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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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High Alert
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
94%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
93%synergy
Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
93%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
87%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
85%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
83%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Denial
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
82%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Weathered Sentinels
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
72%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
74%synergy
Crystal Barricade
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Shield Sphere
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Tree of Redemption
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Assault Formation
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
76%synergy
Rhystic Study
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
70%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
72%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Worldly Tutor
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Chrome Mox
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Mox Diamond
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Perimeter Captain
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Roots
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Shards
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Arbor Adherent
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Frost
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Carven Caryatid
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Displacer Kitten
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Fog Bank
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Walking Bulwark
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Hover Barrier
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Flumph
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Bloom Tender
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Junk
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Faithbound Judge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Secret Door
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Glare
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Mulch
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Traproot Kami
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ulvenwald Captive
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Reverence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Ice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Inga and Esika
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Geist of the Archives
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Runes
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Rasaad yn Bashir
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Council of Four
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Eladamri's Call
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Tower Defense
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Force of Negation
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Will
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Force of Vigor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Permission Denied
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Eerie Interlude
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Angel's Grace
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Ghostway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Bar the Door
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-18%synergy
Dive Down
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Everybody Lives!
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Triton Tactics
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Chord of Calling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Momentous Fall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Shell Shield
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sheltering Word
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Emergency Powers
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Voidslime
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Constant Mists
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
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Dusk // Dawn
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Fell the Mighty
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Last March of the Ents
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Raise the Past
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-16%synergy
Wargate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-35%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-28%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Domination
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Kite Shield
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Great Henge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Mirror Universe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cathar's Shield
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Soul Conduit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Emerald Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Aura Shards
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Aluren
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Freed from the Real
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Brave the Sands
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Assemble the Players
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Stoneskin
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Library
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Defense of the Heart
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Sky Tether
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Intruder Alarm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Sterling Grove
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mirari's Wake
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Burgeoning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Animate Wall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
The Wanderer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
71%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Vesuva
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Lotus Petal
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
70%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
77%synergy
Windswept Heath
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Sea of Clouds
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
61%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
77%synergy
Tropical Island
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
77%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Flooded Strand
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Island
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
-24%synergy
Forest
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
-24%synergy
Plains
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
-23%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Bastion
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Grove
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Gate
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Hushwood Verge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-37%synergy
Arctic Treeline
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Scattered Groves
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Razortide Bridge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Hedge Maze
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Vista
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-26%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Horizon Canopy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
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