Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Budget

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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?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Great Forest Druid
4.0%inclusion10 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Bark of Doran
3.6%inclusion9 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Sodden Verdure
3.2%inclusion8 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Mutant Town
1.3%inclusion1 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Noggle the Mind
1.2%inclusion3 decks248 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
90%inclusion1.91K decks2.12K decks
82%synergy
Axebane Guardian
86%inclusion1.83K decks2.12K decks
79%synergy
Wall of Denial
84%inclusion1.78K decks2.12K decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
82%inclusion1.73K decks2.12K decks
74%synergy
Wall of Frost
78%inclusion1.66K decks2.12K decks
72%synergy
Tower Defense
77%inclusion1.63K decks2.12K decks
71%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
78%inclusion1.66K decks2.12K decks
71%synergy
Wall of Omens
78%inclusion1.65K decks2.12K decks
70%synergy
High Alert
76%inclusion1.61K decks2.12K decks
69%synergy
Assault Formation
71%inclusion1.50K decks2.12K decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Slaughter the Strong
70%inclusion1.49K decks2.12K decks
64%synergy
Hover Barrier
66%inclusion1.39K decks2.12K decks
60%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
65%inclusion1.39K decks2.12K decks
59%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
65%inclusion1.39K decks2.12K decks
59%synergy
Wall of Runes
63%inclusion1.34K decks2.12K decks
59%synergy
Vine Trellis
63%inclusion1.34K decks2.12K decks
58%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
63%inclusion1.34K decks2.12K decks
56%synergy
Angelic Wall
61%inclusion1.30K decks2.12K decks
58%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
61%inclusion1.30K decks2.12K decks
56%synergy
Fell the Mighty
61%inclusion1.30K decks2.12K decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Tanglecord
61%inclusion1.29K decks2.12K decks
56%synergy
Fortified Rampart
59%inclusion1.24K decks2.12K decks
56%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
56%inclusion1.19K decks2.12K decks
49%synergy
Wall of Junk
54%inclusion1.15K decks2.12K decks
49%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
53%inclusion1.12K decks2.12K decks
49%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
52%inclusion1.11K decks2.12K decks
47%synergy
Carven Caryatid
50%inclusion1.06K decks2.12K decks
47%synergy
Riptide Turtle
50%inclusion1.06K decks2.12K decks
47%synergy
Wall of Roots
49%inclusion1.05K decks2.12K decks
45%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion1.04K decks2.12K decks
45%synergy
Perimeter Captain
48%inclusion1.01K decks2.12K decks
42%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
46%inclusion986 decks2.12K decks
44%synergy
Wall of Mulch
45%inclusion952 decks2.12K decks
42%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
44%inclusion943 decks2.12K decks
42%synergy
Jungle Barrier
44%inclusion938 decks2.12K decks
42%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
43%inclusion854 decks2K decks
39%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
40%inclusion857 decks2.12K decks
38%synergy
Crystal Barricade
40%inclusion654 decks1.63K decks
35%synergy
Steel Wall
40%inclusion847 decks2.12K decks
38%synergy
Fog Bank
38%inclusion806 decks2.12K decks
35%synergy
Glacial Wall
36%inclusion760 decks2.12K decks
34%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
35%inclusion753 decks2.12K decks
29%synergy
Wall of Glare
34%inclusion723 decks2.12K decks
31%synergy
Wall of Essence
34%inclusion716 decks2.12K decks
32%synergy
Wall of Mist
32%inclusion682 decks2.12K decks
31%synergy
Geist of the Archives
31%inclusion658 decks2.12K decks
30%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
30%inclusion634 decks2.12K decks
27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
30%inclusion634 decks2.12K decks
27%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
30%inclusion634 decks2.12K decks
28%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
29%inclusion622 decks2.12K decks
28%synergy
Portcullis Vine
29%inclusion617 decks2.12K decks
28%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
25%inclusion531 decks2.12K decks
19%synergy
Tree of Redemption
25%inclusion529 decks2.12K decks
21%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
25%inclusion524 decks2.12K decks
24%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
24%inclusion520 decks2.12K decks
20%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
24%inclusion457 decks1.93K decks
22%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
23%inclusion379 decks1.61K decks
22%synergy
Towering Titan
23%inclusion487 decks2.12K decks
20%synergy
Flumph
23%inclusion483 decks2.12K decks
19%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
23%inclusion481 decks2.12K decks
21%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
23%inclusion479 decks2.12K decks
18%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
23%inclusion479 decks2.12K decks
22%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
22%inclusion469 decks2.12K decks
21%synergy
Consulate Skygate
21%inclusion456 decks2.12K decks
21%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion245 decks1.14K decks
20%synergy
Wall of Vines
21%inclusion455 decks2.12K decks
21%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
21%inclusion455 decks2.12K decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion453 decks2.12K decks
20%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
21%inclusion449 decks2.12K decks
20%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
21%inclusion394 decks1.88K decks
19%synergy
Instants
Negate
50%inclusion1.06K decks2.12K decks
36%synergy
Bar the Door
47%inclusion1K decks2.12K decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion813 decks2.12K decks
-24%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion721 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Bant Charm
33%inclusion698 decks2.12K decks
27%synergy
Return to Nature
30%inclusion647 decks2.12K decks
28%synergy
Solidarity
29%inclusion607 decks2.12K decks
28%synergy
Growth Spiral
28%inclusion594 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion574 decks2.12K decks
-21%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion440 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion401 decks2.12K decks
-8%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
19%inclusion399 decks2.12K decks
18%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
19%inclusion396 decks2.12K decks
15%synergy
Cancel
15%inclusion315 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Naturalize
15%inclusion308 decks2.12K decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.8%inclusion165 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.6%inclusion162 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
7.1%inclusion151 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.8%inclusion145 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Fog
6.3%inclusion133 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Rally to Battle
6.3%inclusion133 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.1%inclusion130 decks2.12K decks
-10%synergy
Dive Down
5.8%inclusion124 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion115 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.1%inclusion109 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
55%inclusion1.16K decks2.12K decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion990 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
38%inclusion803 decks2.12K decks
35%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion550 decks2.12K decks
-18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion338 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Reunion of the House
14%inclusion157 decks1.14K decks
13%synergy
Destined Confrontation
13%inclusion59 decks464 decks
11%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
11%inclusion231 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion225 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
10%inclusion214 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Raise the Past
8.3%inclusion134 decks1.61K decks
7%synergy
Explore
8.1%inclusion172 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
5.8%inclusion124 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.6%inclusion118 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.2%inclusion111 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
5.1%inclusion108 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
27%inclusion574 decks2.12K decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion499 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
17%inclusion352 decks2.12K decks
12%synergy
Mirror Shield
12%inclusion252 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.6%inclusion182 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Accorder's Shield
8.2%inclusion175 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Cathar's Shield
8.0%inclusion170 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Meekstone
6.3%inclusion133 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
46%inclusion974 decks2.12K decks
42%synergy
Brave the Sands
32%inclusion677 decks2.12K decks
27%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
30%inclusion631 decks2.12K decks
28%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
25%inclusion531 decks2.12K decks
24%synergy
Assemble the Players
17%inclusion370 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Angelic Shield
17%inclusion361 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Serra's Blessing
12%inclusion262 decks2.12K decks
12%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
10%inclusion213 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Rolling Stones
10%inclusion212 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Builder's Blessing
9.3%inclusion197 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
8.9%inclusion189 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.6%inclusion150 decks1.74K decks
8%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.4%inclusion157 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.8%inclusion145 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Always Watching
6.8%inclusion144 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Builder's Talent
5.8%inclusion108 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Angelic Chorus
5.6%inclusion120 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Castle
5.6%inclusion118 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
5.4%inclusion115 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Deep Freeze
5.2%inclusion111 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Wild Pair
5.1%inclusion109 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
38%inclusion802 decks2.12K decks
36%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
37%inclusion781 decks2.12K decks
34%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
25%inclusion535 decks2.12K decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion396 decks2.12K decks
-25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion349 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion181 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
65%inclusion1.39K decks2.12K decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion1.38K decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion773 decks2.12K decks
26%synergy
Simic Signet
36%inclusion769 decks2.12K decks
26%synergy
Selesnya Signet
27%inclusion581 decks2.12K decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion442 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion223 decks2.12K decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.0%inclusion192 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.6%inclusion162 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.2%inclusion153 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.6%inclusion140 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion2.12K decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion2.12K decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion2.12K decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion1.67K decks2.12K decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
61%inclusion1.30K decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
54%inclusion1.15K decks2.12K decks
28%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion960 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion907 decks2.12K decks
-14%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion858 decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion817 decks2.12K decks
21%synergy
Blossoming Sands
34%inclusion719 decks2.12K decks
28%synergy
Tranquil Cove
33%inclusion710 decks2.12K decks
28%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
33%inclusion701 decks2.12K decks
30%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
32%inclusion670 decks2.12K decks
29%synergy
Thornwood Falls
31%inclusion668 decks2.12K decks
26%synergy
Simic Guildgate
31%inclusion653 decks2.12K decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion575 decks2.12K decks
-19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion548 decks2.12K decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion540 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
24%inclusion515 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
23%inclusion449 decks1.98K decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion468 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
21%inclusion454 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
20%inclusion428 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion404 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
18%inclusion378 decks2.12K decks
-25%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion370 decks2.12K decks
-13%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion321 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
15%inclusion310 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion292 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Bant Panorama
14%inclusion290 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion283 decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion270 decks2.12K decks
-12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion260 decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion258 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Krosan Verge
12%inclusion258 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion213 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Stream
9.3%inclusion197 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Thriving Grove
8.9%inclusion190 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
8.9%inclusion189 decks2.12K decks
-15%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.9%inclusion188 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.6%inclusion183 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
7.5%inclusion159 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Brushland
7.1%inclusion150 decks2.12K decks
-21%synergy
Flooded Grove
6.9%inclusion146 decks2.12K decks
-15%synergy
Overflowing Basin
6.8%inclusion145 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
6.5%inclusion139 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
6.0%inclusion127 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Tangled Islet
5.8%inclusion123 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
5.7%inclusion121 decks2.12K decks
-21%synergy