Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Upgraded Defenders

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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Chelonian Tackle
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Hideout
1.5%inclusion2 decks132 decks
0%synergy
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0.8%inclusion1 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Leonardo's Technique
0.6%inclusion1 decks177 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion404 decks433 decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion402 decks433 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion395 decks433 decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
88%inclusion379 decks433 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion373 decks433 decks
78%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion364 decks433 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Omens
85%inclusion367 decks433 decks
77%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
82%inclusion357 decks433 decks
76%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
82%inclusion355 decks433 decks
76%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
80%inclusion346 decks433 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
77%inclusion334 decks433 decks
71%synergy
Assault Formation
74%inclusion319 decks433 decks
68%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
73%inclusion317 decks433 decks
68%synergy
Crystal Barricade
72%inclusion312 decks432 decks
67%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
72%inclusion312 decks433 decks
66%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
67%inclusion289 decks433 decks
60%synergy
Tower Defense
66%inclusion284 decks433 decks
60%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
65%inclusion281 decks433 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion281 decks433 decks
3%synergy
Wall of Junk
64%inclusion277 decks433 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
31%inclusion134 decks433 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion85 decks433 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion79 decks433 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion67 decks433 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion52 decks433 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion51 decks433 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.5%inclusion37 decks433 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.9%inclusion34 decks433 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
6.0%inclusion26 decks433 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Hover Barrier
63%inclusion274 decks433 decks
58%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
63%inclusion271 decks433 decks
58%synergy
Perimeter Captain
60%inclusion261 decks433 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Frost
60%inclusion260 decks433 decks
54%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
58%inclusion253 decks433 decks
54%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
58%inclusion156 decks270 decks
53%synergy
Vine Trellis
57%inclusion248 decks433 decks
53%synergy
Tree of Redemption
57%inclusion245 decks433 decks
52%synergy
Shield Sphere
55%inclusion238 decks433 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
54%inclusion234 decks433 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
54%inclusion233 decks433 decks
49%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion214 decks433 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
48%inclusion206 decks433 decks
44%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
47%inclusion202 decks433 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Roots
46%inclusion199 decks433 decks
42%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
42%inclusion183 decks433 decks
39%synergy
Carven Caryatid
38%inclusion166 decks433 decks
35%synergy
Flumph
37%inclusion159 decks433 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Glare
36%inclusion157 decks433 decks
33%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
35%inclusion152 decks433 decks
32%synergy
Angelic Wall
35%inclusion151 decks433 decks
31%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
33%inclusion141 decks433 decks
29%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
32%inclusion138 decks433 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Shards
31%inclusion134 decks433 decks
29%synergy
Fog Bank
31%inclusion133 decks433 decks
28%synergy
Towering Titan
31%inclusion133 decks433 decks
28%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
30%inclusion132 decks433 decks
28%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
28%inclusion121 decks432 decks
26%synergy
Fortified Rampart
27%inclusion116 decks433 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Mulch
24%inclusion106 decks433 decks
22%synergy
Riptide Turtle
24%inclusion103 decks433 decks
21%synergy
Steel Wall
23%inclusion101 decks433 decks
21%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
23%inclusion101 decks433 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
23%inclusion100 decks433 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion90 decks433 decks
19%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
21%inclusion89 decks433 decks
19%synergy
Jungle Barrier
21%inclusion89 decks433 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Wall
19%inclusion83 decks433 decks
17%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion74 decks402 decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
17%inclusion75 decks433 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion75 decks433 decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
17%inclusion74 decks433 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion68 decks433 decks
13%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
15%inclusion66 decks433 decks
14%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
15%inclusion63 decks433 decks
13%synergy
Portcullis Vine
15%inclusion63 decks433 decks
14%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
14%inclusion62 decks432 decks
12%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
13%inclusion58 decks433 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Reverence
13%inclusion55 decks433 decks
12%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
13%inclusion54 decks432 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
53%inclusion229 decks433 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion205 decks433 decks
-1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion185 decks433 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
38%inclusion164 decks433 decks
32%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion155 decks433 decks
28%synergy
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion151 decks433 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion148 decks433 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion133 decks433 decks
6%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion107 decks433 decks
11%synergy
Bar the Door
22%inclusion96 decks433 decks
20%synergy
Ghostway
18%inclusion79 decks433 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion75 decks433 decks
-10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion70 decks433 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion67 decks433 decks
-1%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion61 decks433 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion55 decks433 decks
-4%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion51 decks433 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion51 decks433 decks
2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion49 decks433 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion42 decks433 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.5%inclusion37 decks433 decks
5%synergy
Solidarity
8.3%inclusion36 decks433 decks
7%synergy
Return to Nature
7.4%inclusion32 decks433 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.2%inclusion31 decks433 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.7%inclusion29 decks433 decks
2%synergy
Ephemerate
6.2%inclusion27 decks433 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.0%inclusion26 decks433 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.3%inclusion23 decks433 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.1%inclusion22 decks433 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
55%inclusion240 decks433 decks
50%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion211 decks433 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion172 decks433 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion167 decks433 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion138 decks433 decks
5%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion133 decks433 decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
27%inclusion117 decks433 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion99 decks433 decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion99 decks433 decks
-3%synergy
Last March of the Ents
22%inclusion96 decks433 decks
19%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion71 decks433 decks
14%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
12%inclusion54 decks433 decks
12%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion50 decks402 decks
12%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion32 decks270 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion43 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.0%inclusion39 decks433 decks
3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.9%inclusion34 decks433 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion28 decks433 decks
-3%synergy
Wargate
5.8%inclusion25 decks433 decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.5%inclusion24 decks433 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
58%inclusion252 decks433 decks
54%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
49%inclusion212 decks433 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion191 decks433 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion162 decks433 decks
9%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
15%inclusion66 decks433 decks
14%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion45 decks433 decks
3%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.0%inclusion39 decks433 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.1%inclusion22 decks433 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
54%inclusion234 decks433 decks
49%synergy
Stoneskin
39%inclusion169 decks433 decks
35%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion81 decks433 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Chorus
18%inclusion77 decks433 decks
16%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion75 decks433 decks
16%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion72 decks433 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion51 decks433 decks
0%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion49 decks433 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion46 decks433 decks
1%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
9.5%inclusion41 decks433 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.2%inclusion40 decks433 decks
3%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.8%inclusion38 decks433 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Shield
8.1%inclusion35 decks433 decks
7%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.4%inclusion32 decks432 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.9%inclusion30 decks433 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Stones
5.8%inclusion25 decks433 decks
5%synergy
Smile at Death
5.7%inclusion24 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
23%inclusion100 decks433 decks
21%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
22%inclusion94 decks433 decks
20%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion49 decks433 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion251 decks433 decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
36%inclusion156 decks433 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion99 decks433 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion65 decks433 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion59 decks433 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion50 decks433 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion32 decks433 decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.0%inclusion26 decks433 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion25 decks433 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.5%inclusion24 decks433 decks
4%synergy
Baldur's Gate
5.3%inclusion23 decks433 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.1%inclusion22 decks433 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion365 decks433 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion323 decks433 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion72 decks433 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion66 decks433 decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Signet
15%inclusion63 decks433 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion59 decks433 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion51 decks433 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion48 decks433 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion42 decks433 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.5%inclusion41 decks433 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.1%inclusion35 decks433 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.9%inclusion34 decks433 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion28 decks433 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion417 decks433 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion414 decks433 decks
3%synergy
Island
95%inclusion411 decks433 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion407 decks433 decks
4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
61%inclusion264 decks433 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion243 decks433 decks
9%synergy
Temple Garden
55%inclusion239 decks433 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
55%inclusion239 decks433 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion236 decks433 decks
11%synergy
Breeding Pool
54%inclusion235 decks433 decks
9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
54%inclusion233 decks433 decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
52%inclusion223 decks433 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion221 decks433 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion191 decks433 decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion191 decks433 decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion182 decks433 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion175 decks433 decks
-6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion167 decks433 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion164 decks433 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion159 decks433 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
36%inclusion158 decks433 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion141 decks433 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion139 decks433 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion138 decks433 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion132 decks433 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion120 decks433 decks
3%synergy
Brushland
26%inclusion111 decks433 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion94 decks433 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
20%inclusion88 decks433 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion79 decks433 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion71 decks433 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion69 decks433 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion68 decks433 decks
-1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion67 decks433 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion65 decks433 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion64 decks433 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion60 decks433 decks
-8%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13%inclusion56 decks433 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion55 decks433 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion55 decks433 decks
-8%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion39 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion53 decks433 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion52 decks433 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
12%inclusion52 decks433 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion52 decks433 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion50 decks433 decks
-3%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion47 decks433 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11%inclusion47 decks433 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion46 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion46 decks433 decks
2%synergy
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