Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Budget Core Defenders

Arcades, the Strategist
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Alejandro Fuentes
Apr 7, 2026
Alejandro Fuentes
Ranking Every Elder Dragon On a Tier List
Alejandro ranks every Elder Dragon printed in Magic since 1994, including the five new Elder Dragons from Secrets of Strixhaven.
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Overgrown Battlement
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
82%synergy
Axebane Guardian
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Frost
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
65%synergy
Assault Formation
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
65%synergy
Wall of Denial
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
63%synergy
Tower Defense
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
63%synergy
High Alert
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
62%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Omens
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
61%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
59%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
56%synergy
Angelic Wall
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
58%synergy
Wall of Runes
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
55%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Fell the Mighty
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Vine Trellis
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Hover Barrier
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
50%synergy
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Wall of Junk
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
49%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Roots
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Jungle Barrier
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Walking Bulwark
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Fortified Rampart
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Essence
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Riptide Turtle
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Carven Caryatid
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Portcullis Vine
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Glacial Wall
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Mulch
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Geist of the Archives
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Mist
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Perimeter Captain
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Fog Bank
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Crystal Barricade
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Vines
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Consulate Skygate
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Coral Colony
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Guardians of Meletis
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Doorkeeper
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Glare
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Flumph
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Hope
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Plumeveil
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Shifting Wall
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Towering Titan
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Clockwork Drawbridge
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Tree of Redemption
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Negate
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Bar the Door
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Solidarity
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Naturalize
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-15%synergy
Return to Nature
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-42%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Bant Charm
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Rally to Battle
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Join Shields
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-33%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Keep Safe
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Fog
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Make a Stand
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Charm
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Faith's Reward
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Opt
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Cancel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Disperse
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Destined Confrontation
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-15%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-30%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Circuitous Route
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Return to the Ranks
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-20%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Overrun
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Divination
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Wear Down
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Lay of the Land
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Mirror Shield
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Accorder's Shield
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Cathar's Shield
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Vanguard's Shield
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Alacrian Armory
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Kite Shield
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Meekstone
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
26%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Brave the Sands
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Angelic Shield
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Castle
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Builder's Blessing
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Rolling Stones
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Serra's Blessing
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Builder's Talent
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Wild Pair
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Deep Freeze
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Hold the Gates
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
High Ground
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Fortified Area
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Fortifying Provisions
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-30%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Sol Ring
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
-27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Selesnya Signet
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Locket
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Locket
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Tranquil Cove
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Blossoming Sands
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Simic Guildgate
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Thornwood Falls
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-31%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Brokers Hideout
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Vista
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-22%synergy
Bant Panorama
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-31%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Plenty
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Krosan Verge
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-34%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-33%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Meandering River
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Brushland
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-19%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Grove
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Woodland Stream
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Sodden Verdure
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Botanical Plaza
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Treva's Ruins
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Gateway Plaza
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-18%synergy
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