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
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Destined Confrontation
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Shared Roots
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Sparring Dummy
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
2%synergy
White Lotus Tile
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
93%inclusion187 decks202 decks
85%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion186 decks202 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
90%inclusion181 decks202 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
88%inclusion178 decks202 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Omens
87%inclusion176 decks202 decks
79%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
84%inclusion170 decks202 decks
77%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion169 decks202 decks
76%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83%inclusion166 decks200 decks
76%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
77%inclusion156 decks202 decks
70%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
78%inclusion157 decks202 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion153 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
74%inclusion149 decks202 decks
68%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
69%inclusion140 decks202 decks
62%synergy
Assault Formation
69%inclusion139 decks202 decks
62%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
66%inclusion133 decks202 decks
60%synergy
Shield Sphere
65%inclusion132 decks202 decks
62%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion131 decks202 decks
58%synergy
Crystal Barricade
63%inclusion95 decks150 decks
58%synergy
Hover Barrier
61%inclusion124 decks202 decks
55%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
61%inclusion123 decks202 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion105 decks202 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion88 decks202 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion85 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion82 decks202 decks
25%synergy
Aura Shards
36%inclusion72 decks202 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion65 decks202 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion54 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
25%inclusion50 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
21%inclusion42 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Junk
59%inclusion120 decks202 decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion118 decks202 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Frost
57%inclusion115 decks202 decks
51%synergy
Perimeter Captain
52%inclusion106 decks202 decks
47%synergy
Tree of Redemption
51%inclusion103 decks202 decks
46%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
50%inclusion101 decks202 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
49%inclusion98 decks202 decks
44%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
48%inclusion97 decks202 decks
45%synergy
Walking Bulwark
48%inclusion97 decks202 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Roots
47%inclusion95 decks202 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
46%inclusion92 decks202 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Runes
39%inclusion79 decks202 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
39%inclusion70 decks180 decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
38%inclusion77 decks202 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Glare
38%inclusion76 decks202 decks
34%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
37%inclusion74 decks202 decks
33%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
35%inclusion53 decks150 decks
33%synergy
Flumph
33%inclusion67 decks202 decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion67 decks202 decks
30%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion65 decks202 decks
29%synergy
Angelic Wall
31%inclusion63 decks202 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Shards
30%inclusion60 decks202 decks
27%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
28%inclusion57 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion56 decks202 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
27%inclusion55 decks202 decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
25%inclusion50 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion48 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Fortified Rampart
24%inclusion48 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion44 decks202 decks
-12%synergy
Glacial Wall
21%inclusion42 decks202 decks
19%synergy
Noble Hierarch
20%inclusion41 decks202 decks
-5%synergy
Riptide Turtle
18%inclusion37 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Tears
18%inclusion36 decks202 decks
16%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
17%inclusion35 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Barrier
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Kelp
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
15%inclusion30 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Nets
15%inclusion30 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion28 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
14%inclusion28 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Rampart Architect
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Ice
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Essence
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion115 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Tower Defense
56%inclusion113 decks202 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion102 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion96 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
38%inclusion77 decks202 decks
30%synergy
Eerie Interlude
35%inclusion70 decks202 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion70 decks202 decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion69 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion60 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion53 decks202 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion50 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion49 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Bar the Door
17%inclusion35 decks202 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
-9%synergy
Ghostway
16%inclusion32 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion32 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Bant Charm
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Voidslime
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
60%inclusion121 decks202 decks
53%synergy
Fell the Mighty
46%inclusion93 decks202 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion82 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion79 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion69 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
28%inclusion56 decks202 decks
25%synergy
Last March of the Ents
25%inclusion50 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion47 decks202 decks
-15%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion44 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
20%inclusion40 decks202 decks
17%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
-5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion28 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Wargate
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
-10%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Raise the Past
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
58%inclusion117 decks202 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion100 decks202 decks
30%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
46%inclusion92 decks202 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion65 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
18%inclusion37 decks202 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
46%inclusion92 decks202 decks
40%synergy
Stoneskin
32%inclusion64 decks202 decks
28%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Chorus
15%inclusion31 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Primal Rage
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion27 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Unnatural Growth
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Assemble the Players
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Shield
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Aluren
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
6%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
2%synergy
True Conviction
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Smile at Death
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
19%inclusion39 decks202 decks
17%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion102 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
46%inclusion92 decks202 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion71 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
30%inclusion61 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
26%inclusion53 decks202 decks
23%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion27 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion181 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion152 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion36 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion32 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion28 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion189 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion185 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion183 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Island
90%inclusion181 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
87%inclusion175 decks202 decks
74%synergy
Tundra
86%inclusion174 decks202 decks
74%synergy
Savannah
85%inclusion172 decks202 decks
73%synergy
Temple Garden
83%inclusion168 decks202 decks
40%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion167 decks202 decks
38%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion167 decks202 decks
40%synergy
Misty Rainforest
75%inclusion152 decks202 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion151 decks202 decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
74%inclusion150 decks202 decks
42%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
67%inclusion136 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
67%inclusion135 decks202 decks
36%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
66%inclusion134 decks202 decks
31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion132 decks202 decks
35%synergy
Seaside Citadel
41%inclusion82 decks202 decks
-12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion77 decks202 decks
-7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion77 decks202 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion76 decks202 decks
-19%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
37%inclusion75 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
28%inclusion57 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion57 decks202 decks
20%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion53 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Brushland
24%inclusion49 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion48 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
23%inclusion46 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion46 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion45 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion41 decks202 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion37 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion36 decks202 decks
-28%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion36 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion35 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
-30%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Bastion
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion32 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion31 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion31 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Urban Retreat
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion30 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion30 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion30 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion28 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion28 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
5%synergy