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Arcades, the Strategist
Rank #43
2decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Arcades, the StrategistArcades, the Strategist
Creatures (35)
- 1Amaranthine WallAmaranthine Wall
- 1Axebane GuardianAxebane Guardian
- 1Azorius Knight-ArbiterAzorius Knight-Arbiter
- 1Colossus of AkrosColossus of Akros
- 1Consulate SkygateConsulate Skygate
- 1DoorkeeperDoorkeeper
- 1Drift of PhantasmsDrift of Phantasms
- 1Fog BankFog Bank
- 1Gwafa Hazid, ProfiteerGwafa Hazid, Profiteer
- 1Hover BarrierHover Barrier
- 1Ludevic's Test SubjectLudevic's Test Subject
- 1Mnemonic WallMnemonic Wall
- 1Nyx-Fleece RamNyx-Fleece Ram
- 1Overgrown BattlementOvergrown Battlement
- 1PlumeveilPlumeveil
- 1Roving KeepRoving Keep
- 1Shield-Wall SentinelShield-Wall Sentinel
- 1Stonehorn DignitaryStonehorn Dignitary
- 1Temur SabertoothTemur Sabertooth
- 1Tetsuko Umezawa, FugitiveTetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
- 1Thallid Shell-DwellerThallid Shell-Dweller
- 1Vine TrellisVine Trellis
- 1Walking BulwarkWalking Bulwark
- 1Wall of BlossomsWall of Blossoms
- 1Wall of DenialWall of Denial
- 1Wall of FaithWall of Faith
- 1Wall of FrostWall of Frost
- 1Wall of Lost ThoughtsWall of Lost Thoughts
- 1Wall of MistWall of Mist
- 1Wall of MulchWall of Mulch
- 1Wall of OmensWall of Omens
- 1Wall of RunesWall of Runes
- 1Wall of TanglecordWall of Tanglecord
- 1Wall of VinesWall of Vines
- 1Zetalpa, Primal DawnZetalpa, Primal Dawn
Instants (5)
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Selesnya CharmSelesnya Charm
- 1Supreme WillSupreme Will
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Tower DefenseTower Defense
Sorceries (4)
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Fell the MightyFell the Mighty
- 1Pir's WhimPir's Whim
- 1Slaughter the StrongSlaughter the Strong
Artifacts (5)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1Selesnya SignetSelesnya Signet
- 1Simic SignetSimic Signet
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
Enchantments (10)
- 1Assault FormationAssault Formation
- 1Brave the SandsBrave the Sands
- 1High AlertHigh Alert
- 1Shield of the OversoulShield of the Oversoul
- 1Shielded by FaithShielded by Faith
- 1Sight of the ScalelordsSight of the Scalelords
- 1Sphere of SafetySphere of Safety
- 1Spidersilk ArmorSpidersilk Armor
- 1StoneskinStoneskin
- 1Vow of WildnessVow of Wildness
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Teyo, the ShieldmageTeyo, the Shieldmage
Lands (39)
- 1Azorius GuildgateAzorius Guildgate
- 1Blossoming SandsBlossoming Sands
- 1Canopy VistaCanopy Vista
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 8ForestForest
- 1Glacial FortressGlacial Fortress
- 8IslandIsland
- 9PlainsPlains
- 1Seaside CitadelSeaside Citadel
- 1Selesnya GuildgateSelesnya Guildgate
- 1Simic GuildgateSimic Guildgate
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
- 1Thornwood FallsThornwood Falls
- 1Thriving GroveThriving Grove
- 1Thriving HeathThriving Heath
- 1Tranquil CoveTranquil Cove
Amaranthine Wall
Amaranthine Wall
Axebane Guardian
Axebane Guardian
Azorius Knight-Arbiter
Azorius Knight-Arbiter
Colossus of Akros
Colossus of Akros
Consulate Skygate
Consulate Skygate
Doorkeeper
Doorkeeper
Drift of Phantasms
Drift of Phantasms
Fog Bank
Fog Bank
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
Hover Barrier
Hover Barrier
Ludevic's Test Subject
Ludevic's Test Subject
Mnemonic Wall
Mnemonic Wall
Nyx-Fleece Ram
Nyx-Fleece Ram
Overgrown Battlement
Overgrown Battlement
Plumeveil
Plumeveil
Roving Keep
Roving Keep
Shield-Wall Sentinel
Shield-Wall Sentinel
Stonehorn Dignitary
Stonehorn Dignitary
Temur Sabertooth
Temur Sabertooth
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
Thallid Shell-Dweller
Thallid Shell-Dweller
Vine Trellis
Vine Trellis
Walking Bulwark
Walking Bulwark
Wall of Blossoms
Wall of Blossoms
Wall of Denial
Wall of Denial
Wall of Faith
Wall of Faith
Wall of Frost
Wall of Frost
Wall of Lost Thoughts
Wall of Lost Thoughts
Wall of Mist
Wall of Mist
Wall of Mulch
Wall of Mulch
Wall of Omens
Wall of Omens
Wall of Runes
Wall of Runes
Wall of Tanglecord
Wall of Tanglecord
Wall of Vines
Wall of Vines
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Instants (5)
Negate
Negate
Selesnya Charm
Selesnya Charm
Supreme Will
Supreme Will
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Tower Defense
Tower Defense
Sorceries (4)
Farseek
Farseek
Fell the Mighty
Fell the Mighty
Pir's Whim
Pir's Whim
Slaughter the Strong
Slaughter the Strong
Artifacts (5)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Selesnya Signet
Selesnya Signet
Simic Signet
Simic Signet
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Enchantments (10)
Assault Formation
Assault Formation
Brave the Sands
Brave the Sands
High Alert
High Alert
Shielded by Faith
Shielded by Faith
Shield of the Oversoul
Shield of the Oversoul
Sight of the Scalelords
Sight of the Scalelords
Sphere of Safety
Sphere of Safety
Spidersilk Armor
Spidersilk Armor
Stoneskin
Stoneskin
Vow of Wildness
Vow of Wildness
Planeswalkers (1)
Teyo, the Shieldmage
Teyo, the Shieldmage
Lands (14)
Azorius Guildgate
Azorius Guildgate
Blossoming Sands
Blossoming Sands
Canopy Vista
Canopy Vista
Command Tower
Command Tower
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Glacial Fortress
Glacial Fortress
Seaside Citadel
Seaside Citadel
Selesnya Guildgate
Selesnya Guildgate
Simic Guildgate
Simic Guildgate
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Thornwood Falls
Thornwood Falls
Thriving Grove
Thriving Grove
Thriving Heath
Thriving Heath
Tranquil Cove
Tranquil Cove
Basics (3)
Forest
8 Forest
Island
8 Island
Plains
9 Plains