Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Defenders

Arcades, the Strategist
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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Captain America's Shield
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Gathering Place
0.7%inclusion2 decks273 decks
-0%synergy
Flatman
0.4%inclusion1 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Avengers Hangar
0.4%inclusion1 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Hydraulic Helper
0.4%inclusion1 decks225 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion2.15K decks2.30K decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion2.13K decks2.30K decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion2.09K decks2.30K decks
84%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion1.93K decks2.30K decks
78%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
82%inclusion1.89K decks2.30K decks
75%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
81%inclusion1.85K decks2.30K decks
75%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion1.87K decks2.30K decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
80%inclusion1.84K decks2.30K decks
72%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
78%inclusion1.80K decks2.30K decks
72%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
76%inclusion1.75K decks2.30K decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Assault Formation
74%inclusion1.69K decks2.30K decks
68%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
73%inclusion1.67K decks2.30K decks
66%synergy
Tower Defense
71%inclusion1.62K decks2.30K decks
65%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
70%inclusion1.62K decks2.30K decks
65%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion1.43K decks2.11K decks
62%synergy
Wall of Frost
67%inclusion1.54K decks2.30K decks
62%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
65%inclusion1.49K decks2.30K decks
60%synergy
Hover Barrier
65%inclusion1.48K decks2.30K decks
60%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion1.48K decks2.30K decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion1.45K decks2.30K decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
20%inclusion458 decks2.30K decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion354 decks2.30K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion337 decks2.30K decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion298 decks2.30K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion236 decks2.30K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.7%inclusion201 decks2.30K decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.6%inclusion197 decks2.30K decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.0%inclusion160 decks2.30K decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion135 decks2.30K decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Shield-Wall Sentinel
63%inclusion1.44K decks2.30K decks
58%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion1.43K decks2.30K decks
57%synergy
Wall of Junk
59%inclusion1.36K decks2.30K decks
55%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
58%inclusion1.34K decks2.30K decks
54%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
58%inclusion747 decks1.28K decks
53%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
58%inclusion1.33K decks2.30K decks
53%synergy
Vine Trellis
57%inclusion1.32K decks2.30K decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
53%inclusion1.22K decks2.30K decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
52%inclusion1.21K decks2.30K decks
48%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
50%inclusion1.15K decks2.30K decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion1.13K decks2.30K decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
47%inclusion1.08K decks2.30K decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion1.04K decks2.30K decks
42%synergy
Shield Sphere
45%inclusion1.03K decks2.30K decks
42%synergy
Angelic Wall
40%inclusion925 decks2.30K decks
37%synergy
Wall of Glare
39%inclusion903 decks2.30K decks
36%synergy
Wall of Roots
39%inclusion890 decks2.30K decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
39%inclusion885 decks2.30K decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion884 decks2.30K decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
37%inclusion844 decks2.30K decks
34%synergy
Flumph
36%inclusion832 decks2.30K decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
34%inclusion781 decks2.30K decks
31%synergy
Fog Bank
33%inclusion749 decks2.30K decks
30%synergy
Fortified Rampart
33%inclusion747 decks2.30K decks
30%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion732 decks2.30K decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
32%inclusion724 decks2.30K decks
29%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion653 decks2.30K decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion641 decks2.30K decks
26%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
26%inclusion596 decks2.30K decks
24%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion590 decks2.30K decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
25%inclusion572 decks2.30K decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion564 decks2.30K decks
23%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion550 decks2.30K decks
22%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
24%inclusion546 decks2.30K decks
22%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
24%inclusion496 decks2.11K decks
21%synergy
Jungle Barrier
23%inclusion539 decks2.30K decks
22%synergy
Glacial Wall
22%inclusion504 decks2.30K decks
20%synergy
Rampart Architect
22%inclusion388 decks1.80K decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion494 decks2.30K decks
20%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion422 decks2.28K decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
18%inclusion414 decks2.30K decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion407 decks2.30K decks
16%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
17%inclusion398 decks2.30K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion379 decks2.30K decks
15%synergy
Wall of Essence
16%inclusion370 decks2.30K decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
16%inclusion357 decks2.30K decks
14%synergy
Portcullis Vine
14%inclusion327 decks2.30K decks
13%synergy
Geist of the Archives
14%inclusion324 decks2.30K decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion321 decks2.30K decks
13%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14%inclusion317 decks2.30K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
53%inclusion1.22K decks2.30K decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion1.03K decks2.30K decks
-4%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion818 decks2.30K decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion802 decks2.30K decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
32%inclusion725 decks2.30K decks
26%synergy
Bar the Door
29%inclusion664 decks2.30K decks
27%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion640 decks2.30K decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion612 decks2.30K decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion602 decks2.30K decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion586 decks2.30K decks
9%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion326 decks2.30K decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion318 decks2.30K decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion314 decks2.30K decks
-0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion284 decks2.30K decks
-16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion283 decks2.30K decks
5%synergy
Solidarity
11%inclusion260 decks2.30K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion240 decks2.30K decks
-7%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion237 decks2.30K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion229 decks2.30K decks
-7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion228 decks2.30K decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
9.5%inclusion218 decks2.30K decks
-0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.0%inclusion206 decks2.30K decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.6%inclusion197 decks2.30K decks
-2%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
8.0%inclusion184 decks2.30K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.5%inclusion172 decks2.30K decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.8%inclusion133 decks2.30K decks
4%synergy
Naturalize
5.2%inclusion119 decks2.30K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
55%inclusion1.27K decks2.30K decks
50%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion1.06K decks2.30K decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion952 decks2.30K decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion887 decks2.30K decks
13%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion706 decks2.30K decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion656 decks2.30K decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion561 decks2.30K decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion505 decks2.30K decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
19%inclusion434 decks2.30K decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion379 decks2.30K decks
-10%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion376 decks2.30K decks
15%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion148 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Reunion of the House
11%inclusion203 decks1.80K decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
9.1%inclusion191 decks2.10K decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.3%inclusion191 decks2.30K decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.7%inclusion176 decks2.30K decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.5%inclusion173 decks2.30K decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.2%inclusion166 decks2.30K decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.9%inclusion135 decks2.30K decks
4%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.7%inclusion132 decks2.30K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
48%inclusion1.10K decks2.30K decks
44%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
47%inclusion1.08K decks2.30K decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion886 decks2.30K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion841 decks2.30K decks
18%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
19%inclusion443 decks2.30K decks
18%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.4%inclusion215 decks2.30K decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.2%inclusion211 decks2.30K decks
2%synergy
Mirror Shield
5.7%inclusion132 decks2.30K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion1.29K decks2.30K decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
43%inclusion993 decks2.30K decks
40%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion493 decks2.30K decks
20%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion389 decks2.30K decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion369 decks2.30K decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion327 decks2.30K decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Players
14%inclusion312 decks2.30K decks
12%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
13%inclusion296 decks2.30K decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion248 decks2.30K decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion243 decks2.30K decks
-1%synergy
Angelic Shield
10%inclusion233 decks2.30K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.0%inclusion207 decks2.30K decks
-1%synergy
Rolling Stones
8.7%inclusion201 decks2.30K decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.8%inclusion179 decks2.30K decks
2%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
7.5%inclusion173 decks2.30K decks
7%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.2%inclusion157 decks2.18K decks
6%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.2%inclusion143 decks2.30K decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
5.8%inclusion110 decks1.89K decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.5%inclusion126 decks2.30K decks
4%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.0%inclusion115 decks2.30K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion592 decks2.30K decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
22%inclusion504 decks2.30K decks
20%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion245 decks2.30K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion1.20K decks2.30K decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
35%inclusion803 decks2.30K decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion446 decks2.30K decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion279 decks2.30K decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion257 decks2.30K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.4%inclusion216 decks2.30K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion171 decks2.30K decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.0%inclusion116 decks2.30K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion1.90K decks2.30K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion1.74K decks2.30K decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion480 decks2.30K decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion439 decks2.30K decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
19%inclusion428 decks2.30K decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion427 decks2.30K decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion240 decks2.30K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion240 decks2.30K decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion232 decks2.30K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.3%inclusion191 decks2.30K decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion183 decks2.30K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.6%inclusion175 decks2.30K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.6%inclusion174 decks2.30K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion2.24K decks2.30K decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion2.24K decks2.30K decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion2.23K decks2.30K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion2.13K decks2.30K decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion1.44K decks2.30K decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion1.19K decks2.30K decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion1.15K decks2.30K decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
48%inclusion1.11K decks2.30K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion1.11K decks2.30K decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion1.07K decks2.30K decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
45%inclusion1.02K decks2.30K decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion963 decks2.30K decks
-3%synergy
Temple Garden
41%inclusion946 decks2.30K decks
-3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
41%inclusion943 decks2.30K decks
2%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion926 decks2.30K decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion788 decks2.30K decks
0%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion730 decks2.30K decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion724 decks2.30K decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion696 decks2.30K decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion695 decks2.30K decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion682 decks2.30K decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion674 decks2.30K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion627 decks2.30K decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion619 decks2.30K decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion610 decks2.30K decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion555 decks2.30K decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion522 decks2.30K decks
-3%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion495 decks2.30K decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
21%inclusion488 decks2.30K decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion483 decks2.30K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion400 decks2.30K decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion389 decks2.30K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion342 decks2.30K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion338 decks2.30K decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion334 decks2.30K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion324 decks2.30K decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion314 decks2.30K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion306 decks2.30K decks
11%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion295 decks2.30K decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
12%inclusion281 decks2.30K decks
10%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion275 decks2.30K decks
9%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion261 decks2.30K decks
6%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion260 decks2.30K decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion255 decks2.30K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion254 decks2.30K decks
-0%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion254 decks2.30K decks
3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion253 decks2.30K decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion251 decks2.30K decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion250 decks2.30K decks
5%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion236 decks2.30K decks
-4%synergy
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