Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Expensive 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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Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
93%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
90%synergy
High Alert
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
88%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
88%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
88%synergy
Wall of Omens
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
84%synergy
Shield Sphere
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
81%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
77%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Wall of Denial
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
71%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Crystal Barricade
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Assault Formation
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
60%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
58%synergy
Vine Trellis
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Perimeter Captain
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
69%synergy
Rhystic Study
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
64%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
75%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
67%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Worldly Tutor
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Teferi's Protection
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Chrome Mox
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Mox Diamond
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Redemption
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Roots
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Junk
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Shards
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Runes
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Walking Bulwark
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Frost
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Hover Barrier
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Glare
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Mulch
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Flumph
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Noble Hierarch
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Wall of Kelp
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Wall
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Arbor Adherent
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Towering Titan
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Steel Wall
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Portcullis Vine
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Nets
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Hope
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Fortified Rampart
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Turtle
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Ice
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Mystical Tutor
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Heroic Intervention
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Akroma's Will
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Eerie Interlude
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Eladamri's Call
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostway
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Force of Vigor
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Permission Denied
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Bar the Door
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Intuition
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Voidslime
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Slaughter the Strong
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Mighty
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Finale of Devastation
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Wargate
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Last March of the Ents
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-26%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-29%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Raise the Past
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Neoform
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Armageddon
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Staff of Domination
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Aura Shards
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Sylvan Library
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Brave the Sands
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Aluren
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Freed from the Real
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Stoneskin
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Angelic Chorus
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Counterbalance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Assemble the Players
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Rolling Stones
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Jasper
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
87%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
87%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Breeding Pool
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Windswept Heath
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Island
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Forest
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Plains
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Sea of Clouds
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Polluted Delta
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Cavern of Souls
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-23%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Seaside Citadel
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-36%synergy
Brushland
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Deserted Beach
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-18%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
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