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Arcades, the Strategist
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Steve Heisler
Jan 29, 2026
Steve Heisler
Age Is Just a Toughness With Doran, Besieged by Time in Commander
Doran may be besieged by time, but he's still hangin' tough like a new kid. Come see this big booty brew for his Commander deck.
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Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
84%synergy
Axebane Guardian
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Frost
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
71%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
68%synergy
Assault Formation
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
67%synergy
Wall of Omens
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
65%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
64%synergy
High Alert
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
64%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
63%synergy
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Tower Defense
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Denial
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
61%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
60%synergy
Angelic Wall
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
61%synergy
Fell the Mighty
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Junk
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Runes
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
57%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Hover Barrier
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
55%synergy
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Vine Trellis
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Roots
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
53%synergy
Fortified Rampart
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
54%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
53%synergy
Walking Bulwark
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
49%synergy
Jungle Barrier
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Riptide Turtle
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Essence
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Geist of the Archives
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Portcullis Vine
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Glacial Wall
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Mulch
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Carven Caryatid
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Perimeter Captain
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Fog Bank
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Mist
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Glare
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Vines
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Steel Wall
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Consulate Skygate
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Crystal Barricade
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Tears
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Guardians of Meletis
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Towering Titan
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Flumph
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Hope
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Tree of Redemption
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Plumeveil
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Doorkeeper
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Clockwork Drawbridge
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Coral Colony
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Negate
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Bar the Door
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Solidarity
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Return to Nature
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-39%synergy
Naturalize
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Bant Charm
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-28%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Join Shields
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Rally to Battle
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Keep Safe
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-18%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Fog
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Essence Scatter
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Make a Stand
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Disperse
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-27%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Reunion of the House
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Circuitous Route
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-20%synergy
Wear Down
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Another Round
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mirror Shield
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Accorder's Shield
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Cathar's Shield
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Vanguard's Shield
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Alacrian Armory
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
29%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Shield
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Brave the Sands
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Castle
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Assemble the Players
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Builder's Blessing
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Serra's Blessing
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Rolling Stones
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Builder's Talent
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Deep Freeze
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Hold the Gates
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
High Ground
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Area
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Chorus
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Fortifying Provisions
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
-11%synergy
Sol Ring
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
-26%synergy
Azorius Signet
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Simic Signet
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Selesnya Locket
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Locket
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Tranquil Cove
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
-18%synergy
Blossoming Sands
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
-11%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Simic Guildgate
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Thornwood Falls
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Canopy Vista
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-17%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Brokers Hideout
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Bant Panorama
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-28%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Fortified Village
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-11%synergy
Krosan Verge
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-34%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-31%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Grove
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Meandering River
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Treva's Ruins
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Creosote Heath
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Gate
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Botanical Plaza
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Brushland
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-19%synergy
Gateway Plaza
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
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