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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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Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion423 decks447 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion414 decks447 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion407 decks447 decks
84%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
88%inclusion392 decks447 decks
81%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
87%inclusion390 decks447 decks
81%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83%inclusion371 decks447 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
84%inclusion377 decks447 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion365 decks447 decks
74%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
81%inclusion361 decks447 decks
74%synergy
High Alert
79%inclusion355 decks447 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion343 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion338 decks447 decks
69%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
75%inclusion337 decks447 decks
70%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion158 decks233 decks
62%synergy
Shield Sphere
68%inclusion303 decks447 decks
64%synergy
Hover Barrier
68%inclusion302 decks447 decks
62%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
66%inclusion294 decks447 decks
61%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
66%inclusion293 decks447 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Frost
65%inclusion289 decks447 decks
59%synergy
Meekstone
64%inclusion288 decks447 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion282 decks447 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion277 decks447 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
60%inclusion267 decks447 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion265 decks447 decks
45%synergy
Aura Shards
44%inclusion198 decks447 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion189 decks447 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion159 decks447 decks
22%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
35%inclusion155 decks447 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
25%inclusion113 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion96 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Jeskai Barricade
64%inclusion285 decks447 decks
59%synergy
Perimeter Captain
63%inclusion280 decks447 decks
58%synergy
Tree of Redemption
61%inclusion272 decks447 decks
57%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion265 decks447 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Junk
57%inclusion257 decks447 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
57%inclusion256 decks447 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
57%inclusion254 decks447 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
56%inclusion251 decks447 decks
51%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
48%inclusion216 decks447 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Glare
45%inclusion202 decks447 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Runes
44%inclusion195 decks447 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
41%inclusion184 decks447 decks
37%synergy
Flumph
41%inclusion184 decks447 decks
37%synergy
Walking Bulwark
39%inclusion173 decks447 decks
35%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
39%inclusion173 decks447 decks
35%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
38%inclusion87 decks227 decks
36%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
35%inclusion157 decks447 decks
32%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion152 decks447 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Shards
33%inclusion148 decks447 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Wall
29%inclusion128 decks447 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion125 decks447 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion125 decks447 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion123 decks447 decks
25%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion119 decks447 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion116 decks447 decks
23%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
25%inclusion92 decks375 decks
22%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion106 decks447 decks
21%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
23%inclusion101 decks447 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Nets
22%inclusion100 decks447 decks
21%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
22%inclusion92 decks414 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion97 decks447 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion92 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
20%inclusion91 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
20%inclusion45 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Noble Hierarch
18%inclusion82 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion81 decks447 decks
-17%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion81 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion79 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
18%inclusion73 decks416 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion67 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Jungle Barrier
15%inclusion67 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
14%inclusion61 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion59 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
13%inclusion56 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
12%inclusion54 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
11%inclusion51 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
11%inclusion48 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
10%inclusion46 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion287 decks447 decks
34%synergy
Tower Defense
61%inclusion273 decks447 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion227 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
48%inclusion216 decks447 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion201 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion199 decks447 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion190 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Eerie Interlude
35%inclusion156 decks447 decks
29%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion132 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion114 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion107 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion106 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
17%inclusion78 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion74 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion67 decks447 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion65 decks447 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion65 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Bar the Door
14%inclusion63 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion63 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion58 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion43 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.8%inclusion35 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.2%inclusion32 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion30 decks439 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion25 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Solidarity
5.6%inclusion25 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
63%inclusion282 decks447 decks
57%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion225 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion206 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Mighty
44%inclusion198 decks447 decks
39%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion194 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion149 decks447 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion126 decks447 decks
-9%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
20%inclusion88 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion84 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion83 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
18%inclusion79 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion79 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion38 decks226 decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion74 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14%inclusion62 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion56 decks447 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.9%inclusion40 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.8%inclusion35 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
5.1%inclusion23 decks447 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
55%inclusion247 decks447 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion237 decks447 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion137 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
13%inclusion58 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion52 decks447 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.1%inclusion36 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
64%inclusion284 decks447 decks
58%synergy
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion249 decks447 decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
39%inclusion176 decks447 decks
36%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion87 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Chorus
16%inclusion72 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion71 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Primal Rage
15%inclusion69 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion67 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion66 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Smile at Death
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion52 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.5%inclusion38 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.8%inclusion35 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Aluren
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.2%inclusion32 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
6.5%inclusion29 decks447 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.1%inclusion23 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
16%inclusion72 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
15%inclusion69 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion283 decks447 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
55%inclusion247 decks447 decks
37%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion198 decks447 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion154 decks447 decks
20%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion104 decks447 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion52 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion59 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion47 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.2%inclusion41 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.5%inclusion38 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion412 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion368 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion107 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion64 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion64 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion64 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion61 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion60 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion57 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion54 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion54 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion53 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion52 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion51 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion45 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion425 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
91%inclusion407 decks447 decks
78%synergy
Savannah
91%inclusion407 decks447 decks
78%synergy
Tropical Island
91%inclusion407 decks447 decks
78%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion400 decks447 decks
-4%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion399 decks447 decks
-5%synergy
Island
89%inclusion398 decks447 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion397 decks447 decks
44%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion396 decks447 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87%inclusion391 decks447 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
82%inclusion365 decks447 decks
49%synergy
Windswept Heath
81%inclusion360 decks447 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion357 decks447 decks
50%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
70%inclusion315 decks447 decks
31%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion313 decks447 decks
40%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion307 decks447 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion302 decks447 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion211 decks447 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion190 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
41%inclusion183 decks447 decks
-11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion182 decks447 decks
-8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion176 decks447 decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion155 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion142 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion113 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion101 decks447 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion99 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion60 decks299 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion88 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion88 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion83 decks447 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion80 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion80 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion79 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion79 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion77 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion76 decks447 decks
-12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion71 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion47 decks299 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion69 decks447 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion65 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion64 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion60 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
13%inclusion60 decks447 decks
-32%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion59 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion58 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
12%inclusion54 decks447 decks
-34%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion51 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion50 decks447 decks
3%synergy
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