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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Chelonian Tackle
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Captain America's Shield
4.5%inclusion4 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Erode
3.0%inclusion5 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Chase Inspiration
1.3%inclusion2 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Harmonized Trio
0.6%inclusion1 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion3.79K decks4.05K decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion3.77K decks4.05K decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
90%inclusion3.65K decks4.05K decks
83%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
85%inclusion3.44K decks4.05K decks
78%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
84%inclusion3.39K decks4.05K decks
78%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion3.37K decks4.05K decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion3.36K decks4.05K decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion3.34K decks4.05K decks
75%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
78%inclusion3.17K decks4.05K decks
72%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
76%inclusion3.09K decks4.05K decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
74%inclusion2.98K decks4.05K decks
67%synergy
Wall of Frost
74%inclusion2.98K decks4.05K decks
68%synergy
Tower Defense
73%inclusion2.96K decks4.05K decks
68%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
72%inclusion2.89K decks4.05K decks
66%synergy
Assault Formation
71%inclusion2.89K decks4.05K decks
66%synergy
Hover Barrier
70%inclusion2.83K decks4.05K decks
65%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
68%inclusion2.75K decks4.05K decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2.70K decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Perimeter Captain
67%inclusion2.70K decks4.05K decks
62%synergy
Crystal Barricade
63%inclusion1.42K decks2.25K decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion1.02K decks4.05K decks
8%synergy
Aura Shards
23%inclusion938 decks4.05K decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion904 decks4.05K decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion840 decks4.05K decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion659 decks4.05K decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion620 decks4.05K decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion500 decks4.05K decks
-1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.3%inclusion334 decks4.05K decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
7.6%inclusion306 decks4.05K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Jeskai Barricade
63%inclusion2.54K decks4.05K decks
58%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
61%inclusion2.48K decks4.05K decks
57%synergy
Vine Trellis
61%inclusion2.47K decks4.05K decks
57%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
61%inclusion2.45K decks4.05K decks
55%synergy
Wall of Junk
60%inclusion2.42K decks4.05K decks
55%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
59%inclusion2.38K decks4.05K decks
55%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
58%inclusion233 decks400 decks
53%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
56%inclusion2.27K decks4.05K decks
52%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
53%inclusion2.14K decks4.05K decks
49%synergy
Wall of Runes
52%inclusion2.10K decks4.05K decks
48%synergy
Tree of Redemption
52%inclusion2.09K decks4.05K decks
48%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
46%inclusion1.88K decks4.05K decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion1.82K decks4.05K decks
41%synergy
Shield Sphere
44%inclusion1.79K decks4.05K decks
41%synergy
Wall of Glare
44%inclusion1.77K decks4.05K decks
41%synergy
Angelic Wall
43%inclusion1.74K decks4.05K decks
40%synergy
Walking Bulwark
43%inclusion1.74K decks4.05K decks
40%synergy
Carven Caryatid
38%inclusion1.55K decks4.05K decks
35%synergy
Fortified Rampart
38%inclusion1.54K decks4.05K decks
35%synergy
Flumph
37%inclusion1.51K decks4.05K decks
34%synergy
Riptide Turtle
36%inclusion1.46K decks4.05K decks
34%synergy
Wall of Roots
36%inclusion1.45K decks4.05K decks
32%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
33%inclusion1.34K decks4.05K decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion1.34K decks4.05K decks
31%synergy
Towering Titan
32%inclusion1.31K decks4.05K decks
30%synergy
Fog Bank
30%inclusion1.22K decks4.05K decks
27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion1.16K decks4.05K decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion1.15K decks4.05K decks
26%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
28%inclusion629 decks2.22K decks
26%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
28%inclusion1.05K decks3.74K decks
26%synergy
Steel Wall
28%inclusion1.14K decks4.05K decks
26%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
27%inclusion1.08K decks4.05K decks
25%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion1.06K decks4.05K decks
24%synergy
Jungle Barrier
26%inclusion1.04K decks4.05K decks
24%synergy
Glacial Wall
25%inclusion1K decks4.05K decks
23%synergy
Rampart Architect
24%inclusion133 decks550 decks
23%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
24%inclusion975 decks4.05K decks
22%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
23%inclusion940 decks4.05K decks
22%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
23%inclusion916 decks4.05K decks
21%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
22%inclusion486 decks2.18K decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion849 decks4.05K decks
19%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion845 decks4.05K decks
19%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
19%inclusion782 decks4.05K decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
19%inclusion749 decks4.05K decks
17%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
18%inclusion734 decks4.05K decks
17%synergy
Wall of Nets
18%inclusion724 decks4.05K decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion716 decks4.05K decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
16%inclusion652 decks4.05K decks
15%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
16%inclusion633 decks4.05K decks
15%synergy
Geist of the Archives
16%inclusion628 decks4.05K decks
14%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
58%inclusion2.35K decks4.05K decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion1.98K decks4.05K decks
1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion1.62K decks4.05K decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion1.52K decks4.05K decks
11%synergy
Eerie Interlude
35%inclusion1.43K decks4.05K decks
30%synergy
Bar the Door
34%inclusion1.39K decks4.05K decks
32%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion1.25K decks4.05K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion1.20K decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion1.19K decks4.05K decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion1.04K decks4.05K decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion639 decks4.05K decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
15%inclusion604 decks4.05K decks
10%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion570 decks4.05K decks
12%synergy
Solidarity
14%inclusion558 decks4.05K decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion516 decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion512 decks4.05K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion494 decks4.05K decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion482 decks4.05K decks
9%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion447 decks4.05K decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion421 decks4.05K decks
-18%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
10%inclusion418 decks4.05K decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
9.2%inclusion373 decks4.05K decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.9%inclusion362 decks4.05K decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.3%inclusion334 decks4.05K decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.3%inclusion297 decks4.05K decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.8%inclusion235 decks4.05K decks
4%synergy
Cancel
5.7%inclusion232 decks4.05K decks
4%synergy
Naturalize
5.5%inclusion224 decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
58%inclusion2.35K decks4.05K decks
53%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion1.98K decks4.05K decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
49%inclusion1.96K decks4.05K decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion1.79K decks4.05K decks
19%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion1.25K decks4.05K decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
30%inclusion1.20K decks4.05K decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion1.06K decks4.05K decks
-1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion1.05K decks4.05K decks
8%synergy
Last March of the Ents
23%inclusion935 decks4.05K decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion792 decks4.05K decks
-6%synergy
Raise the Past
19%inclusion412 decks2.19K decks
18%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
18%inclusion745 decks4.05K decks
17%synergy
Reunion of the House
13%inclusion73 decks550 decks
12%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion47 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion362 decks4.05K decks
0%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.7%inclusion350 decks4.05K decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.1%inclusion328 decks4.05K decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.1%inclusion287 decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.7%inclusion231 decks4.05K decks
-0%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.5%inclusion221 decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
53%inclusion2.13K decks4.05K decks
49%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
52%inclusion2.11K decks4.05K decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion1.66K decks4.05K decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion1.60K decks4.05K decks
12%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
23%inclusion937 decks4.05K decks
22%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion440 decks4.05K decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.9%inclusion361 decks4.05K decks
8%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.5%inclusion265 decks4.05K decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.8%inclusion235 decks4.05K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
60%inclusion2.43K decks4.05K decks
55%synergy
Stoneskin
50%inclusion2.02K decks4.05K decks
46%synergy
Angelic Chorus
25%inclusion1.01K decks4.05K decks
23%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion701 decks4.05K decks
16%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion694 decks4.05K decks
15%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
14%inclusion395 decks2.82K decks
13%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
14%inclusion566 decks4.05K decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion546 decks4.05K decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion538 decks4.05K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion519 decks4.05K decks
1%synergy
Angelic Shield
11%inclusion433 decks4.05K decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion431 decks4.05K decks
10%synergy
Rolling Stones
10%inclusion411 decks4.05K decks
9%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
10%inclusion407 decks4.05K decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion407 decks4.05K decks
-0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.2%inclusion374 decks4.05K decks
4%synergy
Serra's Blessing
8.7%inclusion352 decks4.05K decks
8%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
8.7%inclusion350 decks4.05K decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
8.2%inclusion47 decks575 decks
7%synergy
True Conviction
6.5%inclusion265 decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Always Watching
5.3%inclusion214 decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.1%inclusion208 decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.1%inclusion206 decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.0%inclusion203 decks4.05K decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion1.02K decks4.05K decks
23%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
24%inclusion963 decks4.05K decks
22%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
12%inclusion505 decks4.05K decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion2.32K decks4.05K decks
14%synergy
Access Tunnel
32%inclusion1.28K decks4.05K decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion786 decks4.05K decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion631 decks4.05K decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion583 decks4.05K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion404 decks4.05K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.5%inclusion383 decks4.05K decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
6.5%inclusion249 decks3.83K decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.4%inclusion259 decks4.05K decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion3.47K decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion3.19K decks4.05K decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion1.13K decks4.05K decks
19%synergy
Simic Signet
24%inclusion960 decks4.05K decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion947 decks4.05K decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion883 decks4.05K decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion536 decks4.05K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion489 decks4.05K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion444 decks4.05K decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion367 decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.9%inclusion360 decks4.05K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.3%inclusion334 decks4.05K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.1%inclusion326 decks4.05K decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion3.92K decks4.05K decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion3.91K decks4.05K decks
2%synergy
Island
97%inclusion3.90K decks4.05K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion3.69K decks4.05K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
65%inclusion2.61K decks4.05K decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion2.13K decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion2.04K decks4.05K decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion1.98K decks4.05K decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion1.97K decks4.05K decks
-9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
47%inclusion1.91K decks4.05K decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
45%inclusion1.81K decks4.05K decks
-2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
43%inclusion1.73K decks4.05K decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion1.73K decks4.05K decks
-2%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion1.69K decks4.05K decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion1.63K decks4.05K decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion1.48K decks4.05K decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion1.36K decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
34%inclusion1.36K decks4.05K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion1.28K decks4.05K decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion1.12K decks4.05K decks
-6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion1.12K decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion1.11K decks4.05K decks
-5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion1.07K decks4.05K decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion1.05K decks4.05K decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion1.04K decks4.05K decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion1.02K decks4.05K decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
25%inclusion1.01K decks4.05K decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion897 decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion731 decks4.05K decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion712 decks4.05K decks
-8%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion675 decks4.05K decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion624 decks4.05K decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion623 decks4.05K decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion589 decks4.05K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion550 decks4.05K decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion519 decks4.05K decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion509 decks4.05K decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
12%inclusion503 decks4.05K decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion362 decks2.92K decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion339 decks2.92K decks
3%synergy
Savannah
11%inclusion452 decks4.05K decks
-2%synergy
Simic Guildgate
11%inclusion451 decks4.05K decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion451 decks4.05K decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion450 decks4.05K decks
-2%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion450 decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion445 decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion441 decks4.05K decks
6%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion437 decks4.05K decks
5%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion437 decks4.05K decks
-3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion430 decks4.05K decks
3%synergy