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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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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
98%inclusion92 decks94 decks
90%synergy
Axebane Guardian
95%inclusion89 decks94 decks
88%synergy
High Alert
90%inclusion85 decks94 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
87%inclusion82 decks94 decks
80%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
85%inclusion80 decks94 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
85%inclusion80 decks94 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Omens
85%inclusion80 decks94 decks
77%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
83%inclusion78 decks94 decks
76%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
79%inclusion74 decks94 decks
72%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
76%inclusion71 decks94 decks
70%synergy
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Stalwart Shield-Bearers
74%inclusion70 decks94 decks
68%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
68%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
72%inclusion68 decks94 decks
66%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
70%inclusion66 decks94 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion66 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
68%inclusion64 decks94 decks
64%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
68%inclusion64 decks94 decks
62%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion63 decks93 decks
62%synergy
Assault Formation
66%inclusion62 decks94 decks
60%synergy
Tower Defense
65%inclusion61 decks94 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion51 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Aura Shards
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion44 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion43 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Shield Sphere
65%inclusion61 decks94 decks
62%synergy
Vine Trellis
61%inclusion57 decks94 decks
56%synergy
Perimeter Captain
59%inclusion55 decks94 decks
53%synergy
Tree of Redemption
59%inclusion55 decks94 decks
54%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
57%inclusion54 decks94 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Frost
57%inclusion54 decks94 decks
52%synergy
Hover Barrier
55%inclusion52 decks94 decks
50%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Junk
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Roots
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
44%synergy
Walking Bulwark
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
37%synergy
Carven Caryatid
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Runes
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Glare
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Towering Titan
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Wall
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Flumph
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Shards
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Mulch
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Steel Wall
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Kelp
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Turtle
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
-11%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Arbor Adherent
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Wall
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-21%synergy
Secret Door
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Geist of the Archives
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
57%inclusion54 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
53%inclusion50 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
30%synergy
Eerie Interlude
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Bar the Door
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Eladamri's Call
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-15%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Silence
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
-9%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-6%synergy
Permission Denied
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Solidarity
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Voidslime
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
59%inclusion55 decks94 decks
52%synergy
Fell the Mighty
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
44%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Last March of the Ents
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Wargate
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Time Warp
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Destined Confrontation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
63%inclusion59 decks94 decks
59%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Stoneskin
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Guardian Project
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Aluren
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Chorus
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Freed from the Real
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Rolling Stones
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion57 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion90 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion76 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion90 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion89 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion88 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion88 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
76%inclusion71 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Breeding Pool
71%inclusion67 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Temple Garden
68%inclusion64 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
60%inclusion56 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion52 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
53%inclusion50 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
52%inclusion49 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion44 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
-13%synergy
Seaside Citadel
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
-15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Canopy Vista
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
-21%synergy
Brushland
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Bastion
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
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