Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Budget Toughness Matters

Arcades, the Strategist
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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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An Unexpected Party
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion255 decks277 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
90%inclusion248 decks277 decks
83%synergy
Axebane Guardian
88%inclusion244 decks277 decks
81%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
86%inclusion238 decks277 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion237 decks277 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Frost
82%inclusion228 decks277 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Omens
83%inclusion231 decks277 decks
76%synergy
Tower Defense
81%inclusion225 decks277 decks
76%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
76%inclusion211 decks277 decks
71%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
75%inclusion208 decks277 decks
69%synergy
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High Alert
75%inclusion208 decks277 decks
69%synergy
Hover Barrier
70%inclusion195 decks277 decks
66%synergy
Fell the Mighty
69%inclusion192 decks277 decks
65%synergy
Angelic Wall
69%inclusion190 decks277 decks
66%synergy
Assault Formation
68%inclusion189 decks277 decks
63%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
66%inclusion182 decks277 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
65%inclusion180 decks277 decks
61%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
64%inclusion176 decks277 decks
59%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
64%inclusion176 decks277 decks
57%synergy
Vine Trellis
63%inclusion175 decks277 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Runes
63%inclusion174 decks277 decks
59%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
62%inclusion171 decks277 decks
56%synergy
Fortified Rampart
58%inclusion162 decks277 decks
56%synergy
Perimeter Captain
56%inclusion155 decks277 decks
51%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
56%inclusion154 decks277 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Junk
54%inclusion149 decks277 decks
50%synergy
Riptide Turtle
53%inclusion147 decks277 decks
51%synergy
Carven Caryatid
51%inclusion140 decks277 decks
48%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
50%inclusion138 decks277 decks
47%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
50%inclusion138 decks277 decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion136 decks277 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Roots
48%inclusion132 decks277 decks
44%synergy
Jungle Barrier
46%inclusion128 decks277 decks
44%synergy
Steel Wall
46%inclusion127 decks277 decks
44%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
45%inclusion125 decks277 decks
42%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
45%inclusion124 decks277 decks
43%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
43%inclusion120 decks277 decks
37%synergy
Crystal Barricade
41%inclusion94 decks229 decks
36%synergy
Glacial Wall
40%inclusion112 decks277 decks
39%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
40%inclusion111 decks277 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Mulch
40%inclusion111 decks277 decks
38%synergy
Fog Bank
38%inclusion106 decks277 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Glare
38%inclusion106 decks277 decks
35%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
33%inclusion91 decks277 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Mist
32%inclusion89 decks277 decks
31%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
31%inclusion86 decks277 decks
30%synergy
Portcullis Vine
31%inclusion86 decks277 decks
30%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
31%inclusion85 decks277 decks
29%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
30%inclusion84 decks277 decks
27%synergy
Geist of the Archives
30%inclusion83 decks277 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Essence
30%inclusion82 decks277 decks
28%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
29%inclusion81 decks277 decks
27%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
28%inclusion77 decks277 decks
27%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
28%inclusion61 decks221 decks
27%synergy
Rampart Architect
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
26%inclusion71 decks277 decks
22%synergy
Flumph
26%inclusion71 decks277 decks
22%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
24%inclusion66 decks277 decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion66 decks277 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Tears
23%inclusion63 decks277 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Vines
22%inclusion62 decks277 decks
22%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
22%inclusion62 decks277 decks
21%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
22%inclusion61 decks277 decks
17%synergy
Tree of Redemption
22%inclusion60 decks277 decks
18%synergy
Consulate Skygate
22%inclusion60 decks277 decks
21%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
21%inclusion57 decks277 decks
16%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
20%inclusion56 decks277 decks
19%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
20%inclusion55 decks277 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Hope
19%inclusion54 decks277 decks
19%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
19%inclusion53 decks277 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
57%inclusion157 decks277 decks
55%synergy
Negate
56%inclusion155 decks277 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion116 decks277 decks
-20%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion96 decks277 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Nature
34%inclusion94 decks277 decks
32%synergy
Bant Charm
34%inclusion93 decks277 decks
29%synergy
Growth Spiral
31%inclusion87 decks277 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion77 decks277 decks
-21%synergy
Solidarity
27%inclusion74 decks277 decks
26%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
22%inclusion60 decks277 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion60 decks277 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion56 decks277 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion53 decks277 decks
-6%synergy
Cancel
16%inclusion43 decks277 decks
14%synergy
Naturalize
15%inclusion42 decks277 decks
14%synergy
Eerie Interlude
10%inclusion28 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
10%inclusion28 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Surge of Salvation
9.4%inclusion26 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.0%inclusion25 decks277 decks
1%synergy
Fog
6.9%inclusion19 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion19 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Rally to Battle
6.9%inclusion19 decks277 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
6.1%inclusion17 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.8%inclusion16 decks277 decks
-11%synergy
Faith's Reward
5.8%inclusion16 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Refuse to Yield
5.4%inclusion15 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
58%inclusion162 decks277 decks
34%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion133 decks277 decks
12%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
42%inclusion117 decks277 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
30%inclusion83 decks277 decks
-15%synergy
Destined Confrontation
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion53 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
17%inclusion47 decks277 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Past
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion35 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
12%inclusion33 decks277 decks
10%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
10%inclusion28 decks277 decks
8%synergy
Explore
8.3%inclusion23 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Return to the Ranks
6.5%inclusion18 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.8%inclusion16 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.8%inclusion16 decks277 decks
-21%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
28%inclusion77 decks277 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion68 decks277 decks
-3%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
22%inclusion60 decks277 decks
18%synergy
Captain America's Shield
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Mirror Shield
16%inclusion43 decks277 decks
15%synergy
Meekstone
15%inclusion41 decks277 decks
11%synergy
Accorder's Shield
10%inclusion28 decks277 decks
10%synergy
Cathar's Shield
8.7%inclusion24 decks277 decks
8%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
6.5%inclusion18 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
5.8%inclusion16 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.4%inclusion15 decks277 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
55%inclusion152 decks277 decks
52%synergy
Brave the Sands
39%inclusion107 decks277 decks
34%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
30%inclusion84 decks277 decks
29%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
27%inclusion76 decks277 decks
27%synergy
Assemble the Players
18%inclusion49 decks277 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Shield
17%inclusion47 decks277 decks
16%synergy
Serra's Blessing
16%inclusion43 decks277 decks
15%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
14%inclusion38 decks277 decks
13%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
13%inclusion36 decks277 decks
13%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion31 decks277 decks
10%synergy
Builder's Blessing
11%inclusion30 decks277 decks
11%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
9.4%inclusion26 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.9%inclusion22 decks277 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Chorus
7.9%inclusion22 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Always Watching
7.2%inclusion20 decks277 decks
7%synergy
Wild Pair
6.5%inclusion18 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Deep Freeze
6.5%inclusion18 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Builder's Talent
6.1%inclusion17 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
39%inclusion108 decks277 decks
37%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
35%inclusion96 decks277 decks
33%synergy
The Wanderer
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
25%inclusion68 decks277 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion55 decks277 decks
-22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion39 decks277 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion25 decks277 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion192 decks277 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion191 decks277 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion103 decks277 decks
29%synergy
Simic Signet
35%inclusion98 decks277 decks
27%synergy
Selesnya Signet
29%inclusion79 decks277 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion60 decks277 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion36 decks277 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.7%inclusion24 decks277 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.3%inclusion23 decks277 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion23 decks277 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.9%inclusion22 decks277 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.4%inclusion15 decks277 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion277 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion277 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion277 decks277 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion237 decks277 decks
-5%synergy
Seaside Citadel
70%inclusion194 decks277 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion155 decks277 decks
31%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion146 decks277 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
47%inclusion131 decks277 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion128 decks277 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion115 decks277 decks
25%synergy
Blossoming Sands
35%inclusion97 decks277 decks
30%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
33%inclusion91 decks277 decks
19%synergy
Tranquil Cove
32%inclusion88 decks277 decks
27%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
32%inclusion88 decks277 decks
29%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion85 decks277 decks
-18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion84 decks277 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion82 decks277 decks
17%synergy
Simic Guildgate
30%inclusion82 decks277 decks
27%synergy
Thornwood Falls
29%inclusion81 decks277 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
29%inclusion80 decks277 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion69 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
24%inclusion66 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
23%inclusion64 decks277 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion64 decks277 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion64 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion55 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
19%inclusion54 decks277 decks
-26%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion54 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Hideout
14%inclusion40 decks277 decks
7%synergy
Bant Panorama
14%inclusion39 decks277 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion37 decks277 decks
-13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion36 decks277 decks
-6%synergy
Krosan Verge
12%inclusion34 decks277 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion33 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion32 decks277 decks
-8%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion32 decks277 decks
-3%synergy
Woodland Stream
12%inclusion32 decks277 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion29 decks277 decks
-15%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
9.4%inclusion26 decks277 decks
8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.7%inclusion24 decks277 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.7%inclusion24 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Grove
8.3%inclusion23 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Overflowing Basin
7.9%inclusion22 decks277 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.9%inclusion22 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Sodden Verdure
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
6.9%inclusion19 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Tangled Islet
6.5%inclusion18 decks277 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
6.5%inclusion18 decks277 decks
-24%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
6.5%inclusion18 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Grove
6.1%inclusion17 decks277 decks
0%synergy
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