Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Core

Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Community Corner Creator Spotlight: MTG Rookies and Garage The Gathering
In today's Community Corner Creator Spotlight, we are interviewing two more creators: MTG Rookies and Garage The Gathering!
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Captain America's Shield
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
6.4%inclusion26 decks407 decks
6%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
2.0%inclusion9 decks452 decks
1%synergy
Erode
1.8%inclusion8 decks445 decks
-2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
1.1%inclusion5 decks452 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion3.68K decks3.88K decks
88%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion3.61K decks3.88K decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion3.54K decks3.88K decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
86%inclusion3.33K decks3.88K decks
79%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion3.24K decks3.88K decks
77%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
83%inclusion3.23K decks3.88K decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
84%inclusion3.27K decks3.88K decks
77%synergy
Wall of Omens
83%inclusion3.20K decks3.88K decks
75%synergy
Tower Defense
78%inclusion3.03K decks3.88K decks
73%synergy
Assault Formation
76%inclusion2.95K decks3.88K decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Slaughter the Strong
75%inclusion2.90K decks3.88K decks
69%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
74%inclusion2.88K decks3.88K decks
68%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
74%inclusion2.85K decks3.88K decks
67%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
73%inclusion2.82K decks3.88K decks
66%synergy
Wall of Frost
72%inclusion2.78K decks3.88K decks
66%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
69%inclusion2.69K decks3.88K decks
63%synergy
Hover Barrier
69%inclusion2.66K decks3.88K decks
64%synergy
Perimeter Captain
66%inclusion2.55K decks3.88K decks
61%synergy
Wall of Junk
64%inclusion2.47K decks3.88K decks
59%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
63%inclusion2.46K decks3.88K decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
9.0%inclusion347 decks3.88K decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Vine Trellis
63%inclusion2.44K decks3.88K decks
58%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
60%inclusion2.34K decks3.88K decks
56%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
60%inclusion2.34K decks3.88K decks
56%synergy
Crystal Barricade
55%inclusion1.79K decks3.24K decks
50%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
55%inclusion2.13K decks3.88K decks
50%synergy
Wall of Runes
53%inclusion2.06K decks3.88K decks
49%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
52%inclusion2.02K decks3.88K decks
48%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
51%inclusion1.98K decks3.88K decks
47%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
49%inclusion614 decks1.24K decks
44%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
49%inclusion1.91K decks3.88K decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
48%inclusion1.87K decks3.88K decks
45%synergy
Angelic Wall
48%inclusion1.85K decks3.88K decks
45%synergy
Tree of Redemption
48%inclusion1.84K decks3.88K decks
43%synergy
Wall of Glare
45%inclusion1.73K decks3.88K decks
41%synergy
Carven Caryatid
43%inclusion1.67K decks3.88K decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion1.66K decks3.88K decks
39%synergy
Fortified Rampart
41%inclusion1.58K decks3.88K decks
38%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
41%inclusion1.57K decks3.88K decks
37%synergy
Flumph
40%inclusion1.56K decks3.88K decks
37%synergy
Shield Sphere
38%inclusion1.49K decks3.88K decks
35%synergy
Riptide Turtle
38%inclusion1.47K decks3.88K decks
35%synergy
Wall of Mulch
36%inclusion1.41K decks3.88K decks
34%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
35%inclusion1.36K decks3.88K decks
32%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
35%inclusion1.36K decks3.88K decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
34%inclusion1.31K decks3.88K decks
31%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
34%inclusion1.31K decks3.88K decks
31%synergy
Fog Bank
32%inclusion1.25K decks3.88K decks
30%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
31%inclusion1.21K decks3.88K decks
29%synergy
Steel Wall
30%inclusion1.18K decks3.88K decks
28%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
30%inclusion1.17K decks3.88K decks
28%synergy
Jungle Barrier
30%inclusion1.15K decks3.88K decks
28%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
26%inclusion1.01K decks3.88K decks
24%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion986 decks3.88K decks
24%synergy
Wall of Shards
25%inclusion985 decks3.88K decks
23%synergy
Glacial Wall
24%inclusion941 decks3.88K decks
23%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
24%inclusion905 decks3.73K decks
22%synergy
Wall of Tears
23%inclusion884 decks3.88K decks
21%synergy
Wall of Essence
21%inclusion810 decks3.88K decks
20%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
20%inclusion779 decks3.87K decks
19%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
20%inclusion757 decks3.88K decks
18%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
19%inclusion630 decks3.23K decks
17%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
19%inclusion729 decks3.88K decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion696 decks3.88K decks
17%synergy
Geist of the Archives
18%inclusion693 decks3.88K decks
17%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion376 decks2.13K decks
16%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
17%inclusion670 decks3.88K decks
16%synergy
Portcullis Vine
17%inclusion663 decks3.88K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion640 decks3.88K decks
15%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
16%inclusion625 decks3.88K decks
14%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
16%inclusion613 decks3.88K decks
15%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion2.34K decks3.88K decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion1.96K decks3.88K decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion1.77K decks3.88K decks
-3%synergy
Bar the Door
37%inclusion1.43K decks3.88K decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion1.39K decks3.88K decks
10%synergy
Eerie Interlude
36%inclusion1.38K decks3.88K decks
30%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion1.34K decks3.88K decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion1.17K decks3.88K decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion984 decks3.88K decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion760 decks3.88K decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion733 decks3.88K decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
18%inclusion681 decks3.88K decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion644 decks3.88K decks
3%synergy
Solidarity
15%inclusion587 decks3.88K decks
14%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion564 decks3.88K decks
13%synergy
Return to Nature
14%inclusion545 decks3.88K decks
12%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion520 decks3.88K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion427 decks3.88K decks
-6%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
10%inclusion403 decks3.88K decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion353 decks3.88K decks
-19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion342 decks3.88K decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.2%inclusion319 decks3.88K decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.1%inclusion315 decks3.88K decks
3%synergy
Naturalize
6.7%inclusion260 decks3.88K decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion244 decks3.88K decks
4%synergy
Cancel
5.7%inclusion219 decks3.88K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
62%inclusion2.40K decks3.88K decks
57%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion1.93K decks3.88K decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion1.88K decks3.88K decks
23%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion1.75K decks3.88K decks
0%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
34%inclusion1.33K decks3.88K decks
32%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion1.12K decks3.88K decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion1.01K decks3.88K decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion815 decks3.88K decks
-6%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
18%inclusion684 decks3.88K decks
16%synergy
Last March of the Ents
15%inclusion573 decks3.88K decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion492 decks3.88K decks
-13%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion138 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion335 decks3.22K decks
9%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion210 decks2.13K decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion338 decks3.88K decks
-0%synergy
Return to the Ranks
7.7%inclusion300 decks3.88K decks
7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.1%inclusion275 decks3.88K decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
6.4%inclusion248 decks3.88K decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.4%inclusion211 decks3.88K decks
3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.2%inclusion201 decks3.88K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
47%inclusion1.83K decks3.88K decks
43%synergy
Meekstone
45%inclusion1.74K decks3.88K decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion1.59K decks3.88K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion1.25K decks3.88K decks
14%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
22%inclusion858 decks3.88K decks
21%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
10%inclusion396 decks3.88K decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion389 decks3.88K decks
3%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.7%inclusion298 decks3.88K decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion2.17K decks3.88K decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
49%inclusion1.89K decks3.88K decks
45%synergy
Angelic Chorus
23%inclusion881 decks3.88K decks
21%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
18%inclusion703 decks3.88K decks
17%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion589 decks3.88K decks
13%synergy
Primal Rage
15%inclusion583 decks3.88K decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion520 decks3.88K decks
12%synergy
Angelic Shield
13%inclusion505 decks3.88K decks
12%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
11%inclusion438 decks3.88K decks
11%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion397 decks3.88K decks
9%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion354 decks3.47K decks
9%synergy
Rolling Stones
10%inclusion377 decks3.88K decks
9%synergy
Guardian Project
9.4%inclusion366 decks3.88K decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
8.8%inclusion341 decks3.88K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.8%inclusion340 decks3.88K decks
3%synergy
Serra's Blessing
8.6%inclusion332 decks3.88K decks
8%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
7.9%inclusion306 decks3.88K decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.3%inclusion282 decks3.88K decks
-3%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
6.2%inclusion239 decks3.88K decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
5.7%inclusion220 decks3.88K decks
4%synergy
Wild Pair
5.6%inclusion216 decks3.88K decks
5%synergy
Builder's Blessing
5.3%inclusion204 decks3.88K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion1.12K decks3.88K decks
27%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
26%inclusion994 decks3.88K decks
24%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
12%inclusion465 decks3.88K decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion1.84K decks3.88K decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
34%inclusion1.31K decks3.88K decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion751 decks3.88K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion311 decks3.88K decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.0%inclusion272 decks3.88K decks
-8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
5.2%inclusion202 decks3.88K decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion3.11K decks3.88K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion2.90K decks3.88K decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion1.10K decks3.88K decks
19%synergy
Simic Signet
26%inclusion1K decks3.88K decks
17%synergy
Selesnya Signet
23%inclusion910 decks3.88K decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion750 decks3.88K decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion463 decks3.88K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion406 decks3.88K decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.5%inclusion331 decks3.88K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.4%inclusion324 decks3.88K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.3%inclusion321 decks3.88K decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.3%inclusion282 decks3.88K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.0%inclusion271 decks3.88K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion3.83K decks3.88K decks
6%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion3.83K decks3.88K decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion3.81K decks3.88K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion3.52K decks3.88K decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
68%inclusion2.64K decks3.88K decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion2.09K decks3.88K decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion2K decks3.88K decks
-6%synergy
Canopy Vista
50%inclusion1.95K decks3.88K decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion1.88K decks3.88K decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion1.82K decks3.88K decks
-3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion1.62K decks3.88K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion1.56K decks3.88K decks
14%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
31%inclusion1.22K decks3.88K decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion1.13K decks3.88K decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion1.11K decks3.88K decks
12%synergy
Temple Garden
27%inclusion1.05K decks3.88K decks
-18%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
27%inclusion1.03K decks3.88K decks
-18%synergy
Breeding Pool
25%inclusion974 decks3.88K decks
-20%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
24%inclusion941 decks3.88K decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
24%inclusion927 decks3.88K decks
-10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
23%inclusion884 decks3.88K decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
23%inclusion876 decks3.88K decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion808 decks3.88K decks
-8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
21%inclusion807 decks3.88K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion794 decks3.88K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion784 decks3.88K decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion768 decks3.88K decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion727 decks3.88K decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion687 decks3.88K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion687 decks3.88K decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
17%inclusion665 decks3.88K decks
15%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
17%inclusion661 decks3.88K decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
17%inclusion649 decks3.88K decks
14%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion642 decks3.88K decks
-13%synergy
Simic Guildgate
16%inclusion628 decks3.88K decks
14%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion622 decks3.88K decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion606 decks3.88K decks
11%synergy
Blossoming Sands
15%inclusion597 decks3.88K decks
10%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion584 decks3.88K decks
2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
15%inclusion567 decks3.88K decks
9%synergy
Brokers Hideout
14%inclusion559 decks3.88K decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion544 decks3.88K decks
-19%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion522 decks3.88K decks
-19%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion483 decks3.88K decks
-7%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion466 decks3.88K decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion456 decks3.88K decks
-18%synergy
Bant Panorama
12%inclusion453 decks3.88K decks
8%synergy
Krosan Verge
11%inclusion432 decks3.88K decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion431 decks3.88K decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion407 decks3.88K decks
-12%synergy