Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - 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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Erode
3.1%inclusion5 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
2.3%inclusion4 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
1.1%inclusion2 decks176 decks
0%synergy
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0.9%inclusion4 decks463 decks
0%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
0.9%inclusion1 decks116 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion2.04K decks2.19K decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion2.01K decks2.19K decks
84%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion1.99K decks2.19K decks
84%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion1.83K decks2.19K decks
77%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
81%inclusion1.77K decks2.19K decks
75%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
81%inclusion1.78K decks2.19K decks
74%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion1.76K decks2.19K decks
73%synergy
Wall of Omens
80%inclusion1.75K decks2.19K decks
72%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
78%inclusion1.70K decks2.19K decks
71%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
75%inclusion1.65K decks2.19K decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Assault Formation
74%inclusion1.61K decks2.19K decks
68%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
72%inclusion1.57K decks2.19K decks
65%synergy
Tower Defense
70%inclusion1.53K decks2.19K decks
64%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
70%inclusion1.53K decks2.19K decks
64%synergy
Wall of Frost
66%inclusion1.44K decks2.19K decks
60%synergy
Crystal Barricade
66%inclusion1.24K decks1.88K decks
61%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion1.40K decks2.19K decks
59%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion1.40K decks2.19K decks
57%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
63%inclusion1.38K decks2.19K decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion1.37K decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
20%inclusion437 decks2.19K decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion341 decks2.19K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion323 decks2.19K decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion296 decks2.19K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion225 decks2.19K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.2%inclusion201 decks2.19K decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.6%inclusion187 decks2.19K decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.1%inclusion155 decks2.19K decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
6.0%inclusion131 decks2.19K decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Shield-Wall Sentinel
62%inclusion1.36K decks2.19K decks
57%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion1.35K decks2.19K decks
57%synergy
Wall of Junk
59%inclusion1.28K decks2.19K decks
54%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
58%inclusion1.28K decks2.19K decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion1.26K decks2.19K decks
53%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
57%inclusion564 decks991 decks
52%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
57%inclusion1.24K decks2.19K decks
52%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
53%inclusion1.16K decks2.19K decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
51%inclusion1.12K decks2.19K decks
47%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
51%inclusion1.11K decks2.19K decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion1.07K decks2.19K decks
45%synergy
Wall of Runes
47%inclusion1.03K decks2.19K decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion985 decks2.19K decks
41%synergy
Shield Sphere
45%inclusion978 decks2.19K decks
41%synergy
Angelic Wall
40%inclusion881 decks2.19K decks
37%synergy
Wall of Glare
39%inclusion861 decks2.19K decks
36%synergy
Wall of Roots
39%inclusion850 decks2.19K decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion840 decks2.19K decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion819 decks2.15K decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
37%inclusion811 decks2.19K decks
34%synergy
Flumph
37%inclusion804 decks2.19K decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
34%inclusion747 decks2.19K decks
31%synergy
Fog Bank
33%inclusion730 decks2.19K decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion715 decks2.19K decks
30%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion704 decks2.19K decks
29%synergy
Fortified Rampart
32%inclusion696 decks2.19K decks
29%synergy
Wall of Mulch
29%inclusion634 decks2.19K decks
27%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion620 decks2.19K decks
26%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
26%inclusion576 decks2.19K decks
24%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion565 decks2.19K decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
25%inclusion555 decks2.19K decks
23%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
25%inclusion548 decks2.19K decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion548 decks2.19K decks
23%synergy
Jungle Barrier
24%inclusion530 decks2.19K decks
22%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion526 decks2.19K decks
22%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
23%inclusion427 decks1.87K decks
21%synergy
Glacial Wall
22%inclusion486 decks2.19K decks
20%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion330 decks1.55K decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion458 decks2.19K decks
19%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
19%inclusion425 decks2.19K decks
18%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
19%inclusion383 decks2.05K decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion373 decks2.08K decks
17%synergy
Wall of Essence
17%inclusion364 decks2.19K decks
15%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
17%inclusion364 decks2.19K decks
15%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion354 decks2.19K decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
16%inclusion341 decks2.19K decks
14%synergy
Geist of the Archives
15%inclusion327 decks2.19K decks
14%synergy
Portcullis Vine
15%inclusion323 decks2.19K decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14%inclusion294 decks2.08K decks
11%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
14%inclusion303 decks2.19K decks
13%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
53%inclusion1.16K decks2.19K decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion958 decks2.19K decks
-4%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion793 decks2.19K decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion749 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
32%inclusion700 decks2.19K decks
26%synergy
Bar the Door
29%inclusion632 decks2.19K decks
26%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion614 decks2.19K decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion579 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion562 decks2.19K decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion550 decks2.19K decks
9%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion314 decks2.19K decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion310 decks2.19K decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion304 decks2.19K decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion266 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion262 decks2.19K decks
-16%synergy
Solidarity
11%inclusion250 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion228 decks2.19K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion223 decks2.19K decks
-7%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion220 decks2.19K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion216 decks2.19K decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
9.2%inclusion201 decks2.19K decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.0%inclusion196 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.3%inclusion181 decks2.19K decks
-2%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.9%inclusion172 decks2.19K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.8%inclusion170 decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.9%inclusion130 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Naturalize
5.4%inclusion118 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
55%inclusion1.21K decks2.19K decks
50%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion1K decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion911 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion860 decks2.19K decks
14%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion669 decks2.19K decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
27%inclusion595 decks2.19K decks
25%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion522 decks2.19K decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion482 decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion392 decks2.19K decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion355 decks2.19K decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion352 decks2.19K decks
-9%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion117 decks991 decks
10%synergy
Reunion of the House
11%inclusion169 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion179 decks1.87K decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.4%inclusion184 decks2.19K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion174 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.6%inclusion166 decks2.19K decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.3%inclusion160 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.9%inclusion130 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.9%inclusion128 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
48%inclusion1.04K decks2.19K decks
44%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
47%inclusion1.04K decks2.19K decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion828 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion782 decks2.19K decks
17%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
20%inclusion430 decks2.19K decks
18%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.4%inclusion206 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.9%inclusion195 decks2.19K decks
8%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.0%inclusion132 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.1%inclusion112 decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion1.22K decks2.19K decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
43%inclusion945 decks2.19K decks
40%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion467 decks2.19K decks
19%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion353 decks2.19K decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion352 decks2.19K decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion308 decks2.19K decks
7%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
14%inclusion300 decks2.19K decks
12%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion287 decks2.19K decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion234 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Angelic Shield
10%inclusion227 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion220 decks2.19K decks
-2%synergy
Rolling Stones
9.3%inclusion203 decks2.19K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.9%inclusion195 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
8.2%inclusion179 decks2.19K decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.0%inclusion175 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.5%inclusion145 decks1.95K decks
6%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.3%inclusion138 decks2.19K decks
6%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.6%inclusion122 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Smile at Death
5.5%inclusion90 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.3%inclusion115 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion567 decks2.19K decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
24%inclusion515 decks2.19K decks
22%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion250 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion1.15K decks2.19K decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
34%inclusion736 decks2.19K decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion417 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion260 decks2.19K decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion247 decks2.19K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.0%inclusion196 decks2.19K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion155 decks2.19K decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.0%inclusion110 decks2.19K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion1.79K decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion1.63K decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion459 decks2.19K decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion421 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion421 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
19%inclusion405 decks2.19K decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion233 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion231 decks2.19K decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion229 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.4%inclusion184 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion175 decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.8%inclusion170 decks2.19K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.4%inclusion161 decks2.19K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion2.13K decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion2.12K decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion2.11K decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion2K decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion1.37K decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion1.09K decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion1.06K decks2.19K decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion1.04K decks2.19K decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion1.02K decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion1.02K decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion964 decks2.19K decks
-2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
41%inclusion899 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
41%inclusion889 decks2.19K decks
-3%synergy
Temple Garden
40%inclusion867 decks2.19K decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
39%inclusion855 decks2.19K decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion757 decks2.19K decks
0%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
31%inclusion687 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion684 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion673 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion645 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion640 decks2.19K decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion600 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion575 decks2.19K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion564 decks2.19K decks
-6%synergy
Windswept Heath
26%inclusion561 decks2.19K decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion515 decks2.19K decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion474 decks2.19K decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
22%inclusion457 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion467 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion449 decks2.19K decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion393 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion385 decks2.19K decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion338 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion336 decks2.19K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion327 decks2.19K decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion320 decks2.19K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion312 decks2.19K decks
12%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion297 decks2.19K decks
-9%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion286 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion276 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion274 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Blossoming Sands
12%inclusion259 decks2.19K decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion256 decks2.19K decks
7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
12%inclusion256 decks2.19K decks
6%synergy
Brokers Hideout
12%inclusion253 decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion249 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion241 decks2.19K decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion237 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion226 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion224 decks2.19K decks
-4%synergy
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