Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Defenders

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Julia Maddalena
Mar 6, 2026
Julia Maddalena
Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Arcades, the Strategist?
This week on Fire and Ice, we'll see which cards are getting chucked over the wall. What's hot and what's not for Arcades, the Strategist?
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Sodden Verdure
4.3%inclusion22 decks506 decks
0%synergy
Great Forest Druid
2.4%inclusion12 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Bark of Doran
2.0%inclusion10 decks503 decks
2%synergy
Morningtide's Light
1.0%inclusion9 decks911 decks
1%synergy
Slumbering Walker
0.8%inclusion4 decks496 decks
1%synergy
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Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion1.98K decks2.13K decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion1.94K decks2.13K decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion1.95K decks2.13K decks
84%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion1.78K decks2.13K decks
77%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
82%inclusion1.74K decks2.13K decks
75%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
81%inclusion1.73K decks2.13K decks
74%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion1.73K decks2.13K decks
73%synergy
Wall of Omens
80%inclusion1.70K decks2.13K decks
72%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
77%inclusion1.64K decks2.13K decks
71%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
76%inclusion1.61K decks2.13K decks
69%synergy
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Assault Formation
73%inclusion1.56K decks2.13K decks
68%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
73%inclusion1.55K decks2.13K decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion1.50K decks2.13K decks
65%synergy
Tower Defense
70%inclusion1.49K decks2.13K decks
64%synergy
Wall of Frost
66%inclusion1.41K decks2.13K decks
60%synergy
Crystal Barricade
65%inclusion1.14K decks1.74K decks
60%synergy
Hover Barrier
65%inclusion1.37K decks2.13K decks
59%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion1.36K decks2.13K decks
57%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion1.33K decks2.13K decks
57%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
62%inclusion1.33K decks2.13K decks
57%synergy
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Aura Shards
20%inclusion422 decks2.13K decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion334 decks2.13K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion317 decks2.13K decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion291 decks2.13K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion222 decks2.13K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.2%inclusion195 decks2.13K decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.8%inclusion187 decks2.13K decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.2%inclusion154 decks2.13K decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
6.0%inclusion127 decks2.13K decks
-11%synergy
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Shield-Wall Sentinel
62%inclusion1.32K decks2.13K decks
57%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
60%inclusion1.27K decks2.13K decks
55%synergy
Wall of Junk
59%inclusion1.25K decks2.13K decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion1.23K decks2.13K decks
53%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
57%inclusion465 decks814 decks
52%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
57%inclusion1.21K decks2.13K decks
52%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
54%inclusion1.14K decks2.13K decks
49%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
51%inclusion1.09K decks2.13K decks
47%synergy
Tree of Redemption
51%inclusion1.08K decks2.13K decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion1.04K decks2.13K decks
45%synergy
Wall of Runes
47%inclusion1K decks2.13K decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
46%inclusion968 decks2.13K decks
42%synergy
Shield Sphere
45%inclusion961 decks2.13K decks
42%synergy
Angelic Wall
41%inclusion867 decks2.13K decks
37%synergy
Wall of Glare
40%inclusion859 decks2.13K decks
37%synergy
Wall of Roots
40%inclusion846 decks2.13K decks
36%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion768 decks2.02K decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion805 decks2.13K decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
38%inclusion801 decks2.13K decks
34%synergy
Flumph
37%inclusion792 decks2.13K decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
35%inclusion734 decks2.13K decks
32%synergy
Fog Bank
34%inclusion717 decks2.13K decks
31%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
34%inclusion715 decks2.13K decks
31%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
33%inclusion704 decks2.13K decks
30%synergy
Fortified Rampart
32%inclusion689 decks2.13K decks
29%synergy
Wall of Mulch
29%inclusion625 decks2.13K decks
27%synergy
Riptide Turtle
29%inclusion612 decks2.13K decks
26%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
26%inclusion560 decks2.13K decks
24%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
26%inclusion555 decks2.13K decks
24%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
26%inclusion548 decks2.13K decks
24%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion546 decks2.13K decks
23%synergy
Steel Wall
26%inclusion544 decks2.13K decks
23%synergy
Jungle Barrier
25%inclusion530 decks2.13K decks
23%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion506 decks2.13K decks
22%synergy
Glacial Wall
23%inclusion491 decks2.13K decks
21%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
23%inclusion401 decks1.74K decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion445 decks2.13K decks
19%synergy
Rampart Architect
20%inclusion289 decks1.41K decks
19%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
19%inclusion413 decks2.13K decks
18%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
19%inclusion357 decks1.92K decks
16%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion359 decks1.95K decks
17%synergy
Wall of Essence
17%inclusion367 decks2.13K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion340 decks2.13K decks
15%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
16%inclusion339 decks2.13K decks
14%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
16%inclusion335 decks2.13K decks
14%synergy
Geist of the Archives
15%inclusion327 decks2.13K decks
14%synergy
Portcullis Vine
15%inclusion320 decks2.13K decks
14%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
14%inclusion305 decks2.13K decks
13%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14%inclusion275 decks1.96K decks
11%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
14%inclusion239 decks1.73K decks
13%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion1.33K decks2.13K decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion1.12K decks2.13K decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion916 decks2.13K decks
-5%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion772 decks2.13K decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion725 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
33%inclusion701 decks2.13K decks
27%synergy
Bar the Door
29%inclusion624 decks2.13K decks
27%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion587 decks2.13K decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion579 decks2.13K decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion552 decks2.13K decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion525 decks2.13K decks
8%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion307 decks2.13K decks
12%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion300 decks2.13K decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion300 decks2.13K decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion261 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion247 decks2.13K decks
-15%synergy
Solidarity
11%inclusion243 decks2.13K decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion223 decks2.13K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion222 decks2.13K decks
-7%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion217 decks2.13K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion207 decks2.13K decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.0%inclusion191 decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
8.7%inclusion186 decks2.13K decks
-1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.1%inclusion173 decks2.13K decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.9%inclusion169 decks2.13K decks
3%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.9%inclusion169 decks2.13K decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.1%inclusion130 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Naturalize
5.5%inclusion116 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
55%inclusion1.18K decks2.13K decks
50%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion977 decks2.13K decks
2%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion889 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion841 decks2.13K decks
14%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
30%inclusion645 decks2.13K decks
27%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
28%inclusion590 decks2.13K decks
25%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion502 decks2.13K decks
-4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion483 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion382 decks2.13K decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion344 decks2.13K decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion343 decks2.13K decks
-9%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion96 decks814 decks
10%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion147 decks1.41K decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion170 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.3%inclusion177 decks2.13K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
7.9%inclusion167 decks2.13K decks
-1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.7%inclusion164 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.5%inclusion160 decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.4%inclusion137 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Return to the Ranks
6.1%inclusion130 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
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Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
48%inclusion1.02K decks2.13K decks
43%synergy
Meekstone
48%inclusion1.02K decks2.13K decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion811 decks2.13K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion762 decks2.13K decks
17%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
20%inclusion429 decks2.13K decks
18%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.4%inclusion199 decks2.13K decks
2%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.8%inclusion187 decks2.13K decks
8%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.4%inclusion137 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.4%inclusion115 decks2.13K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion1.19K decks2.13K decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
43%inclusion919 decks2.13K decks
39%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion451 decks2.13K decks
19%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion338 decks2.13K decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion337 decks2.13K decks
14%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
14%inclusion301 decks2.13K decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion290 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion270 decks2.13K decks
11%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion233 decks2.13K decks
10%synergy
Angelic Shield
10%inclusion213 decks2.13K decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion207 decks2.13K decks
-2%synergy
Rolling Stones
9.5%inclusion202 decks2.13K decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.6%inclusion183 decks2.13K decks
2%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
8.6%inclusion182 decks2.13K decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.5%inclusion180 decks2.13K decks
-2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.4%inclusion134 decks1.81K decks
6%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.9%inclusion146 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.6%inclusion120 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.3%inclusion112 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Smile at Death
5.2%inclusion78 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.1%inclusion109 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion552 decks2.13K decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
24%inclusion505 decks2.13K decks
22%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
12%inclusion250 decks2.13K decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion1.11K decks2.13K decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
34%inclusion716 decks2.13K decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion390 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion245 decks2.13K decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion237 decks2.13K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.7%inclusion185 decks2.13K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion149 decks2.13K decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.1%inclusion109 decks2.13K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion1.75K decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion1.59K decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
22%inclusion458 decks2.13K decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
20%inclusion417 decks2.13K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion410 decks2.13K decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
19%inclusion401 decks2.13K decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion226 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion225 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion224 decks2.13K decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.5%inclusion180 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.4%inclusion179 decks2.13K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.6%inclusion161 decks2.13K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.4%inclusion157 decks2.13K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion2.07K decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion2.07K decks2.13K decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion2.05K decks2.13K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion1.94K decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
62%inclusion1.32K decks2.13K decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion1.04K decks2.13K decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion1.02K decks2.13K decks
-9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion1.01K decks2.13K decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion997 decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion972 decks2.13K decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion934 decks2.13K decks
-2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
41%inclusion881 decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
40%inclusion851 decks2.13K decks
-4%synergy
Temple Garden
39%inclusion829 decks2.13K decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
39%inclusion823 decks2.13K decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion731 decks2.13K decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion676 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
31%inclusion665 decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion664 decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion630 decks2.13K decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion606 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion574 decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion544 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion536 decks2.13K decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion534 decks2.13K decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion495 decks2.13K decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion478 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
22%inclusion432 decks1.99K decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion456 decks2.13K decks
-3%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion426 decks2.13K decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion381 decks2.13K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion376 decks2.13K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion335 decks2.13K decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
16%inclusion333 decks2.13K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion325 decks2.13K decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion319 decks2.13K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
15%inclusion310 decks2.13K decks
12%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion284 decks2.13K decks
-8%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion282 decks2.13K decks
11%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion277 decks2.13K decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion273 decks2.13K decks
10%synergy
Brokers Hideout
12%inclusion254 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Blossoming Sands
12%inclusion252 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
12%inclusion245 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion244 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion243 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion236 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion233 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion225 decks2.13K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion219 decks2.13K decks
-1%synergy
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