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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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High Alert
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
92%synergy
Walking Bulwark
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Crystal Barricade
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Wall of Omens
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Tower Defense
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
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Stalwart Shield-Bearers
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Wall of Denial
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Brave the Sands
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Vine Trellis
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Frost
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Aura Shards
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Runes
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Steel Wall
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Tree of Redemption
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Junk
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Portcullis Vine
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Fortified Rampart
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Towering Titan
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Mulch
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Perimeter Captain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Fog Bank
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Wall
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Shards
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Secret Door
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Glare
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Mist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Flumph
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Carven Caryatid
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Geist of the Archives
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Angelic Wall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Vines
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Consulate Skygate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Pride Guardian
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Noble Hierarch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Riptide Turtle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Shield Sphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Messenger Falcons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cathedral Membrane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Eerie Interlude
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Solidarity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ghostway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Valorous Stance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Decisive Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bant Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Incubation // Incongruity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Condemn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Turn Aside
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dissipate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Blink of an Eye
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thwart the Enemy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bovine Intervention
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reclaim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thraben Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Retribution
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Peerless Recycling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Sabotage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Clinging Mists
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Didn't Say Please
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Give No Ground
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Naturalize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Neutralize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mandate of Peace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Convolute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Refuse to Yield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Safe Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Reunion of the House
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Armageddon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Morningtide's Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Destined Confrontation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Elven Farsight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Requisition Raid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wargate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wear Down
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Peregrination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Far Wanderings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Last March of the Ents
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Adventurous Impulse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Another Round
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Broken Bond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Offering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Impede Momentum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Psychic Paper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Umbral Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Meekstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Shield of the Righteous
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Noetic Scales
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Stoneskin
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Freed from the Real
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Buried in the Garden
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Entmoot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lightmine Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Season of Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Pack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Weakstone's Subjugation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rolling Stones
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Levitation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Privileged Position
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Ground
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boon Reflection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rising Waters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Concerted Effort
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sapseep Forest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Detection Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Stirring Wildwood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Buried Treasure
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Seaside Citadel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Breeding Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Blossoming Sands
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Tranquil Cove
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Grove
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Lush Oasis
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Thornwood Falls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sodden Verdure
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Escape Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Horizon Canopy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Shimmerdrift Vale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
Radiant Grove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Scattered Groves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
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