Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Budget Core

Arcades, the Strategist
Rank #44
375decks
As CommanderAs CardAverage DeckDecks
Bracket
All12345
Budget
Any$$$$
Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
New Cards
High Synergy Cards
Top Cards
Creatures
Instants
Sorceries
Utility Artifacts
Enchantments
Planeswalkers
Utility Lands
Mana Artifacts
Lands
Back to Top
Captain America's Shield
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
90%inclusion336 decks375 decks
83%synergy
Axebane Guardian
84%inclusion316 decks375 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
82%inclusion308 decks375 decks
75%synergy
Tower Defense
78%inclusion292 decks375 decks
72%synergy
Wall of Denial
79%inclusion297 decks375 decks
72%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
79%inclusion295 decks375 decks
72%synergy
Wall of Frost
77%inclusion289 decks375 decks
72%synergy
Wall of Omens
75%inclusion281 decks375 decks
67%synergy
High Alert
72%inclusion270 decks375 decks
66%synergy
Assault Formation
71%inclusion266 decks375 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Slaughter the Strong
68%inclusion254 decks375 decks
62%synergy
Angelic Wall
66%inclusion249 decks375 decks
63%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
65%inclusion243 decks375 decks
59%synergy
Vine Trellis
63%inclusion237 decks375 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Runes
63%inclusion235 decks375 decks
59%synergy
Hover Barrier
62%inclusion231 decks375 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
62%inclusion231 decks375 decks
58%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
61%inclusion227 decks375 decks
54%synergy
Fell the Mighty
59%inclusion220 decks375 decks
54%synergy
Fortified Rampart
58%inclusion219 decks375 decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Roots
55%inclusion206 decks375 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Junk
55%inclusion205 decks375 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Mulch
53%inclusion200 decks375 decks
51%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
53%inclusion198 decks375 decks
51%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
52%inclusion195 decks375 decks
47%synergy
Riptide Turtle
51%inclusion193 decks375 decks
49%synergy
Jungle Barrier
51%inclusion190 decks375 decks
49%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
50%inclusion187 decks375 decks
47%synergy
Carven Caryatid
49%inclusion184 decks375 decks
46%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
48%inclusion181 decks375 decks
45%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
47%inclusion177 decks375 decks
43%synergy
Walking Bulwark
45%inclusion167 decks375 decks
41%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
45%inclusion167 decks375 decks
39%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
43%inclusion163 decks375 decks
42%synergy
Perimeter Captain
43%inclusion162 decks375 decks
38%synergy
Steel Wall
42%inclusion157 decks375 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Mist
39%inclusion146 decks375 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Essence
39%inclusion145 decks375 decks
37%synergy
Portcullis Vine
38%inclusion141 decks375 decks
37%synergy
Fog Bank
37%inclusion139 decks375 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
35%inclusion133 decks375 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Wall
35%inclusion131 decks375 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Glare
35%inclusion130 decks375 decks
32%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
34%inclusion128 decks375 decks
34%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
33%inclusion125 decks375 decks
32%synergy
Geist of the Archives
33%inclusion123 decks375 decks
32%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
31%inclusion117 decks375 decks
28%synergy
Consulate Skygate
29%inclusion109 decks375 decks
28%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
29%inclusion109 decks375 decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
28%inclusion105 decks375 decks
26%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
28%inclusion105 decks375 decks
25%synergy
Crystal Barricade
28%inclusion90 decks323 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Vines
27%inclusion103 decks375 decks
27%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
27%inclusion102 decks375 decks
26%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
27%inclusion101 decks375 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Hope
25%inclusion95 decks375 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Tears
25%inclusion93 decks375 decks
23%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
25%inclusion92 decks375 decks
23%synergy
Doorkeeper
24%inclusion91 decks375 decks
24%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
22%inclusion83 decks375 decks
21%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
22%inclusion81 decks375 decks
20%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
21%inclusion78 decks375 decks
19%synergy
Flumph
21%inclusion78 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
20%inclusion75 decks375 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
20%inclusion74 decks375 decks
16%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
19%inclusion71 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Ice
19%inclusion70 decks375 decks
18%synergy
Murmuring Phantasm
18%inclusion68 decks375 decks
18%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
18%inclusion58 decks321 decks
17%synergy
Towering Titan
17%inclusion65 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Negate
48%inclusion180 decks375 decks
34%synergy
Bar the Door
46%inclusion173 decks375 decks
44%synergy
Solidarity
31%inclusion118 decks375 decks
31%synergy
Return to Nature
31%inclusion117 decks375 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
26%inclusion99 decks375 decks
-35%synergy
Bant Charm
25%inclusion94 decks375 decks
20%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion94 decks375 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion86 decks375 decks
-15%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion80 decks375 decks
-27%synergy
Naturalize
18%inclusion66 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
18%inclusion66 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion61 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion52 decks375 decks
-11%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion48 decks375 decks
-13%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion42 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion42 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Rally to Battle
11%inclusion40 decks375 decks
11%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.8%inclusion33 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Join Shields
8.8%inclusion33 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Faith's Reward
8.3%inclusion31 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
8.3%inclusion31 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Keep Safe
7.2%inclusion27 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
6.4%inclusion24 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
6.4%inclusion24 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Dive Down
6.1%inclusion23 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Fog
5.6%inclusion21 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.6%inclusion21 decks375 decks
1%synergy
Opt
5.6%inclusion21 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.1%inclusion19 decks375 decks
-3%synergy
Refuse to Yield
5.1%inclusion19 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
56%inclusion209 decks375 decks
50%synergy
Rampant Growth
51%inclusion193 decks375 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion151 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion117 decks375 decks
28%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion79 decks375 decks
-24%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
15%inclusion55 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion51 decks375 decks
-4%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
14%inclusion51 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
10%inclusion36 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Reunion of the House
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Return to the Ranks
8.8%inclusion33 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Explore
8.5%inclusion32 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion30 decks375 decks
-1%synergy
Circuitous Route
8.0%inclusion30 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Edge of Autumn
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
5.6%inclusion21 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
23%inclusion85 decks375 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion61 decks375 decks
-12%synergy
Accorder's Shield
10%inclusion37 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Shield
10%inclusion36 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Cathar's Shield
10%inclusion36 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
9.3%inclusion35 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
8.0%inclusion30 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.7%inclusion29 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Meekstone
7.2%inclusion27 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
38%inclusion141 decks375 decks
34%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
33%inclusion124 decks375 decks
32%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
31%inclusion115 decks375 decks
30%synergy
Brave the Sands
24%inclusion90 decks375 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Shield
18%inclusion68 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion47 decks375 decks
11%synergy
Serra's Blessing
12%inclusion46 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Builder's Blessing
12%inclusion45 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
11%inclusion41 decks375 decks
11%synergy
Rolling Stones
9.1%inclusion34 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.8%inclusion31 decks354 decks
8%synergy
Wild Pair
8.0%inclusion30 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
7.7%inclusion29 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Deep Freeze
7.5%inclusion28 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Castle
7.5%inclusion28 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Song of Freyalise
6.9%inclusion26 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Builder's Talent
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
40%inclusion149 decks375 decks
38%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
39%inclusion148 decks375 decks
38%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
21%inclusion77 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion54 decks375 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion35 decks375 decks
-34%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion220 decks375 decks
-12%synergy
Sol Ring
57%inclusion213 decks375 decks
-24%synergy
Simic Signet
35%inclusion133 decks375 decks
27%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion130 decks375 decks
26%synergy
Selesnya Signet
27%inclusion100 decks375 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion78 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion34 decks375 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.5%inclusion32 decks375 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.9%inclusion26 decks375 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.7%inclusion25 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.4%inclusion24 decks375 decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Locket
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion375 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion375 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion375 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion288 decks375 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion231 decks375 decks
36%synergy
Seaside Citadel
57%inclusion214 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Blossoming Sands
43%inclusion163 decks375 decks
38%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion160 decks375 decks
26%synergy
Tranquil Cove
41%inclusion155 decks375 decks
36%synergy
Thornwood Falls
40%inclusion149 decks375 decks
34%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion147 decks375 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion145 decks375 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
38%inclusion142 decks375 decks
35%synergy
Simic Guildgate
38%inclusion142 decks375 decks
35%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
37%inclusion137 decks375 decks
34%synergy
Canopy Vista
32%inclusion120 decks375 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion98 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion81 decks375 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion77 decks375 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
20%inclusion75 decks375 decks
-28%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
19%inclusion73 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
19%inclusion73 decks375 decks
-31%synergy
Bant Panorama
19%inclusion71 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
18%inclusion69 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
18%inclusion68 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion67 decks375 decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Verge
16%inclusion60 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion58 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
15%inclusion55 decks375 decks
-17%synergy
Brokers Hideout
15%inclusion55 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Woodland Stream
15%inclusion55 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion49 decks375 decks
-1%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion48 decks375 decks
-7%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
12%inclusion46 decks375 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion44 decks375 decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion43 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Grove
11%inclusion41 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
11%inclusion40 decks375 decks
-34%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion40 decks375 decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
11%inclusion40 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Heath
10%inclusion39 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion36 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Meandering River
8.8%inclusion33 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
8.8%inclusion33 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.3%inclusion31 decks375 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
7.7%inclusion29 decks375 decks
-18%synergy
Grasslands
7.7%inclusion29 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.5%inclusion28 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Grove
6.1%inclusion23 decks375 decks
0%synergy
Tangled Islet
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
-1%synergy
About UsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service
Space Cow MediaArchidektCardsphereCommander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
Space Cow MediaArchidektCommander's Herald
Commander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
EDHREC is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
next@15 test