Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Defenders

Arcades, the Strategist
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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
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Ghalta the Immovable
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
2.3%inclusion8 decks342 decks
-5%synergy
The Eagles Are Coming!
0.8%inclusion3 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Confusticate and Bebother
0.3%inclusion1 decks336 decks
-0%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
0.3%inclusion1 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion2.23K decks2.38K decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion2.21K decks2.38K decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion2.16K decks2.38K decks
84%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion1.98K decks2.38K decks
77%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
83%inclusion1.98K decks2.38K decks
77%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
80%inclusion1.91K decks2.38K decks
74%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion1.94K decks2.38K decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
80%inclusion1.91K decks2.38K decks
73%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
79%inclusion1.87K decks2.38K decks
73%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
76%inclusion1.82K decks2.38K decks
70%synergy
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Assault Formation
73%inclusion1.75K decks2.38K decks
68%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
72%inclusion1.72K decks2.38K decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion1.69K decks2.38K decks
65%synergy
Tower Defense
70%inclusion1.68K decks2.38K decks
65%synergy
Crystal Barricade
69%inclusion1.59K decks2.31K decks
63%synergy
Wall of Frost
67%inclusion1.60K decks2.38K decks
62%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
65%inclusion1.55K decks2.38K decks
60%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion1.52K decks2.38K decks
58%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion1.52K decks2.38K decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion1.51K decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
20%inclusion471 decks2.38K decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion360 decks2.38K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion345 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion297 decks2.38K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion243 decks2.38K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.7%inclusion207 decks2.38K decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.1%inclusion194 decks2.38K decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.0%inclusion166 decks2.38K decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
5.6%inclusion133 decks2.38K decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Shield-Wall Sentinel
62%inclusion1.48K decks2.38K decks
58%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion1.47K decks2.38K decks
57%synergy
Wall of Junk
60%inclusion1.42K decks2.38K decks
55%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
59%inclusion888 decks1.51K decks
54%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
59%inclusion1.40K decks2.38K decks
54%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
57%inclusion1.36K decks2.38K decks
53%synergy
Vine Trellis
57%inclusion1.36K decks2.38K decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
53%inclusion1.27K decks2.38K decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
53%inclusion1.26K decks2.38K decks
49%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
49%inclusion1.18K decks2.38K decks
45%synergy
Walking Bulwark
48%inclusion1.15K decks2.38K decks
45%synergy
Wall of Runes
47%inclusion1.12K decks2.38K decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion1.08K decks2.38K decks
42%synergy
Shield Sphere
45%inclusion1.07K decks2.38K decks
42%synergy
Wall of Glare
40%inclusion943 decks2.38K decks
37%synergy
Angelic Wall
40%inclusion942 decks2.38K decks
37%synergy
Wall of Roots
39%inclusion923 decks2.38K decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
39%inclusion921 decks2.38K decks
36%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion904 decks2.38K decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
36%inclusion862 decks2.38K decks
33%synergy
Flumph
36%inclusion858 decks2.38K decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
34%inclusion803 decks2.38K decks
31%synergy
Fog Bank
32%inclusion762 decks2.38K decks
29%synergy
Fortified Rampart
32%inclusion753 decks2.38K decks
29%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
31%inclusion745 decks2.38K decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
31%inclusion735 decks2.38K decks
29%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion658 decks2.38K decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
27%inclusion639 decks2.38K decks
25%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion613 decks2.38K decks
24%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
26%inclusion609 decks2.38K decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
25%inclusion586 decks2.38K decks
23%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion578 decks2.38K decks
22%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion569 decks2.38K decks
22%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
24%inclusion551 decks2.31K decks
22%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
24%inclusion560 decks2.38K decks
22%synergy
Jungle Barrier
22%inclusion535 decks2.38K decks
21%synergy
Rampart Architect
22%inclusion446 decks2.01K decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion509 decks2.38K decks
20%synergy
Glacial Wall
21%inclusion505 decks2.38K decks
20%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion439 decks2.38K decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion425 decks2.38K decks
16%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
17%inclusion414 decks2.38K decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
17%inclusion407 decks2.38K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion390 decks2.38K decks
15%synergy
Wall of Essence
16%inclusion377 decks2.38K decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
15%inclusion365 decks2.38K decks
14%synergy
Geist of the Archives
14%inclusion329 decks2.38K decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion329 decks2.38K decks
13%synergy
Portcullis Vine
14%inclusion326 decks2.38K decks
13%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
13%inclusion310 decks2.30K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
54%inclusion1.28K decks2.38K decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion1.08K decks2.38K decks
-3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion844 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion829 decks2.38K decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
31%inclusion745 decks2.38K decks
26%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion664 decks2.38K decks
14%synergy
Bar the Door
28%inclusion657 decks2.38K decks
25%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion640 decks2.38K decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion625 decks2.38K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion615 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion335 decks2.38K decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion325 decks2.38K decks
0%synergy
Bant Charm
13%inclusion321 decks2.38K decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion311 decks2.38K decks
-16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion307 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Solidarity
11%inclusion259 decks2.38K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion259 decks2.38K decks
-6%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion248 decks2.38K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion236 decks2.38K decks
-7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion231 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
9.2%inclusion219 decks2.38K decks
-0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion209 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.4%inclusion201 decks2.38K decks
-2%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.7%inclusion184 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.4%inclusion176 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion125 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Naturalize
5.2%inclusion124 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
55%inclusion1.32K decks2.38K decks
51%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion1.08K decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion976 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion921 decks2.38K decks
14%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion737 decks2.38K decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion694 decks2.38K decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion581 decks2.38K decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion524 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Last March of the Ents
19%inclusion462 decks2.38K decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion395 decks2.38K decks
-10%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion377 decks2.38K decks
14%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion232 decks2.01K decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion171 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
8.9%inclusion204 decks2.31K decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.6%inclusion204 decks2.38K decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.5%inclusion179 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.4%inclusion176 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion175 decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.7%inclusion135 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.5%inclusion130 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
48%inclusion1.14K decks2.38K decks
44%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
46%inclusion1.10K decks2.38K decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion921 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion863 decks2.38K decks
18%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion433 decks2.38K decks
17%synergy
Captain America's Shield
14%inclusion88 decks639 decks
13%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.5%inclusion226 decks2.38K decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.0%inclusion215 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Mirror Shield
5.5%inclusion131 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
57%inclusion1.35K decks2.38K decks
52%synergy
Stoneskin
43%inclusion1.02K decks2.38K decks
39%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion507 decks2.38K decks
19%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion415 decks2.38K decks
16%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion390 decks2.38K decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
15%inclusion346 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Players
14%inclusion331 decks2.38K decks
13%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
12%inclusion282 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion257 decks2.38K decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion257 decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Angelic Shield
10%inclusion238 decks2.38K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.2%inclusion218 decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Rolling Stones
8.6%inclusion205 decks2.38K decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.5%inclusion179 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.3%inclusion173 decks2.38K decks
6%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
7.1%inclusion169 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.2%inclusion147 decks2.38K decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
5.9%inclusion125 decks2.10K decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.3%inclusion127 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion621 decks2.38K decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
21%inclusion511 decks2.38K decks
20%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion250 decks2.38K decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion1.24K decks2.38K decks
10%synergy
Access Tunnel
35%inclusion840 decks2.38K decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion474 decks2.38K decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion292 decks2.38K decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion270 decks2.38K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.4%inclusion225 decks2.38K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion174 decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.1%inclusion121 decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion1.97K decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion1.81K decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion485 decks2.38K decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion466 decks2.38K decks
0%synergy
Selesnya Signet
18%inclusion434 decks2.38K decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion429 decks2.38K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion250 decks2.38K decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion241 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion233 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.1%inclusion193 decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.7%inclusion183 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.5%inclusion179 decks2.38K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.5%inclusion178 decks2.38K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion2.33K decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion2.32K decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion2.31K decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion2.22K decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
62%inclusion1.49K decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion1.25K decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion1.19K decks2.38K decks
-0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
49%inclusion1.17K decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion1.16K decks2.38K decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion1.11K decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
45%inclusion1.07K decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion1.01K decks2.38K decks
-2%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion992 decks2.38K decks
-4%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
41%inclusion983 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion967 decks2.38K decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion829 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion766 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion758 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
31%inclusion736 decks2.38K decks
-0%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
31%inclusion732 decks2.38K decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion723 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion699 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion656 decks2.38K decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion635 decks2.38K decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion623 decks2.38K decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion567 decks2.38K decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion555 decks2.38K decks
-3%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion527 decks2.38K decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
21%inclusion489 decks2.38K decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion488 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion404 decks2.38K decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion400 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion353 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion349 decks2.38K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion348 decks2.38K decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion344 decks2.38K decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion322 decks2.38K decks
-0%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion306 decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion300 decks2.38K decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
12%inclusion284 decks2.38K decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion279 decks2.38K decks
-0%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
12%inclusion276 decks2.38K decks
6%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion275 decks2.38K decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion263 decks2.38K decks
6%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion262 decks2.38K decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion261 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
10%inclusion249 decks2.38K decks
-9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion248 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion245 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
10%inclusion245 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
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