Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Budget Defenders

Arcades, the Strategist
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Alejandro Fuentes
Apr 7, 2026
Alejandro Fuentes
Ranking Every Elder Dragon On a Tier List
Alejandro ranks every Elder Dragon printed in Magic since 1994, including the five new Elder Dragons from Secrets of Strixhaven.
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Michelangelo's Technique
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion202 decks218 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
87%inclusion190 decks218 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Denial
83%inclusion181 decks218 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
80%inclusion174 decks218 decks
72%synergy
Wall of Frost
77%inclusion167 decks218 decks
71%synergy
Assault Formation
76%inclusion165 decks218 decks
70%synergy
Wall of Omens
78%inclusion169 decks218 decks
70%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
75%inclusion164 decks218 decks
68%synergy
High Alert
73%inclusion159 decks218 decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
72%inclusion157 decks218 decks
66%synergy
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Tower Defense
71%inclusion155 decks218 decks
65%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
69%inclusion150 decks218 decks
62%synergy
Fell the Mighty
64%inclusion140 decks218 decks
59%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion140 decks218 decks
59%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
64%inclusion139 decks218 decks
59%synergy
Angelic Wall
63%inclusion137 decks218 decks
59%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
61%inclusion133 decks218 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
61%inclusion132 decks218 decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion128 decks218 decks
54%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
59%inclusion128 decks218 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Runes
57%inclusion124 decks218 decks
53%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
56%inclusion122 decks218 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Junk
53%inclusion115 decks218 decks
48%synergy
Perimeter Captain
50%inclusion110 decks218 decks
45%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
50%inclusion110 decks218 decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
50%inclusion110 decks218 decks
47%synergy
Fortified Rampart
50%inclusion109 decks218 decks
47%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
46%inclusion101 decks218 decks
43%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
46%inclusion100 decks218 decks
39%synergy
Carven Caryatid
45%inclusion98 decks218 decks
42%synergy
Crystal Barricade
45%inclusion84 decks187 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Mulch
41%inclusion90 decks218 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Roots
41%inclusion89 decks218 decks
37%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
40%inclusion87 decks218 decks
38%synergy
Riptide Turtle
39%inclusion86 decks218 decks
37%synergy
Jungle Barrier
39%inclusion86 decks218 decks
37%synergy
Steel Wall
37%inclusion81 decks218 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
37%inclusion79 decks215 decks
33%synergy
Fog Bank
36%inclusion79 decks218 decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
35%inclusion77 decks218 decks
33%synergy
Glacial Wall
34%inclusion74 decks218 decks
32%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
33%inclusion72 decks218 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Essence
33%inclusion72 decks218 decks
32%synergy
Tree of Redemption
32%inclusion69 decks218 decks
28%synergy
Portcullis Vine
32%inclusion69 decks218 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
31%inclusion68 decks218 decks
26%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
30%inclusion65 decks218 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Mist
30%inclusion65 decks218 decks
29%synergy
Geist of the Archives
29%inclusion64 decks218 decks
28%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
29%inclusion63 decks218 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Glare
29%inclusion63 decks218 decks
26%synergy
Flumph
29%inclusion63 decks218 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
28%inclusion62 decks218 decks
24%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
28%inclusion61 decks218 decks
23%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
27%inclusion58 decks218 decks
23%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
25%inclusion55 decks218 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Vines
24%inclusion52 decks218 decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
23%inclusion51 decks218 decks
22%synergy
Towering Titan
23%inclusion50 decks218 decks
20%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
22%inclusion49 decks218 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion48 decks218 decks
20%synergy
Doorkeeper
22%inclusion47 decks218 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
22%inclusion47 decks218 decks
19%synergy
Rampart Architect
20%inclusion30 decks151 decks
18%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
20%inclusion43 decks218 decks
18%synergy
Consulate Skygate
20%inclusion43 decks218 decks
19%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
19%inclusion41 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
19%inclusion42 decks218 decks
18%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
19%inclusion42 decks218 decks
18%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
19%inclusion42 decks218 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
49%inclusion106 decks218 decks
46%synergy
Negate
45%inclusion98 decks218 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion88 decks218 decks
-22%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion80 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion60 decks218 decks
-21%synergy
Bant Charm
27%inclusion58 decks218 decks
21%synergy
Solidarity
26%inclusion57 decks218 decks
25%synergy
Return to Nature
24%inclusion52 decks218 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion50 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Growth Spiral
22%inclusion47 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion36 decks218 decks
-9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion35 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
14%inclusion31 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Naturalize
14%inclusion30 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
6.9%inclusion15 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Join Shields
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Rally to Battle
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
-11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Keep Safe
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion99 decks218 decks
20%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion85 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
38%inclusion82 decks218 decks
35%synergy
Farseek
24%inclusion53 decks218 decks
-20%synergy
Destined Confrontation
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion31 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
2%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Explore
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Return to the Ranks
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Circuitous Route
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Past
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
29%inclusion63 decks218 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion52 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
16%inclusion34 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Shield
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Cathar's Shield
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Accorder's Shield
9.2%inclusion20 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Meekstone
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
42%inclusion92 decks218 decks
39%synergy
Brave the Sands
39%inclusion84 decks218 decks
34%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
29%inclusion63 decks218 decks
28%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
22%inclusion47 decks218 decks
21%synergy
Angelic Shield
17%inclusion37 decks218 decks
16%synergy
Assemble the Players
17%inclusion37 decks218 decks
16%synergy
Rolling Stones
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Builder's Blessing
9.2%inclusion20 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Serra's Blessing
9.2%inclusion20 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Wild Pair
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Castle
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Always Watching
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Fortified Area
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Chorus
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Deep Freeze
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
33%inclusion72 decks218 decks
31%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
28%inclusion62 decks218 decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
27%inclusion58 decks218 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion45 decks218 decks
-23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion36 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion138 decks218 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
57%inclusion125 decks218 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion62 decks218 decks
19%synergy
Simic Signet
28%inclusion60 decks218 decks
18%synergy
Selesnya Signet
25%inclusion55 decks218 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion48 decks218 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion23 decks218 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.9%inclusion15 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
-5%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Locket
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion218 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion218 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion217 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion171 decks218 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
67%inclusion147 decks218 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion123 decks218 decks
31%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion90 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion88 decks218 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion87 decks218 decks
-17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion86 decks218 decks
22%synergy
Tranquil Cove
34%inclusion74 decks218 decks
29%synergy
Blossoming Sands
33%inclusion73 decks218 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
33%inclusion73 decks218 decks
31%synergy
Thornwood Falls
32%inclusion69 decks218 decks
26%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
29%inclusion63 decks218 decks
26%synergy
Simic Guildgate
29%inclusion63 decks218 decks
26%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
28%inclusion60 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion60 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion58 decks218 decks
-20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion57 decks218 decks
-23%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion54 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
22%inclusion48 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
22%inclusion47 decks218 decks
-22%synergy
Bant Panorama
21%inclusion46 decks218 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion45 decks218 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion44 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
18%inclusion40 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
17%inclusion38 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
16%inclusion34 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
-13%synergy
Sodden Verdure
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
-14%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion23 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Brushland
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
-18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Woodland Stream
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
-10%synergy
Thriving Grove
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Gateway Plaza
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
-20%synergy
Overflowing Basin
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Grove
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
-16%synergy
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