Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Expensive Defenders

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Cooper Gottfried
Dec 15, 2025
The Top 40 Three-Colored Commanders
Who are the most popular three-colored commanders? Let's find out, with this list of the top 40, with data from EDHREC.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Shared Roots
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Sparring Dummy
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
1%synergy
White Lotus Tile
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
93%inclusion186 decks201 decks
85%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion184 decks201 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
89%inclusion178 decks201 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
88%inclusion176 decks201 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Omens
87%inclusion175 decks201 decks
79%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
84%inclusion169 decks201 decks
77%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
84%inclusion169 decks201 decks
77%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion167 decks201 decks
76%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
78%inclusion156 decks201 decks
71%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
78%inclusion157 decks201 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
75%inclusion151 decks201 decks
69%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion151 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
70%inclusion140 decks201 decks
63%synergy
Assault Formation
67%inclusion134 decks201 decks
60%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
66%inclusion133 decks201 decks
61%synergy
Crystal Barricade
64%inclusion101 decks157 decks
59%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
64%inclusion129 decks201 decks
58%synergy
Shield Sphere
64%inclusion128 decks201 decks
60%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
63%inclusion126 decks201 decks
58%synergy
Hover Barrier
61%inclusion123 decks201 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion103 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion87 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion84 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion83 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Aura Shards
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion66 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion56 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion54 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion120 decks201 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Frost
58%inclusion116 decks201 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Junk
57%inclusion114 decks201 decks
52%synergy
Perimeter Captain
52%inclusion105 decks201 decks
47%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
52%inclusion104 decks201 decks
46%synergy
Tree of Redemption
51%inclusion103 decks201 decks
47%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
49%inclusion98 decks201 decks
45%synergy
Walking Bulwark
47%inclusion95 decks201 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Roots
47%inclusion94 decks201 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
46%inclusion93 decks201 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
46%inclusion93 decks201 decks
42%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
39%inclusion71 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Runes
38%inclusion77 decks201 decks
34%synergy
Carven Caryatid
38%inclusion77 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Glare
38%inclusion76 decks201 decks
34%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
36%inclusion73 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
36%inclusion57 decks157 decks
34%synergy
Flumph
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
33%inclusion66 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Shards
31%inclusion62 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Angelic Wall
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Mulch
27%inclusion55 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
27%inclusion55 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Towering Titan
27%inclusion55 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion48 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Steel Wall
24%inclusion48 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Fortified Rampart
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
-12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Wall
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Barrier
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Tears
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Turtle
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Kelp
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Nets
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Adherent
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Rampart Architect
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Wall of Ice
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion114 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Tower Defense
54%inclusion109 decks201 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion101 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion95 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
38%inclusion77 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Eerie Interlude
34%inclusion69 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion66 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion56 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion56 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Bar the Door
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Ghostway
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Bant Charm
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Permission Denied
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Voidslime
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
59%inclusion119 decks201 decks
52%synergy
Fell the Mighty
46%inclusion92 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion80 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion80 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion65 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
27%inclusion55 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Last March of the Ents
27%inclusion54 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
-15%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
17%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Wargate
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Raise the Past
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-10%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
57%inclusion114 decks201 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion97 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
47%inclusion94 decks201 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion66 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
47%inclusion95 decks201 decks
42%synergy
Stoneskin
33%inclusion66 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Chorus
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Primal Rage
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Unnatural Growth
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Assemble the Players
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Aluren
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Shield
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
6%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
2%synergy
True Conviction
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Smile at Death
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion101 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
46%inclusion93 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion69 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
32%inclusion64 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Access Tunnel
26%inclusion52 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion180 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion152 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion190 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion183 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion179 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Island
89%inclusion178 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Tropical Island
87%inclusion174 decks201 decks
74%synergy
Tundra
86%inclusion172 decks201 decks
73%synergy
Savannah
85%inclusion171 decks201 decks
72%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion167 decks201 decks
39%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion167 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Temple Garden
83%inclusion167 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Misty Rainforest
75%inclusion151 decks201 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion151 decks201 decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
75%inclusion150 decks201 decks
42%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
68%inclusion136 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
67%inclusion134 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
66%inclusion132 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion131 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Seaside Citadel
40%inclusion80 decks201 decks
-13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion79 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion78 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion77 decks201 decks
-18%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
38%inclusion77 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion56 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion55 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
-28%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Bastion
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
-30%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
3%synergy