Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Core Defenders

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Cooper Gottfried
Dec 15, 2025
The Top 40 Three-Colored Commanders
Who are the most popular three-colored commanders? Let's find out, with this list of the top 40, with data from EDHREC.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
55%inclusion72 decks132 decks
49%synergy
Destined Confrontation
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Secret Tunnel
4.4%inclusion6 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Shared Roots
3.8%inclusion5 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Kyoshi Village
1.5%inclusion2 decks132 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion469 decks496 decks
87%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion457 decks496 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion456 decks496 decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
85%inclusion424 decks496 decks
78%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
84%inclusion415 decks496 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
82%inclusion408 decks496 decks
74%synergy
High Alert
81%inclusion402 decks496 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
81%inclusion400 decks496 decks
72%synergy
Assault Formation
78%inclusion388 decks496 decks
72%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion378 decks496 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Slaughter the Strong
75%inclusion370 decks496 decks
68%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
74%inclusion369 decks496 decks
67%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
74%inclusion367 decks496 decks
67%synergy
Tower Defense
72%inclusion359 decks496 decks
66%synergy
Wall of Frost
69%inclusion341 decks496 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Junk
66%inclusion328 decks496 decks
61%synergy
Hover Barrier
66%inclusion326 decks496 decks
60%synergy
Perimeter Captain
65%inclusion320 decks496 decks
59%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
65%inclusion320 decks496 decks
57%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
64%inclusion317 decks496 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
8.3%inclusion41 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Vine Trellis
63%inclusion314 decks496 decks
58%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
61%inclusion302 decks496 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
59%inclusion294 decks496 decks
54%synergy
Walking Bulwark
57%inclusion282 decks496 decks
53%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
57%inclusion281 decks496 decks
51%synergy
Crystal Barricade
56%inclusion236 decks418 decks
51%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
53%inclusion261 decks496 decks
48%synergy
Tree of Redemption
51%inclusion255 decks496 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion250 decks496 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
49%inclusion244 decks496 decks
45%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
48%inclusion238 decks496 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Roots
46%inclusion230 decks496 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Wall
45%inclusion225 decks496 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Glare
44%inclusion218 decks496 decks
40%synergy
Shield Sphere
42%inclusion209 decks496 decks
38%synergy
Carven Caryatid
40%inclusion200 decks496 decks
37%synergy
Flumph
40%inclusion199 decks496 decks
36%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
38%inclusion190 decks496 decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion189 decks496 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
37%inclusion172 decks462 decks
34%synergy
Fortified Rampart
37%inclusion183 decks496 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Mulch
36%inclusion181 decks496 decks
34%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
36%inclusion177 decks496 decks
33%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
35%inclusion173 decks496 decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
35%inclusion172 decks496 decks
32%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
33%inclusion165 decks496 decks
31%synergy
Riptide Turtle
33%inclusion164 decks496 decks
30%synergy
Jungle Barrier
31%inclusion152 decks496 decks
28%synergy
Fog Bank
29%inclusion146 decks496 decks
26%synergy
Steel Wall
29%inclusion144 decks496 decks
27%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
29%inclusion144 decks496 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Shards
28%inclusion138 decks496 decks
25%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion117 decks496 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Wall
23%inclusion113 decks496 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Essence
22%inclusion111 decks496 decks
21%synergy
Geist of the Archives
22%inclusion111 decks496 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion110 decks496 decks
20%synergy
Rampart Architect
20%inclusion65 decks318 decks
19%synergy
Portcullis Vine
19%inclusion96 decks496 decks
18%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
19%inclusion94 decks496 decks
17%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion91 decks496 decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion82 decks450 decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion88 decks496 decks
16%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
17%inclusion77 decks443 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Mist
16%inclusion79 decks496 decks
15%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
16%inclusion79 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Hope
16%inclusion77 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
16%inclusion77 decks496 decks
13%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
15%inclusion63 decks416 decks
13%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
15%inclusion73 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion292 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion232 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion201 decks496 decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion197 decks496 decks
11%synergy
Eerie Interlude
34%inclusion168 decks496 decks
28%synergy
Bar the Door
32%inclusion159 decks496 decks
29%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion151 decks496 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion146 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion114 decks496 decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion98 decks496 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion92 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
15%inclusion74 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Solidarity
14%inclusion69 decks496 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion67 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion66 decks496 decks
11%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion65 decks496 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion59 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion52 decks496 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion50 decks496 decks
-16%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.3%inclusion46 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion42 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Naturalize
7.7%inclusion38 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
5.8%inclusion29 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.7%inclusion26 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Faith's Reward
5.6%inclusion28 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.6%inclusion28 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
62%inclusion308 decks496 decks
57%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion238 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion237 decks496 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion209 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
34%inclusion168 decks496 decks
31%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion145 decks496 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion117 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion107 decks496 decks
2%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
15%inclusion73 decks496 decks
13%synergy
Last March of the Ents
14%inclusion67 decks496 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion63 decks496 decks
-13%synergy
Return to the Ranks
10%inclusion50 decks496 decks
10%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion31 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.5%inclusion47 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.3%inclusion41 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Past
8.0%inclusion33 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.3%inclusion36 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.8%inclusion29 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
5.4%inclusion27 decks496 decks
-12%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.2%inclusion26 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
43%inclusion213 decks496 decks
38%synergy
Meekstone
42%inclusion209 decks496 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion196 decks496 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion151 decks496 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
19%inclusion96 decks496 decks
17%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.9%inclusion39 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.7%inclusion38 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
54%inclusion267 decks496 decks
48%synergy
Stoneskin
46%inclusion230 decks496 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Chorus
19%inclusion96 decks496 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Shield
15%inclusion74 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Primal Rage
14%inclusion70 decks496 decks
12%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
14%inclusion69 decks496 decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
13%inclusion65 decks496 decks
12%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion63 decks496 decks
10%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion54 decks496 decks
10%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
10%inclusion52 decks496 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion49 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.6%inclusion37 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion41 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.3%inclusion36 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
6.7%inclusion33 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.3%inclusion31 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Wild Pair
5.6%inclusion28 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Always Watching
5.6%inclusion28 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Builder's Blessing
5.4%inclusion27 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.1%inclusion25 decks488 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
5.0%inclusion25 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion131 decks496 decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
24%inclusion118 decks496 decks
22%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion53 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion221 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
34%inclusion168 decks496 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion82 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion33 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.5%inclusion32 decks496 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion386 decks496 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion370 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
25%inclusion125 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
24%inclusion117 decks496 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion111 decks496 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion90 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion50 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion50 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion48 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.3%inclusion46 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.3%inclusion36 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion35 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion31 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion488 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion487 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Island
97%inclusion483 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion451 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
68%inclusion336 decks496 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion262 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion253 decks496 decks
-6%synergy
Canopy Vista
49%inclusion242 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion235 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion227 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion226 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion202 decks496 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
39%inclusion191 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
35%inclusion172 decks496 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion140 decks496 decks
11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion134 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
26%inclusion131 decks496 decks
-17%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
26%inclusion121 decks459 decks
10%synergy
Temple Garden
26%inclusion130 decks496 decks
-17%synergy
Breeding Pool
26%inclusion128 decks496 decks
-19%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
26%inclusion127 decks496 decks
-10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion127 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
24%inclusion118 decks496 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion114 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion111 decks496 decks
-1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
22%inclusion110 decks496 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion106 decks496 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion103 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion101 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion100 decks496 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
19%inclusion96 decks496 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion92 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
18%inclusion90 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Brokers Hideout
18%inclusion87 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion83 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
17%inclusion83 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion76 decks496 decks
-17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion75 decks496 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
15%inclusion73 decks496 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion72 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
15%inclusion72 decks496 decks
12%synergy
Blossoming Sands
14%inclusion71 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion69 decks496 decks
-19%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion69 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion69 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Simic Guildgate
14%inclusion68 decks496 decks
11%synergy
Bant Panorama
14%inclusion67 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion65 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion64 decks496 decks
-17%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion63 decks496 decks
-8%synergy