Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Optimized

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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Harmonized Trio
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Glorious Decay
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Erode
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
96%inclusion352 decks367 decks
89%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion337 decks367 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
89%inclusion327 decks367 decks
82%synergy
Wall of Omens
87%inclusion319 decks367 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
85%inclusion313 decks367 decks
78%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
83%inclusion305 decks367 decks
76%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion303 decks367 decks
76%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
82%inclusion301 decks367 decks
75%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
77%inclusion283 decks367 decks
71%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion278 decks367 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
74%inclusion271 decks367 decks
68%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
74%inclusion271 decks367 decks
68%synergy
Crystal Barricade
70%inclusion255 decks363 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion251 decks367 decks
6%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
68%inclusion142 decks208 decks
63%synergy
Assault Formation
66%inclusion243 decks367 decks
61%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
64%inclusion235 decks367 decks
60%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
64%inclusion235 decks367 decks
58%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
62%inclusion229 decks367 decks
58%synergy
Perimeter Captain
60%inclusion220 decks367 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion211 decks367 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion206 decks367 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion189 decks367 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion171 decks367 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
46%inclusion168 decks367 decks
32%synergy
Aura Shards
43%inclusion159 decks367 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion148 decks367 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion133 decks367 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion92 decks367 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion63 decks367 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Shield-Wall Sentinel
60%inclusion219 decks367 decks
55%synergy
Shield Sphere
59%inclusion218 decks367 decks
56%synergy
Tree of Redemption
59%inclusion215 decks367 decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
56%inclusion207 decks367 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Frost
55%inclusion202 decks367 decks
49%synergy
Hover Barrier
54%inclusion197 decks367 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Junk
53%inclusion194 decks367 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
49%inclusion179 decks367 decks
45%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
49%inclusion178 decks367 decks
45%synergy
Walking Bulwark
46%inclusion167 decks367 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
45%inclusion164 decks367 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
44%inclusion163 decks367 decks
41%synergy
Carven Caryatid
41%inclusion149 decks367 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Runes
40%inclusion148 decks367 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Glare
37%inclusion136 decks367 decks
34%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
36%inclusion131 decks367 decks
32%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
30%inclusion110 decks363 decks
28%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
30%inclusion111 decks367 decks
28%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
30%inclusion110 decks367 decks
27%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
29%inclusion106 decks367 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Wall
29%inclusion106 decks367 decks
26%synergy
Flumph
28%inclusion104 decks367 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
26%inclusion97 decks367 decks
24%synergy
Towering Titan
26%inclusion94 decks367 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Shards
24%inclusion89 decks367 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Mulch
24%inclusion89 decks367 decks
22%synergy
Fortified Rampart
22%inclusion82 decks367 decks
20%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion76 decks367 decks
19%synergy
Steel Wall
19%inclusion70 decks367 decks
17%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
19%inclusion70 decks367 decks
17%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion69 decks367 decks
-16%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion60 decks367 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Turtle
16%inclusion59 decks367 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Tears
16%inclusion57 decks367 decks
14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
16%inclusion57 decks367 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Wall
15%inclusion54 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Jungle Barrier
15%inclusion54 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
14%inclusion53 decks367 decks
12%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
14%inclusion53 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Kelp
14%inclusion51 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion47 decks367 decks
11%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
12%inclusion44 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Arbor Adherent
12%inclusion37 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
11%inclusion42 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
11%inclusion41 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion41 decks367 decks
-4%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
11%inclusion40 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
11%inclusion40 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Rampart Architect
11%inclusion34 decks318 decks
9%synergy
Geist of the Archives
10%inclusion38 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
60%inclusion220 decks367 decks
54%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion211 decks367 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion191 decks367 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion178 decks367 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion131 decks367 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion125 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Eerie Interlude
31%inclusion112 decks367 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion108 decks367 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion104 decks367 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion93 decks367 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion86 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
23%inclusion85 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion68 decks367 decks
-6%synergy
Bar the Door
16%inclusion59 decks367 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion59 decks367 decks
-12%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion55 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion53 decks367 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion53 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion43 decks367 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion37 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Bant Charm
9.0%inclusion33 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.0%inclusion33 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.2%inclusion30 decks367 decks
-6%synergy
Silence
6.8%inclusion25 decks367 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion25 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
6.0%inclusion22 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.0%inclusion22 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.7%inclusion21 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.7%inclusion21 decks367 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.4%inclusion20 decks367 decks
-1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.4%inclusion20 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
5.2%inclusion19 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
55%inclusion201 decks367 decks
48%synergy
Fell the Mighty
45%inclusion164 decks367 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion159 decks367 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion114 decks367 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion112 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Last March of the Ents
28%inclusion102 decks367 decks
25%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
26%inclusion95 decks367 decks
24%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion94 decks367 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion94 decks367 decks
0%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
19%inclusion69 decks367 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion63 decks367 decks
-1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
16%inclusion57 decks367 decks
13%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
14%inclusion50 decks367 decks
12%synergy
Wargate
11%inclusion42 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion37 decks367 decks
-7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.7%inclusion32 decks367 decks
1%synergy
Reunion of the House
8.5%inclusion27 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
7.9%inclusion29 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.9%inclusion29 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Raise the Past
7.7%inclusion28 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion26 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.0%inclusion22 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.7%inclusion21 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
56%inclusion207 decks367 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion175 decks367 decks
29%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
39%inclusion142 decks367 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion124 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
11%inclusion41 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
11%inclusion41 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion38 decks367 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion35 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.4%inclusion27 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.0%inclusion22 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.7%inclusion21 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.7%inclusion21 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
49%inclusion180 decks367 decks
44%synergy
Stoneskin
28%inclusion101 decks367 decks
24%synergy
Guardian Project
21%inclusion78 decks367 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion62 decks367 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion55 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion53 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Chorus
14%inclusion50 decks367 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion47 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Primal Rage
11%inclusion42 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion40 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion37 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Aluren
9.3%inclusion34 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Intruder Alarm
9.0%inclusion33 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.6%inclusion28 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.4%inclusion27 decks367 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
7.1%inclusion26 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.8%inclusion25 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Assemble the Players
6.5%inclusion24 decks367 decks
5%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
6.0%inclusion22 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Smile at Death
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.4%inclusion20 decks367 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
21%inclusion76 decks367 decks
18%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion40 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.1%inclusion26 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
5.2%inclusion19 decks367 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion215 decks367 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion119 decks367 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion97 decks367 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion94 decks367 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion86 decks367 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion60 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion44 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.7%inclusion32 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion30 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.2%inclusion30 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.2%inclusion20 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion347 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion296 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion86 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion56 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion55 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion45 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion45 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion43 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion40 decks367 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion39 decks367 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion35 decks367 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.9%inclusion29 decks367 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.4%inclusion27 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion23 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion23 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion21 decks367 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
5.2%inclusion19 decks367 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion354 decks367 decks
3%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion353 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion351 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion345 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
74%inclusion273 decks367 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
71%inclusion262 decks367 decks
26%synergy
Temple Garden
71%inclusion259 decks367 decks
26%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
63%inclusion233 decks367 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
58%inclusion212 decks367 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion211 decks367 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion210 decks367 decks
27%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
54%inclusion199 decks367 decks
20%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
52%inclusion190 decks367 decks
22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion189 decks367 decks
22%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
49%inclusion180 decks367 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion178 decks367 decks
1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion165 decks367 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion164 decks367 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
43%inclusion158 decks367 decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion119 decks367 decks
-13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
31%inclusion112 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion107 decks367 decks
16%synergy
Savannah
29%inclusion105 decks367 decks
16%synergy
Tropical Island
29%inclusion105 decks367 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion105 decks367 decks
-2%synergy
Canopy Vista
28%inclusion104 decks367 decks
-18%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion103 decks367 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion102 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion88 decks367 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion83 decks367 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion75 decks367 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion67 decks367 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion63 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion59 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion56 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion56 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion55 decks367 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion52 decks367 decks
-8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion50 decks366 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion43 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion42 decks366 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion42 decks367 decks
-6%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion42 decks367 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Gate
11%inclusion42 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion42 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion42 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion41 decks367 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion40 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion40 decks367 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion38 decks367 decks
6%synergy
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