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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Captain America's Shield
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
4.9%inclusion20 decks407 decks
5%synergy
Erode
1.8%inclusion8 decks438 decks
-2%synergy
Gathering Place
1.3%inclusion2 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
1.3%inclusion2 decks159 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion1.56K decks1.65K decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
94%inclusion1.54K decks1.65K decks
87%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion1.50K decks1.65K decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
88%inclusion1.45K decks1.65K decks
81%synergy
High Alert
86%inclusion1.41K decks1.65K decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion1.41K decks1.65K decks
78%synergy
Wall of Omens
86%inclusion1.41K decks1.65K decks
78%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
83%inclusion1.37K decks1.65K decks
77%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
82%inclusion1.35K decks1.65K decks
76%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
81%inclusion1.33K decks1.65K decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
77%inclusion1.27K decks1.65K decks
71%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
75%inclusion1.24K decks1.65K decks
70%synergy
Assault Formation
74%inclusion1.21K decks1.65K decks
68%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
73%inclusion1.20K decks1.65K decks
67%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion1.16K decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Crystal Barricade
71%inclusion1.15K decks1.63K decks
65%synergy
Tower Defense
70%inclusion1.16K decks1.65K decks
65%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
67%inclusion1.10K decks1.65K decks
61%synergy
Wall of Frost
65%inclusion1.07K decks1.65K decks
60%synergy
Hover Barrier
63%inclusion1.04K decks1.65K decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
34%inclusion553 decks1.65K decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion361 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion339 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion268 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion232 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion179 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion179 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.4%inclusion122 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
7.3%inclusion120 decks1.65K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Shield-Wall Sentinel
63%inclusion1.03K decks1.65K decks
58%synergy
Wall of Junk
62%inclusion1.01K decks1.65K decks
57%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
61%inclusion1.01K decks1.65K decks
57%synergy
Perimeter Captain
61%inclusion1.01K decks1.65K decks
56%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
61%inclusion1.01K decks1.65K decks
57%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
61%inclusion600 decks982 decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
61%inclusion997 decks1.65K decks
56%synergy
Tree of Redemption
56%inclusion922 decks1.65K decks
52%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
56%inclusion919 decks1.65K decks
52%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
53%inclusion873 decks1.65K decks
49%synergy
Shield Sphere
52%inclusion862 decks1.65K decks
49%synergy
Walking Bulwark
48%inclusion785 decks1.65K decks
44%synergy
Wall of Runes
46%inclusion764 decks1.65K decks
43%synergy
Wall of Roots
46%inclusion764 decks1.65K decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
44%inclusion722 decks1.65K decks
40%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
43%inclusion716 decks1.65K decks
40%synergy
Wall of Glare
40%inclusion656 decks1.65K decks
37%synergy
Carven Caryatid
39%inclusion641 decks1.65K decks
36%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion621 decks1.65K decks
35%synergy
Angelic Wall
37%inclusion606 decks1.65K decks
34%synergy
Flumph
37%inclusion602 decks1.65K decks
33%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
33%inclusion538 decks1.65K decks
30%synergy
Wall of Shards
32%inclusion523 decks1.65K decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
31%inclusion505 decks1.65K decks
28%synergy
Towering Titan
30%inclusion496 decks1.65K decks
27%synergy
Fog Bank
29%inclusion474 decks1.65K decks
26%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
29%inclusion467 decks1.63K decks
27%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion466 decks1.65K decks
26%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
27%inclusion448 decks1.65K decks
26%synergy
Fortified Rampart
27%inclusion445 decks1.65K decks
24%synergy
Riptide Turtle
26%inclusion420 decks1.65K decks
23%synergy
Steel Wall
23%inclusion372 decks1.65K decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
22%inclusion361 decks1.65K decks
20%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
22%inclusion360 decks1.65K decks
20%synergy
Jungle Barrier
20%inclusion327 decks1.65K decks
18%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
20%inclusion326 decks1.65K decks
18%synergy
Wall of Tears
19%inclusion318 decks1.65K decks
18%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion303 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion296 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Rampart Architect
17%inclusion256 decks1.47K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion286 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
17%inclusion275 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
16%inclusion269 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
15%inclusion246 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
15%inclusion243 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion219 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
13%inclusion212 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Wall of Essence
12%inclusion201 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
12%inclusion200 decks1.65K decks
-23%synergy
Portcullis Vine
12%inclusion193 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
55%inclusion906 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion856 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion781 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Eerie Interlude
41%inclusion667 decks1.65K decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion646 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
37%inclusion609 decks1.65K decks
29%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion545 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion508 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Bar the Door
24%inclusion387 decks1.65K decks
21%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion385 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion326 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
18%inclusion298 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion276 decks1.65K decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion245 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion240 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion218 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Bant Charm
12%inclusion193 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion192 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion187 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Return to Nature
8.4%inclusion139 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion138 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.1%inclusion134 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Solidarity
8.1%inclusion133 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.9%inclusion130 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.7%inclusion94 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.2%inclusion85 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
56%inclusion918 decks1.65K decks
51%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion830 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion691 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion636 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion533 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion478 decks1.65K decks
27%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
29%inclusion478 decks1.65K decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion392 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion375 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Last March of the Ents
22%inclusion367 decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion267 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion176 decks1.63K decks
9%synergy
Destined Confrontation
10%inclusion102 decks982 decks
9%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion151 decks1.47K decks
9%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
10%inclusion158 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.3%inclusion153 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
9.1%inclusion149 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion127 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.4%inclusion105 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Wargate
5.1%inclusion84 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
57%inclusion945 decks1.65K decks
53%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
49%inclusion806 decks1.65K decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion783 decks1.65K decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion662 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
16%inclusion258 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion176 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.4%inclusion154 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
55%inclusion911 decks1.65K decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
38%inclusion633 decks1.65K decks
35%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion347 decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion323 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
19%inclusion315 decks1.65K decks
18%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion263 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion207 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Assemble the Players
12%inclusion202 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion185 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
9.2%inclusion152 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
8.6%inclusion141 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.5%inclusion140 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.1%inclusion117 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.0%inclusion115 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
6.4%inclusion100 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Rolling Stones
6.4%inclusion105 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
5.7%inclusion93 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.5%inclusion91 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion413 decks1.65K decks
23%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
20%inclusion321 decks1.65K decks
18%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion175 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion977 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Access Tunnel
35%inclusion571 decks1.65K decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion346 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion282 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion281 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion190 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion116 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.6%inclusion109 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.5%inclusion91 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion1.42K decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion1.27K decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion353 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
19%inclusion306 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion269 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion254 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion188 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion187 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.7%inclusion127 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion121 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.2%inclusion119 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion113 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.5%inclusion107 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion1.60K decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion1.59K decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Island
96%inclusion1.59K decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion1.56K decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
59%inclusion974 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion911 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Temple Garden
55%inclusion909 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion907 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
54%inclusion886 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
53%inclusion872 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion860 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
52%inclusion859 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50%inclusion830 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion743 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion738 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion713 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Canopy Vista
43%inclusion705 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion700 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
39%inclusion640 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion624 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion572 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion550 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion546 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion536 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion498 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion429 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion408 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion384 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion286 decks1.65K decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
16%inclusion266 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion251 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion237 decks1.65K decks
-7%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion232 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion225 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion223 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13%inclusion219 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion218 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion214 decks1.65K decks
-0%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion213 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion212 decks1.65K decks
-0%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion209 decks1.65K decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion208 decks1.65K decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion207 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion201 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion201 decks1.65K decks
-8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion196 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion179 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion176 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Urban Retreat
10%inclusion114 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Wooded Bastion
10%inclusion162 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy