Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Budget 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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Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
86%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
81%synergy
Fell the Mighty
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Assault Formation
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
76%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
75%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
72%synergy
High Alert
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Tower Defense
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Frost
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
62%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Hover Barrier
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Junk
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Crystal Barricade
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Perimeter Captain
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Tree of Redemption
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Roots
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Runes
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Fortified Rampart
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Angelic Wall
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Vine Trellis
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Glacial Wall
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Towering Titan
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Carven Caryatid
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Tears
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Jungle Barrier
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Riptide Turtle
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Fog Bank
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Steel Wall
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Glare
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Portcullis Vine
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Mist
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Flumph
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Shield Sphere
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Reverence
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Bar the Door
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Bant Charm
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Return to Nature
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Solidarity
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Cancel
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Brokers Charm
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Endless Detour
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Heroic Intervention
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Fog
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Naturalize
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Shape the Sands
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Reunion of the House
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Destined Confrontation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Meekstone
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Gathering Stone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Bark of Doran
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Cathar's Shield
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Stoneskin
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Assemble the Players
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Shield
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Wild Pair
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Primal Rage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Unable to Scream
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Area
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Access Tunnel
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Selesnya Signet
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Simic Signet
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Unity
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Mystery
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Blossoming Sands
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Tranquil Cove
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Thornwood Falls
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Plenty
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Brushland
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Brokers Hideout
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Simic Guildgate
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Grove
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Temple Garden
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-32%synergy
Citadel Gate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Meandering River
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Heath
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Manor Gate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Woodland Stream
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Bant Panorama
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
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