Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Defenders

Arcades, the Strategist
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May 29, 2026
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Captain America's Shield
13%inclusion73 decks542 decks
12%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
3.1%inclusion17 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Gathering Place
2.6%inclusion14 decks542 decks
0%synergy
Wall Off
2.2%inclusion11 decks507 decks
2%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
1.8%inclusion4 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion2.21K decks2.37K decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion2.19K decks2.37K decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion2.15K decks2.37K decks
84%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion1.97K decks2.37K decks
77%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
83%inclusion1.96K decks2.37K decks
76%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
80%inclusion1.90K decks2.37K decks
74%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion1.93K decks2.37K decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
80%inclusion1.90K decks2.37K decks
73%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
79%inclusion1.86K decks2.37K decks
73%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
77%inclusion1.81K decks2.37K decks
70%synergy
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Assault Formation
73%inclusion1.73K decks2.37K decks
68%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
72%inclusion1.72K decks2.37K decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion1.67K decks2.37K decks
65%synergy
Tower Defense
70%inclusion1.66K decks2.37K decks
65%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion1.54K decks2.26K decks
63%synergy
Wall of Frost
67%inclusion1.59K decks2.37K decks
62%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
65%inclusion1.54K decks2.37K decks
60%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion1.51K decks2.37K decks
59%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion1.51K decks2.37K decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion1.50K decks2.37K decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
20%inclusion469 decks2.37K decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion362 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion343 decks2.37K decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion302 decks2.37K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion245 decks2.37K decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.5%inclusion202 decks2.37K decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.5%inclusion201 decks2.37K decks
-5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.9%inclusion163 decks2.37K decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion139 decks2.37K decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Shield-Wall Sentinel
63%inclusion1.48K decks2.37K decks
58%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion1.46K decks2.37K decks
57%synergy
Wall of Junk
60%inclusion1.41K decks2.37K decks
55%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
59%inclusion852 decks1.45K decks
54%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
58%inclusion1.38K decks2.37K decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
57%inclusion1.35K decks2.37K decks
53%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
57%inclusion1.35K decks2.37K decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
53%inclusion1.26K decks2.37K decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
53%inclusion1.25K decks2.37K decks
49%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
50%inclusion1.18K decks2.37K decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion1.15K decks2.37K decks
45%synergy
Wall of Runes
47%inclusion1.11K decks2.37K decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion1.07K decks2.37K decks
42%synergy
Shield Sphere
45%inclusion1.06K decks2.37K decks
42%synergy
Wall of Glare
40%inclusion940 decks2.37K decks
37%synergy
Angelic Wall
40%inclusion938 decks2.37K decks
37%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
39%inclusion921 decks2.37K decks
36%synergy
Wall of Roots
39%inclusion918 decks2.37K decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion899 decks2.37K decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
36%inclusion862 decks2.37K decks
33%synergy
Flumph
36%inclusion851 decks2.37K decks
32%synergy
Towering Titan
34%inclusion804 decks2.37K decks
31%synergy
Fog Bank
32%inclusion765 decks2.37K decks
30%synergy
Fortified Rampart
32%inclusion752 decks2.37K decks
29%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
31%inclusion744 decks2.37K decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
31%inclusion743 decks2.37K decks
29%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion662 decks2.37K decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
27%inclusion636 decks2.37K decks
25%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
26%inclusion608 decks2.37K decks
24%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion605 decks2.37K decks
23%synergy
Steel Wall
24%inclusion579 decks2.37K decks
23%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion572 decks2.37K decks
22%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion569 decks2.37K decks
23%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
24%inclusion536 decks2.26K decks
22%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
24%inclusion557 decks2.37K decks
22%synergy
Jungle Barrier
23%inclusion543 decks2.37K decks
21%synergy
Rampart Architect
22%inclusion425 decks1.95K decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion508 decks2.37K decks
20%synergy
Glacial Wall
21%inclusion508 decks2.37K decks
20%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
19%inclusion439 decks2.37K decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion423 decks2.37K decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
18%inclusion415 decks2.37K decks
16%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
17%inclusion409 decks2.37K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion391 decks2.37K decks
15%synergy
Wall of Essence
16%inclusion376 decks2.37K decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
15%inclusion361 decks2.37K decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion328 decks2.37K decks
13%synergy
Geist of the Archives
14%inclusion327 decks2.37K decks
13%synergy
Portcullis Vine
14%inclusion327 decks2.37K decks
13%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
13%inclusion303 decks2.25K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
53%inclusion1.26K decks2.37K decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion1.07K decks2.37K decks
-3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion837 decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion832 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
31%inclusion745 decks2.37K decks
26%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion665 decks2.37K decks
14%synergy
Bar the Door
28%inclusion655 decks2.37K decks
25%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion639 decks2.37K decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion617 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion617 decks2.37K decks
2%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion335 decks2.37K decks
12%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion329 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion323 decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion303 decks2.37K decks
-16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion298 decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion262 decks2.37K decks
-6%synergy
Solidarity
11%inclusion259 decks2.37K decks
10%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion250 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion237 decks2.37K decks
-7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion235 decks2.37K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
9.2%inclusion217 decks2.37K decks
-0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion209 decks2.37K decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.4%inclusion200 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.9%inclusion186 decks2.37K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.5%inclusion177 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.5%inclusion130 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Naturalize
5.2%inclusion122 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
55%inclusion1.30K decks2.37K decks
51%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion1.07K decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion973 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion913 decks2.37K decks
14%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion734 decks2.37K decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion690 decks2.37K decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion580 decks2.37K decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion516 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
19%inclusion459 decks2.37K decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion399 decks2.37K decks
-9%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion375 decks2.37K decks
14%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion229 decks1.95K decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion168 decks1.45K decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
8.9%inclusion200 decks2.25K decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.4%inclusion198 decks2.37K decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.6%inclusion179 decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.4%inclusion174 decks2.37K decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion173 decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.6%inclusion132 decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.5%inclusion130 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
48%inclusion1.14K decks2.37K decks
44%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
46%inclusion1.09K decks2.37K decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion910 decks2.37K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion864 decks2.37K decks
18%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion433 decks2.37K decks
17%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
10%inclusion226 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.0%inclusion212 decks2.37K decks
2%synergy
Mirror Shield
5.4%inclusion129 decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion1.33K decks2.37K decks
52%synergy
Stoneskin
43%inclusion1.01K decks2.37K decks
39%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion501 decks2.37K decks
19%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion406 decks2.37K decks
16%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion384 decks2.37K decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion335 decks2.37K decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Players
14%inclusion327 decks2.37K decks
13%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
12%inclusion291 decks2.37K decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion258 decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion251 decks2.37K decks
10%synergy
Angelic Shield
10%inclusion235 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.3%inclusion220 decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
Rolling Stones
8.5%inclusion202 decks2.37K decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.5%inclusion178 decks2.37K decks
2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.3%inclusion171 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
7.1%inclusion167 decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.1%inclusion144 decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Smile at Death
6.1%inclusion124 decks2.04K decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.4%inclusion127 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion615 decks2.37K decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
22%inclusion512 decks2.37K decks
20%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion247 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion1.25K decks2.37K decks
10%synergy
Access Tunnel
35%inclusion836 decks2.37K decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion475 decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion291 decks2.37K decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion269 decks2.37K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.4%inclusion223 decks2.37K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion172 decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.2%inclusion122 decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion1.96K decks2.37K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion1.79K decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion490 decks2.37K decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion457 decks2.37K decks
-0%synergy
Selesnya Signet
18%inclusion435 decks2.37K decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion429 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion250 decks2.37K decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion241 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion229 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.3%inclusion197 decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.8%inclusion185 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.6%inclusion179 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.6%inclusion179 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion2.31K decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion2.31K decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion2.29K decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion2.20K decks2.37K decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
62%inclusion1.48K decks2.37K decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion1.23K decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion1.18K decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
48%inclusion1.15K decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion1.14K decks2.37K decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion1.10K decks2.37K decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
45%inclusion1.06K decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion1K decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Temple Garden
41%inclusion982 decks2.37K decks
-4%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
41%inclusion980 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion956 decks2.37K decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion813 decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion753 decks2.37K decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion748 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
31%inclusion726 decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion719 decks2.37K decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion715 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion700 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion648 decks2.37K decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion636 decks2.37K decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion624 decks2.37K decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion570 decks2.37K decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion549 decks2.37K decks
-3%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion523 decks2.37K decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion493 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
21%inclusion489 decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion407 decks2.37K decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion405 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion356 decks2.37K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion351 decks2.37K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion349 decks2.37K decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion340 decks2.37K decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion328 decks2.37K decks
-0%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion305 decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion301 decks2.37K decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
12%inclusion284 decks2.37K decks
10%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion276 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
12%inclusion275 decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion272 decks2.37K decks
-0%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion265 decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion264 decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion261 decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion253 decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion253 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion253 decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
10%inclusion246 decks2.37K decks
-9%synergy
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