Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Defenders

Arcades, the Strategist
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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Captain America's Shield
9.3%inclusion31 decks332 decks
9%synergy
Wall Off
1.7%inclusion5 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
1.5%inclusion5 decks332 decks
-0%synergy
Gathering Place
0.9%inclusion3 decks332 decks
-1%synergy
The Mind Stone
0.8%inclusion4 decks512 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion2.17K decks2.31K decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion2.15K decks2.31K decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion2.11K decks2.31K decks
84%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion1.94K decks2.31K decks
78%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
82%inclusion1.90K decks2.31K decks
75%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
81%inclusion1.87K decks2.31K decks
75%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
82%inclusion1.89K decks2.31K decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
80%inclusion1.85K decks2.31K decks
73%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
78%inclusion1.81K decks2.31K decks
72%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
77%inclusion1.77K decks2.31K decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Assault Formation
74%inclusion1.71K decks2.31K decks
68%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
72%inclusion1.68K decks2.31K decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion1.64K decks2.31K decks
65%synergy
Tower Defense
70%inclusion1.63K decks2.31K decks
65%synergy
Crystal Barricade
67%inclusion1.44K decks2.14K decks
62%synergy
Wall of Frost
67%inclusion1.55K decks2.31K decks
62%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
65%inclusion1.51K decks2.31K decks
60%synergy
Hover Barrier
65%inclusion1.50K decks2.31K decks
60%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion1.49K decks2.31K decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion1.47K decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
20%inclusion467 decks2.31K decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion357 decks2.31K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion342 decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion298 decks2.31K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion238 decks2.31K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.8%inclusion203 decks2.31K decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.6%inclusion200 decks2.31K decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.0%inclusion161 decks2.31K decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion136 decks2.31K decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Shield-Wall Sentinel
63%inclusion1.45K decks2.31K decks
58%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion1.44K decks2.31K decks
58%synergy
Wall of Junk
59%inclusion1.38K decks2.31K decks
55%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
58%inclusion766 decks1.31K decks
53%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
58%inclusion1.34K decks2.31K decks
54%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
58%inclusion1.34K decks2.31K decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
57%inclusion1.33K decks2.31K decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
53%inclusion1.23K decks2.31K decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
53%inclusion1.22K decks2.31K decks
49%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
50%inclusion1.16K decks2.31K decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion1.14K decks2.31K decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
47%inclusion1.10K decks2.31K decks
44%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
46%inclusion1.06K decks2.31K decks
42%synergy
Shield Sphere
45%inclusion1.04K decks2.31K decks
42%synergy
Angelic Wall
40%inclusion933 decks2.31K decks
37%synergy
Wall of Glare
40%inclusion916 decks2.31K decks
36%synergy
Wall of Roots
39%inclusion896 decks2.31K decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
39%inclusion896 decks2.31K decks
36%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion885 decks2.31K decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
37%inclusion853 decks2.31K decks
34%synergy
Flumph
37%inclusion846 decks2.31K decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
34%inclusion787 decks2.31K decks
31%synergy
Fog Bank
33%inclusion754 decks2.31K decks
30%synergy
Fortified Rampart
32%inclusion750 decks2.31K decks
30%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion733 decks2.31K decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
32%inclusion732 decks2.31K decks
29%synergy
Wall of Mulch
29%inclusion660 decks2.31K decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion639 decks2.31K decks
25%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
26%inclusion595 decks2.31K decks
24%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion592 decks2.31K decks
23%synergy
Steel Wall
25%inclusion573 decks2.31K decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion567 decks2.31K decks
23%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion553 decks2.31K decks
22%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
24%inclusion509 decks2.14K decks
22%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
24%inclusion549 decks2.31K decks
22%synergy
Jungle Barrier
23%inclusion541 decks2.31K decks
22%synergy
Glacial Wall
22%inclusion503 decks2.31K decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion498 decks2.31K decks
20%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion392 decks1.83K decks
20%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion425 decks2.31K decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
18%inclusion415 decks2.31K decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion409 decks2.31K decks
16%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion407 decks2.31K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion386 decks2.31K decks
15%synergy
Wall of Essence
16%inclusion372 decks2.31K decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
16%inclusion360 decks2.31K decks
14%synergy
Geist of the Archives
14%inclusion327 decks2.31K decks
13%synergy
Portcullis Vine
14%inclusion325 decks2.31K decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion324 decks2.31K decks
13%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14%inclusion320 decks2.31K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
53%inclusion1.23K decks2.31K decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion1.04K decks2.31K decks
-3%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion825 decks2.31K decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion813 decks2.31K decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
32%inclusion732 decks2.31K decks
26%synergy
Bar the Door
29%inclusion665 decks2.31K decks
26%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion642 decks2.31K decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion623 decks2.31K decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion607 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion590 decks2.31K decks
9%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion326 decks2.31K decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion325 decks2.31K decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion317 decks2.31K decks
-0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion289 decks2.31K decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion287 decks2.31K decks
-16%synergy
Solidarity
11%inclusion258 decks2.31K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion244 decks2.31K decks
-7%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion240 decks2.31K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion229 decks2.31K decks
-7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion223 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
9.4%inclusion218 decks2.31K decks
-0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion204 decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.5%inclusion196 decks2.31K decks
-2%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.9%inclusion182 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.4%inclusion171 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.7%inclusion131 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Naturalize
5.1%inclusion119 decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
55%inclusion1.28K decks2.31K decks
51%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion1.06K decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion960 decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion895 decks2.31K decks
14%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion713 decks2.31K decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion663 decks2.31K decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion565 decks2.31K decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion509 decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
19%inclusion439 decks2.31K decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion383 decks2.31K decks
-10%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion375 decks2.31K decks
14%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion151 decks1.31K decks
10%synergy
Reunion of the House
11%inclusion209 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Raise the Past
9.1%inclusion193 decks2.13K decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.3%inclusion193 decks2.31K decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.8%inclusion180 decks2.31K decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.4%inclusion171 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.3%inclusion169 decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.8%inclusion134 decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.7%inclusion132 decks2.31K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
48%inclusion1.11K decks2.31K decks
44%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
47%inclusion1.09K decks2.31K decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion895 decks2.31K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion850 decks2.31K decks
18%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
19%inclusion440 decks2.31K decks
17%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.3%inclusion216 decks2.31K decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.1%inclusion210 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Mirror Shield
5.5%inclusion127 decks2.31K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion1.31K decks2.31K decks
52%synergy
Stoneskin
43%inclusion999 decks2.31K decks
40%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion496 decks2.31K decks
19%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion397 decks2.31K decks
16%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion374 decks2.31K decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion328 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Players
14%inclusion317 decks2.31K decks
12%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
13%inclusion294 decks2.31K decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion247 decks2.31K decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion242 decks2.31K decks
-2%synergy
Angelic Shield
10%inclusion234 decks2.31K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion210 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Rolling Stones
8.8%inclusion203 decks2.31K decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.7%inclusion178 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
7.4%inclusion172 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.3%inclusion160 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.2%inclusion143 decks2.31K decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
5.8%inclusion112 decks1.92K decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.6%inclusion130 decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion594 decks2.31K decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
22%inclusion512 decks2.31K decks
20%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion247 decks2.31K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion1.22K decks2.31K decks
10%synergy
Access Tunnel
35%inclusion811 decks2.31K decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion451 decks2.31K decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion283 decks2.31K decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion261 decks2.31K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion221 decks2.31K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion172 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.1%inclusion119 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion1.92K decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion1.75K decks2.31K decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion484 decks2.31K decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion445 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
19%inclusion429 decks2.31K decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion424 decks2.31K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion247 decks2.31K decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion239 decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion228 decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.3%inclusion193 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.9%inclusion183 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.7%inclusion179 decks2.31K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.6%inclusion176 decks2.31K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion2.26K decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion2.25K decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion2.24K decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion2.15K decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion1.45K decks2.31K decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion1.20K decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion1.15K decks2.31K decks
-0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
48%inclusion1.12K decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion1.11K decks2.31K decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion1.07K decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion1.03K decks2.31K decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion975 decks2.31K decks
-2%synergy
Temple Garden
41%inclusion956 decks2.31K decks
-3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
41%inclusion953 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion936 decks2.31K decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion801 decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion742 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion735 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion701 decks2.31K decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion699 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion692 decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion685 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion633 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion623 decks2.31K decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion613 decks2.31K decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion557 decks2.31K decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion527 decks2.31K decks
-3%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion496 decks2.31K decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
21%inclusion489 decks2.31K decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion488 decks2.31K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion402 decks2.31K decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion396 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion348 decks2.31K decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion342 decks2.31K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion342 decks2.31K decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion329 decks2.31K decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion320 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion305 decks2.31K decks
11%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion298 decks2.31K decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
12%inclusion280 decks2.31K decks
10%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion276 decks2.31K decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion265 decks2.31K decks
5%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion261 decks2.31K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion259 decks2.31K decks
-0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion259 decks2.31K decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion255 decks2.31K decks
5%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion252 decks2.31K decks
3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion252 decks2.31K decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion249 decks2.31K decks
6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
10%inclusion236 decks2.31K decks
-10%synergy
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