Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
Community Corner Creator Spotlight: MTG Rookies and Garage The Gathering
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The Mind Stone
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
96%inclusion158 decks165 decks
89%synergy
Axebane Guardian
94%inclusion155 decks165 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion151 decks165 decks
84%synergy
High Alert
88%inclusion145 decks165 decks
82%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
87%inclusion144 decks165 decks
81%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
86%inclusion142 decks165 decks
81%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
87%inclusion143 decks165 decks
81%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
86%inclusion142 decks165 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion142 decks165 decks
79%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
85%inclusion140 decks165 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Wall of Omens
85%inclusion141 decks165 decks
78%synergy
Crystal Barricade
79%inclusion131 decks165 decks
74%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion125 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion123 decks165 decks
68%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
74%inclusion85 decks115 decks
69%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
72%inclusion118 decks165 decks
67%synergy
Vine Trellis
72%inclusion118 decks165 decks
67%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
70%inclusion115 decks165 decks
64%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
65%inclusion108 decks165 decks
61%synergy
Assault Formation
65%inclusion108 decks165 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion66 decks165 decks
26%synergy
Aura Shards
40%inclusion66 decks165 decks
34%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion61 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion59 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion49 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
-0%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Shield Sphere
64%inclusion106 decks165 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Frost
64%inclusion105 decks165 decks
58%synergy
Wall of Junk
63%inclusion104 decks165 decks
59%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
63%inclusion104 decks165 decks
58%synergy
Hover Barrier
61%inclusion101 decks165 decks
56%synergy
Perimeter Captain
58%inclusion95 decks165 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
55%inclusion91 decks165 decks
51%synergy
Tree of Redemption
55%inclusion90 decks165 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
52%inclusion86 decks165 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Roots
51%inclusion84 decks165 decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion81 decks165 decks
46%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
48%inclusion80 decks165 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Runes
43%inclusion71 decks165 decks
39%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
42%inclusion69 decks165 decks
39%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
42%inclusion69 decks165 decks
38%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
41%inclusion68 decks165 decks
39%synergy
Carven Caryatid
41%inclusion68 decks165 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Glare
36%inclusion59 decks165 decks
33%synergy
Flumph
34%inclusion56 decks165 decks
30%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion52 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
31%inclusion51 decks165 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Shards
31%inclusion51 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Angelic Wall
28%inclusion47 decks165 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
28%inclusion46 decks165 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
25%inclusion41 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Mulch
25%inclusion41 decks165 decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion41 decks165 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion37 decks165 decks
-13%synergy
Fortified Rampart
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Riptide Turtle
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Rampart Architect
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
Wall of Tears
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Nets
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Steel Wall
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Arbor Adherent
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Wall
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Barrier
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Kelp
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Essence
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion106 decks165 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion95 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Tower Defense
56%inclusion92 decks165 decks
50%synergy
Akroma's Will
53%inclusion87 decks165 decks
45%synergy
Beast Within
46%inclusion76 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion74 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion68 decks165 decks
32%synergy
Eerie Interlude
40%inclusion66 decks165 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion63 decks165 decks
31%synergy
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion57 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion43 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Ghostway
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Bar the Door
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Bant Charm
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
-0%synergy
Return to Nature
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
65%inclusion108 decks165 decks
59%synergy
Fell the Mighty
54%inclusion89 decks165 decks
49%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion71 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion66 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion64 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion55 decks165 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion48 decks165 decks
-8%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
25%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
22%inclusion37 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Destined Confrontation
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
-0%synergy
Farewell
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
-8%synergy
Raise the Past
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Reunion of the House
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Wargate
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
65%inclusion107 decks165 decks
61%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
61%inclusion100 decks165 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion90 decks165 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion52 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Panharmonicon
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
52%inclusion85 decks165 decks
47%synergy
Stoneskin
43%inclusion71 decks165 decks
40%synergy
Guardian Project
27%inclusion45 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Primal Rage
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Assemble the Players
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Aluren
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
22%inclusion37 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion103 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
57%inclusion94 decks165 decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
41%inclusion68 decks165 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion64 decks165 decks
24%synergy
Access Tunnel
38%inclusion62 decks165 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion152 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion131 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion37 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion160 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
96%inclusion158 decks165 decks
83%synergy
Savannah
95%inclusion157 decks165 decks
82%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion157 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
94%inclusion155 decks165 decks
81%synergy
Island
94%inclusion155 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion153 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion148 decks165 decks
45%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion147 decks165 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
89%inclusion147 decks165 decks
57%synergy
Windswept Heath
88%inclusion145 decks165 decks
55%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion145 decks165 decks
43%synergy
Misty Rainforest
86%inclusion142 decks165 decks
56%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
73%inclusion120 decks165 decks
34%synergy
Sea of Clouds
70%inclusion116 decks165 decks
41%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion116 decks165 decks
41%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion112 decks165 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion74 decks165 decks
-13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion69 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion68 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion68 decks165 decks
-8%synergy
Seaside Citadel
35%inclusion57 decks165 decks
-17%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion49 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion42 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion41 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion40 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion39 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion37 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion37 decks165 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion37 decks165 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
-7%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
-29%synergy
Wooded Bastion
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Vista
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
-32%synergy
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