Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Budget Defenders

Arcades, the Strategist
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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Mind into Matter
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
0%synergy
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Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion209 decks224 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
86%inclusion193 decks224 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Denial
83%inclusion186 decks224 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
80%inclusion180 decks224 decks
73%synergy
Assault Formation
77%inclusion172 decks224 decks
71%synergy
Wall of Omens
79%inclusion176 decks224 decks
71%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
76%inclusion171 decks224 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Frost
74%inclusion166 decks224 decks
69%synergy
High Alert
75%inclusion167 decks224 decks
68%synergy
Tower Defense
74%inclusion165 decks224 decks
68%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
73%inclusion164 decks224 decks
68%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
69%inclusion154 decks224 decks
63%synergy
Fell the Mighty
65%inclusion145 decks224 decks
60%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion143 decks224 decks
59%synergy
Angelic Wall
63%inclusion141 decks224 decks
60%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
62%inclusion139 decks224 decks
56%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
62%inclusion138 decks224 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
61%inclusion136 decks224 decks
56%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
61%inclusion136 decks224 decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion134 decks224 decks
55%synergy
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Wall of Runes
57%inclusion128 decks224 decks
53%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
54%inclusion120 decks224 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Junk
53%inclusion119 decks224 decks
49%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
52%inclusion116 decks224 decks
47%synergy
Perimeter Captain
51%inclusion115 decks224 decks
46%synergy
Fortified Rampart
50%inclusion113 decks224 decks
48%synergy
Walking Bulwark
50%inclusion112 decks224 decks
47%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
49%inclusion109 decks224 decks
42%synergy
Carven Caryatid
47%inclusion105 decks224 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Roots
45%inclusion100 decks224 decks
41%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
44%inclusion98 decks224 decks
40%synergy
Crystal Barricade
43%inclusion86 decks198 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Mulch
43%inclusion96 decks224 decks
41%synergy
Jungle Barrier
42%inclusion95 decks224 decks
40%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
42%inclusion94 decks224 decks
40%synergy
Steel Wall
39%inclusion87 decks224 decks
37%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
38%inclusion84 decks224 decks
35%synergy
Riptide Turtle
37%inclusion82 decks224 decks
34%synergy
Fog Bank
34%inclusion77 decks224 decks
32%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
34%inclusion77 decks224 decks
31%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
33%inclusion75 decks224 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Wall
33%inclusion75 decks224 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Essence
33%inclusion74 decks224 decks
32%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
33%inclusion73 decks224 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Glare
33%inclusion73 decks224 decks
29%synergy
Portcullis Vine
31%inclusion70 decks224 decks
30%synergy
Tree of Redemption
31%inclusion69 decks224 decks
27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
30%inclusion68 decks224 decks
27%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
29%inclusion65 decks224 decks
25%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
29%inclusion64 decks224 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mist
28%inclusion62 decks224 decks
27%synergy
Geist of the Archives
27%inclusion61 decks224 decks
26%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
27%inclusion61 decks224 decks
26%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
26%inclusion58 decks224 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
25%inclusion57 decks224 decks
21%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion57 decks224 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Vines
25%inclusion56 decks224 decks
24%synergy
Flumph
25%inclusion56 decks224 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
24%inclusion54 decks224 decks
23%synergy
Doorkeeper
23%inclusion51 decks224 decks
22%synergy
Towering Titan
23%inclusion51 decks224 decks
20%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
22%inclusion49 decks224 decks
20%synergy
Consulate Skygate
21%inclusion47 decks224 decks
20%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
21%inclusion47 decks224 decks
20%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
20%inclusion45 decks224 decks
19%synergy
Coral Colony
20%inclusion45 decks224 decks
20%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
20%inclusion44 decks224 decks
18%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
20%inclusion44 decks224 decks
19%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
20%inclusion44 decks224 decks
19%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
20%inclusion44 decks224 decks
18%synergy
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Bar the Door
47%inclusion105 decks224 decks
44%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion96 decks224 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion91 decks224 decks
-21%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion78 decks224 decks
-3%synergy
Bant Charm
27%inclusion60 decks224 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion58 decks224 decks
-22%synergy
Solidarity
25%inclusion57 decks224 decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion51 decks224 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Nature
22%inclusion49 decks224 decks
20%synergy
Growth Spiral
21%inclusion47 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion36 decks224 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion36 decks224 decks
-9%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
14%inclusion31 decks224 decks
13%synergy
Naturalize
13%inclusion30 decks224 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
9.4%inclusion21 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
7.6%inclusion17 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.7%inclusion15 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Rally to Battle
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Join Shields
5.8%inclusion13 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Charm
5.8%inclusion13 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.8%inclusion13 decks224 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.8%inclusion13 decks224 decks
-11%synergy
Fog
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion100 decks224 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion85 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
37%inclusion82 decks224 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
28%inclusion62 decks224 decks
-17%synergy
Destined Confrontation
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion36 decks224 decks
-2%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
12%inclusion27 decks224 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion24 decks224 decks
2%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
9%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
10%inclusion23 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
8.9%inclusion20 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Return to the Ranks
8.0%inclusion18 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Explore
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
2%synergy
Circuitous Route
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
-22%synergy
Raise the Past
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
4%synergy
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Slagwurm Armor
27%inclusion61 decks224 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion59 decks224 decks
-2%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
13%inclusion29 decks224 decks
9%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
12%inclusion26 decks224 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Shield
11%inclusion24 decks224 decks
10%synergy
Cathar's Shield
10%inclusion22 decks224 decks
10%synergy
Meekstone
8.5%inclusion19 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Accorder's Shield
8.5%inclusion19 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.0%inclusion18 decks224 decks
-11%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
40%inclusion90 decks224 decks
37%synergy
Brave the Sands
36%inclusion81 decks224 decks
31%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
27%inclusion60 decks224 decks
26%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
22%inclusion50 decks224 decks
22%synergy
Assemble the Players
17%inclusion38 decks224 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Shield
16%inclusion36 decks224 decks
15%synergy
Rolling Stones
12%inclusion26 decks224 decks
11%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
9.2%inclusion19 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.9%inclusion20 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
8.9%inclusion20 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Builder's Blessing
8.5%inclusion19 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Wild Pair
8.5%inclusion19 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Chorus
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.7%inclusion15 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Castle
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.8%inclusion13 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Song of Freyalise
5.8%inclusion13 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Fortified Area
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
32%inclusion71 decks224 decks
30%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion64 decks224 decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
25%inclusion55 decks224 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion45 decks224 decks
-23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion31 decks224 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion17 decks224 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion136 decks224 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion131 decks224 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion70 decks224 decks
22%synergy
Simic Signet
30%inclusion67 decks224 decks
21%synergy
Selesnya Signet
29%inclusion64 decks224 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion48 decks224 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion18 decks224 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.8%inclusion13 decks224 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion224 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion224 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion223 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion176 decks224 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
68%inclusion152 decks224 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion127 decks224 decks
31%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion93 decks224 decks
-4%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion91 decks224 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion90 decks224 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion85 decks224 decks
-19%synergy
Tranquil Cove
35%inclusion78 decks224 decks
30%synergy
Blossoming Sands
34%inclusion77 decks224 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
33%inclusion75 decks224 decks
31%synergy
Thornwood Falls
32%inclusion71 decks224 decks
26%synergy
Simic Guildgate
30%inclusion67 decks224 decks
27%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
29%inclusion66 decks224 decks
27%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion65 decks224 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion64 decks224 decks
-19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
28%inclusion63 decks224 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion57 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
25%inclusion56 decks224 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
23%inclusion52 decks224 decks
10%synergy
Bant Panorama
23%inclusion52 decks224 decks
19%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
23%inclusion51 decks224 decks
-21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion48 decks224 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion46 decks224 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion43 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
19%inclusion42 decks224 decks
-2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
16%inclusion35 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Village
15%inclusion33 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Verge
14%inclusion32 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion31 decks224 decks
-6%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion30 decks224 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
-14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion24 decks224 decks
-8%synergy
Woodland Stream
11%inclusion24 decks224 decks
9%synergy
Brushland
10%inclusion23 decks224 decks
-19%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
10%inclusion23 decks224 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion22 decks224 decks
-1%synergy
Sodden Verdure
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Grove
8.5%inclusion19 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
8.0%inclusion18 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.0%inclusion18 decks224 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.6%inclusion17 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.6%inclusion17 decks224 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
-20%synergy
Grasslands
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
5%synergy
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