Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Defenders

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
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
84%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
82%synergy
High Alert
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
82%synergy
Wall of Denial
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
81%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
80%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
79%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Wall of Omens
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
76%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Shield Sphere
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Vine Trellis
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Wall of Junk
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Aura Shards
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Hover Barrier
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
61%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Roots
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Walking Bulwark
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Perimeter Captain
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Frost
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Flumph
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Runes
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Carven Caryatid
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Shards
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Glare
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Wall
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Fog Bank
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Steel Wall
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Noble Hierarch
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Towering Titan
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Mulch
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Riptide Turtle
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Rampart Architect
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Tears
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Jungle Barrier
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Essence
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Wall of Kelp
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Adherent
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Geist of the Archives
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Tower Defense
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Dovin's Veto
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Eerie Interlude
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Ghostway
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Bar the Door
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Bant Charm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Fell the Mighty
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Last March of the Ents
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Destined Confrontation
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Wargate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Panharmonicon
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Brave the Sands
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Stoneskin
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Guardian Project
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Unnatural Growth
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Angelic Chorus
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
True Conviction
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Aluren
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Angelic Shield
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Burgeoning
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Access Tunnel
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
82%synergy
Tundra
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
81%synergy
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Savannah
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
80%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Island
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Misty Rainforest
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Windswept Heath
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Sea of Clouds
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Willowrush Verge
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Bastion
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
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