Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Upgraded Toughness Matters

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
94%inclusion101 decks108 decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion100 decks108 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
90%inclusion97 decks108 decks
83%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
88%inclusion95 decks108 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Omens
88%inclusion95 decks108 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
87%inclusion94 decks108 decks
79%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion90 decks108 decks
77%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
82%inclusion89 decks108 decks
76%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
79%inclusion85 decks108 decks
72%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
78%inclusion84 decks108 decks
72%synergy
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Crashing Drawbridge
78%inclusion84 decks108 decks
71%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
77%inclusion83 decks108 decks
71%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
77%inclusion83 decks108 decks
71%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
74%inclusion80 decks108 decks
68%synergy
Wall of Junk
71%inclusion77 decks108 decks
67%synergy
Tower Defense
70%inclusion76 decks108 decks
65%synergy
Assault Formation
69%inclusion75 decks108 decks
64%synergy
Crystal Barricade
69%inclusion74 decks108 decks
63%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
69%inclusion74 decks108 decks
64%synergy
Hover Barrier
68%inclusion73 decks108 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Weathered Sentinels
65%inclusion70 decks108 decks
60%synergy
Perimeter Captain
61%inclusion66 decks108 decks
56%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
55%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
59%inclusion45 decks76 decks
54%synergy
Tree of Redemption
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
51%synergy
Vine Trellis
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Frost
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Runes
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Shield Sphere
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Walking Bulwark
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Roots
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Angelic Wall
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Carven Caryatid
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Glare
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Flumph
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Towering Titan
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Shards
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Rampart Architect
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Jungle Barrier
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Fog Bank
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Fortified Rampart
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Turtle
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Mulch
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Wall
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Tears
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Portcullis Vine
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Reverence
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Kelp
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion68 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Akroma's Will
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Bar the Door
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Ghostway
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Solidarity
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-15%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Bant Charm
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
55%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Reunion of the House
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Destined Confrontation
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Shield
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
53%synergy
Stoneskin
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
41%synergy
Angelic Chorus
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Shield
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
13%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Smile at Death
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Assemble the Players
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Exploration
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion92 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion72 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion105 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion104 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion102 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion101 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion68 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion63 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Temple Garden
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion61 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Vista
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Savannah
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Urban Retreat
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Bant Panorama
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-12%synergy
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