Arcades, the Strategist (Commander)

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Julia Maddalena
Mar 6, 2026
Julia Maddalena
Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Arcades, the Strategist?
This week on Fire and Ice, we'll see which cards are getting chucked over the wall. What's hot and what's not for Arcades, the Strategist?
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Sodden Verdure
3.8%inclusion132 decks3.48K decks
-1%synergy
Great Forest Druid
2.4%inclusion82 decks3.48K decks
2%synergy
Bark of Doran
2.0%inclusion68 decks3.44K decks
2%synergy
Gathering Stone
1.1%inclusion37 decks3.48K decks
0%synergy
Spry and Mighty
0.8%inclusion26 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
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Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion20K decks21.3K decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion19.7K decks21.3K decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion19.4K decks21.3K decks
83%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
84%inclusion17.9K decks21.3K decks
77%synergy
High Alert
83%inclusion17.6K decks21.3K decks
76%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
82%inclusion17.4K decks21.3K decks
75%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion17.7K decks21.3K decks
75%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion17.5K decks21.3K decks
74%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
77%inclusion16.3K decks21.3K decks
70%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
75%inclusion16K decks21.3K decks
68%synergy
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Crashing Drawbridge
74%inclusion15.7K decks21.3K decks
67%synergy
Tower Defense
73%inclusion15.6K decks21.3K decks
67%synergy
Assault Formation
72%inclusion15.4K decks21.3K decks
66%synergy
Wall of Frost
71%inclusion15.2K decks21.3K decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion15.1K decks21.3K decks
65%synergy
Hover Barrier
68%inclusion14.4K decks21.3K decks
62%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
66%inclusion14.1K decks21.3K decks
60%synergy
Perimeter Captain
65%inclusion13.9K decks21.3K decks
60%synergy
Crystal Barricade
65%inclusion11K decks17K decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion13.7K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
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Aura Shards
21%inclusion4.45K decks21.3K decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion3.77K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion3.57K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion3.48K decks21.3K decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion2.65K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion2.45K decks21.3K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion2.14K decks21.3K decks
-4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.6%inclusion1.61K decks21.3K decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion1.45K decks21.3K decks
-10%synergy
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63%inclusion4.24K decks6.70K decks
58%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
63%inclusion13.3K decks21.3K decks
57%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
61%inclusion13.1K decks21.3K decks
56%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
61%inclusion13.1K decks21.3K decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion12.8K decks21.3K decks
55%synergy
Wall of Junk
59%inclusion12.6K decks21.3K decks
54%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
57%inclusion12.2K decks21.3K decks
53%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
57%inclusion12.1K decks21.3K decks
52%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
53%inclusion11.2K decks21.3K decks
48%synergy
Tree of Redemption
52%inclusion11.2K decks21.3K decks
48%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion10.7K decks21.3K decks
46%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
46%inclusion9.86K decks21.3K decks
43%synergy
Walking Bulwark
44%inclusion9.28K decks21.3K decks
40%synergy
Angelic Wall
43%inclusion9.24K decks21.3K decks
40%synergy
Wall of Glare
43%inclusion9.09K decks21.3K decks
39%synergy
Shield Sphere
42%inclusion8.99K decks21.3K decks
39%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
42%inclusion8.48K decks20.2K decks
39%synergy
Carven Caryatid
41%inclusion8.66K decks21.3K decks
37%synergy
Wall of Roots
39%inclusion8.21K decks21.3K decks
35%synergy
Flumph
38%inclusion8.01K decks21.3K decks
34%synergy
Fortified Rampart
36%inclusion7.77K decks21.3K decks
34%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
34%inclusion7.34K decks21.3K decks
31%synergy
Towering Titan
34%inclusion7.26K decks21.3K decks
31%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion7.11K decks21.3K decks
31%synergy
Riptide Turtle
33%inclusion7.07K decks21.3K decks
31%synergy
Fog Bank
32%inclusion6.80K decks21.3K decks
29%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
30%inclusion6.38K decks21.3K decks
27%synergy
Wall of Mulch
29%inclusion6.22K decks21.3K decks
27%synergy
Steel Wall
27%inclusion5.65K decks21.3K decks
24%synergy
Wall of Shards
25%inclusion5.43K decks21.3K decks
23%synergy
Jungle Barrier
25%inclusion5.40K decks21.3K decks
23%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
25%inclusion5.30K decks21.3K decks
23%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
25%inclusion5.24K decks21.3K decks
22%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
24%inclusion5.09K decks21.3K decks
22%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
24%inclusion4.04K decks17K decks
22%synergy
Glacial Wall
23%inclusion4.95K decks21.3K decks
21%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
22%inclusion4.13K decks19.1K decks
19%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion4.58K decks21.3K decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion4.41K decks21.3K decks
19%synergy
Rampart Architect
20%inclusion2.57K decks12.6K decks
19%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion3.45K decks19.6K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Essence
18%inclusion3.74K decks21.3K decks
16%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
18%inclusion3.73K decks21.3K decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
17%inclusion3.68K decks21.3K decks
16%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
17%inclusion3.65K decks21.3K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion3.55K decks21.3K decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
17%inclusion3.53K decks21.3K decks
15%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
15%inclusion3.24K decks21.3K decks
14%synergy
Geist of the Archives
15%inclusion3.23K decks21.3K decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14%inclusion2.79K decks19.6K decks
11%synergy
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Counterspell
55%inclusion11.8K decks21.3K decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion10.3K decks21.3K decks
0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion8K decks21.3K decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion7.79K decks21.3K decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
34%inclusion7.31K decks21.3K decks
28%synergy
Bar the Door
32%inclusion6.85K decks21.3K decks
30%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion6.48K decks21.3K decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion6.19K decks21.3K decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion5.89K decks21.3K decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion5.39K decks21.3K decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion3.29K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
15%inclusion3.23K decks21.3K decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion2.99K decks21.3K decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion2.79K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Solidarity
13%inclusion2.69K decks21.3K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion2.64K decks21.3K decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion2.46K decks21.3K decks
-16%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion2.43K decks21.3K decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion2.37K decks21.3K decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion2.27K decks21.3K decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion2.03K decks21.3K decks
-7%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
9.2%inclusion1.96K decks21.3K decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion1.85K decks21.3K decks
0%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.9%inclusion1.69K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.4%inclusion1.58K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion1.33K decks21.3K decks
4%synergy
Naturalize
5.6%inclusion1.20K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Cancel
5.3%inclusion1.12K decks21.3K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
58%inclusion12.3K decks21.3K decks
53%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion10.3K decks21.3K decks
10%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion10.1K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion9.44K decks21.3K decks
18%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion6.70K decks21.3K decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
27%inclusion5.85K decks21.3K decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion5.53K decks21.3K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion5.27K decks21.3K decks
-3%synergy
Last March of the Ents
21%inclusion4.44K decks21.3K decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion3.90K decks21.3K decks
-7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion3.70K decks21.3K decks
15%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion1.49K decks12.6K decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion775 decks6.70K decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion1.92K decks16.9K decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
8.6%inclusion1.82K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.0%inclusion1.70K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
7.5%inclusion1.60K decks21.3K decks
7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.4%inclusion1.37K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.8%inclusion1.24K decks21.3K decks
0%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.6%inclusion1.19K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
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Meekstone
49%inclusion10.5K decks21.3K decks
45%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
48%inclusion10.2K decks21.3K decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion8.38K decks21.3K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion8.18K decks21.3K decks
19%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
22%inclusion4.63K decks21.3K decks
20%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion2.26K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
10%inclusion2.03K decks21.3K decks
9%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.5%inclusion1.38K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.1%inclusion1.08K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
58%inclusion12.3K decks21.3K decks
53%synergy
Stoneskin
47%inclusion9.95K decks21.3K decks
43%synergy
Angelic Chorus
25%inclusion5.23K decks21.3K decks
22%synergy
Unnatural Growth
18%inclusion3.80K decks21.3K decks
16%synergy
Primal Rage
18%inclusion3.74K decks21.3K decks
16%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
15%inclusion3.12K decks21.3K decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion2.87K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion2.82K decks21.3K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion2.63K decks21.3K decks
1%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion2.20K decks21.3K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion2.16K decks21.3K decks
0%synergy
Angelic Shield
10%inclusion2.13K decks21.3K decks
9%synergy
Rolling Stones
10%inclusion2.04K decks21.3K decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.6%inclusion1.84K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.4%inclusion1.50K decks17.9K decks
7%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
8.4%inclusion1.78K decks21.3K decks
8%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.8%inclusion1.66K decks21.3K decks
7%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
7.0%inclusion1.50K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
6.9%inclusion958 decks13.8K decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.1%inclusion1.29K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
27%inclusion5.78K decks21.3K decks
25%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
23%inclusion4.85K decks21.3K decks
21%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
12%inclusion2.49K decks21.3K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion11.7K decks21.3K decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
33%inclusion6.94K decks21.3K decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion4.23K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion2.90K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion2.68K decks21.3K decks
-6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.8%inclusion1.88K decks21.3K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion1.83K decks21.3K decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.8%inclusion1.24K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion18K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion16.3K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
25%inclusion5.37K decks21.3K decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion4.83K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion4.71K decks21.3K decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Signet
21%inclusion4.41K decks21.3K decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion2.49K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion2.39K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion2.19K decks21.3K decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.1%inclusion1.73K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion1.70K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.7%inclusion1.65K decks21.3K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.3%inclusion1.55K decks21.3K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion20.7K decks21.3K decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion20.7K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion20.6K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion19.4K decks21.3K decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion13.5K decks21.3K decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion10.9K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion10.6K decks21.3K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion10.6K decks21.3K decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion10.4K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
47%inclusion9.94K decks21.3K decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
46%inclusion9.70K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
40%inclusion8.61K decks21.3K decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
40%inclusion8.51K decks21.3K decks
-4%synergy
Temple Garden
40%inclusion8.45K decks21.3K decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
39%inclusion8.22K decks21.3K decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion7.20K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion6.89K decks21.3K decks
7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion6.75K decks21.3K decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion6.66K decks21.3K decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion5.99K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion5.64K decks21.3K decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion5.56K decks21.3K decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
26%inclusion5.44K decks21.3K decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion5.36K decks21.3K decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion5.28K decks21.3K decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion4.95K decks21.3K decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion4.82K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
19%inclusion3.80K decks20K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion3.92K decks21.3K decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion3.77K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion3.76K decks21.3K decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion3.58K decks21.3K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion3.27K decks21.3K decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion3.24K decks21.3K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Plenty
14%inclusion3.08K decks21.3K decks
-6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion3.04K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion2.79K decks21.3K decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion2.71K decks21.3K decks
10%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion2.52K decks21.3K decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion2.50K decks21.3K decks
-10%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion2.42K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion2.42K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion2.39K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion2.25K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
10%inclusion2.23K decks21.3K decks
4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
10%inclusion2.17K decks21.3K decks
4%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion2.17K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Savannah
10%inclusion2.16K decks21.3K decks
-3%synergy
Urban Retreat
10%inclusion803 decks8.07K decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion2.11K decks21.3K decks
-3%synergy
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