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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%inclusion432 decks457 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion421 decks457 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion416 decks457 decks
84%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
87%inclusion399 decks457 decks
81%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
88%inclusion400 decks457 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
84%inclusion383 decks457 decks
76%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
82%inclusion376 decks457 decks
76%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
81%inclusion369 decks457 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
81%inclusion371 decks457 decks
73%synergy
High Alert
79%inclusion363 decks457 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion350 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion347 decks457 decks
69%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
75%inclusion345 decks457 decks
70%synergy
Shield Sphere
68%inclusion310 decks457 decks
65%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion158 decks233 decks
62%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion305 decks457 decks
62%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
65%inclusion298 decks457 decks
61%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion298 decks457 decks
59%synergy
Meekstone
65%inclusion295 decks457 decks
60%synergy
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion293 decks457 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion289 decks457 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion283 decks457 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion269 decks457 decks
44%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion269 decks457 decks
45%synergy
Aura Shards
44%inclusion203 decks457 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion192 decks457 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion166 decks457 decks
22%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
35%inclusion162 decks457 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion119 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion98 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Frost
64%inclusion292 decks457 decks
58%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
63%inclusion290 decks457 decks
59%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion284 decks457 decks
57%synergy
Tree of Redemption
61%inclusion278 decks457 decks
57%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion269 decks457 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Junk
57%inclusion261 decks457 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
56%inclusion256 decks457 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
56%inclusion256 decks457 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
55%inclusion253 decks457 decks
51%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
48%inclusion217 decks451 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Glare
45%inclusion206 decks457 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Runes
43%inclusion197 decks457 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Roots
41%inclusion187 decks457 decks
37%synergy
Flumph
40%inclusion185 decks457 decks
37%synergy
Walking Bulwark
39%inclusion176 decks457 decks
35%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
38%inclusion87 decks227 decks
36%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
38%inclusion174 decks457 decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
36%inclusion165 decks457 decks
33%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion154 decks457 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Shards
33%inclusion153 decks457 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Wall
28%inclusion129 decks457 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion129 decks457 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion128 decks457 decks
26%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion127 decks457 decks
25%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion124 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion120 decks457 decks
23%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
25%inclusion93 decks374 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
23%inclusion106 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Nets
23%inclusion105 decks457 decks
22%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
23%inclusion103 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
22%inclusion91 decks416 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion98 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion97 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion95 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
20%inclusion45 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion87 decks457 decks
-7%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion84 decks457 decks
-17%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion83 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion82 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
18%inclusion74 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion68 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Jungle Barrier
15%inclusion68 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
14%inclusion62 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion60 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
13%inclusion58 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
12%inclusion54 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Kelp
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
61%inclusion281 decks457 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion231 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
48%inclusion221 decks457 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion207 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion200 decks457 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion194 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Eerie Interlude
35%inclusion162 decks457 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion139 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion117 decks457 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion111 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion110 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion84 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion76 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion71 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Bar the Door
15%inclusion68 decks457 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion67 decks457 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion67 decks457 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion67 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion59 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion47 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.4%inclusion34 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.0%inclusion32 decks457 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion30 decks441 decks
0%synergy
Solidarity
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.9%inclusion27 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.9%inclusion27 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.5%inclusion25 decks457 decks
-3%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.0%inclusion23 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Bant Charm
5.0%inclusion23 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
63%inclusion287 decks457 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion229 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Mighty
45%inclusion205 decks457 decks
40%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion205 decks457 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion193 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion150 decks457 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion128 decks457 decks
-10%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
20%inclusion92 decks457 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion86 decks457 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion85 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
18%inclusion81 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion80 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion38 decks226 decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion76 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14%inclusion64 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.8%inclusion40 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.9%inclusion36 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.2%inclusion33 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.9%inclusion27 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
5.5%inclusion25 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
54%inclusion246 decks457 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion241 decks457 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion139 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion63 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion49 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.4%inclusion34 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
63%inclusion286 decks457 decks
57%synergy
Brave the Sands
55%inclusion251 decks457 decks
50%synergy
Stoneskin
39%inclusion180 decks457 decks
36%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion88 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion73 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Chorus
16%inclusion72 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion71 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion69 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Primal Rage
15%inclusion69 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Smile at Death
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion54 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion50 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Aluren
7.9%inclusion36 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.4%inclusion34 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.2%inclusion33 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.0%inclusion32 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.0%inclusion32 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
6.6%inclusion30 decks457 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.3%inclusion29 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.9%inclusion27 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.9%inclusion27 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.9%inclusion27 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.5%inclusion25 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.5%inclusion25 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
17%inclusion77 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
15%inclusion70 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion50 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion289 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
55%inclusion251 decks457 decks
36%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion201 decks457 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion155 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion106 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion63 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion52 decks388 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion49 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion48 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.2%inclusion42 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.5%inclusion39 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion422 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion377 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion108 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion68 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion64 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion63 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion62 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion62 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion55 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion54 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion54 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion53 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion45 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion29 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion435 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion413 decks457 decks
77%synergy
Tropical Island
90%inclusion413 decks457 decks
77%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion412 decks457 decks
77%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion408 decks457 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion408 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Island
89%inclusion406 decks457 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion405 decks457 decks
44%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion405 decks457 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87%inclusion398 decks457 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion372 decks457 decks
49%synergy
Windswept Heath
80%inclusion366 decks457 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion364 decks457 decks
50%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
71%inclusion324 decks457 decks
31%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion320 decks457 decks
40%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion314 decks457 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion308 decks457 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion214 decks457 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion197 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion189 decks457 decks
-8%synergy
Seaside Citadel
41%inclusion187 decks457 decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion181 decks457 decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion160 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion147 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion118 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion105 decks457 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion103 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion60 decks299 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion91 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion90 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion87 decks457 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion84 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion83 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion83 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion82 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion79 decks457 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion79 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion74 decks457 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion73 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion47 decks299 decks
6%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion68 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion66 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion63 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
14%inclusion62 decks457 decks
-32%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion62 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion61 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
-34%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion54 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
3%synergy
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