Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Expensive 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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Primo, the Unbounded
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
5%synergy
The Mind Stone
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Erode
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
96%inclusion153 decks160 decks
88%synergy
Axebane Guardian
93%inclusion149 decks160 decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
91%inclusion146 decks160 decks
84%synergy
High Alert
88%inclusion140 decks160 decks
81%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
86%inclusion137 decks160 decks
80%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
86%inclusion138 decks160 decks
80%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
86%inclusion137 decks160 decks
79%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
85%inclusion136 decks160 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion137 decks160 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Omens
85%inclusion136 decks160 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
84%inclusion134 decks160 decks
77%synergy
Crystal Barricade
80%inclusion128 decks160 decks
75%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion120 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
74%inclusion119 decks160 decks
68%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
73%inclusion116 decks160 decks
68%synergy
Vine Trellis
71%inclusion114 decks160 decks
67%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
71%inclusion77 decks109 decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
69%inclusion111 decks160 decks
64%synergy
Meekstone
66%inclusion106 decks160 decks
62%synergy
Assault Formation
65%inclusion104 decks160 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion64 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion58 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Jeskai Barricade
64%inclusion103 decks160 decks
60%synergy
Shield Sphere
64%inclusion102 decks160 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Junk
63%inclusion101 decks160 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Frost
62%inclusion99 decks160 decks
56%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
61%inclusion97 decks160 decks
56%synergy
Hover Barrier
61%inclusion97 decks160 decks
56%synergy
Perimeter Captain
58%inclusion93 decks160 decks
53%synergy
Tree of Redemption
54%inclusion87 decks160 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
53%inclusion85 decks160 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
52%inclusion83 decks160 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Roots
51%inclusion81 decks160 decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion78 decks160 decks
45%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
48%inclusion77 decks160 decks
45%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
42%inclusion67 decks160 decks
39%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
39%synergy
Carven Caryatid
41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Runes
41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
37%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
40%inclusion64 decks160 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Glare
36%inclusion58 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Flumph
34%inclusion55 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion51 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Shards
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Angelic Wall
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
27%synergy
Fog Bank
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Mulch
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
-13%synergy
Fortified Rampart
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Turtle
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tears
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Steel Wall
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Noble Hierarch
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Wall of Nets
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Arbor Adherent
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Wall
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Barrier
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Essence
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Kelp
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
63%inclusion101 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion89 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Tower Defense
54%inclusion87 decks160 decks
49%synergy
Akroma's Will
53%inclusion85 decks160 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion71 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
44%inclusion70 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Eerie Interlude
40%inclusion64 decks160 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion64 decks160 decks
30%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Dovin's Veto
36%inclusion57 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Ghostway
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Bar the Door
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion102 decks160 decks
57%synergy
Fell the Mighty
53%inclusion85 decks160 decks
48%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion69 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion63 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion62 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion54 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
22%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Destined Confrontation
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Raise the Past
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Reunion of the House
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-10%synergy
Wargate
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
61%inclusion98 decks160 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion85 decks160 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion51 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Panharmonicon
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
51%inclusion81 decks160 decks
46%synergy
Stoneskin
44%inclusion70 decks160 decks
40%synergy
Guardian Project
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Primal Rage
20%inclusion32 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Burgeoning
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Aluren
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion100 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
56%inclusion90 decks160 decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion60 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Access Tunnel
34%inclusion55 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Three Tree City
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion149 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion126 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Selesnya Signet
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion156 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Tropical Island
96%inclusion154 decks160 decks
83%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion153 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Savannah
96%inclusion153 decks160 decks
83%synergy
Tundra
94%inclusion151 decks160 decks
82%synergy
Island
94%inclusion151 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion149 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion144 decks160 decks
46%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion143 decks160 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
89%inclusion142 decks160 decks
56%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion141 decks160 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
88%inclusion140 decks160 decks
54%synergy
Misty Rainforest
86%inclusion137 decks160 decks
55%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
74%inclusion119 decks160 decks
35%synergy
Sea of Clouds
70%inclusion112 decks160 decks
41%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
69%inclusion111 decks160 decks
40%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion107 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion72 decks160 decks
-12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Seaside Citadel
35%inclusion56 decks160 decks
-17%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
-29%synergy
Hushwood Verge
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Bastion
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Vista
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
-32%synergy