Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Upgraded Toughness Matters

Arcades, the Strategist
35 decks (0.001%) Rank #26
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Nicholas Lucchesi
May 8, 2025
Nicholas Lucchesi
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17% of 12 decks +16% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wall of Omens
94% of 35 decks +84% synergy
Overgrown Battlement
91% of 35 decks +82% synergy
Wall of Blossoms
91% of 35 decks +81% synergy
Sunscape Familiar
89% of 35 decks +80% synergy
Axebane Guardian
89% of 35 decks +79% synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
89% of 35 decks +79% synergy
Wall of Denial
89% of 35 decks +79% synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
86% of 35 decks +77% synergy
High Alert
86% of 35 decks +77% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
86% of 35 decks +77% synergy
Top Cards
The Pride of Hull Clade
83% of 35 decks +75% synergy
Wall of Junk
83% of 35 decks +77% synergy
Slaughter the Strong
77% of 35 decks +70% synergy
Tower Defense
77% of 35 decks +70% synergy
Assault Formation
74% of 35 decks +67% synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
71% of 35 decks +63% synergy
Jeskai Barricade
69% of 35 decks +62% synergy
Walking Bulwark
69% of 35 decks +64% synergy
Vine Trellis
69% of 35 decks +62% synergy
Fell the Mighty
69% of 35 decks +62% synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
40% of 35 decks +32% synergy
Teferi's Protection
37% of 35 decks +20% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23% of 35 decks +2% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11% of 35 decks -4% synergy
Smothering Tithe
9% of 35 decks -9% synergy
Rhystic Study
9% of 35 decks -13% synergy
Worldly Tutor
6% of 35 decks -6% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6% of 35 decks -9% synergy
Creatures
Sylvan Caryatid
69% of 35 decks +62% synergy
Crystal Barricade
63% of 35 decks +57% synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
63% of 35 decks +57% synergy
Shield Sphere
63% of 35 decks +58% synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
60% of 35 decks +54% synergy
Perimeter Captain
57% of 35 decks +50% synergy
Wall of Frost
57% of 35 decks +50% synergy
Wall of Runes
57% of 35 decks +52% synergy
Wall of Roots
57% of 35 decks +52% synergy
Hover Barrier
54% of 35 decks +47% synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
54% of 35 decks +49% synergy
Weathered Sentinels
54% of 35 decks +49% synergy
Angelic Wall
51% of 35 decks +47% synergy
Orator of Ojutai
49% of 35 decks +46% synergy
Drift of Phantasms
46% of 35 decks +42% synergy
Carven Caryatid
46% of 35 decks +41% synergy
Wall of Shards
46% of 35 decks +42% synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
46% of 35 decks +41% synergy
Wall of Glare
43% of 35 decks +38% synergy
Tree of Redemption
43% of 35 decks +38% synergy
Mnemonic Wall
40% of 35 decks +36% synergy
Flumph
37% of 35 decks +32% synergy
Wall of Mulch
37% of 35 decks +34% synergy
Resolute Watchdog
31% of 35 decks +27% synergy
Steel Wall
31% of 35 decks +28% synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
29% of 35 decks +25% synergy
Riptide Turtle
29% of 35 decks +25% synergy
Portcullis Vine
29% of 35 decks +27% synergy
Fog Bank
26% of 35 decks +22% synergy
Wall of Kelp
26% of 35 decks +25% synergy
Jungle Barrier
26% of 35 decks +23% synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
26% of 35 decks +23% synergy
Towering Titan
23% of 35 decks +19% synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
23% of 35 decks +21% synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
23% of 35 decks +20% synergy
Wall of Nets
23% of 35 decks +21% synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
20% of 35 decks +18% synergy
Wall of Essence
20% of 35 decks +18% synergy
Fortified Rampart
17% of 35 decks +13% synergy
Wall of Tears
17% of 35 decks +15% synergy
Traproot Kami
17% of 35 decks +17% synergy
Glacial Wall
17% of 35 decks +15% synergy
Towering Viewpoint
14% of 35 decks +12% synergy
Fecund Greenshell
14% of 35 decks +12% synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
14% of 35 decks +12% synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14% of 35 decks +12% synergy
Saruli Caretaker
14% of 35 decks +13% synergy
Wall of Mist
14% of 35 decks +13% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14% of 35 decks +10% synergy
Soulsworn Jury
14% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
60% of 35 decks -4% synergy
Eerie Interlude
54% of 35 decks +47% synergy
Path to Exile
43% of 35 decks -4% synergy
Beast Within
40% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Counterspell
40% of 35 decks +2% synergy
Bar the Door
37% of 35 decks +34% synergy
Akroma's Will
37% of 35 decks +29% synergy
Heroic Intervention
34% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Generous Gift
31% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Ghostway
26% of 35 decks +23% synergy
Dovin's Veto
23% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Bant Charm
20% of 35 decks +12% synergy
Eladamri's Call
17% of 35 decks +7% synergy
Solidarity
14% of 35 decks +13% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Arcane Denial
11% of 35 decks -6% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11% of 35 decks +2% synergy
Swan Song
11% of 35 decks -4% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11% of 35 decks +8% synergy
Negate
11% of 35 decks -4% synergy
Return to Dust
9% of 35 decks +7% synergy
Mana Drain
9% of 35 decks -1% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Nature's Claim
9% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Render Silent
9% of 35 decks +7% synergy
Endless Detour
6% of 35 decks +2% synergy
Familiar's Ruse
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6% of 35 decks -16% synergy
Sylvan Reclamation
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Absorb
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Cosmic Intervention
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Ephemerate
6% of 35 decks -0% synergy
Krosan Grip
6% of 35 decks +2% synergy
Sacred Rites
6% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
46% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Wave of Reckoning
40% of 35 decks +37% synergy
Rampant Growth
37% of 35 decks +10% synergy
Nature's Lore
34% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Cultivate
34% of 35 decks -6% synergy
Retribution of the Meek
31% of 35 decks +31% synergy
Kodama's Reach
31% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Three Visits
31% of 35 decks +8% synergy
Expel the Interlopers
23% of 35 decks +19% synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Austere Command
14% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Raise the Past
14% of 35 decks +12% synergy
Last March of the Ents
14% of 35 decks +11% synergy
Ascend from Avernus
11% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9% of 35 decks +2% synergy
Reunion of the House
8% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Cleansing Nova
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Return to the Ranks
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Farewell
6% of 35 decks -10% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6% of 35 decks +0% synergy
Open the Gates
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Open into Wonder
6% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
63% of 35 decks +57% synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
57% of 35 decks +52% synergy
Lightning Greaves
54% of 35 decks +34% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49% of 35 decks +20% synergy
Panharmonicon
23% of 35 decks +15% synergy
Colfenor's Urn
20% of 35 decks +19% synergy
Mirror Shield
9% of 35 decks +8% synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Belbe's Armor
6% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Navigation Orb
6% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Robe of Stars
6% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Slagwurm Armor
6% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
49% of 35 decks +42% synergy
Stoneskin
43% of 35 decks +38% synergy
Primal Rage
20% of 35 decks +18% synergy
Angelic Chorus
20% of 35 decks +18% synergy
Guardian Project
17% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Angelic Shield
14% of 35 decks +13% synergy
Unnatural Growth
14% of 35 decks +12% synergy
Assemble the Players
14% of 35 decks +13% synergy
The Birth of Meletis
11% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Exploration
9% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9% of 35 decks +1% synergy
Treefolk Umbra
9% of 35 decks +8% synergy
Wild Growth
9% of 35 decks -3% synergy
Serra's Blessing
9% of 35 decks +8% synergy
Smile at Death
6% of 31 decks +6% synergy
Aluren
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Mystic Remora
6% of 35 decks -6% synergy
Hold the Gates
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Parapet
6% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Spidersilk Armor
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
True Conviction
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Burgeoning
6% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Asceticism
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Builder's Blessing
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
20% of 35 decks +17% synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
11% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
9% of 35 decks +7% synergy
Vivien Reid
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57% of 35 decks +12% synergy
Access Tunnel
37% of 35 decks +33% synergy
Rogue's Passage
23% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17% of 35 decks +1% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17% of 35 decks -1% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14% of 35 decks -0% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6% of 35 decks +1% synergy
Urza's Saga
6% of 35 decks +2% synergy
Command Beacon
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Baldur's Gate
6% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77% of 35 decks -4% synergy
Arcane Signet
69% of 35 decks -3% synergy
Simic Signet
26% of 35 decks +13% synergy
Selesnya Signet
26% of 35 decks +16% synergy
Thought Vessel
23% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Azorius Signet
23% of 35 decks +10% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Commander's Sphere
11% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Talisman of Unity
9% of 35 decks -3% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9% of 35 decks +1% synergy
Talisman of Progress
6% of 35 decks -6% synergy
Fellwar Stone
6% of 35 decks -9% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6% of 35 decks -6% synergy
Lands
Forest
97% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Plains
94% of 35 decks +1% synergy
Island
91% of 35 decks -2% synergy
Command Tower
89% of 35 decks -2% synergy
Seaside Citadel
60% of 35 decks +7% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
60% of 35 decks +18% synergy
Glacial Fortress
60% of 35 decks +18% synergy
Prairie Stream
60% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Temple Garden
57% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
57% of 35 decks +19% synergy
Breeding Pool
57% of 35 decks +15% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
57% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
54% of 35 decks +11% synergy
Canopy Vista
51% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Exotic Orchard
51% of 35 decks -4% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
46% of 35 decks +13% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Sea of Clouds
43% of 35 decks +11% synergy
Flooded Strand
40% of 35 decks +9% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
37% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Windswept Heath
37% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Misty Rainforest
31% of 35 decks +2% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
31% of 35 decks +1% synergy
Deserted Beach
29% of 35 decks +7% synergy
Tranquil Landscape
29% of 35 decks +10% synergy
Evolving Wilds
29% of 35 decks +3% synergy
Brushland
26% of 35 decks +2% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26% of 35 decks +0% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Lush Portico
17% of 35 decks +7% synergy
Fabled Passage
17% of 35 decks +7% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17% of 35 decks -3% synergy
Port Town
17% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14% of 35 decks -4% synergy
Fortified Village
14% of 35 decks +1% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14% of 35 decks +8% synergy
Hushwood Verge
14% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Savannah
11% of 35 decks -1% synergy
Tundra
11% of 35 decks -1% synergy
Azorius Chancery
11% of 35 decks -6% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11% of 35 decks -6% synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
11% of 35 decks -5% synergy
Temple of Plenty
9% of 35 decks -11% synergy
Path of Ancestry
9% of 35 decks -14% synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
9% of 35 decks +5% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
9% of 35 decks +0% synergy
Tropical Island
9% of 35 decks -4% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
9% of 35 decks -9% synergy
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