Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Defenders

Arcades, the Strategist
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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Chelonian Tackle
3.8%inclusion16 decks426 decks
3%synergy
Erode
3.3%inclusion15 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
2.6%inclusion12 decks467 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
2.4%inclusion11 decks467 decks
0%synergy
Mind into Matter
1.4%inclusion6 decks440 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion2.09K decks2.24K decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion2.06K decks2.24K decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion2.04K decks2.24K decks
84%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion1.87K decks2.24K decks
77%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
82%inclusion1.83K decks2.24K decks
75%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
81%inclusion1.81K decks2.24K decks
75%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion1.81K decks2.24K decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
80%inclusion1.79K decks2.24K decks
72%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
78%inclusion1.74K decks2.24K decks
72%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
76%inclusion1.70K decks2.24K decks
70%synergy
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Assault Formation
74%inclusion1.65K decks2.24K decks
68%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
73%inclusion1.62K decks2.24K decks
66%synergy
Tower Defense
71%inclusion1.58K decks2.24K decks
65%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
70%inclusion1.57K decks2.24K decks
65%synergy
Crystal Barricade
67%inclusion1.35K decks2.01K decks
62%synergy
Wall of Frost
67%inclusion1.49K decks2.24K decks
61%synergy
Hover Barrier
65%inclusion1.44K decks2.24K decks
59%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion1.44K decks2.24K decks
58%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
64%inclusion1.43K decks2.24K decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion1.41K decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
20%inclusion444 decks2.24K decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion343 decks2.24K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion328 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion291 decks2.24K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion229 decks2.24K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.7%inclusion195 decks2.24K decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.5%inclusion190 decks2.24K decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.9%inclusion154 decks2.24K decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion132 decks2.24K decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Shield-Wall Sentinel
62%inclusion1.40K decks2.24K decks
58%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion1.39K decks2.24K decks
57%synergy
Wall of Junk
59%inclusion1.32K decks2.24K decks
54%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
58%inclusion1.30K decks2.24K decks
54%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
58%inclusion1.29K decks2.24K decks
53%synergy
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion1.29K decks2.24K decks
53%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
57%inclusion667 decks1.17K decks
52%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
53%inclusion1.19K decks2.24K decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
52%inclusion1.16K decks2.24K decks
48%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
50%inclusion1.13K decks2.24K decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion1.11K decks2.24K decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
48%inclusion1.06K decks2.24K decks
44%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion1.01K decks2.24K decks
42%synergy
Shield Sphere
45%inclusion1K decks2.24K decks
42%synergy
Angelic Wall
40%inclusion901 decks2.24K decks
37%synergy
Wall of Glare
39%inclusion881 decks2.24K decks
36%synergy
Wall of Roots
39%inclusion872 decks2.24K decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
39%inclusion865 decks2.24K decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion860 decks2.24K decks
35%synergy
Flumph
37%inclusion820 decks2.24K decks
33%synergy
Carven Caryatid
37%inclusion818 decks2.24K decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion749 decks2.24K decks
31%synergy
Fog Bank
33%inclusion731 decks2.24K decks
30%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
33%inclusion727 decks2.24K decks
30%synergy
Fortified Rampart
32%inclusion724 decks2.24K decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
32%inclusion724 decks2.24K decks
30%synergy
Wall of Mulch
29%inclusion644 decks2.24K decks
27%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion633 decks2.24K decks
26%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
26%inclusion587 decks2.24K decks
24%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion580 decks2.24K decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
25%inclusion561 decks2.24K decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion554 decks2.24K decks
23%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
24%inclusion541 decks2.24K decks
22%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion540 decks2.24K decks
22%synergy
Jungle Barrier
24%inclusion536 decks2.24K decks
22%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
23%inclusion465 decks2.01K decks
21%synergy
Glacial Wall
22%inclusion497 decks2.24K decks
20%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion363 decks1.70K decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion477 decks2.24K decks
20%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
19%inclusion406 decks2.19K decks
17%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
18%inclusion409 decks2.24K decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion402 decks2.21K decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
17%inclusion384 decks2.24K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Essence
16%inclusion365 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion357 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
16%inclusion351 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
Geist of the Archives
15%inclusion329 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
Portcullis Vine
15%inclusion325 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14%inclusion311 decks2.22K decks
11%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion307 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
53%inclusion1.19K decks2.24K decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion994 decks2.24K decks
-4%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion797 decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion776 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
32%inclusion708 decks2.24K decks
26%synergy
Bar the Door
29%inclusion639 decks2.24K decks
26%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion622 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion597 decks2.24K decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion590 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion569 decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion313 decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion312 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion302 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion273 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion270 decks2.24K decks
-16%synergy
Solidarity
11%inclusion249 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion230 decks2.24K decks
-7%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion228 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion221 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion217 decks2.24K decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
9.2%inclusion205 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.9%inclusion200 decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.3%inclusion185 decks2.24K decks
-2%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
8.0%inclusion178 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.6%inclusion170 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.9%inclusion131 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Naturalize
5.2%inclusion116 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
55%inclusion1.24K decks2.24K decks
51%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion1.03K decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion929 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion867 decks2.24K decks
13%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion690 decks2.24K decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
28%inclusion624 decks2.24K decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion546 decks2.24K decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion494 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
19%inclusion420 decks2.24K decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion366 decks2.24K decks
-9%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion365 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion135 decks1.17K decks
10%synergy
Reunion of the House
11%inclusion184 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
9.1%inclusion183 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.3%inclusion185 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.7%inclusion172 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion170 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion158 decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.1%inclusion137 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.9%inclusion132 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
48%inclusion1.06K decks2.24K decks
43%synergy
Meekstone
47%inclusion1.06K decks2.24K decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion869 decks2.24K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion813 decks2.24K decks
18%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
19%inclusion435 decks2.24K decks
18%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.2%inclusion205 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.1%inclusion204 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Mirror Shield
5.5%inclusion123 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.0%inclusion112 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion1.25K decks2.24K decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
44%inclusion980 decks2.24K decks
40%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion474 decks2.24K decks
19%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion378 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion366 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion315 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
13%inclusion298 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion294 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion246 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Angelic Shield
10%inclusion232 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion229 decks2.24K decks
-2%synergy
Rolling Stones
9.1%inclusion204 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.9%inclusion199 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.0%inclusion179 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
7.9%inclusion176 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.2%inclusion150 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.0%inclusion135 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Smile at Death
5.6%inclusion101 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.6%inclusion125 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.1%inclusion114 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.1%inclusion113 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion581 decks2.24K decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
23%inclusion508 decks2.24K decks
21%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion253 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion1.17K decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
35%inclusion773 decks2.24K decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion429 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion262 decks2.24K decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion251 decks2.24K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.0%inclusion201 decks2.24K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion163 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.1%inclusion114 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion1.84K decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion1.68K decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion468 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion431 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion422 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Signet
19%inclusion420 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion237 decks2.24K decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion235 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion220 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.5%inclusion189 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.8%inclusion175 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.8%inclusion174 decks2.24K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.6%inclusion169 decks2.24K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion2.18K decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion2.17K decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion2.16K decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion2.06K decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion1.40K decks2.24K decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion1.14K decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
49%inclusion1.10K decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion1.08K decks2.24K decks
-9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
48%inclusion1.07K decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion1.05K decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion995 decks2.24K decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
41%inclusion922 decks2.24K decks
-3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
41%inclusion913 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Temple Garden
40%inclusion903 decks2.24K decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion886 decks2.24K decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion760 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
31%inclusion699 decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion694 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion675 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion673 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion661 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion637 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion596 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
26%inclusion586 decks2.24K decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion582 decks2.24K decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion530 decks2.24K decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion498 decks2.24K decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
21%inclusion477 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion475 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion469 decks2.24K decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion388 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion386 decks2.24K decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion339 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion336 decks2.24K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion327 decks2.24K decks
-6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion315 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion309 decks2.24K decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion309 decks2.24K decks
-9%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion286 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion285 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion277 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Blossoming Sands
12%inclusion259 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion254 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion252 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion251 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion250 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion246 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion241 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion237 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion234 decks2.24K decks
-3%synergy
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