Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Toughness Matters

Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Community Corner Creator Spotlight: MTG Rookies and Garage The Gathering
In today's Community Corner Creator Spotlight, we are interviewing two more creators: MTG Rookies and Garage The Gathering!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Chelonian Tackle
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
4.3%inclusion4 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Chase Inspiration
2.7%inclusion2 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Erode
2.2%inclusion2 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
2.1%inclusion2 decks94 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion3.94K decks4.20K decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion3.92K decks4.20K decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
90%inclusion3.80K decks4.20K decks
83%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
85%inclusion3.58K decks4.20K decks
78%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
84%inclusion3.54K decks4.20K decks
78%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion3.50K decks4.20K decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion3.49K decks4.20K decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
83%inclusion3.47K decks4.20K decks
75%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
78%inclusion3.29K decks4.20K decks
72%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
76%inclusion3.21K decks4.20K decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
74%inclusion3.11K decks4.20K decks
68%synergy
Wall of Frost
74%inclusion3.09K decks4.20K decks
68%synergy
Tower Defense
73%inclusion3.08K decks4.20K decks
68%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
72%inclusion3.01K decks4.20K decks
66%synergy
Assault Formation
71%inclusion3K decks4.20K decks
66%synergy
Hover Barrier
70%inclusion2.95K decks4.20K decks
65%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
68%inclusion2.86K decks4.20K decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2.82K decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Perimeter Captain
67%inclusion2.81K decks4.20K decks
62%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
63%inclusion2.65K decks4.20K decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion1.08K decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Aura Shards
24%inclusion994 decks4.20K decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion958 decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion890 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion701 decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion650 decks4.20K decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion525 decks4.20K decks
-1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.4%inclusion352 decks4.20K decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
7.6%inclusion320 decks4.20K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Crystal Barricade
63%inclusion1.37K decks2.19K decks
57%synergy
Vine Trellis
61%inclusion2.58K decks4.20K decks
57%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
61%inclusion2.58K decks4.20K decks
57%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
61%inclusion2.55K decks4.20K decks
55%synergy
Wall of Junk
60%inclusion2.52K decks4.20K decks
55%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
59%inclusion2.48K decks4.20K decks
55%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
57%inclusion193 decks336 decks
52%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
56%inclusion2.35K decks4.20K decks
52%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
53%inclusion2.25K decks4.20K decks
49%synergy
Wall of Runes
52%inclusion2.18K decks4.20K decks
48%synergy
Tree of Redemption
52%inclusion2.18K decks4.20K decks
48%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
46%inclusion1.94K decks4.20K decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion1.90K decks4.20K decks
42%synergy
Shield Sphere
45%inclusion1.88K decks4.20K decks
41%synergy
Wall of Glare
44%inclusion1.86K decks4.20K decks
41%synergy
Angelic Wall
43%inclusion1.81K decks4.20K decks
40%synergy
Walking Bulwark
43%inclusion1.81K decks4.20K decks
40%synergy
Carven Caryatid
39%inclusion1.63K decks4.20K decks
36%synergy
Fortified Rampart
38%inclusion1.59K decks4.20K decks
35%synergy
Flumph
38%inclusion1.59K decks4.20K decks
34%synergy
Riptide Turtle
36%inclusion1.52K decks4.20K decks
34%synergy
Wall of Roots
36%inclusion1.51K decks4.20K decks
32%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
34%inclusion1.41K decks4.20K decks
31%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
33%inclusion1.41K decks4.20K decks
30%synergy
Towering Titan
32%inclusion1.36K decks4.20K decks
30%synergy
Fog Bank
30%inclusion1.25K decks4.20K decks
27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion1.21K decks4.20K decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mulch
29%inclusion1.21K decks4.20K decks
27%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
28%inclusion611 decks2.17K decks
26%synergy
Steel Wall
28%inclusion1.18K decks4.20K decks
26%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
28%inclusion1.04K decks3.69K decks
26%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
27%inclusion1.12K decks4.20K decks
25%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion1.10K decks4.20K decks
24%synergy
Jungle Barrier
26%inclusion1.08K decks4.20K decks
24%synergy
Glacial Wall
25%inclusion1.03K decks4.20K decks
23%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
24%inclusion1.01K decks4.20K decks
22%synergy
Rampart Architect
24%inclusion117 decks490 decks
22%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
23%inclusion934 decks4.04K decks
22%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
22%inclusion941 decks4.20K decks
21%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
22%inclusion476 decks2.13K decks
21%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion891 decks4.20K decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion880 decks4.20K decks
19%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
19%inclusion773 decks4.06K decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion772 decks4.20K decks
17%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
18%inclusion754 decks4.20K decks
17%synergy
Wall of Nets
18%inclusion745 decks4.20K decks
16%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
17%inclusion732 decks4.20K decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
16%inclusion687 decks4.20K decks
15%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
16%inclusion662 decks4.20K decks
15%synergy
Geist of the Archives
16%inclusion655 decks4.20K decks
14%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
58%inclusion2.45K decks4.20K decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion2.07K decks4.20K decks
1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion1.69K decks4.20K decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion1.59K decks4.20K decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
36%inclusion1.50K decks4.20K decks
30%synergy
Bar the Door
35%inclusion1.45K decks4.20K decks
32%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion1.31K decks4.20K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion1.26K decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
30%inclusion1.25K decks4.20K decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion1.08K decks4.20K decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion666 decks4.20K decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
15%inclusion632 decks4.20K decks
10%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion586 decks4.20K decks
12%synergy
Solidarity
14%inclusion582 decks4.20K decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion541 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion537 decks4.20K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion519 decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion500 decks4.20K decks
9%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion466 decks4.20K decks
9%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
10%inclusion433 decks4.20K decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion430 decks4.20K decks
-18%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion400 decks4.20K decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.0%inclusion379 decks4.20K decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.4%inclusion351 decks4.20K decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.4%inclusion309 decks4.20K decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.1%inclusion255 decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Cancel
5.7%inclusion238 decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Naturalize
5.6%inclusion236 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
59%inclusion2.46K decks4.20K decks
54%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion2.08K decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
49%inclusion2.05K decks4.20K decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion1.87K decks4.20K decks
19%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion1.29K decks4.20K decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion1.24K decks4.20K decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion1.11K decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion1.11K decks4.20K decks
-1%synergy
Last March of the Ents
23%inclusion973 decks4.20K decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion825 decks4.20K decks
-6%synergy
Raise the Past
19%inclusion409 decks2.13K decks
18%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
18%inclusion776 decks4.20K decks
17%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion59 decks490 decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion38 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
9.0%inclusion379 decks4.20K decks
0%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.6%inclusion363 decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.3%inclusion347 decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.2%inclusion302 decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.8%inclusion245 decks4.20K decks
0%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.5%inclusion231 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
53%inclusion2.22K decks4.20K decks
49%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
52%inclusion2.20K decks4.20K decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion1.74K decks4.20K decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion1.66K decks4.20K decks
12%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
23%inclusion984 decks4.20K decks
22%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion463 decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.9%inclusion374 decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.5%inclusion274 decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.7%inclusion241 decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
61%inclusion2.54K decks4.20K decks
56%synergy
Stoneskin
50%inclusion2.10K decks4.20K decks
46%synergy
Angelic Chorus
25%inclusion1.05K decks4.20K decks
23%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion722 decks4.20K decks
15%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion713 decks4.20K decks
15%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
14%inclusion394 decks2.77K decks
13%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
14%inclusion592 decks4.20K decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion568 decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion547 decks4.20K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion524 decks4.20K decks
0%synergy
Angelic Shield
11%inclusion449 decks4.20K decks
10%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
11%inclusion447 decks4.20K decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion440 decks4.20K decks
10%synergy
Rolling Stones
10%inclusion433 decks4.20K decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion419 decks4.20K decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.4%inclusion394 decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Serra's Blessing
8.7%inclusion366 decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
8.6%inclusion362 decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
7.4%inclusion38 decks515 decks
7%synergy
True Conviction
6.4%inclusion270 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Always Watching
5.4%inclusion225 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.2%inclusion219 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.1%inclusion214 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.1%inclusion139 decks2.75K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion1.05K decks4.20K decks
23%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
24%inclusion1K decks4.20K decks
22%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
13%inclusion528 decks4.20K decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion2.43K decks4.20K decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
32%inclusion1.33K decks4.20K decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion816 decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion668 decks4.20K decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion610 decks4.20K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion413 decks4.20K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.5%inclusion398 decks4.20K decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
6.6%inclusion249 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.5%inclusion273 decks4.20K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion3.60K decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion3.31K decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion1.18K decks4.20K decks
19%synergy
Simic Signet
24%inclusion1K decks4.20K decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion1K decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion923 decks4.20K decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion559 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion507 decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion453 decks4.20K decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.0%inclusion380 decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.0%inclusion377 decks4.20K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.3%inclusion349 decks4.20K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.0%inclusion334 decks4.20K decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion4.07K decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion4.06K decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion4.05K decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion3.83K decks4.20K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion2.71K decks4.20K decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion2.20K decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
51%inclusion2.13K decks4.20K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion2.05K decks4.20K decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion2.05K decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
47%inclusion1.99K decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
45%inclusion1.88K decks4.20K decks
-2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
43%inclusion1.80K decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion1.80K decks4.20K decks
-1%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion1.76K decks4.20K decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion1.70K decks4.20K decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion1.53K decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion1.42K decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
34%inclusion1.42K decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion1.33K decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion1.17K decks4.20K decks
-5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
27%inclusion1.16K decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion1.15K decks4.20K decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion1.09K decks4.20K decks
-4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion1.09K decks4.20K decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion1.07K decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion1.05K decks4.20K decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
24%inclusion1.03K decks4.20K decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion939 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion756 decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion727 decks4.20K decks
-8%synergy
Brushland
16%inclusion692 decks4.20K decks
-12%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion647 decks4.20K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion642 decks4.20K decks
-7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion610 decks4.20K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion564 decks4.20K decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion536 decks4.20K decks
10%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion534 decks4.20K decks
-8%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion526 decks4.20K decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion355 decks2.87K decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion330 decks2.87K decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion480 decks4.20K decks
-2%synergy
Savannah
11%inclusion477 decks4.20K decks
-2%synergy
Simic Guildgate
11%inclusion477 decks4.20K decks
9%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion474 decks4.20K decks
-1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion470 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion466 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion462 decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion450 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion446 decks4.20K decks
-3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion442 decks4.20K decks
3%synergy