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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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Primo, the Unbounded
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
86%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
86%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
82%synergy
Wall of Denial
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
81%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
81%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
80%synergy
High Alert
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
79%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Omens
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Sunscape Familiar
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
75%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Shield Sphere
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Crystal Barricade
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Vine Trellis
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Junk
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Aura Shards
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Jeskai Barricade
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
60%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Walking Bulwark
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Roots
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Perimeter Captain
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Frost
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Tree of Redemption
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Flumph
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Shards
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Glare
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Carven Caryatid
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Fog Bank
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Angelic Wall
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Steel Wall
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Fortified Rampart
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Towering Titan
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Noble Hierarch
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Mulch
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Tears
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Wall
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Essence
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Kelp
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Barrier
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Adherent
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Geist of the Archives
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Beast Whisperer
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Tower Defense
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Eerie Interlude
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Clever Concealment
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Eladamri's Call
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Bar the Door
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Bant Charm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Three Visits
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Mighty
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
0%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Destined Confrontation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Past
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Wargate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Panharmonicon
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Brave the Sands
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Stoneskin
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Guardian Project
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Unnatural Growth
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Angelic Chorus
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
True Conviction
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Primal Rage
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Aluren
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Shield
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Burgeoning
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Smile at Death
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Defense of the Heart
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Access Tunnel
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
80%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
78%synergy
Breeding Pool
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Savannah
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
78%synergy
Island
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Misty Rainforest
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Windswept Heath
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Sea of Clouds
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Seaside Citadel
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Hushwood Verge
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Willowrush Verge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-30%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Bastion
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
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