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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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Harmonized Trio
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
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1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
96%inclusion333 decks346 decks
89%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion316 decks346 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
88%inclusion306 decks346 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Omens
87%inclusion301 decks346 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
84%inclusion292 decks346 decks
77%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
83%inclusion287 decks346 decks
76%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
82%inclusion285 decks346 decks
76%synergy
High Alert
82%inclusion282 decks346 decks
75%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
76%inclusion264 decks346 decks
70%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion258 decks346 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
73%inclusion254 decks346 decks
68%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
73%inclusion254 decks346 decks
67%synergy
Crystal Barricade
69%inclusion236 decks342 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion234 decks346 decks
6%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
67%inclusion123 decks183 decks
62%synergy
Assault Formation
65%inclusion224 decks346 decks
59%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
64%inclusion220 decks346 decks
59%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
63%inclusion218 decks346 decks
57%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
62%inclusion215 decks346 decks
57%synergy
Perimeter Captain
60%inclusion207 decks346 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion199 decks346 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion196 decks346 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion180 decks346 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion160 decks346 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion157 decks346 decks
31%synergy
Aura Shards
44%inclusion152 decks346 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion140 decks346 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
35%inclusion122 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion88 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion56 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Shield-Wall Sentinel
59%inclusion205 decks346 decks
54%synergy
Shield Sphere
59%inclusion205 decks346 decks
56%synergy
Tree of Redemption
58%inclusion199 decks346 decks
53%synergy
Vine Trellis
56%inclusion194 decks346 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Frost
54%inclusion187 decks346 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Junk
53%inclusion184 decks346 decks
49%synergy
Hover Barrier
53%inclusion182 decks346 decks
47%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
48%inclusion167 decks346 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
48%inclusion165 decks346 decks
43%synergy
Walking Bulwark
45%inclusion156 decks346 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
44%inclusion152 decks346 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion150 decks346 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Runes
40%inclusion140 decks346 decks
37%synergy
Carven Caryatid
40%inclusion139 decks346 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Glare
37%inclusion129 decks346 decks
34%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
36%inclusion124 decks346 decks
32%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
31%inclusion106 decks346 decks
28%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
30%inclusion104 decks342 decks
28%synergy
Angelic Wall
30%inclusion103 decks346 decks
26%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
29%inclusion102 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
29%inclusion101 decks346 decks
26%synergy
Flumph
28%inclusion98 decks346 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
27%inclusion93 decks346 decks
24%synergy
Towering Titan
25%inclusion88 decks346 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Mulch
25%inclusion85 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Shards
24%inclusion84 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Fortified Rampart
23%inclusion80 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
22%inclusion75 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
20%inclusion69 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion64 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion63 decks346 decks
-17%synergy
Riptide Turtle
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Tears
16%inclusion56 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Noble Hierarch
16%inclusion55 decks346 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Wall
15%inclusion52 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
15%inclusion51 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Jungle Barrier
14%inclusion50 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Kelp
14%inclusion49 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
14%inclusion49 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion44 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
12%inclusion43 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Adherent
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
11%inclusion39 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
-4%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
11%inclusion37 decks341 decks
10%synergy
Geist of the Archives
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
59%inclusion203 decks346 decks
53%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion198 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion176 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion165 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
34%inclusion119 decks346 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion118 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Eerie Interlude
30%inclusion105 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion103 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion97 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion87 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion82 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
23%inclusion80 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion68 decks346 decks
-5%synergy
Bar the Door
16%inclusion56 decks346 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion55 decks346 decks
-12%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion51 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion49 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion48 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Bant Charm
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.5%inclusion26 decks346 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Permission Denied
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Solidarity
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
54%inclusion186 decks346 decks
47%synergy
Fell the Mighty
44%inclusion152 decks346 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion149 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion108 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Lore
30%inclusion103 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Last March of the Ents
28%inclusion96 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
26%inclusion90 decks346 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion89 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion86 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion61 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion60 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
16%inclusion54 decks346 decks
14%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
14%inclusion48 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Wargate
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion34 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Past
8.2%inclusion28 decks341 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Destined Confrontation
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
57%inclusion197 decks346 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion164 decks346 decks
29%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
40%inclusion138 decks346 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion120 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion34 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.5%inclusion26 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
48%inclusion165 decks346 decks
43%synergy
Stoneskin
27%inclusion95 decks346 decks
24%synergy
Guardian Project
22%inclusion76 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion56 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion53 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion49 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Chorus
14%inclusion47 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion46 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion39 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion36 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Aluren
10%inclusion34 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Rolling Stones
8.1%inclusion28 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.5%inclusion26 decks346 decks
7%synergy
True Conviction
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Assemble the Players
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Smile at Death
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Shield
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
5%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
20%inclusion68 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion203 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion112 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion93 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion90 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion80 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion28 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion325 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion279 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion84 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion50 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion49 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion40 decks346 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion40 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion36 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion33 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion333 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion332 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion331 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion325 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
75%inclusion259 decks346 decks
31%synergy
Breeding Pool
72%inclusion249 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Temple Garden
71%inclusion244 decks346 decks
26%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
64%inclusion222 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion198 decks346 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion198 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion197 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
55%inclusion189 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
52%inclusion180 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion178 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
49%inclusion170 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion168 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion155 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion152 decks346 decks
-13%synergy
Seaside Citadel
42%inclusion146 decks346 decks
-10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
32%inclusion110 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion109 decks346 decks
-14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion102 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion100 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
28%inclusion98 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Vista
28%inclusion98 decks346 decks
-18%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion98 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Savannah
28%inclusion96 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Tropical Island
28%inclusion96 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion86 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion80 decks346 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion70 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion61 decks346 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion61 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion53 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion52 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion51 decks346 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion50 decks346 decks
-8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Lush Portico
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion39 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion39 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
-6%synergy
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