Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Defenders

Arcades, the Strategist
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May 29, 2026
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Captain America's Shield
11%inclusion48 decks436 decks
10%synergy
Wall Off
2.0%inclusion8 decks397 decks
2%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
1.8%inclusion8 decks436 decks
-0%synergy
Gathering Place
1.6%inclusion7 decks436 decks
-1%synergy
The Mind Stone
1.3%inclusion8 decks608 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion2.19K decks2.33K decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion2.17K decks2.33K decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion2.12K decks2.33K decks
84%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion1.95K decks2.33K decks
77%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
82%inclusion1.93K decks2.33K decks
76%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
81%inclusion1.89K decks2.33K decks
75%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion1.90K decks2.33K decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
80%inclusion1.87K decks2.33K decks
73%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
79%inclusion1.83K decks2.33K decks
73%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
77%inclusion1.79K decks2.33K decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Assault Formation
73%inclusion1.70K decks2.33K decks
68%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
72%inclusion1.69K decks2.33K decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
70%inclusion1.65K decks2.33K decks
65%synergy
Tower Defense
70%inclusion1.64K decks2.33K decks
65%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion1.49K decks2.20K decks
62%synergy
Wall of Frost
67%inclusion1.57K decks2.33K decks
62%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
65%inclusion1.52K decks2.33K decks
60%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion1.50K decks2.33K decks
59%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion1.50K decks2.33K decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion1.48K decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
20%inclusion462 decks2.33K decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion359 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion337 decks2.33K decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion302 decks2.33K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion242 decks2.33K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.6%inclusion201 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.6%inclusion200 decks2.33K decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.9%inclusion161 decks2.33K decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion137 decks2.33K decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Shield-Wall Sentinel
63%inclusion1.47K decks2.33K decks
58%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion1.45K decks2.33K decks
57%synergy
Wall of Junk
59%inclusion1.39K decks2.33K decks
55%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
59%inclusion809 decks1.38K decks
54%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
58%inclusion1.36K decks2.33K decks
54%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
57%inclusion1.34K decks2.33K decks
53%synergy
Vine Trellis
57%inclusion1.34K decks2.33K decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
53%inclusion1.25K decks2.33K decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
53%inclusion1.23K decks2.33K decks
49%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
50%inclusion1.16K decks2.33K decks
45%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion1.14K decks2.33K decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
47%inclusion1.10K decks2.33K decks
44%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion1.06K decks2.33K decks
42%synergy
Shield Sphere
45%inclusion1.05K decks2.33K decks
42%synergy
Angelic Wall
40%inclusion935 decks2.33K decks
37%synergy
Wall of Glare
40%inclusion927 decks2.33K decks
37%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
39%inclusion913 decks2.33K decks
36%synergy
Wall of Roots
39%inclusion900 decks2.33K decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion890 decks2.33K decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
36%inclusion850 decks2.33K decks
33%synergy
Flumph
36%inclusion845 decks2.33K decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
34%inclusion793 decks2.33K decks
31%synergy
Fog Bank
32%inclusion752 decks2.33K decks
29%synergy
Fortified Rampart
32%inclusion750 decks2.33K decks
30%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
31%inclusion733 decks2.33K decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
31%inclusion732 decks2.33K decks
29%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion657 decks2.33K decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion643 decks2.33K decks
25%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
26%inclusion599 decks2.33K decks
24%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion598 decks2.33K decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
25%inclusion578 decks2.33K decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion564 decks2.33K decks
23%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion559 decks2.33K decks
22%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
24%inclusion523 decks2.19K decks
22%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
24%inclusion551 decks2.33K decks
22%synergy
Jungle Barrier
23%inclusion541 decks2.33K decks
21%synergy
Glacial Wall
22%inclusion512 decks2.33K decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion505 decks2.33K decks
20%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion405 decks1.89K decks
20%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
19%inclusion433 decks2.33K decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion417 decks2.33K decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
18%inclusion417 decks2.33K decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion414 decks2.33K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion386 decks2.33K decks
15%synergy
Wall of Essence
16%inclusion372 decks2.33K decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
16%inclusion362 decks2.33K decks
14%synergy
Portcullis Vine
14%inclusion327 decks2.33K decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion327 decks2.33K decks
13%synergy
Geist of the Archives
14%inclusion323 decks2.33K decks
13%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
13%inclusion315 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
53%inclusion1.24K decks2.33K decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion1.06K decks2.33K decks
-3%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion831 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion820 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
32%inclusion736 decks2.33K decks
26%synergy
Bar the Door
28%inclusion660 decks2.33K decks
26%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion650 decks2.33K decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion624 decks2.33K decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion612 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion597 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion327 decks2.33K decks
12%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion323 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion319 decks2.33K decks
-0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion296 decks2.33K decks
-16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion291 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Solidarity
11%inclusion260 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion252 decks2.33K decks
-6%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion242 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion233 decks2.33K decks
-7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion226 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
9.2%inclusion215 decks2.33K decks
-0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion206 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.5%inclusion198 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.9%inclusion185 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.5%inclusion174 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.5%inclusion129 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Naturalize
5.1%inclusion120 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
55%inclusion1.29K decks2.33K decks
51%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion1.06K decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion960 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion905 decks2.33K decks
14%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion720 decks2.33K decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion679 decks2.33K decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion572 decks2.33K decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion507 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
19%inclusion446 decks2.33K decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion386 decks2.33K decks
-10%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion372 decks2.33K decks
14%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion221 decks1.89K decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion157 decks1.38K decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
9.0%inclusion197 decks2.19K decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.3%inclusion194 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.8%inclusion182 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.4%inclusion172 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.4%inclusion172 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.5%inclusion129 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.5%inclusion128 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
48%inclusion1.13K decks2.33K decks
44%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
46%inclusion1.08K decks2.33K decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion903 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion861 decks2.33K decks
18%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
19%inclusion437 decks2.33K decks
17%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.5%inclusion221 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.9%inclusion208 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Mirror Shield
5.5%inclusion128 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion1.32K decks2.33K decks
52%synergy
Stoneskin
43%inclusion1.01K decks2.33K decks
40%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion494 decks2.33K decks
19%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion405 decks2.33K decks
16%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion378 decks2.33K decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion332 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Players
14%inclusion325 decks2.33K decks
13%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
12%inclusion289 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion247 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion245 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Angelic Shield
10%inclusion235 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion213 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Rolling Stones
8.6%inclusion200 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.8%inclusion182 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.3%inclusion165 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
7.1%inclusion166 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.3%inclusion147 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
6.1%inclusion120 decks1.98K decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.5%inclusion128 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion599 decks2.33K decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
22%inclusion509 decks2.33K decks
20%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion245 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion1.22K decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
35%inclusion820 decks2.33K decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion462 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion286 decks2.33K decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion261 decks2.33K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.5%inclusion221 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion171 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.2%inclusion121 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion1.93K decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion1.77K decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion481 decks2.33K decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion453 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
18%inclusion426 decks2.33K decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion421 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion245 decks2.33K decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion240 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion229 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.3%inclusion193 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.7%inclusion180 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.7%inclusion179 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.6%inclusion177 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion2.28K decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion2.27K decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion2.27K decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion2.17K decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion1.46K decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion1.21K decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion1.16K decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion1.13K decks2.33K decks
-9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
48%inclusion1.12K decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion1.08K decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
45%inclusion1.04K decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion987 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Temple Garden
41%inclusion967 decks2.33K decks
-3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
41%inclusion966 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion946 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion806 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion746 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion739 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
31%inclusion717 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion709 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion702 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion693 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion643 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion625 decks2.33K decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion616 decks2.33K decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion563 decks2.33K decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion538 decks2.33K decks
-3%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion511 decks2.33K decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
21%inclusion493 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion492 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion405 decks2.33K decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion399 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion348 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion347 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion345 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion334 decks2.33K decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion322 decks2.33K decks
-0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion304 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion301 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
12%inclusion281 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion274 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
12%inclusion270 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion264 decks2.33K decks
-0%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion264 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion261 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion259 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion256 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion255 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion251 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
10%inclusion244 decks2.33K decks
-9%synergy
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