Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Optimized Aggro

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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The Pride of Hull Clade
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
94%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
93%synergy
Wall of Denial
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
93%synergy
Shield Sphere
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
90%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
87%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
86%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
79%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Wall of Omens
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
78%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
72%synergy
High Alert
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
72%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
71%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
67%synergy
Assault Formation
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
66%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
67%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Worldly Tutor
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Aura Shards
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Junk
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Crystal Barricade
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Tree of Redemption
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
52%synergy
Perimeter Captain
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Frost
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Shards
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Carven Caryatid
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Angelic Wall
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Walking Bulwark
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Glare
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Vine Trellis
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Noble Hierarch
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Hover Barrier
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Fortified Rampart
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Arbor Adherent
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Geist of the Archives
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Kelp
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Towering Titan
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Mulch
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Riptide Turtle
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Flumph
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Jungle Barrier
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Ulvenwald Captive
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Wall of Ice
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Fog Bank
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Wall of Tears
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Doorkeeper
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Bar the Door
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-20%synergy
Ghostway
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Eerie Interlude
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Mental Misstep
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Autumn's Veil
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Veil of Summer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Decisive Denial
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Disallow
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Silence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Permission Denied
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Miscast
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
52%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
51%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Last March of the Ents
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Raise the Past
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Reunion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Path
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Wargate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Split Up
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Exorcise
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Broken Bond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Armageddon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Genesis Wave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Meekstone
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Spellbook
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Guardian Project
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Stoneskin
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Shield
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Aluren
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Colossification
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Counterbalance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Spelunking
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Loop
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Smile at Death
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Boon Reflection
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Chorus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Concerted Effort
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Crackdown
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Access Tunnel
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Secret Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Restless Prairie
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Forbidding Watchtower
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Island
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Brushland
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-23%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Hedge Maze
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Lush Portico
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-24%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Hushwood Verge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Horizon Canopy
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Bastion
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
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