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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%inclusion439 decks464 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion428 decks464 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion423 decks464 decks
84%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
88%inclusion406 decks464 decks
81%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
88%inclusion407 decks464 decks
81%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83%inclusion383 decks464 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
84%inclusion388 decks464 decks
76%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
81%inclusion375 decks464 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
81%inclusion376 decks464 decks
73%synergy
High Alert
79%inclusion368 decks464 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion355 decks464 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
76%inclusion352 decks464 decks
70%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion352 decks464 decks
69%synergy
Shield Sphere
68%inclusion316 decks464 decks
65%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion158 decks234 decks
62%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion312 decks464 decks
62%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
65%inclusion303 decks464 decks
61%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion303 decks464 decks
60%synergy
Meekstone
65%inclusion300 decks464 decks
61%synergy
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion297 decks464 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion295 decks464 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion286 decks464 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion274 decks464 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion272 decks464 decks
45%synergy
Aura Shards
44%inclusion205 decks464 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion192 decks464 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion168 decks464 decks
22%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
35%inclusion163 decks464 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion120 decks464 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion98 decks464 decks
15%synergy
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Wall of Frost
64%inclusion297 decks464 decks
58%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
64%inclusion296 decks464 decks
59%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion289 decks464 decks
57%synergy
Tree of Redemption
61%inclusion283 decks464 decks
57%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion273 decks464 decks
54%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Junk
58%inclusion268 decks464 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
56%inclusion261 decks464 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
56%inclusion260 decks464 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
56%inclusion258 decks464 decks
51%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
48%inclusion218 decks454 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Glare
45%inclusion210 decks464 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Runes
43%inclusion201 decks464 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Roots
41%inclusion192 decks464 decks
38%synergy
Flumph
41%inclusion189 decks464 decks
37%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
39%inclusion88 decks228 decks
37%synergy
Walking Bulwark
39%inclusion179 decks464 decks
35%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
38%inclusion177 decks464 decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
37%inclusion170 decks464 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Shards
34%inclusion157 decks464 decks
32%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion157 decks464 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Wall
29%inclusion134 decks464 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mulch
29%inclusion133 decks464 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion131 decks464 decks
26%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion130 decks464 decks
25%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion126 decks464 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion121 decks464 decks
23%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
25%inclusion93 decks376 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
23%inclusion108 decks464 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Nets
23%inclusion107 decks464 decks
22%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
23%inclusion105 decks464 decks
20%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
22%inclusion92 decks418 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion99 decks464 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion97 decks464 decks
19%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion96 decks464 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
20%inclusion45 decks227 decks
19%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion87 decks464 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion84 decks464 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion84 decks464 decks
-17%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion83 decks464 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
18%inclusion74 decks420 decks
15%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Jungle Barrier
15%inclusion70 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion68 decks464 decks
-1%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
14%inclusion63 decks464 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion61 decks464 decks
12%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
13%inclusion60 decks464 decks
12%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
12%inclusion56 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
12%inclusion56 decks464 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Kelp
11%inclusion51 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
62%inclusion286 decks464 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion236 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
48%inclusion225 decks464 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion211 decks464 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion204 decks464 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion198 decks464 decks
16%synergy
Eerie Interlude
35%inclusion164 decks464 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion142 decks464 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion118 decks464 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion111 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion111 decks464 decks
-1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
19%inclusion86 decks464 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion76 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion72 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Bar the Door
15%inclusion69 decks464 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion69 decks464 decks
-13%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion68 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion67 decks464 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion59 decks464 decks
8%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion54 decks464 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion47 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.8%inclusion36 decks464 decks
0%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.1%inclusion33 decks464 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion30 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Solidarity
6.3%inclusion29 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.8%inclusion27 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.8%inclusion27 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion26 decks464 decks
-3%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
63%inclusion292 decks464 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion232 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Mighty
45%inclusion208 decks464 decks
40%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion207 decks464 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion195 decks464 decks
16%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion153 decks464 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion129 decks464 decks
-10%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
20%inclusion94 decks464 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion87 decks464 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion86 decks464 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
18%inclusion83 decks464 decks
16%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
17%inclusion81 decks464 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion38 decks227 decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion77 decks464 decks
15%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14%inclusion65 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion56 decks464 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.6%inclusion40 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.8%inclusion36 decks464 decks
0%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.5%inclusion35 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.0%inclusion28 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.6%inclusion26 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
5.4%inclusion25 decks464 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
53%inclusion248 decks464 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion246 decks464 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion144 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion65 decks464 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion56 decks464 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion50 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.0%inclusion37 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.3%inclusion34 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.6%inclusion26 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
63%inclusion291 decks464 decks
57%synergy
Brave the Sands
55%inclusion256 decks464 decks
50%synergy
Stoneskin
39%inclusion182 decks464 decks
36%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion89 decks464 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion73 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Chorus
16%inclusion73 decks464 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion71 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Primal Rage
15%inclusion71 decks464 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion69 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Smile at Death
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion56 decks464 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion51 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion30 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.2%inclusion38 decks464 decks
2%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.0%inclusion37 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Aluren
7.8%inclusion36 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.3%inclusion34 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.3%inclusion34 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.9%inclusion32 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Shield
6.9%inclusion32 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
6.7%inclusion31 decks464 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.3%inclusion29 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
6.0%inclusion28 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.8%inclusion27 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.8%inclusion27 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.6%inclusion26 decks464 decks
0%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.6%inclusion26 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
17%inclusion77 decks464 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
15%inclusion71 decks464 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion50 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion295 decks464 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
55%inclusion253 decks464 decks
36%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion203 decks464 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion156 decks464 decks
19%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion107 decks464 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion64 decks464 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion52 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion50 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion48 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.3%inclusion43 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion40 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion28 decks464 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion428 decks464 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion384 decks464 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion108 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion70 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion66 decks464 decks
0%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion64 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion64 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion62 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion57 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion56 decks464 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion55 decks464 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion55 decks464 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion53 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion53 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion47 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion29 decks464 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion442 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion419 decks464 decks
77%synergy
Tropical Island
90%inclusion419 decks464 decks
77%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion418 decks464 decks
77%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion415 decks464 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion415 decks464 decks
-4%synergy
Island
89%inclusion413 decks464 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion411 decks464 decks
43%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion410 decks464 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87%inclusion403 decks464 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion377 decks464 decks
49%synergy
Windswept Heath
80%inclusion371 decks464 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion369 decks464 decks
49%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
71%inclusion329 decks464 decks
31%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion325 decks464 decks
40%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion319 decks464 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion313 decks464 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion218 decks464 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion199 decks464 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
42%inclusion193 decks464 decks
-10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion191 decks464 decks
-8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion184 decks464 decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion163 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion149 decks464 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion119 decks464 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion107 decks464 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion103 decks464 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion60 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion92 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion90 decks464 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion89 decks464 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion85 decks464 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion84 decks464 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion83 decks464 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion83 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion81 decks464 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion79 decks464 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion75 decks464 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion73 decks464 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion47 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion70 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion66 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
14%inclusion66 decks464 decks
-31%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion66 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion64 decks464 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion61 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
13%inclusion59 decks464 decks
-34%synergy
Urban Retreat
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion55 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion51 decks464 decks
2%synergy
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