Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Budget Defenders

Arcades, the Strategist
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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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94%inclusion215 decks229 decks
87%synergy
Axebane Guardian
86%inclusion196 decks229 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Denial
86%inclusion196 decks229 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion185 decks229 decks
73%synergy
Wall of Omens
79%inclusion182 decks229 decks
72%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
77%inclusion176 decks229 decks
70%synergy
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75%inclusion172 decks229 decks
70%synergy
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76%inclusion173 decks229 decks
69%synergy
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74%inclusion169 decks229 decks
68%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion162 decks229 decks
65%synergy
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69%inclusion157 decks229 decks
62%synergy
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60%synergy
Fell the Mighty
63%inclusion144 decks229 decks
58%synergy
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60%synergy
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63%inclusion144 decks229 decks
58%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
62%inclusion142 decks229 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
62%inclusion141 decks229 decks
57%synergy
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion137 decks229 decks
55%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
60%inclusion137 decks229 decks
54%synergy
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Wall of Runes
58%inclusion132 decks229 decks
54%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
55%inclusion125 decks229 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Junk
54%inclusion124 decks229 decks
50%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
53%inclusion122 decks229 decks
49%synergy
Perimeter Captain
52%inclusion118 decks229 decks
47%synergy
Fortified Rampart
52%inclusion118 decks229 decks
49%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
50%inclusion114 decks229 decks
43%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion112 decks229 decks
46%synergy
Carven Caryatid
48%inclusion109 decks229 decks
45%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
46%inclusion106 decks229 decks
43%synergy
Crystal Barricade
45%inclusion92 decks204 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
44%inclusion101 decks229 decks
40%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
44%inclusion101 decks229 decks
42%synergy
Jungle Barrier
42%inclusion97 decks229 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Mulch
42%inclusion96 decks229 decks
40%synergy
Steel Wall
39%inclusion89 decks229 decks
37%synergy
Riptide Turtle
38%inclusion87 decks229 decks
36%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
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35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
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33%synergy
Fog Bank
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33%synergy
Wall of Essence
34%inclusion78 decks229 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Glare
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31%synergy
Glacial Wall
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32%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
32%inclusion73 decks229 decks
30%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
32%inclusion73 decks229 decks
26%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
31%inclusion70 decks229 decks
26%synergy
Tree of Redemption
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27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
31%inclusion70 decks229 decks
28%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
30%inclusion69 decks229 decks
27%synergy
Portcullis Vine
30%inclusion68 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Mist
28%inclusion65 decks229 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
27%inclusion61 decks229 decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
26%inclusion60 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Geist of the Archives
26%inclusion59 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Flumph
26%inclusion59 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
25%inclusion58 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
25%inclusion57 decks229 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Tears
25%inclusion57 decks229 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Vines
24%inclusion54 decks229 decks
23%synergy
Towering Titan
23%inclusion53 decks229 decks
20%synergy
Doorkeeper
22%inclusion50 decks229 decks
21%synergy
Consulate Skygate
21%inclusion49 decks229 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
21%inclusion49 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
20%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
21%inclusion47 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
20%inclusion46 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Coral Colony
20%inclusion45 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Rampart Architect
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
19%inclusion43 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
19%inclusion43 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
47%inclusion108 decks229 decks
45%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion100 decks229 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion90 decks229 decks
-23%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion81 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion63 decks229 decks
-21%synergy
Bant Charm
26%inclusion60 decks229 decks
21%synergy
Solidarity
24%inclusion56 decks229 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion54 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Nature
23%inclusion53 decks229 decks
21%synergy
Growth Spiral
21%inclusion49 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
-8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
14%inclusion32 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Naturalize
14%inclusion31 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
-11%synergy
Fog
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Rally to Battle
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Join Shields
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Charm
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
4%synergy
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Rampant Growth
45%inclusion102 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion88 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
37%inclusion85 decks229 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion61 decks229 decks
-18%synergy
Destined Confrontation
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
13%inclusion30 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
2%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Return to the Ranks
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
-22%synergy
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Slagwurm Armor
27%inclusion61 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion60 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
12%inclusion28 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Shield
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Cathar's Shield
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
-10%synergy
Accorder's Shield
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Meekstone
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
5%synergy
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Stoneskin
41%inclusion94 decks229 decks
38%synergy
Brave the Sands
36%inclusion82 decks229 decks
31%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
25%inclusion57 decks229 decks
24%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
21%inclusion49 decks229 decks
21%synergy
Assemble the Players
18%inclusion41 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Shield
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Rolling Stones
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Builder's Blessing
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Serra's Blessing
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Growth
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Wild Pair
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Chorus
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Song of Freyalise
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Castle
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Area
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
31%inclusion70 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
28%inclusion64 decks229 decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
25%inclusion57 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion47 decks229 decks
-23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion34 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion144 decks229 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
60%inclusion138 decks229 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion75 decks229 decks
24%synergy
Simic Signet
31%inclusion71 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Selesnya Signet
29%inclusion66 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
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Island
100%inclusion229 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion229 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion228 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion181 decks229 decks
-11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
69%inclusion157 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion129 decks229 decks
31%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion97 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion94 decks229 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion92 decks229 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion92 decks229 decks
-17%synergy
Blossoming Sands
35%inclusion80 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Tranquil Cove
35%inclusion80 decks229 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
32%inclusion73 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Thornwood Falls
32%inclusion73 decks229 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion66 decks229 decks
-19%synergy
Simic Guildgate
29%inclusion66 decks229 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion65 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
28%inclusion65 decks229 decks
-21%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
28%inclusion64 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Mystery
26%inclusion59 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
26%inclusion59 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
24%inclusion54 decks229 decks
-21%synergy
Bant Panorama
23%inclusion53 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
23%inclusion52 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion44 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
19%inclusion44 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Brokers Hideout
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Village
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion34 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Verge
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion32 decks229 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion28 decks229 decks
-13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
-8%synergy
Brushland
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
-19%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Stream
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Sodden Verdure
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Grove
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
-19%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Overflowing Basin
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
-7%synergy
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