Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Defenders

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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
Cooper Gottfried
The Top 40 Four-Mana Commanders
This list of the top 40 four-mana commanders is full of many of the best commanders out there. How many of these have you played against?
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Hidden Hideout
0.9%inclusion3 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
0.3%inclusion3 decks965 decks
0%synergy
Donatello's Technique
0.3%inclusion1 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Saved by the Shell
0.3%inclusion1 decks329 decks
0%synergy
New Generation's Technique
0.3%inclusion1 decks329 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion2.02K decks2.16K decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion1.99K decks2.16K decks
84%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion1.97K decks2.16K decks
84%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion1.81K decks2.16K decks
77%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
81%inclusion1.76K decks2.16K decks
75%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
82%inclusion1.76K decks2.16K decks
74%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion1.75K decks2.16K decks
73%synergy
Wall of Omens
80%inclusion1.74K decks2.16K decks
72%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
77%inclusion1.67K decks2.16K decks
71%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
76%inclusion1.63K decks2.16K decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Assault Formation
74%inclusion1.59K decks2.16K decks
68%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
73%inclusion1.57K decks2.16K decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
70%inclusion1.52K decks2.16K decks
64%synergy
Tower Defense
70%inclusion1.51K decks2.16K decks
64%synergy
Wall of Frost
66%inclusion1.43K decks2.16K decks
61%synergy
Crystal Barricade
66%inclusion1.19K decks1.82K decks
60%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion1.39K decks2.16K decks
59%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion1.38K decks2.16K decks
57%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
63%inclusion1.37K decks2.16K decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion1.36K decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
20%inclusion430 decks2.16K decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion340 decks2.16K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion319 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion293 decks2.16K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion221 decks2.16K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.3%inclusion200 decks2.16K decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.6%inclusion186 decks2.16K decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.1%inclusion154 decks2.16K decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
6.1%inclusion131 decks2.16K decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Shield-Wall Sentinel
62%inclusion1.35K decks2.16K decks
58%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion1.34K decks2.16K decks
57%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
59%inclusion1.28K decks2.16K decks
54%synergy
Wall of Junk
59%inclusion1.28K decks2.16K decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion1.26K decks2.16K decks
53%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
57%inclusion518 decks911 decks
52%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
57%inclusion1.23K decks2.16K decks
52%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
53%inclusion1.15K decks2.16K decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
51%inclusion1.11K decks2.16K decks
47%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
51%inclusion1.10K decks2.16K decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion1.06K decks2.16K decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
47%inclusion1.02K decks2.16K decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion978 decks2.16K decks
42%synergy
Shield Sphere
45%inclusion974 decks2.16K decks
42%synergy
Angelic Wall
40%inclusion870 decks2.16K decks
37%synergy
Wall of Glare
40%inclusion864 decks2.16K decks
37%synergy
Wall of Roots
39%inclusion850 decks2.16K decks
36%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
39%inclusion834 decks2.16K decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion794 decks2.08K decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
38%inclusion811 decks2.16K decks
34%synergy
Flumph
37%inclusion801 decks2.16K decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
34%inclusion742 decks2.16K decks
32%synergy
Fog Bank
34%inclusion728 decks2.16K decks
31%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion714 decks2.16K decks
30%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
33%inclusion706 decks2.16K decks
30%synergy
Fortified Rampart
32%inclusion692 decks2.16K decks
29%synergy
Wall of Mulch
29%inclusion636 decks2.16K decks
27%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion615 decks2.16K decks
26%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
26%inclusion570 decks2.16K decks
24%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
26%inclusion555 decks2.16K decks
24%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion553 decks2.16K decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion550 decks2.16K decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
25%inclusion545 decks2.16K decks
23%synergy
Jungle Barrier
25%inclusion530 decks2.16K decks
22%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion517 decks2.16K decks
22%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
23%inclusion417 decks1.81K decks
21%synergy
Glacial Wall
23%inclusion489 decks2.16K decks
21%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion313 decks1.49K decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion449 decks2.16K decks
19%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
19%inclusion418 decks2.16K decks
18%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
19%inclusion374 decks1.99K decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion364 decks2.02K decks
17%synergy
Wall of Essence
17%inclusion364 decks2.16K decks
15%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion351 decks2.16K decks
15%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
16%inclusion349 decks2.16K decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
16%inclusion336 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
Portcullis Vine
15%inclusion329 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
Geist of the Archives
15%inclusion323 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14%inclusion288 decks2.02K decks
11%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
14%inclusion306 decks2.16K decks
13%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
53%inclusion1.15K decks2.16K decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion938 decks2.16K decks
-5%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion789 decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion739 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
33%inclusion703 decks2.16K decks
27%synergy
Bar the Door
29%inclusion622 decks2.16K decks
26%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion606 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion589 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion555 decks2.16K decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion544 decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion309 decks2.16K decks
12%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion305 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion301 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion262 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion251 decks2.16K decks
-16%synergy
Solidarity
11%inclusion245 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion225 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion221 decks2.16K decks
-7%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion217 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion213 decks2.16K decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
9.1%inclusion197 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion196 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.3%inclusion179 decks2.16K decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.8%inclusion168 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.7%inclusion167 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.0%inclusion129 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Naturalize
5.3%inclusion115 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
55%inclusion1.19K decks2.16K decks
50%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion995 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion908 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion848 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion664 decks2.16K decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
27%inclusion591 decks2.16K decks
25%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion515 decks2.16K decks
-4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion486 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion381 decks2.16K decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion354 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion353 decks2.16K decks
-9%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion109 decks911 decks
10%synergy
Reunion of the House
11%inclusion159 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion173 decks1.81K decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.5%inclusion184 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion173 decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.7%inclusion166 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.5%inclusion161 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.2%inclusion134 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.9%inclusion128 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
48%inclusion1.04K decks2.16K decks
44%synergy
Meekstone
48%inclusion1.04K decks2.16K decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion829 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion781 decks2.16K decks
17%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
20%inclusion427 decks2.16K decks
18%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion206 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.7%inclusion188 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.2%inclusion133 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.1%inclusion111 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion1.21K decks2.16K decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
43%inclusion938 decks2.16K decks
40%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion461 decks2.16K decks
19%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion349 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion345 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
14%inclusion300 decks2.16K decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion300 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion280 decks2.16K decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion233 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Angelic Shield
10%inclusion217 decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion216 decks2.16K decks
-2%synergy
Rolling Stones
9.3%inclusion202 decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.8%inclusion191 decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.4%inclusion181 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
8.2%inclusion178 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.5%inclusion142 decks1.88K decks
7%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.6%inclusion143 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.7%inclusion123 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.2%inclusion113 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Smile at Death
5.2%inclusion82 decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.1%inclusion110 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion560 decks2.16K decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
24%inclusion512 decks2.16K decks
22%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
12%inclusion250 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion1.14K decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
34%inclusion728 decks2.16K decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion409 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion252 decks2.16K decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion244 decks2.16K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.7%inclusion188 decks2.16K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion154 decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.1%inclusion110 decks2.16K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion1.78K decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion1.62K decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion459 decks2.16K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion421 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion418 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Signet
19%inclusion406 decks2.16K decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion230 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion228 decks2.16K decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion227 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.5%inclusion183 decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion179 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.8%inclusion168 decks2.16K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.5%inclusion161 decks2.16K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion2.10K decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion2.10K decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion2.09K decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion1.98K decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion1.35K decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion1.08K decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion1.05K decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion1.03K decks2.16K decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion1.01K decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion1K decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion956 decks2.16K decks
-2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
41%inclusion891 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
40%inclusion875 decks2.16K decks
-3%synergy
Temple Garden
40%inclusion855 decks2.16K decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
39%inclusion845 decks2.16K decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion751 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion686 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion684 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion673 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion639 decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion626 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion586 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion560 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion555 decks2.16K decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
26%inclusion552 decks2.16K decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion508 decks2.16K decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion472 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
22%inclusion445 decks2.06K decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion467 decks2.16K decks
-3%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion438 decks2.16K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion384 decks2.16K decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion383 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion339 decks2.16K decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion333 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion329 decks2.16K decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion318 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion309 decks2.16K decks
12%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion288 decks2.16K decks
-9%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion284 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion282 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion274 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Blossoming Sands
12%inclusion253 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Brokers Hideout
12%inclusion253 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion248 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion248 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion247 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion240 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion236 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion222 decks2.16K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion220 decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
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