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
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Shared Roots
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
2.7%inclusion3 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Kyoshi Village
0.9%inclusion1 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion459 decks487 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion449 decks487 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion448 decks487 decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
86%inclusion420 decks487 decks
78%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
84%inclusion408 decks487 decks
77%synergy
High Alert
82%inclusion397 decks487 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
82%inclusion401 decks487 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
81%inclusion394 decks487 decks
72%synergy
Assault Formation
79%inclusion383 decks487 decks
72%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
77%inclusion373 decks487 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Slaughter the Strong
75%inclusion366 decks487 decks
69%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
75%inclusion363 decks487 decks
67%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
74%inclusion356 decks483 decks
67%synergy
Tower Defense
73%inclusion354 decks487 decks
66%synergy
Wall of Frost
69%inclusion336 decks487 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Junk
67%inclusion327 decks487 decks
62%synergy
Hover Barrier
66%inclusion319 decks487 decks
60%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion314 decks487 decks
57%synergy
Perimeter Captain
64%inclusion313 decks487 decks
59%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
64%inclusion312 decks487 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
8.6%inclusion42 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Vine Trellis
63%inclusion307 decks487 decks
58%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
61%inclusion296 decks487 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
60%inclusion292 decks487 decks
55%synergy
Walking Bulwark
57%inclusion280 decks487 decks
54%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
56%inclusion275 decks487 decks
51%synergy
Crystal Barricade
56%inclusion225 decks404 decks
50%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
52%inclusion255 decks487 decks
47%synergy
Tree of Redemption
52%inclusion252 decks487 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Runes
51%inclusion247 decks487 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
49%inclusion240 decks487 decks
45%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
48%inclusion233 decks487 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Roots
46%inclusion225 decks487 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Wall
46%inclusion224 decks487 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Glare
45%inclusion218 decks487 decks
41%synergy
Shield Sphere
43%inclusion208 decks487 decks
39%synergy
Carven Caryatid
40%inclusion197 decks487 decks
37%synergy
Flumph
40%inclusion195 decks487 decks
36%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
39%inclusion188 decks487 decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion184 decks487 decks
34%synergy
Fortified Rampart
38%inclusion183 decks487 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
37%inclusion164 decks448 decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
37%inclusion178 decks487 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Mulch
36%inclusion177 decks487 decks
34%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
36%inclusion174 decks487 decks
34%synergy
Towering Titan
34%inclusion166 decks487 decks
31%synergy
Riptide Turtle
34%inclusion164 decks487 decks
31%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
33%inclusion159 decks487 decks
30%synergy
Jungle Barrier
30%inclusion148 decks487 decks
28%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
30%inclusion144 decks487 decks
28%synergy
Steel Wall
29%inclusion143 decks487 decks
27%synergy
Fog Bank
29%inclusion140 decks487 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Shards
28%inclusion138 decks487 decks
26%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
23%inclusion113 decks487 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Wall
23%inclusion113 decks487 decks
21%synergy
Geist of the Archives
22%inclusion109 decks487 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Essence
22%inclusion107 decks487 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion107 decks487 decks
20%synergy
Portcullis Vine
19%inclusion94 decks487 decks
18%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
19%inclusion94 decks487 decks
18%synergy
Rampart Architect
19%inclusion58 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion90 decks487 decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion79 decks436 decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion87 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
17%inclusion75 decks429 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Mist
16%inclusion80 decks487 decks
15%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
16%inclusion80 decks487 decks
15%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
16%inclusion79 decks487 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Hope
16%inclusion78 decks487 decks
15%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
15%inclusion60 decks402 decks
13%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
15%inclusion72 decks487 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion287 decks487 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion225 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion201 decks487 decks
-6%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion195 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Eerie Interlude
34%inclusion167 decks487 decks
28%synergy
Bar the Door
32%inclusion157 decks487 decks
29%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion149 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion148 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion114 decks487 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion99 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion89 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion70 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Solidarity
14%inclusion68 decks487 decks
13%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion65 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion62 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion61 decks487 decks
-1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion58 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion51 decks487 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion48 decks487 decks
-16%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.0%inclusion44 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion41 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Naturalize
7.6%inclusion37 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.4%inclusion36 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.4%inclusion36 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
6.2%inclusion30 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.8%inclusion26 decks446 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.7%inclusion28 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Faith's Reward
5.7%inclusion28 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
63%inclusion305 decks487 decks
57%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion236 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion234 decks487 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion209 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
34%inclusion165 decks487 decks
31%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
30%inclusion146 decks487 decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion108 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion108 decks487 decks
-6%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
15%inclusion73 decks487 decks
13%synergy
Last March of the Ents
14%inclusion66 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion61 decks487 decks
-13%synergy
Return to the Ranks
10%inclusion50 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion49 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Past
8.3%inclusion33 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.2%inclusion40 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.4%inclusion36 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.7%inclusion28 decks487 decks
-1%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.3%inclusion26 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
5.1%inclusion25 decks487 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
42%inclusion206 decks487 decks
38%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
42%inclusion204 decks487 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion194 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion148 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
19%inclusion92 decks487 decks
17%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.2%inclusion40 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.6%inclusion37 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.4%inclusion36 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
55%inclusion268 decks487 decks
50%synergy
Stoneskin
46%inclusion224 decks487 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Chorus
20%inclusion95 decks487 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Shield
15%inclusion73 decks487 decks
14%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
14%inclusion69 decks487 decks
13%synergy
Primal Rage
14%inclusion68 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
13%inclusion63 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion61 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
11%inclusion53 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion51 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion47 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.7%inclusion36 decks416 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.4%inclusion41 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.6%inclusion37 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.2%inclusion35 decks487 decks
-4%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.0%inclusion34 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
6.6%inclusion32 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Wild Pair
5.7%inclusion28 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.7%inclusion28 decks487 decks
-4%synergy
Always Watching
5.7%inclusion28 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Builder's Blessing
5.5%inclusion27 decks487 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.3%inclusion26 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion128 decks487 decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
24%inclusion118 decks487 decks
22%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion51 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion218 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
34%inclusion166 decks487 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion81 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion31 decks487 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.0%inclusion29 decks487 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion380 decks487 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion364 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
25%inclusion121 decks487 decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
23%inclusion111 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Signet
21%inclusion104 decks487 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion86 decks487 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion49 decks487 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion46 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.2%inclusion45 decks487 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.8%inclusion43 decks487 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.2%inclusion35 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.6%inclusion32 decks487 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.6%inclusion32 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion480 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion479 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion475 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion442 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
68%inclusion329 decks487 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion262 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion245 decks487 decks
-6%synergy
Canopy Vista
49%inclusion240 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion231 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion219 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion219 decks487 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion201 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion187 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion166 decks487 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion143 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
26%inclusion129 decks487 decks
-17%synergy
Temple Garden
26%inclusion128 decks487 decks
-17%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion128 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
26%inclusion116 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
26%inclusion125 decks487 decks
-19%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
25%inclusion124 decks487 decks
-10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
25%inclusion122 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
24%inclusion118 decks487 decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion110 decks487 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion110 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
22%inclusion108 decks487 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion106 decks487 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion102 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion102 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion97 decks487 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Plenty
20%inclusion96 decks487 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion90 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
18%inclusion89 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
17%inclusion85 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
17%inclusion82 decks487 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion79 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion75 decks487 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion75 decks487 decks
-16%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion71 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
15%inclusion71 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Blossoming Sands
14%inclusion70 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion70 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion68 decks487 decks
-19%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion68 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion68 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Bant Panorama
14%inclusion66 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion65 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion64 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion63 decks487 decks
-17%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion62 decks487 decks
-8%synergy