Arcades, the Strategist (Card)

Arcades, the Strategist
0.15%inclusion1.42K decks938K decks
Background image for Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Arcades, the Strategist?
Julia Maddalena
Mar 6, 2026
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?
Background image for Age Is Just a Toughness With Doran, Besieged by Time in Commander
Steve Heisler
Jan 29, 2026
Age Is Just a Toughness With Doran, Besieged by Time in Commander
Doran may be besieged by time, but he's still hangin' tough like a new kid. Come see this big booty brew for his Commander deck.
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Invisible Woman
50%inclusion52 decks105 decks
Super-Skrull
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
Top Commanders
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
39%inclusion291 decks752 decks
The Ur-Dragon
0.3%inclusion122 decks44.2K decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.8%inclusion114 decks13.7K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.3%inclusion98 decks28.4K decks
Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis
0.6%inclusion71 decks11.3K decks
Arcades Sabboth
26%inclusion58 decks226 decks
Esika, God of the Tree
0.2%inclusion48 decks22.5K decks
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
8.1%inclusion34 decks420 decks
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
0.2%inclusion33 decks16.3K decks
Jodah, the Unifier
0.1%inclusion29 decks28.3K decks
Tiamat
0.2%inclusion24 decks11.2K decks
Ramos, Dragon Engine
0.2%inclusion22 decks10.9K decks
Karona, False God
0.4%inclusion19 decks4.62K decks
Infinite Guideline Station
0.3%inclusion19 decks7.11K decks
Progenitus
0.4%inclusion18 decks5.11K decks
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
0.1%inclusion18 decks16.5K decks
The Wandering Minstrel
0.1%inclusion17 decks14K decks
Chulane, Teller of Tales
0.2%inclusion15 decks8.80K decks
New Cards
Doran, Besieged by Time
41%inclusion94 decks231 decks
99+lift
Mister Fantastic
9.1%inclusion23 decks254 decks
61.6lift
Great Forest Druid
6.9%inclusion21 decks306 decks
19.1lift
Soul Immolation
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
25.0lift
Electric Seaweed
4.8%inclusion3 decks62 decks
5.03lift
High Lift Cards
Rasaad yn Bashir
14%inclusion202 decks1.42K decks
99+lift
Blight Pile
23%inclusion254 decks1.10K decks
99+lift
Doran, the Siege Tower
42%inclusion463 decks1.10K decks
99+lift
Ancient Lumberknot
21%inclusion229 decks1.10K decks
99+lift
Behind the Scenes
19%inclusion210 decks1.10K decks
99+lift
Felothar the Steadfast
54%inclusion421 decks778 decks
99+lift
Jaws of Defeat
33%inclusion255 decks765 decks
99+lift
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
23%inclusion322 decks1.42K decks
82.0lift
Rolling Stones
15%inclusion212 decks1.42K decks
60.0lift
Bedrock Tortoise
35%inclusion494 decks1.42K decks
49.1lift
Top Cards
High Alert
61%inclusion868 decks1.42K decks
29.7lift
Assault Formation
57%inclusion811 decks1.42K decks
31.6lift
Wall of Denial
55%inclusion781 decks1.42K decks
23.3lift
Felothar the Steadfast
54%inclusion421 decks778 decks
99+lift
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
53%inclusion291 decks545 decks
20.3lift
Overgrown Battlement
53%inclusion751 decks1.42K decks
23.4lift
The Pride of Hull Clade
50%inclusion716 decks1.42K decks
25.1lift
Axebane Guardian
50%inclusion715 decks1.42K decks
23.1lift
Wall of Omens
44%inclusion633 decks1.42K decks
17.6lift
Wall of Blossoms
44%inclusion622 decks1.42K decks
18.0lift
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion191 decks1.42K decks
0.62lift
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion180 decks1.42K decks
0.84lift
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion170 decks1.42K decks
0.64lift
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion126 decks1.10K decks
0.57lift
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion156 decks1.42K decks
0.60lift
Enlightened Tutor
8.4%inclusion120 decks1.42K decks
0.58lift
Worldly Tutor
7.3%inclusion104 decks1.42K decks
0.67lift
Farewell
7.1%inclusion101 decks1.42K decks
0.64lift
Vampiric Tutor
7.0%inclusion77 decks1.10K decks
0.46lift
Fierce Guardianship
5.5%inclusion78 decks1.42K decks
0.40lift
Creatures
Crystal Barricade
43%inclusion511 decks1.20K decks
23.4lift
Betor, Kin to All
41%inclusion322 decks778 decks
17.1lift
Tree of Perdition
38%inclusion423 decks1.10K decks
48.3lift
Sylvan Caryatid
32%inclusion452 decks1.42K decks
15.3lift
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
30%inclusion254 decks858 decks
36.3lift
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
29%inclusion415 decks1.42K decks
15.2lift
Wall of Frost
29%inclusion415 decks1.42K decks
17.0lift
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
28%inclusion204 decks716 decks
12.8lift
Weathered Sentinels
28%inclusion403 decks1.42K decks
20.5lift
Tree of Redemption
28%inclusion400 decks1.42K decks
22.2lift
Crashing Drawbridge
28%inclusion399 decks1.42K decks
13.1lift
Charix, the Raging Isle
28%inclusion396 decks1.42K decks
34.2lift
Arbor Adherent
27%inclusion268 decks989 decks
44.3lift
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
27%inclusion378 decks1.42K decks
12.1lift
Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
26%inclusion189 decks716 decks
27.6lift
Shield-Wall Sentinel
26%inclusion373 decks1.42K decks
18.1lift
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
26%inclusion310 decks1.20K decks
37.6lift
Walking Bulwark
25%inclusion363 decks1.42K decks
24.3lift
Fog Bank
25%inclusion353 decks1.42K decks
23.2lift
Dragonlord Kolaghan
24%inclusion169 decks716 decks
12.3lift
Piru, the Volatile
24%inclusion169 decks716 decks
41.9lift
Fecund Greenshell
23%inclusion296 decks1.31K decks
26.4lift
Sunscape Familiar
22%inclusion319 decks1.42K decks
10.9lift
Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner
22%inclusion187 decks858 decks
83.4lift
Rampart Architect
22%inclusion214 decks989 decks
46.4lift
Perimeter Captain
21%inclusion303 decks1.42K decks
14.0lift
Flumph
21%inclusion294 decks1.42K decks
13.9lift
Dragonlord Atarka
20%inclusion173 decks858 decks
22.7lift
Aether Membrane
20%inclusion170 decks858 decks
99+lift
Nicol Bolas
20%inclusion141 decks716 decks
46.0lift
Towering Titan
20%inclusion278 decks1.42K decks
23.1lift
Wall of Stolen Identity
19%inclusion266 decks1.42K decks
14.2lift
Wingmantle Chaplain
19%inclusion264 decks1.42K decks
17.0lift
Hover Barrier
19%inclusion264 decks1.42K decks
11.7lift
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion258 decks1.42K decks
0.62lift
Velomachus Lorehold
18%inclusion153 decks858 decks
38.5lift
Sapling of Colfenor
18%inclusion194 decks1.10K decks
99+lift
Galazeth Prismari
17%inclusion150 decks858 decks
36.4lift
Chromium, the Mutable
17%inclusion191 decks1.10K decks
99+lift
Vent Sentinel
17%inclusion145 decks858 decks
99+lift
Ancient Copper Dragon
17%inclusion143 decks858 decks
3.09lift
Vaevictis Asmadi
16%inclusion117 decks716 decks
99+lift
Colfenor, the Last Yew
16%inclusion177 decks1.10K decks
99+lift
Dragonlord Silumgar
16%inclusion171 decks1.10K decks
9.10lift
Vine Trellis
15%inclusion220 decks1.42K decks
10.9lift
The Council of Four
15%inclusion219 decks1.42K decks
6.88lift
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
15%inclusion167 decks1.10K decks
99+lift
Wall of Glare
15%inclusion214 decks1.42K decks
14.8lift
Shadrix Silverquill
15%inclusion162 decks1.10K decks
16.6lift
Beledros Witherbloom
15%inclusion160 decks1.10K decks
9.21lift
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion588 decks1.42K decks
0.86lift
Path to Exile
31%inclusion444 decks1.42K decks
0.88lift
Counterspell
28%inclusion397 decks1.42K decks
1.01lift
Tower Defense
26%inclusion374 decks1.42K decks
15.1lift
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion345 decks1.42K decks
0.98lift
Beast Within
19%inclusion268 decks1.42K decks
1.10lift
Assassin's Trophy
16%inclusion179 decks1.10K decks
1.16lift
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion157 decks1.10K decks
1.78lift
Negate
12%inclusion177 decks1.42K decks
1.20lift
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion160 decks1.42K decks
1.08lift
Generous Gift
11%inclusion158 decks1.42K decks
0.90lift
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion150 decks1.42K decks
0.92lift
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion148 decks1.42K decks
1.01lift
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.5%inclusion121 decks1.42K decks
0.51lift
Chaos Warp
7.3%inclusion63 decks858 decks
1.28lift
Swan Song
6.9%inclusion98 decks1.42K decks
0.51lift
Overkill
6.1%inclusion38 decks626 decks
6.99lift
Akroma's Will
6.0%inclusion86 decks1.42K decks
1.41lift
Mana Drain
5.9%inclusion84 decks1.42K decks
0.60lift
Eladamri's Call
5.3%inclusion76 decks1.42K decks
0.70lift
Despark
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.10K decks
1.47lift
Glen Elendra's Answer
0.6%inclusion2 decks311 decks
3.77lift
Midnight Tilling
0.3%inclusion1 decks306 decks
4.11lift
Mirrorform
0.3%inclusion1 decks311 decks
0.52lift
Raphael's Technique
0.3%inclusion1 decks361 decks
1.09lift
Turtles Forever
0.0%inclusion0 decks589 decks
0.00lift
Sorceries
Farseek
41%inclusion583 decks1.42K decks
0.94lift
Cultivate
35%inclusion502 decks1.42K decks
0.98lift
Slaughter the Strong
26%inclusion372 decks1.42K decks
14.4lift
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion352 decks1.42K decks
1.12lift
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion349 decks1.42K decks
0.90lift
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion331 decks1.42K decks
1.09lift
Dusk // Dawn
22%inclusion313 decks1.42K decks
10.2lift
Fell the Mighty
20%inclusion286 decks1.42K decks
11.9lift
Three Visits
20%inclusion280 decks1.42K decks
0.82lift
Expel the Interlopers
19%inclusion270 decks1.42K decks
19.4lift
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion253 decks1.42K decks
7.85lift
Reunion of the House
13%inclusion130 decks989 decks
45.3lift
Wave of Reckoning
10%inclusion149 decks1.42K decks
15.2lift
Solar Blaze
10%inclusion88 decks858 decks
64.6lift
Circuitous Route
10%inclusion138 decks1.42K decks
2.92lift
Tip the Scales
9.4%inclusion72 decks767 decks
99+lift
Skyshroud Claim
8.4%inclusion120 decks1.42K decks
1.29lift
Crux of Fate
8.1%inclusion89 decks1.10K decks
1.09lift
Blasphemous Act
7.6%inclusion65 decks858 decks
0.61lift
The Battle of Bywater
7.5%inclusion107 decks1.42K decks
10.8lift
Tempt with Discovery
7.3%inclusion104 decks1.42K decks
1.06lift
Eerie Ultimatum
7.2%inclusion79 decks1.10K decks
0.98lift
Open the Gates
6.3%inclusion90 decks1.42K decks
3.48lift
Toxic Deluge
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
1.22lift
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
5.7%inclusion63 decks1.10K decks
1.05lift
Explore the Underdark
5.4%inclusion77 decks1.42K decks
3.74lift
Gates Ablaze
5.4%inclusion46 decks858 decks
5.95lift
Lessons from Life
0.9%inclusion1 decks111 decks
0.22lift
Bloodline Bidding
0.9%inclusion2 decks231 decks
0.23lift
Spry and Mighty
0.7%inclusion2 decks293 decks
5.09lift
Winnowing
0.3%inclusion1 decks311 decks
0.31lift
Celestial Reunion
0.0%inclusion0 decks302 decks
0.00lift
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
29%inclusion414 decks1.42K decks
20.5lift
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion202 decks1.42K decks
0.83lift
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion192 decks1.42K decks
0.77lift
Meekstone
13%inclusion181 decks1.42K decks
9.6lift
Fist of Suns
10%inclusion75 decks716 decks
1.78lift
Slagwurm Armor
7.7%inclusion110 decks1.42K decks
14.8lift
Herald's Horn
7.5%inclusion107 decks1.42K decks
0.61lift
Urza's Incubator
7.2%inclusion103 decks1.42K decks
0.74lift
Navigation Orb
5.5%inclusion78 decks1.42K decks
4.28lift
Colfenor's Urn
5.1%inclusion72 decks1.42K decks
21.0lift
Bark of Doran
3.3%inclusion10 decks302 decks
43.2lift
Gathering Stone
0.7%inclusion2 decks306 decks
0.30lift
Chronicle of Victory
0.3%inclusion1 decks311 decks
0.10lift
Coin of Mastery
0.0%inclusion0 decks111 decks
0.00lift
Puca's Eye
0.0%inclusion0 decks288 decks
0.00lift
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
25%inclusion354 decks1.42K decks
14.4lift
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion119 decks716 decks
1.13lift
Stoneskin
15%inclusion209 decks1.42K decks
13.0lift
Propaganda
13%inclusion187 decks1.42K decks
1.43lift
Call the Spirit Dragons
13%inclusion61 decks477 decks
1.95lift
Angelic Chorus
12%inclusion174 decks1.42K decks
18.5lift
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion169 decks1.42K decks
1.52lift
Guardian Project
11%inclusion153 decks1.42K decks
2.26lift
Dragon Tempest
8.9%inclusion76 decks858 decks
1.14lift
Dracogenesis
8.8%inclusion52 decks588 decks
1.43lift
Mirari's Wake
8.2%inclusion117 decks1.42K decks
1.12lift
Rhythm of the Wild
8.2%inclusion70 decks858 decks
0.79lift
Hold the Gates
7.4%inclusion106 decks1.42K decks
22.5lift
Sanguine Bond
7.3%inclusion81 decks1.10K decks
13.7lift
Assemble the Players
7.2%inclusion103 decks1.42K decks
16.5lift
Spidersilk Armor
6.8%inclusion97 decks1.42K decks
22.5lift
Annie Joins Up
6.2%inclusion52 decks845 decks
0.72lift
Temur Ascendancy
6.1%inclusion52 decks858 decks
0.64lift
Unnatural Growth
5.8%inclusion82 decks1.42K decks
5.38lift
Leyline of Mutation
5.6%inclusion35 decks623 decks
1.43lift
Guild Summit
5.3%inclusion76 decks1.42K decks
5.36lift
Spelunking
5.3%inclusion75 decks1.42K decks
1.33lift
Treefolk Umbra
5.3%inclusion75 decks1.42K decks
35.4lift
Phyrexian Arena
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.10K decks
1.35lift
Springleaf Parade
2.9%inclusion9 decks306 decks
0.70lift
Collective Inferno
1.1%inclusion2 decks177 decks
0.56lift
Level Up
0.9%inclusion1 decks111 decks
0.22lift
The Coming of Galactus
0.7%inclusion2 decks301 decks
4.42lift
Prismatic Undercurrents
0.3%inclusion1 decks293 decks
0.22lift
Noggle the Mind
0.3%inclusion1 decks293 decks
1.34lift
Shimmerwilds Growth
0.3%inclusion1 decks306 decks
0.46lift
Kinbinding
0.3%inclusion1 decks311 decks
1.34lift
World War Hulk
0.2%inclusion1 decks421 decks
2.95lift
Sapling Nursery
0.0%inclusion0 decks302 decks
0.00lift
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
30%inclusion422 decks1.42K decks
40.9lift
Teyo, the Shieldmage
10%inclusion145 decks1.42K decks
15.4lift
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
7.8%inclusion56 decks716 decks
2.16lift
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.5%inclusion107 decks1.42K decks
12.2lift
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.7%inclusion41 decks716 decks
2.78lift
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
5.3%inclusion38 decks716 decks
4.26lift
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
0.6%inclusion2 decks311 decks
1.29lift
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
0.3%inclusion1 decks293 decks
2.12lift
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion446 decks1.42K decks
1.00lift
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion209 decks1.42K decks
1.19lift
Baldur's Gate
11%inclusion163 decks1.42K decks
3.59lift
Maze's End
11%inclusion152 decks1.42K decks
3.55lift
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion150 decks1.42K decks
7.66lift
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion108 decks1.10K decks
1.99lift
Basilisk Gate
10%inclusion139 decks1.42K decks
4.13lift
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion136 decks1.42K decks
1.07lift
Boseiju, Who Endures
9.2%inclusion131 decks1.42K decks
0.62lift
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.4%inclusion120 decks1.42K decks
1.78lift
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion114 decks1.42K decks
1.18lift
Cascading Cataracts
7.1%inclusion101 decks1.42K decks
0.76lift
Three Tree City
5.9%inclusion78 decks1.32K decks
0.91lift
Otawara, Soaring City
5.1%inclusion73 decks1.42K decks
0.50lift
Northampton Farm
0.4%inclusion1 decks226 decks
2.97lift
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion1.05K decks1.42K decks
0.92lift
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion963 decks1.42K decks
0.91lift
Chromatic Lantern
41%inclusion584 decks1.42K decks
1.14lift
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion321 decks1.42K decks
0.87lift
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion222 decks1.42K decks
1.22lift
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion175 decks1.42K decks
1.08lift
Timeless Lotus
9.1%inclusion65 decks716 decks
0.84lift
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
6.8%inclusion58 decks858 decks
2.63lift
Selesnya Signet
6.5%inclusion92 decks1.42K decks
1.87lift
Dragon's Hoard
6.4%inclusion91 decks1.42K decks
1.72lift
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion89 decks1.42K decks
1.34lift
Azorius Signet
6.0%inclusion86 decks1.42K decks
1.38lift
Chromatic Orrery
5.3%inclusion75 decks1.42K decks
0.87lift
Simic Signet
5.1%inclusion73 decks1.42K decks
1.09lift
Talisman of Unity
5.1%inclusion73 decks1.42K decks
1.08lift
Firdoch Core
0.3%inclusion1 decks302 decks
0.18lift
Lands
Command Tower
82%inclusion1.17K decks1.42K decks
0.92lift
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion766 decks1.42K decks
0.88lift
Indatha Triome
35%inclusion384 decks1.10K decks
1.53lift
Temple Garden
34%inclusion489 decks1.42K decks
0.97lift
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion478 decks1.42K decks
1.22lift
Breeding Pool
33%inclusion477 decks1.42K decks
0.90lift
Zagoth Triome
33%inclusion361 decks1.10K decks
1.48lift
Hallowed Fountain
32%inclusion456 decks1.42K decks
0.96lift
Overgrown Tomb
30%inclusion329 decks1.10K decks
0.98lift
Godless Shrine
28%inclusion314 decks1.10K decks
1.07lift
Ketria Triome
28%inclusion243 decks858 decks
1.13lift
Seaside Citadel
28%inclusion392 decks1.42K decks
1.03lift
Stomping Ground
26%inclusion227 decks858 decks
0.86lift
Jetmir's Garden
26%inclusion227 decks858 decks
1.27lift
Raugrin Triome
26%inclusion225 decks858 decks
1.45lift
Watery Grave
26%inclusion286 decks1.10K decks
0.96lift
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion366 decks1.42K decks
0.71lift
Sandsteppe Citadel
25%inclusion281 decks1.10K decks
1.52lift
The World Tree
25%inclusion179 decks716 decks
0.90lift
Raffine's Tower
25%inclusion272 decks1.10K decks
1.70lift
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion343 decks1.42K decks
0.77lift
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion206 decks858 decks
0.97lift
Opulent Palace
23%inclusion256 decks1.10K decks
1.36lift
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion328 decks1.42K decks
0.77lift
Steam Vents
23%inclusion197 decks858 decks
0.91lift
Savai Triome
23%inclusion163 decks716 decks
1.47lift
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion322 decks1.42K decks
0.77lift
Ziatora's Proving Ground
21%inclusion153 decks716 decks
1.19lift
Arcane Sanctum
21%inclusion234 decks1.10K decks
1.72lift
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion296 decks1.42K decks
0.93lift
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion129 decks716 decks
0.85lift
Jungle Shrine
18%inclusion152 decks858 decks
1.01lift
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion250 decks1.42K decks
0.83lift
Boros Guildgate
17%inclusion144 decks858 decks
3.18lift
Mystic Monastery
17%inclusion144 decks858 decks
1.14lift
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion144 decks858 decks
3.19lift
Gruul Guildgate
17%inclusion143 decks858 decks
3.08lift
Rakdos Guildgate
17%inclusion119 decks716 decks
3.16lift
Frontier Bivouac
16%inclusion141 decks858 decks
0.91lift
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion233 decks1.42K decks
0.87lift
Bountiful Promenade
16%inclusion231 decks1.42K decks
1.10lift
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion225 decks1.42K decks
0.73lift
Xander's Lounge
15%inclusion110 decks716 decks
1.31lift
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion215 decks1.42K decks
0.95lift
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion207 decks1.42K decks
1.09lift
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion207 decks1.42K decks
0.73lift
Rejuvenating Springs
14%inclusion206 decks1.42K decks
0.86lift
Cliffgate
14%inclusion124 decks858 decks
3.03lift
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion202 decks1.42K decks
3.24lift
Simic Guildgate
14%inclusion198 decks1.42K decks
3.10lift