Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Optimized Defenders

Arcades, the Strategist
Rank #29
76decks
As CommanderAs CardAverage DeckDecks
Bracket
All12345
Budget
Any$$$$
Background image for The Top 40 Three-Colored Commanders
Cooper Gottfried
Dec 15, 2025
Cooper Gottfried
The Top 40 Three-Colored Commanders
Who are the most popular three-colored commanders? Let's find out, with this list of the top 40, with data from EDHREC.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
New Cards
High Synergy Cards
Top Cards
Game Changers
Creatures
Instants
Sorceries
Utility Artifacts
Enchantments
Planeswalkers
Utility Lands
Mana Artifacts
Lands
Back to Top
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
68%synergy
White Lotus Tile
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Destined Confrontation
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Formidable Speaker
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
97%inclusion74 decks76 decks
89%synergy
Axebane Guardian
95%inclusion72 decks76 decks
87%synergy
High Alert
87%inclusion66 decks76 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion65 decks76 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Denial
84%inclusion64 decks76 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
84%inclusion64 decks76 decks
76%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
82%inclusion62 decks76 decks
74%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
82%inclusion62 decks76 decks
74%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
76%inclusion58 decks76 decks
69%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion57 decks76 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
74%inclusion56 decks76 decks
67%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion54 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
64%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
68%inclusion52 decks76 decks
63%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
67%inclusion51 decks76 decks
62%synergy
Crystal Barricade
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
59%synergy
Shield Sphere
64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
61%synergy
Tower Defense
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
57%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
57%synergy
Assault Formation
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Aura Shards
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Worldly Tutor
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Redemption
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
57%synergy
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Frost
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
49%synergy
Perimeter Captain
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Junk
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
49%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Roots
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Carven Caryatid
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
42%synergy
Hover Barrier
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
41%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
41%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Glare
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Runes
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Flumph
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Shards
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Wall
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Mulch
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Fog Bank
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Steel Wall
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Kelp
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Riptide Turtle
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-19%synergy
Jungle Barrier
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Adherent
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Faithbound Judge
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Geist of the Archives
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Ice
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Eerie Interlude
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Ghostway
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Bar the Door
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Eladamri's Call
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Voidslime
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Silence
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Solidarity
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Ephemerate
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
51%synergy
Fell the Mighty
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Last March of the Ents
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Wargate
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Reunion of the House
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
59%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Stoneskin
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Guardian Project
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Intruder Alarm
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Aluren
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Chorus
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Rolling Stones
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Primal Rage
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Assemble the Players
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion73 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion59 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion75 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion74 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Island
95%inclusion72 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion71 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
76%inclusion58 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Breeding Pool
74%inclusion56 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Temple Garden
74%inclusion56 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Seaside Citadel
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
-16%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
-23%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Gate
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Bastion
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Lush Portico
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Horizon Canopy
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Urban Retreat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
About UsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service
Space Cow MediaArchidektCardsphereCommander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
Space Cow MediaArchidektCommander's Herald
Commander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
EDHREC is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
next@15 test