Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Upgraded

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
4.1%inclusion13 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
2.2%inclusion8 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
2.2%inclusion8 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Erode
1.4%inclusion5 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
The Mind Stone
1.0%inclusion2 decks210 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion1.50K decks1.59K decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
94%inclusion1.49K decks1.59K decks
87%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion1.45K decks1.59K decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
88%inclusion1.40K decks1.59K decks
81%synergy
High Alert
86%inclusion1.36K decks1.59K decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion1.36K decks1.59K decks
79%synergy
Wall of Omens
86%inclusion1.36K decks1.59K decks
78%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
84%inclusion1.33K decks1.59K decks
77%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
81%inclusion1.29K decks1.59K decks
75%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
82%inclusion1.29K decks1.59K decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
77%inclusion1.22K decks1.59K decks
71%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
75%inclusion1.19K decks1.59K decks
69%synergy
Assault Formation
73%inclusion1.16K decks1.59K decks
68%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
73%inclusion1.16K decks1.59K decks
68%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion1.13K decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Tower Defense
71%inclusion1.12K decks1.59K decks
65%synergy
Crystal Barricade
71%inclusion1.11K decks1.57K decks
65%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
68%inclusion1.07K decks1.59K decks
61%synergy
Wall of Frost
65%inclusion1.03K decks1.59K decks
59%synergy
Hover Barrier
63%inclusion1.01K decks1.59K decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
33%inclusion531 decks1.59K decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion345 decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion324 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion255 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion222 decks1.59K decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion177 decks1.59K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion167 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
7.2%inclusion114 decks1.59K decks
-9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.2%inclusion114 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Shield-Wall Sentinel
63%inclusion993 decks1.59K decks
58%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion980 decks1.59K decks
57%synergy
Wall of Junk
62%inclusion980 decks1.59K decks
57%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
61%inclusion561 decks916 decks
56%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
61%inclusion971 decks1.59K decks
57%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
61%inclusion968 decks1.59K decks
57%synergy
Vine Trellis
61%inclusion966 decks1.59K decks
56%synergy
Tree of Redemption
56%inclusion896 decks1.59K decks
52%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
56%inclusion893 decks1.59K decks
52%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
53%inclusion848 decks1.59K decks
49%synergy
Shield Sphere
53%inclusion836 decks1.59K decks
49%synergy
Walking Bulwark
48%inclusion756 decks1.59K decks
44%synergy
Wall of Roots
47%inclusion740 decks1.59K decks
43%synergy
Wall of Runes
47%inclusion738 decks1.59K decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
44%inclusion695 decks1.59K decks
40%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
43%inclusion682 decks1.59K decks
40%synergy
Wall of Glare
40%inclusion638 decks1.59K decks
37%synergy
Carven Caryatid
40%inclusion629 decks1.59K decks
37%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion596 decks1.59K decks
34%synergy
Angelic Wall
37%inclusion587 decks1.59K decks
34%synergy
Flumph
36%inclusion579 decks1.59K decks
33%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
33%inclusion526 decks1.59K decks
30%synergy
Wall of Shards
32%inclusion512 decks1.59K decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
31%inclusion492 decks1.59K decks
28%synergy
Towering Titan
30%inclusion474 decks1.59K decks
27%synergy
Fog Bank
29%inclusion455 decks1.59K decks
26%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
28%inclusion447 decks1.57K decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion447 decks1.59K decks
26%synergy
Fortified Rampart
28%inclusion437 decks1.59K decks
25%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
27%inclusion432 decks1.59K decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
26%inclusion408 decks1.59K decks
23%synergy
Steel Wall
23%inclusion367 decks1.59K decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
22%inclusion354 decks1.59K decks
20%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
22%inclusion347 decks1.59K decks
20%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
20%inclusion320 decks1.59K decks
18%synergy
Jungle Barrier
20%inclusion310 decks1.59K decks
18%synergy
Wall of Tears
19%inclusion308 decks1.59K decks
18%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion291 decks1.59K decks
17%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion286 decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
Rampart Architect
17%inclusion245 decks1.41K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion272 decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
16%inclusion261 decks1.58K decks
14%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
16%inclusion256 decks1.59K decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
15%inclusion240 decks1.59K decks
14%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
15%inclusion235 decks1.59K decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion211 decks1.59K decks
12%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
13%inclusion202 decks1.59K decks
10%synergy
Wall of Essence
12%inclusion197 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Portcullis Vine
12%inclusion190 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
12%inclusion185 decks1.59K decks
-23%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
55%inclusion871 decks1.59K decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion823 decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion745 decks1.59K decks
17%synergy
Eerie Interlude
41%inclusion644 decks1.59K decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion624 decks1.59K decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
37%inclusion595 decks1.59K decks
29%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion525 decks1.59K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion491 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Bar the Door
24%inclusion373 decks1.59K decks
21%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion372 decks1.59K decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion307 decks1.59K decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
18%inclusion285 decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion261 decks1.59K decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion233 decks1.59K decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion230 decks1.59K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion207 decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion189 decks1.59K decks
-2%synergy
Bant Charm
12%inclusion188 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion180 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion132 decks1.59K decks
0%synergy
Solidarity
8.3%inclusion131 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Return to Nature
8.1%inclusion129 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.1%inclusion129 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.8%inclusion123 decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.7%inclusion90 decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.2%inclusion83 decks1.59K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
56%inclusion884 decks1.59K decks
51%synergy
Farseek
51%inclusion804 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion671 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion614 decks1.59K decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion511 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
29%inclusion467 decks1.59K decks
27%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion458 decks1.59K decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion381 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion362 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Last March of the Ents
22%inclusion355 decks1.59K decks
20%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion261 decks1.59K decks
15%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion172 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion147 decks1.41K decks
10%synergy
Destined Confrontation
10%inclusion93 decks916 decks
9%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
10%inclusion156 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.1%inclusion145 decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.8%inclusion139 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.5%inclusion119 decks1.59K decks
-1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.4%inclusion102 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Wargate
5.1%inclusion81 decks1.59K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
58%inclusion917 decks1.59K decks
54%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
49%inclusion773 decks1.59K decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion754 decks1.59K decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion638 decks1.59K decks
12%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
16%inclusion249 decks1.59K decks
14%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion171 decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.3%inclusion147 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion881 decks1.59K decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
39%inclusion611 decks1.59K decks
35%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion337 decks1.59K decks
19%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion310 decks1.59K decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
19%inclusion301 decks1.59K decks
17%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion259 decks1.59K decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion201 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Assemble the Players
12%inclusion190 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion175 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion153 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
8.5%inclusion135 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.5%inclusion135 decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.1%inclusion113 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.0%inclusion111 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Rolling Stones
6.6%inclusion105 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
6.4%inclusion96 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.5%inclusion87 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion395 decks1.59K decks
23%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
20%inclusion314 decks1.59K decks
18%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion167 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion937 decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
Access Tunnel
34%inclusion539 decks1.59K decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion333 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion267 decks1.59K decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion267 decks1.59K decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion181 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion112 decks1.59K decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.7%inclusion106 decks1.59K decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion85 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion80 decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion1.37K decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion1.22K decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion338 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
19%inclusion299 decks1.59K decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Signet
17%inclusion265 decks1.59K decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion248 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion183 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion179 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.2%inclusion130 decks1.59K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.7%inclusion122 decks1.59K decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion119 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.9%inclusion109 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion108 decks1.59K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion1.54K decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion1.54K decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Island
96%inclusion1.53K decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion1.50K decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
59%inclusion944 decks1.59K decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion882 decks1.59K decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion877 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Temple Garden
55%inclusion870 decks1.59K decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
54%inclusion862 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
53%inclusion846 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion836 decks1.59K decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
52%inclusion819 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50%inclusion799 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion723 decks1.59K decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion711 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion691 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion687 decks1.59K decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion673 decks1.59K decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
39%inclusion618 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion606 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion551 decks1.59K decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion527 decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion526 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion518 decks1.59K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion478 decks1.59K decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion419 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion396 decks1.59K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion372 decks1.59K decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion276 decks1.59K decks
-5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
16%inclusion258 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion249 decks1.59K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion230 decks1.59K decks
-7%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion225 decks1.59K decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion217 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion216 decks1.59K decks
0%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion215 decks1.59K decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion211 decks1.59K decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion208 decks1.59K decks
0%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion207 decks1.59K decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion206 decks1.59K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion202 decks1.59K decks
8%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion201 decks1.59K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion201 decks1.59K decks
-8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion197 decks1.59K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion194 decks1.59K decks
-8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion183 decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion173 decks1.59K decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
10%inclusion164 decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
Urban Retreat
10%inclusion107 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion159 decks1.59K decks
-4%synergy