%synergy
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