Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Upgraded Control

Arcades, the Strategist
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Josh Nelson
May 29, 2026
Josh Nelson
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Captain America's Shield
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Denial
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
73%synergy
High Alert
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Wall of Omens
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
66%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
65%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Fell the Mighty
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Frost
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Assault Formation
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Aura Shards
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Junk
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Crystal Barricade
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Roots
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Perimeter Captain
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Shield Sphere
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Tree of Redemption
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Vine Trellis
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Walking Bulwark
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Hover Barrier
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Mulch
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Fog Bank
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Rampart Architect
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Jungle Barrier
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Runes
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Shards
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Flumph
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Reverence
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Wall of Glare
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Arbor Adherent
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Angelic Wall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Steel Wall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Tears
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Guardians of Meletis
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Doorkeeper
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Towering Titan
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Heroic Intervention
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Eerie Interlude
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Tower Defense
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Eladamri's Call
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Bar the Door
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fog
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Moment's Peace
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Long-Term Plans
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Pyrrhic Strike
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Comeuppance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Skin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Haze
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Run Away Together
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bant Charm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Machine Over Matter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Short
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Turn to Frog
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Unwanted Remake
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Expel the Interlopers
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Wargate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Past
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Reunion of the House
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Revoke Existence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Open the Armory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fade into Antiquity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Time of Need
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sleep
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Shared Roots
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bark of Doran
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Mantle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Stoneskin
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Graduation Day
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sterling Grove
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unnatural Growth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Oblivion Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Shield
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Military Intelligence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Pacifism
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Soul Tithe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Song of the Dryads
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rolling Stones
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Equilibrium
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Chorus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Access Tunnel
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Tectonic Edge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fertile Thicket
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sapseep Forest
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Signet
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Temple Garden
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Canopy Vista
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Brushland
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Plenty
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Urban Retreat
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Bastion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Overflowing Basin
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fortified Village
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
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