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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%inclusion462 decks487 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion448 decks487 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion446 decks487 decks
84%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
88%inclusion429 decks487 decks
81%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
87%inclusion426 decks487 decks
81%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
82%inclusion398 decks487 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion404 decks487 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion398 decks487 decks
74%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
80%inclusion392 decks487 decks
73%synergy
High Alert
79%inclusion386 decks487 decks
73%synergy
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Sylvan Caryatid
76%inclusion370 decks487 decks
70%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion369 decks487 decks
14%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion366 decks487 decks
69%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion156 decks230 decks
62%synergy
Shield Sphere
68%inclusion330 decks487 decks
64%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion328 decks487 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Frost
66%inclusion319 decks487 decks
60%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
66%inclusion319 decks487 decks
61%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
65%inclusion317 decks487 decks
61%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion317 decks487 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion310 decks487 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion304 decks487 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion295 decks487 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion288 decks487 decks
45%synergy
Aura Shards
44%inclusion214 decks487 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion202 decks487 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion179 decks487 decks
23%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
37%inclusion178 decks487 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion126 decks487 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion102 decks487 decks
15%synergy
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Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion303 decks487 decks
57%synergy
Tree of Redemption
61%inclusion295 decks487 decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion285 decks487 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
57%inclusion278 decks487 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Junk
56%inclusion275 decks487 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
55%inclusion270 decks487 decks
51%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
55%inclusion268 decks487 decks
50%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
48%inclusion214 decks447 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Glare
45%inclusion220 decks487 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Runes
43%inclusion211 decks487 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Roots
41%inclusion200 decks487 decks
37%synergy
Flumph
40%inclusion196 decks487 decks
36%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
39%inclusion87 decks223 decks
37%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
39%inclusion188 decks487 decks
35%synergy
Walking Bulwark
38%inclusion187 decks487 decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
37%inclusion182 decks487 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Shards
34%inclusion167 decks487 decks
32%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion167 decks487 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Wall
30%inclusion145 decks487 decks
26%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion136 decks487 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion136 decks487 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion135 decks487 decks
25%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion129 decks487 decks
24%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
26%inclusion129 decks487 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion121 decks487 decks
22%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
25%inclusion121 decks487 decks
22%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
25%inclusion91 decks371 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Nets
23%inclusion112 decks487 decks
22%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion104 decks487 decks
19%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
21%inclusion88 decks413 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion103 decks487 decks
19%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion102 decks487 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion89 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Noble Hierarch
18%inclusion89 decks487 decks
-7%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion86 decks487 decks
-17%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion86 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion72 decks415 decks
14%synergy
Jungle Barrier
16%inclusion76 decks487 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion73 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion64 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
13%inclusion63 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
13%inclusion62 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
13%inclusion61 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
12%inclusion60 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Adherent
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
10%inclusion51 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Kelp
10%inclusion51 decks487 decks
10%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion313 decks487 decks
34%synergy
Tower Defense
62%inclusion301 decks487 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion244 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
50%inclusion242 decks487 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion219 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion213 decks487 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion204 decks487 decks
15%synergy
Eerie Interlude
36%inclusion174 decks487 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion145 decks487 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion126 decks487 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion115 decks487 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion114 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
19%inclusion93 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion77 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion73 decks487 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion72 decks487 decks
-13%synergy
Bar the Door
15%inclusion71 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion71 decks487 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion68 decks487 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion63 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion57 decks487 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion47 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.0%inclusion39 decks487 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion39 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion30 decks438 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.2%inclusion30 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Solidarity
6.2%inclusion30 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.5%inclusion27 decks487 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.5%inclusion27 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Bant Charm
5.1%inclusion25 decks487 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
62%inclusion304 decks487 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
51%inclusion246 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion217 decks487 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Mighty
44%inclusion215 decks487 decks
39%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion203 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion162 decks487 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion132 decks487 decks
-11%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
21%inclusion102 decks487 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion92 decks487 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion91 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
18%inclusion89 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion88 decks487 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion78 decks487 decks
14%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14%inclusion66 decks487 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion57 decks487 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.4%inclusion41 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.0%inclusion39 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.0%inclusion39 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.4%inclusion31 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.0%inclusion29 decks487 decks
-3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.5%inclusion27 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
64%inclusion314 decks487 decks
60%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
54%inclusion261 decks487 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion257 decks487 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion148 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion69 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion60 decks487 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion53 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.6%inclusion37 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.6%inclusion37 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.7%inclusion28 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.1%inclusion25 decks487 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
63%inclusion307 decks487 decks
57%synergy
Brave the Sands
55%inclusion269 decks487 decks
50%synergy
Stoneskin
40%inclusion195 decks487 decks
36%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion94 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion77 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion77 decks487 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Chorus
16%inclusion77 decks487 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion74 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion72 decks487 decks
13%synergy
Smile at Death
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion58 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion54 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion29 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
8.2%inclusion40 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.0%inclusion39 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Aluren
8.0%inclusion39 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.8%inclusion38 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.2%inclusion35 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.2%inclusion35 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.0%inclusion34 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.6%inclusion32 decks487 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
6.6%inclusion32 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.2%inclusion30 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.0%inclusion29 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.7%inclusion28 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.7%inclusion28 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.5%inclusion27 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
17%inclusion81 decks487 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
15%inclusion74 decks487 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
10%inclusion51 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion309 decks487 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
55%inclusion266 decks487 decks
36%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion211 decks487 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion165 decks487 decks
19%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion114 decks487 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion53 decks385 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion67 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion54 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion52 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.4%inclusion46 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion42 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion33 decks487 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion449 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion400 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion115 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion76 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion73 decks487 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion67 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion66 decks487 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion60 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion58 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion57 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion55 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion55 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion54 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion52 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion47 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.2%inclusion30 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion464 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion439 decks487 decks
77%synergy
Tropical Island
90%inclusion439 decks487 decks
77%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion438 decks487 decks
77%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion437 decks487 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion437 decks487 decks
-3%synergy
Island
89%inclusion434 decks487 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion431 decks487 decks
44%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion429 decks487 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion420 decks487 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion394 decks487 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion390 decks487 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
80%inclusion389 decks487 decks
47%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
71%inclusion347 decks487 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion342 decks487 decks
40%synergy
Sea of Clouds
68%inclusion332 decks487 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion327 decks487 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion227 decks487 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion209 decks487 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
43%inclusion207 decks487 decks
-10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion205 decks487 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion193 decks487 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion171 decks487 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion156 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion128 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion109 decks487 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion107 decks487 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion97 decks487 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion58 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion91 decks487 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion91 decks487 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion90 decks487 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion89 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion89 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion88 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion85 decks487 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion84 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion79 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion78 decks487 decks
-9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion46 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
15%inclusion74 decks487 decks
-30%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion71 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion70 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion68 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Vista
14%inclusion68 decks487 decks
-32%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion66 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion64 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion58 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion56 decks487 decks
3%synergy
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