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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Chelonian Tackle
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
84%synergy
Assault Formation
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
83%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Omens
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
79%synergy
Fell the Mighty
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Tower Defense
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
76%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
High Alert
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
73%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
69%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
70%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
67%synergy
Wall of Frost
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
62%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Wall of Junk
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Aura Shards
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Perimeter Captain
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Crystal Barricade
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Tree of Redemption
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Runes
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Roots
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Fortified Rampart
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Vine Trellis
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Walking Bulwark
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Angelic Wall
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Tears
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Carven Caryatid
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Jungle Barrier
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Glacial Wall
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Portcullis Vine
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Steel Wall
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Glare
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mulch
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Riptide Turtle
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Mist
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Flumph
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Shield Sphere
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Consulate Skygate
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Rampart Architect
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Reverence
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Academy Wall
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Bant Charm
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Eerie Interlude
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Return to Nature
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Solidarity
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Cancel
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Fog
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Ghostway
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Return to Dust
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Naturalize
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Brainstorm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Brokers Charm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Endless Detour
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Shape the Sands
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Reroute Systems
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Explore
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Return to the Ranks
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Wargate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-20%synergy
Harmonize
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Meekstone
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Gathering Stone
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Bark of Doran
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Cathar's Shield
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Stoneskin
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Assemble the Players
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Shield
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Wild Pair
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Unnatural Growth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Area
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Primal Rage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Unable to Scream
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Access Tunnel
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Selesnya Signet
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Canopy Vista
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Blossoming Sands
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Thornwood Falls
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Tranquil Cove
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Simic Guildgate
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Bant Panorama
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Grove
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Temple Garden
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-33%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Citadel Gate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
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