Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Control

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May 29, 2026
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Gleaming Bastion
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Captain America's Shield
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
88%inclusion76 decks86 decks
81%synergy
Axebane Guardian
81%inclusion70 decks86 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Denial
80%inclusion69 decks86 decks
73%synergy
Wall of Omens
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
70%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
77%inclusion66 decks86 decks
70%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
76%inclusion65 decks86 decks
70%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
77%inclusion66 decks86 decks
69%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
74%inclusion64 decks86 decks
68%synergy
High Alert
70%inclusion60 decks86 decks
64%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
62%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion62 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Barricade
64%inclusion53 decks83 decks
59%synergy
Assault Formation
63%inclusion54 decks86 decks
57%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
63%inclusion54 decks86 decks
57%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Frost
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
56%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
55%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
52%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Aura Shards
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Perimeter Captain
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Shield Sphere
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Tree of Redemption
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Junk
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Vine Trellis
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Roots
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Hover Barrier
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Walking Bulwark
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Fog Bank
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Runes
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Glare
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Flumph
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Shards
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Towering Titan
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Riptide Turtle
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Steel Wall
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Wall
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Jungle Barrier
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Arbor Adherent
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Reverence
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Hornet Nest
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Tears
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Portcullis Vine
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Fortified Rampart
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-22%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
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Tower Defense
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Bar the Door
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Eladamri's Call
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Erode
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bant Charm
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Solidarity
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Cancel
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-0%synergy
Permission Denied
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Mighty
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Cultivate
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Reunion of the House
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Last March of the Ents
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Destined Confrontation
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Past
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Wargate
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Shield
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Stoneskin
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Chorus
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Players
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Guardian Project
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Primal Rage
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Access Tunnel
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion70 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion66 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion83 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion83 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion82 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Island
95%inclusion82 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Breeding Pool
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Temple Garden
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Brushland
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-0%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-0%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Urban Retreat
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Bastion
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
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