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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%inclusion450 decks475 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion439 decks475 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion433 decks475 decks
84%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
88%inclusion418 decks475 decks
81%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
88%inclusion416 decks475 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion396 decks475 decks
76%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
82%inclusion389 decks475 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion388 decks475 decks
74%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
81%inclusion383 decks475 decks
74%synergy
High Alert
79%inclusion377 decks475 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion363 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
76%inclusion361 decks475 decks
71%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion358 decks475 decks
69%synergy
Shield Sphere
68%inclusion324 decks475 decks
65%synergy
Hover Barrier
68%inclusion321 decks475 decks
62%synergy
Crystal Barricade
67%inclusion158 decks235 decks
62%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion311 decks475 decks
60%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
65%inclusion308 decks475 decks
60%synergy
Meekstone
65%inclusion308 decks475 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Frost
64%inclusion306 decks475 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion302 decks475 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion294 decks475 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion284 decks475 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion279 decks475 decks
45%synergy
Aura Shards
44%inclusion211 decks475 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion193 decks475 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion173 decks475 decks
22%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
36%inclusion170 decks475 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion122 decks475 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion101 decks475 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Jeskai Barricade
64%inclusion306 decks475 decks
60%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion296 decks475 decks
57%synergy
Tree of Redemption
60%inclusion287 decks475 decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion276 decks475 decks
53%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Junk
57%inclusion271 decks475 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
56%inclusion268 decks475 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
56%inclusion265 decks475 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
56%inclusion264 decks475 decks
51%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
48%inclusion216 decks453 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Glare
45%inclusion214 decks475 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Runes
43%inclusion205 decks475 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Roots
40%inclusion191 decks475 decks
36%synergy
Flumph
40%inclusion190 decks475 decks
36%synergy
Walking Bulwark
39%inclusion183 decks475 decks
35%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
39%inclusion183 decks475 decks
35%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
38%inclusion87 decks228 decks
36%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
37%inclusion176 decks475 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Shards
34%inclusion162 decks475 decks
32%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion161 decks475 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Wall
29%inclusion139 decks475 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mulch
29%inclusion136 decks475 decks
26%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion133 decks475 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
27%inclusion130 decks475 decks
25%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion127 decks475 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion125 decks475 decks
24%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
24%inclusion92 decks376 decks
22%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion113 decks475 decks
21%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
23%inclusion110 decks475 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Nets
23%inclusion109 decks475 decks
22%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
21%inclusion89 decks418 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion101 decks475 decks
19%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion101 decks475 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion99 decks475 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
20%inclusion45 decks227 decks
19%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion90 decks475 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion87 decks475 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion86 decks475 decks
-17%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion73 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
17%inclusion82 decks475 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Barrier
15%inclusion72 decks475 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion70 decks475 decks
-1%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
13%inclusion62 decks475 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion61 decks475 decks
11%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12%inclusion59 decks475 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
12%inclusion58 decks475 decks
10%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
12%inclusion58 decks475 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Kelp
11%inclusion52 decks475 decks
10%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
10%inclusion49 decks475 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion305 decks475 decks
34%synergy
Tower Defense
61%inclusion291 decks475 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion239 decks475 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
50%inclusion237 decks475 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion213 decks475 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion205 decks475 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion201 decks475 decks
16%synergy
Eerie Interlude
36%inclusion171 decks475 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion143 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion122 decks475 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion114 decks475 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion114 decks475 decks
-1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
20%inclusion93 decks475 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion76 decks475 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion73 decks475 decks
-12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion73 decks475 decks
10%synergy
Bar the Door
15%inclusion70 decks475 decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion69 decks475 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion67 decks475 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion61 decks475 decks
8%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion54 decks475 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion48 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.8%inclusion37 decks475 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.8%inclusion37 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion30 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.1%inclusion29 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Solidarity
6.1%inclusion29 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.7%inclusion27 decks475 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
5.5%inclusion26 decks475 decks
-3%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
63%inclusion299 decks475 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion239 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Mighty
45%inclusion215 decks475 decks
40%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion212 decks475 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion200 decks475 decks
16%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion158 decks475 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion131 decks475 decks
-10%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
21%inclusion99 decks475 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion92 decks475 decks
-6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
18%inclusion87 decks475 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion86 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion84 decks475 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Past
16%inclusion37 decks227 decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion76 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14%inclusion67 decks475 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion57 decks475 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.4%inclusion40 decks475 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.8%inclusion37 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.4%inclusion35 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.3%inclusion30 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.5%inclusion26 decks475 decks
-4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.5%inclusion26 decks475 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
53%inclusion254 decks475 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion253 decks475 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion146 decks475 decks
3%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion68 decks475 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion56 decks475 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion53 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.0%inclusion38 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.4%inclusion35 decks475 decks
7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.9%inclusion28 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
63%inclusion301 decks475 decks
58%synergy
Brave the Sands
55%inclusion262 decks475 decks
50%synergy
Stoneskin
40%inclusion189 decks475 decks
36%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion90 decks475 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion75 decks475 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion74 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Chorus
16%inclusion74 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Primal Rage
15%inclusion73 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion70 decks475 decks
12%synergy
Smile at Death
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion57 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion52 decks475 decks
1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion29 decks294 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.0%inclusion38 decks475 decks
2%synergy
Aluren
8.0%inclusion38 decks475 decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.8%inclusion37 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.6%inclusion36 decks475 decks
7%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
7.6%inclusion36 decks475 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.2%inclusion34 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.9%inclusion33 decks475 decks
3%synergy
Rolling Stones
6.9%inclusion33 decks475 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.5%inclusion31 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.9%inclusion28 decks475 decks
1%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.9%inclusion28 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.9%inclusion28 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.7%inclusion27 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.7%inclusion27 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
17%inclusion79 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
15%inclusion72 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion50 decks475 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion302 decks475 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
54%inclusion256 decks475 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion208 decks475 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion160 decks475 decks
19%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion111 decks475 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion53 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion63 decks475 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion52 decks475 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion50 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.1%inclusion43 decks475 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion41 decks475 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion31 decks475 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion438 decks475 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion395 decks475 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion113 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion73 decks475 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion68 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion66 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion66 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion62 decks475 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion58 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion56 decks475 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion55 decks475 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion54 decks475 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion54 decks475 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion53 decks475 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion46 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion29 decks475 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion454 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Savannah
89%inclusion425 decks475 decks
77%synergy
Tropical Island
89%inclusion425 decks475 decks
77%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion425 decks475 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion425 decks475 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
89%inclusion424 decks475 decks
77%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion422 decks475 decks
44%synergy
Island
89%inclusion422 decks475 decks
-5%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion420 decks475 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87%inclusion412 decks475 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion385 decks475 decks
49%synergy
Windswept Heath
80%inclusion380 decks475 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
79%inclusion377 decks475 decks
49%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
71%inclusion338 decks475 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
71%inclusion336 decks475 decks
41%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion327 decks475 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion322 decks475 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion223 decks475 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion205 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
43%inclusion202 decks475 decks
-10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion199 decks475 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion188 decks475 decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion168 decks475 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion153 decks475 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion124 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion110 decks475 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion109 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion96 decks475 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion59 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion92 decks475 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion92 decks475 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion88 decks475 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion88 decks475 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion88 decks475 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion86 decks475 decks
11%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion85 decks475 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion83 decks475 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion78 decks475 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion77 decks475 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion47 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
15%inclusion72 decks475 decks
-31%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion70 decks475 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion69 decks475 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion67 decks475 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion65 decks475 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
14%inclusion65 decks475 decks
-33%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion62 decks475 decks
3%synergy
Urban Retreat
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion56 decks475 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion53 decks475 decks
3%synergy
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