Arcades, the Strategist (Commander)

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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
The Top 40 Four-Mana Commanders
This list of the top 40 four-mana commanders is full of many of the best commanders out there. How many of these have you played against?
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Primo, the Unbounded
1.1%inclusion1 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
1.1%inclusion1 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Quandrix Charm
0.6%inclusion1 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Diary of Dreams
0.6%inclusion1 decks165 decks
1%synergy
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0.6%inclusion13 decks2.23K decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion20.2K decks21.5K decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion19.9K decks21.5K decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion19.5K decks21.5K decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
84%inclusion18K decks21.5K decks
77%synergy
High Alert
82%inclusion17.7K decks21.5K decks
76%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
82%inclusion17.6K decks21.5K decks
75%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion17.8K decks21.5K decks
75%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion17.6K decks21.5K decks
74%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
77%inclusion16.5K decks21.5K decks
70%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
75%inclusion16.2K decks21.5K decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
74%inclusion15.9K decks21.5K decks
67%synergy
Tower Defense
73%inclusion15.7K decks21.5K decks
67%synergy
Assault Formation
72%inclusion15.6K decks21.5K decks
66%synergy
Wall of Frost
71%inclusion15.3K decks21.5K decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion15.3K decks21.5K decks
65%synergy
Hover Barrier
68%inclusion14.6K decks21.5K decks
62%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
66%inclusion14.3K decks21.5K decks
60%synergy
Crystal Barricade
65%inclusion11.4K decks17.6K decks
59%synergy
Perimeter Captain
65%inclusion14K decks21.5K decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion13.9K decks21.5K decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
21%inclusion4.45K decks21.5K decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion3.79K decks21.5K decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion3.58K decks21.5K decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion3.50K decks21.5K decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion2.69K decks21.5K decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion2.46K decks21.5K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion2.16K decks21.5K decks
-4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.6%inclusion1.64K decks21.5K decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion1.46K decks21.5K decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
63%inclusion4.64K decks7.37K decks
58%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
63%inclusion13.5K decks21.5K decks
57%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
61%inclusion13.2K decks21.5K decks
56%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
61%inclusion13.1K decks21.5K decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion12.9K decks21.5K decks
55%synergy
Wall of Junk
59%inclusion12.7K decks21.5K decks
54%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
57%inclusion12.3K decks21.5K decks
52%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
57%inclusion12.2K decks21.5K decks
52%synergy
Tree of Redemption
53%inclusion11.3K decks21.5K decks
48%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
52%inclusion11.3K decks21.5K decks
48%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion10.7K decks21.5K decks
46%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
46%inclusion9.91K decks21.5K decks
42%synergy
Walking Bulwark
44%inclusion9.38K decks21.5K decks
40%synergy
Angelic Wall
43%inclusion9.27K decks21.5K decks
40%synergy
Wall of Glare
42%inclusion9.14K decks21.5K decks
39%synergy
Shield Sphere
42%inclusion9.06K decks21.5K decks
39%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
42%inclusion8.71K decks20.8K decks
39%synergy
Carven Caryatid
41%inclusion8.74K decks21.5K decks
37%synergy
Wall of Roots
38%inclusion8.27K decks21.5K decks
35%synergy
Flumph
37%inclusion8.06K decks21.5K decks
34%synergy
Fortified Rampart
36%inclusion7.81K decks21.5K decks
33%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
34%inclusion7.42K decks21.5K decks
31%synergy
Towering Titan
34%inclusion7.36K decks21.5K decks
31%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion7.11K decks21.5K decks
30%synergy
Riptide Turtle
33%inclusion7.05K decks21.5K decks
30%synergy
Fog Bank
32%inclusion6.89K decks21.5K decks
29%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
30%inclusion6.39K decks21.5K decks
27%synergy
Wall of Mulch
29%inclusion6.21K decks21.5K decks
27%synergy
Steel Wall
26%inclusion5.67K decks21.5K decks
24%synergy
Wall of Shards
25%inclusion5.46K decks21.5K decks
23%synergy
Jungle Barrier
25%inclusion5.43K decks21.5K decks
23%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
25%inclusion5.35K decks21.5K decks
23%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
24%inclusion5.26K decks21.5K decks
22%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
24%inclusion4.19K decks17.6K decks
22%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
24%inclusion5.12K decks21.5K decks
22%synergy
Glacial Wall
23%inclusion4.99K decks21.5K decks
21%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
21%inclusion4.21K decks19.7K decks
19%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion4.60K decks21.5K decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion4.47K decks21.5K decks
19%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion2.71K decks13.2K decks
19%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
17%inclusion3.53K decks20.2K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Essence
17%inclusion3.75K decks21.5K decks
16%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
17%inclusion3.74K decks21.5K decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
17%inclusion3.73K decks21.5K decks
16%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
17%inclusion3.70K decks21.5K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion3.59K decks21.5K decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
16%inclusion3.54K decks21.5K decks
15%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
15%inclusion3.27K decks21.5K decks
14%synergy
Geist of the Archives
15%inclusion3.22K decks21.5K decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14%inclusion2.88K decks20.2K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
55%inclusion11.9K decks21.5K decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion10.4K decks21.5K decks
0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion8.10K decks21.5K decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion7.83K decks21.5K decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
34%inclusion7.32K decks21.5K decks
28%synergy
Bar the Door
32%inclusion6.88K decks21.5K decks
29%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion6.56K decks21.5K decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion6.21K decks21.5K decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion5.95K decks21.5K decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion5.50K decks21.5K decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion3.34K decks21.5K decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
15%inclusion3.25K decks21.5K decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion3K decks21.5K decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion2.83K decks21.5K decks
6%synergy
Solidarity
12%inclusion2.69K decks21.5K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion2.66K decks21.5K decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion2.51K decks21.5K decks
-16%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion2.44K decks21.5K decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion2.37K decks21.5K decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion2.34K decks21.5K decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion2.07K decks21.5K decks
-7%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
9.1%inclusion1.96K decks21.5K decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion1.86K decks21.5K decks
0%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.0%inclusion1.72K decks21.5K decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.4%inclusion1.59K decks21.5K decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.2%inclusion1.34K decks21.5K decks
4%synergy
Naturalize
5.6%inclusion1.20K decks21.5K decks
5%synergy
Cancel
5.3%inclusion1.13K decks21.5K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
58%inclusion12.4K decks21.5K decks
53%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion10.4K decks21.5K decks
10%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion10.2K decks21.5K decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion9.52K decks21.5K decks
19%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion6.76K decks21.5K decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
27%inclusion5.89K decks21.5K decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion5.60K decks21.5K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion5.33K decks21.5K decks
-3%synergy
Last March of the Ents
21%inclusion4.49K decks21.5K decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion3.94K decks21.5K decks
-7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion3.71K decks21.5K decks
15%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion1.58K decks13.2K decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion843 decks7.37K decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion1.96K decks17.5K decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion1.83K decks21.5K decks
-1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.0%inclusion1.72K decks21.5K decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
7.5%inclusion1.62K decks21.5K decks
7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.3%inclusion1.36K decks21.5K decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.8%inclusion1.24K decks21.5K decks
0%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.5%inclusion1.18K decks21.5K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
49%inclusion10.6K decks21.5K decks
45%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
48%inclusion10.3K decks21.5K decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion8.47K decks21.5K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion8.28K decks21.5K decks
20%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
22%inclusion4.64K decks21.5K decks
20%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion2.27K decks21.5K decks
3%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
10%inclusion2.06K decks21.5K decks
9%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.5%inclusion1.40K decks21.5K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
58%inclusion12.4K decks21.5K decks
53%synergy
Stoneskin
47%inclusion10K decks21.5K decks
43%synergy
Angelic Chorus
25%inclusion5.29K decks21.5K decks
23%synergy
Unnatural Growth
18%inclusion3.88K decks21.5K decks
16%synergy
Primal Rage
18%inclusion3.80K decks21.5K decks
16%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
14%inclusion3.12K decks21.5K decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion2.90K decks21.5K decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion2.87K decks21.5K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion2.66K decks21.5K decks
0%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion2.22K decks21.5K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion2.18K decks21.5K decks
0%synergy
Angelic Shield
10%inclusion2.13K decks21.5K decks
9%synergy
Rolling Stones
10%inclusion2.08K decks21.5K decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.5%inclusion1.83K decks21.5K decks
2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.3%inclusion1.54K decks18.4K decks
7%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
8.2%inclusion1.78K decks21.5K decks
8%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.7%inclusion1.66K decks21.5K decks
7%synergy
Smile at Death
7.0%inclusion1.02K decks14.4K decks
6%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
6.9%inclusion1.48K decks21.5K decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.1%inclusion1.30K decks21.5K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
27%inclusion5.86K decks21.5K decks
25%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
23%inclusion4.86K decks21.5K decks
21%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
12%inclusion2.48K decks21.5K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion11.8K decks21.5K decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
33%inclusion7.04K decks21.5K decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion4.30K decks21.5K decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion2.94K decks21.5K decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion2.72K decks21.5K decks
-6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.8%inclusion1.90K decks21.5K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion1.85K decks21.5K decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.8%inclusion1.26K decks21.5K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion18.2K decks21.5K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion16.5K decks21.5K decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
25%inclusion5.38K decks21.5K decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion4.90K decks21.5K decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion4.73K decks21.5K decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Signet
21%inclusion4.42K decks21.5K decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion2.52K decks21.5K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion2.40K decks21.5K decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion2.21K decks21.5K decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.0%inclusion1.73K decks21.5K decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.9%inclusion1.71K decks21.5K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.7%inclusion1.66K decks21.5K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.3%inclusion1.57K decks21.5K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion21K decks21.5K decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion20.9K decks21.5K decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion20.9K decks21.5K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion19.6K decks21.5K decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion13.6K decks21.5K decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion11.1K decks21.5K decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion10.7K decks21.5K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion10.7K decks21.5K decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion10.5K decks21.5K decks
3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
47%inclusion10.1K decks21.5K decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
46%inclusion9.82K decks21.5K decks
-1%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
40%inclusion8.69K decks21.5K decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
40%inclusion8.62K decks21.5K decks
-4%synergy
Temple Garden
40%inclusion8.56K decks21.5K decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
39%inclusion8.32K decks21.5K decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion7.28K decks21.5K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion6.91K decks21.5K decks
6%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion6.83K decks21.5K decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion6.75K decks21.5K decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion6.10K decks21.5K decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion5.74K decks21.5K decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion5.61K decks21.5K decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
26%inclusion5.52K decks21.5K decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion5.43K decks21.5K decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion5.35K decks21.5K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion4.98K decks21.5K decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion4.81K decks21.5K decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
19%inclusion3.86K decks20.5K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion3.98K decks21.5K decks
-6%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion3.81K decks21.5K decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion3.78K decks21.5K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion3.62K decks21.5K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion3.30K decks21.5K decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion3.23K decks21.5K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Plenty
14%inclusion3.10K decks21.5K decks
-6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion3.04K decks21.5K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion2.80K decks21.5K decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion2.72K decks21.5K decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion2.56K decks21.5K decks
-10%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion2.53K decks21.5K decks
9%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion2.42K decks21.5K decks
6%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion2.41K decks21.5K decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion2.41K decks21.5K decks
6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
10%inclusion2.26K decks21.5K decks
5%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
10%inclusion2.23K decks21.5K decks
4%synergy
Savannah
10%inclusion2.19K decks21.5K decks
-3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
10%inclusion2.16K decks21.5K decks
4%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion2.15K decks21.5K decks
2%synergy
Urban Retreat
10%inclusion871 decks8.72K decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion2.14K decks21.5K decks
-3%synergy