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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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Axebane Guardian
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
88%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
88%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
82%synergy
High Alert
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Denial
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
80%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
80%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
79%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Omens
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Sunscape Familiar
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
72%synergy
Shield Sphere
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Vine Trellis
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Crystal Barricade
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Junk
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Aura Shards
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Roots
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Walking Bulwark
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Perimeter Captain
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Frost
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Tree of Redemption
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Flumph
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Runes
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Shards
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Carven Caryatid
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Glare
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Fog Bank
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Angelic Wall
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Steel Wall
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Noble Hierarch
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Wall of Mulch
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Turtle
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Wall
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Towering Titan
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Tears
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Barrier
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Essence
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Kelp
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Ice
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Beast Whisperer
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Arbor Adherent
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Akroma's Will
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Dovin's Veto
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Eerie Interlude
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Tower Defense
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Ghostway
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Eladamri's Call
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Bant Charm
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Bar the Door
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Mighty
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Last March of the Ents
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Destined Confrontation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Raise the Past
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Wargate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Panharmonicon
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Brave the Sands
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Guardian Project
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Stoneskin
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Unnatural Growth
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Chorus
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Reconnaissance
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Aluren
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Primal Rage
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Shield
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Burgeoning
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Smile at Death
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Access Tunnel
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
80%synergy
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Savannah
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
80%synergy
Tropical Island
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
80%synergy
Island
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Windswept Heath
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Sea of Clouds
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Seaside Citadel
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Brushland
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Willowrush Verge
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Hedge Maze
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-30%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
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