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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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Erode
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Chelonian Tackle
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mind into Matter
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Daydream
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion376 decks395 decks
88%synergy
Wall of Denial
91%inclusion359 decks395 decks
84%synergy
Axebane Guardian
90%inclusion357 decks395 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
89%inclusion350 decks395 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Omens
88%inclusion346 decks395 decks
80%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
86%inclusion338 decks395 decks
79%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
84%inclusion332 decks395 decks
77%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
84%inclusion333 decks395 decks
77%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83%inclusion327 decks395 decks
77%synergy
High Alert
82%inclusion324 decks395 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
78%inclusion308 decks395 decks
73%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion295 decks395 decks
68%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
74%inclusion291 decks395 decks
68%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
71%inclusion112 decks157 decks
66%synergy
Assault Formation
70%inclusion277 decks395 decks
64%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
70%inclusion277 decks395 decks
64%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
67%inclusion266 decks395 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Junk
67%inclusion265 decks395 decks
63%synergy
Tower Defense
67%inclusion265 decks395 decks
61%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
66%inclusion262 decks395 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
19%inclusion76 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion59 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion34 decks395 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Vine Trellis
66%inclusion260 decks395 decks
61%synergy
Shield Sphere
66%inclusion260 decks395 decks
63%synergy
Crystal Barricade
63%inclusion206 decks329 decks
57%synergy
Hover Barrier
63%inclusion247 decks395 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Frost
62%inclusion243 decks395 decks
56%synergy
Perimeter Captain
59%inclusion232 decks395 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
58%inclusion228 decks395 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
55%inclusion218 decks395 decks
51%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
54%inclusion213 decks395 decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
52%inclusion206 decks395 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Roots
52%inclusion205 decks395 decks
48%synergy
Walking Bulwark
47%inclusion186 decks395 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Glare
46%inclusion183 decks395 decks
43%synergy
Flumph
45%inclusion179 decks395 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Runes
43%inclusion169 decks395 decks
39%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
43%inclusion169 decks395 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Shards
41%inclusion162 decks395 decks
39%synergy
Carven Caryatid
39%inclusion156 decks395 decks
36%synergy
Angelic Wall
39%inclusion153 decks395 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
39%inclusion151 decks390 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Mulch
38%inclusion150 decks395 decks
36%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion149 decks395 decks
35%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
36%inclusion143 decks395 decks
33%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
36%inclusion117 decks328 decks
34%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
33%inclusion129 decks395 decks
31%synergy
Fortified Rampart
30%inclusion118 decks395 decks
27%synergy
Towering Titan
29%inclusion114 decks395 decks
26%synergy
Fog Bank
28%inclusion111 decks395 decks
25%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
27%inclusion107 decks395 decks
24%synergy
Riptide Turtle
26%inclusion103 decks395 decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
24%inclusion96 decks395 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Nets
24%inclusion93 decks395 decks
22%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
23%inclusion84 decks365 decks
21%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
23%inclusion90 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Wall
20%inclusion79 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
19%inclusion77 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Jungle Barrier
19%inclusion77 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Tears
19%inclusion76 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
19%inclusion76 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion72 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion70 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
18%inclusion67 decks380 decks
15%synergy
Rampart Architect
17%inclusion40 decks239 decks
15%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
17%inclusion66 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Essence
14%inclusion57 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Hope
14%inclusion57 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
14%inclusion52 decks380 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Kelp
13%inclusion52 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion52 decks395 decks
-22%synergy
Arbor Adherent
13%inclusion30 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion262 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
53%inclusion208 decks395 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion202 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
51%inclusion200 decks395 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion183 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
40%inclusion157 decks395 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion146 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion119 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion110 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion96 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Ghostway
22%inclusion87 decks395 decks
20%synergy
Bar the Door
22%inclusion86 decks395 decks
19%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion77 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion70 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion68 decks395 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion61 decks395 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion52 decks395 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion40 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion37 decks388 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.6%inclusion34 decks395 decks
-5%synergy
Solidarity
8.6%inclusion34 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion33 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.6%inclusion28 decks369 decks
-3%synergy
Bant Charm
7.3%inclusion29 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion25 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.8%inclusion23 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
5.6%inclusion22 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.1%inclusion20 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
56%inclusion221 decks395 decks
51%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion198 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion170 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion147 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
36%inclusion142 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion136 decks395 decks
32%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
33%inclusion131 decks395 decks
31%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion127 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
29%inclusion114 decks395 decks
26%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
21%inclusion84 decks395 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion79 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
18%inclusion73 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Destined Confrontation
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion52 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Past
12%inclusion40 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
12%inclusion47 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion35 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.1%inclusion17 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.8%inclusion27 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.6%inclusion22 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.1%inclusion20 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
63%inclusion250 decks395 decks
59%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
58%inclusion229 decks395 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion192 decks395 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion152 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Panharmonicon
17%inclusion66 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion56 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.1%inclusion36 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.1%inclusion28 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
53%inclusion211 decks395 decks
49%synergy
Stoneskin
39%inclusion154 decks395 decks
35%synergy
Guardian Project
24%inclusion95 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion81 decks395 decks
19%synergy
Primal Rage
15%inclusion60 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion57 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Rolling Stones
11%inclusion42 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Shield
10%inclusion41 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
10%inclusion39 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion38 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Assemble the Players
9.4%inclusion37 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.9%inclusion35 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Aluren
8.4%inclusion33 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.4%inclusion33 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.8%inclusion31 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.6%inclusion30 decks395 decks
-4%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
7.3%inclusion29 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
6.8%inclusion18 decks263 decks
6%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
6.1%inclusion24 decks395 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
5.8%inclusion23 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
-6%synergy
Exploration
5.1%inclusion20 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
18%inclusion70 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
17%inclusion68 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
16%inclusion65 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion219 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
36%inclusion141 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Access Tunnel
33%inclusion131 decks395 decks
30%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
30%inclusion117 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion106 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion75 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion39 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
8.9%inclusion33 decks372 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.8%inclusion31 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.1%inclusion28 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion20 decks395 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion303 decks395 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion288 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion86 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion47 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion46 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion43 decks395 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.6%inclusion34 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.4%inclusion33 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.6%inclusion26 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion24 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion376 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion375 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion371 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Island
93%inclusion366 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion328 decks395 decks
39%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion318 decks395 decks
35%synergy
Temple Garden
80%inclusion317 decks395 decks
36%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
78%inclusion308 decks395 decks
39%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion266 decks395 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion266 decks395 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
66%inclusion261 decks395 decks
36%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
66%inclusion260 decks395 decks
36%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
65%inclusion256 decks395 decks
31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion255 decks395 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion196 decks395 decks
-7%synergy
Seaside Citadel
47%inclusion185 decks395 decks
-5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion179 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion174 decks395 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion171 decks395 decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
40%inclusion159 decks395 decks
27%synergy
Tundra
40%inclusion157 decks395 decks
27%synergy
Savannah
39%inclusion154 decks395 decks
26%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
36%inclusion141 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion136 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion129 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion109 decks395 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
28%inclusion109 decks395 decks
-18%synergy
Brushland
27%inclusion107 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion105 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Canopy Vista
26%inclusion104 decks395 decks
-20%synergy
Lush Portico
21%inclusion81 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
19%inclusion76 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion74 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion71 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion65 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion64 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion64 decks395 decks
-6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion62 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion54 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion53 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Urban Retreat
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Bastion
14%inclusion57 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion55 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion53 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
13%inclusion51 decks385 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion52 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion52 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion51 decks395 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion48 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion47 decks395 decks
6%synergy
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