Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Core Defenders

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Steve Heisler
Jan 29, 2026
Age Is Just a Toughness With Doran, Besieged by Time in Commander
Doran may be besieged by time, but he's still hangin' tough like a new kid. Come see this big booty brew for his Commander deck.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sodden Verdure
2.6%inclusion2 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Great Forest Druid
2.6%inclusion2 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Swat Away
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Slumbering Walker
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion483 decks514 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion474 decks514 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion471 decks514 decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
85%inclusion436 decks514 decks
77%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
83%inclusion427 decks514 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
82%inclusion420 decks514 decks
74%synergy
High Alert
80%inclusion411 decks514 decks
73%synergy
Wall of Omens
80%inclusion412 decks514 decks
72%synergy
Assault Formation
77%inclusion395 decks514 decks
71%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion391 decks514 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Slaughter the Strong
75%inclusion383 decks514 decks
68%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
74%inclusion380 decks514 decks
67%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
74%inclusion379 decks514 decks
67%synergy
Tower Defense
73%inclusion373 decks514 decks
66%synergy
Wall of Frost
69%inclusion353 decks514 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Junk
66%inclusion338 decks514 decks
61%synergy
Hover Barrier
66%inclusion338 decks514 decks
60%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion330 decks514 decks
57%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
64%inclusion327 decks514 decks
58%synergy
Perimeter Captain
63%inclusion326 decks514 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
7.8%inclusion40 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
5.8%inclusion30 decks514 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Vine Trellis
62%inclusion320 decks514 decks
57%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
60%inclusion308 decks514 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
59%inclusion302 decks514 decks
54%synergy
Crystal Barricade
57%inclusion252 decks439 decks
52%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
56%inclusion287 decks514 decks
50%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
56%inclusion91 decks163 decks
50%synergy
Walking Bulwark
55%inclusion284 decks514 decks
52%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
53%inclusion270 decks514 decks
48%synergy
Tree of Redemption
51%inclusion260 decks514 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion256 decks514 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
49%inclusion254 decks514 decks
45%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
48%inclusion245 decks514 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Roots
46%inclusion235 decks514 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Wall
45%inclusion233 decks514 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Glare
43%inclusion223 decks514 decks
40%synergy
Shield Sphere
42%inclusion214 decks514 decks
38%synergy
Carven Caryatid
39%inclusion203 decks514 decks
36%synergy
Flumph
39%inclusion201 decks514 decks
35%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
38%inclusion196 decks514 decks
35%synergy
Fortified Rampart
38%inclusion193 decks514 decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
37%inclusion192 decks514 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
37%inclusion180 decks483 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Mulch
36%inclusion186 decks514 decks
34%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
36%inclusion183 decks514 decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
35%inclusion178 decks514 decks
32%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
35%inclusion178 decks514 decks
33%synergy
Riptide Turtle
33%inclusion170 decks514 decks
30%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
33%inclusion168 decks514 decks
31%synergy
Jungle Barrier
30%inclusion156 decks514 decks
28%synergy
Fog Bank
30%inclusion154 decks514 decks
27%synergy
Steel Wall
29%inclusion151 decks514 decks
27%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
28%inclusion145 decks514 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Shards
27%inclusion139 decks514 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Wall
24%inclusion122 decks514 decks
22%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion121 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Essence
23%inclusion117 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Geist of the Archives
22%inclusion113 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion113 decks514 decks
20%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion72 decks342 decks
20%synergy
Portcullis Vine
19%inclusion99 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
19%inclusion88 decks471 decks
17%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
19%inclusion96 decks514 decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion92 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion82 decks464 decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion90 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
16%inclusion72 decks437 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Mist
16%inclusion82 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
16%inclusion80 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Hope
16%inclusion80 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion78 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion297 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion239 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion206 decks514 decks
-8%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion199 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Bar the Door
33%inclusion168 decks514 decks
30%synergy
Eerie Interlude
32%inclusion167 decks514 decks
26%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion157 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion141 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion114 decks514 decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion100 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion97 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
15%inclusion79 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Solidarity
14%inclusion73 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion71 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion68 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion67 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion61 decks514 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion54 decks514 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion51 decks514 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.1%inclusion47 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion45 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Naturalize
8.0%inclusion41 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.6%inclusion39 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.2%inclusion37 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.8%inclusion28 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion29 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.6%inclusion29 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Faith's Reward
5.4%inclusion28 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
62%inclusion317 decks514 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion241 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
47%inclusion240 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion213 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
33%inclusion171 decks514 decks
30%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
30%inclusion153 decks514 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
23%inclusion117 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion111 decks514 decks
2%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
15%inclusion78 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Last March of the Ents
14%inclusion70 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
12%inclusion62 decks514 decks
-13%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion34 decks342 decks
9%synergy
Return to the Ranks
10%inclusion51 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion48 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.4%inclusion43 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Past
7.8%inclusion34 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.6%inclusion29 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.1%inclusion26 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.1%inclusion26 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
44%inclusion224 decks514 decks
39%synergy
Meekstone
42%inclusion215 decks514 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion203 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion156 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
19%inclusion100 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.4%inclusion43 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.8%inclusion40 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.6%inclusion39 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
53%inclusion274 decks514 decks
48%synergy
Stoneskin
46%inclusion238 decks514 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Chorus
18%inclusion95 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Shield
15%inclusion77 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Primal Rage
14%inclusion72 decks514 decks
12%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
13%inclusion69 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion59 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
11%inclusion54 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion51 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.9%inclusion40 decks451 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.4%inclusion43 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.4%inclusion38 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion38 decks514 decks
-4%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.2%inclusion37 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
6.4%inclusion33 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.0%inclusion31 decks514 decks
-4%synergy
Wild Pair
5.8%inclusion30 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Always Watching
5.8%inclusion30 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.3%inclusion27 decks509 decks
5%synergy
Builder's Blessing
5.3%inclusion27 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
27%inclusion137 decks514 decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
23%inclusion120 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion57 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion228 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
33%inclusion169 decks514 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion84 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion393 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion376 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
25%inclusion129 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
23%inclusion120 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion114 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion95 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion51 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion49 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion49 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.1%inclusion47 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.0%inclusion36 decks514 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.0%inclusion36 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.8%inclusion30 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion506 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion505 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Island
97%inclusion501 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion466 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
68%inclusion349 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion271 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion255 decks514 decks
-7%synergy
Canopy Vista
48%inclusion249 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion243 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion233 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion230 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion204 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion194 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion176 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion143 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion140 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion129 decks480 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
26%inclusion134 decks514 decks
-17%synergy
Temple Garden
25%inclusion131 decks514 decks
-18%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
25%inclusion130 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
25%inclusion129 decks514 decks
-19%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
25%inclusion128 decks514 decks
-10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion117 decks514 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion117 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion112 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion112 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion109 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion108 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
21%inclusion108 decks514 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Plenty
20%inclusion104 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
19%inclusion99 decks514 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion97 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
18%inclusion94 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Brokers Hideout
18%inclusion90 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion86 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion84 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
15%inclusion79 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion78 decks514 decks
-17%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion76 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
15%inclusion76 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion76 decks514 decks
-4%synergy
Blossoming Sands
15%inclusion75 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion74 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion74 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Simic Guildgate
14%inclusion73 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion71 decks514 decks
-19%synergy
Bant Panorama
13%inclusion69 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion66 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
-17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion63 decks514 decks
-13%synergy