Arcades, the Strategist (Commander) - Budget Defenders

Arcades, the Strategist
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Alejandro Fuentes
Apr 7, 2026
Alejandro Fuentes
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Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion204 decks221 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
87%inclusion193 decks221 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Denial
84%inclusion185 decks221 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion180 decks221 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Frost
77%inclusion171 decks221 decks
72%synergy
Wall of Omens
79%inclusion175 decks221 decks
71%synergy
Assault Formation
77%inclusion170 decks221 decks
71%synergy
High Alert
76%inclusion167 decks221 decks
69%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
76%inclusion168 decks221 decks
69%synergy
Tower Defense
74%inclusion163 decks221 decks
68%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
73%inclusion161 decks221 decks
67%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
71%inclusion156 decks221 decks
64%synergy
Fell the Mighty
66%inclusion145 decks221 decks
61%synergy
Hover Barrier
65%inclusion143 decks221 decks
59%synergy
Angelic Wall
63%inclusion140 decks221 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
62%inclusion137 decks221 decks
58%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
62%inclusion137 decks221 decks
57%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
62%inclusion136 decks221 decks
55%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
60%inclusion133 decks221 decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion132 decks221 decks
55%synergy
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Wall of Runes
57%inclusion127 decks221 decks
54%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
55%inclusion121 decks221 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Junk
54%inclusion119 decks221 decks
49%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
53%inclusion118 decks221 decks
49%synergy
Perimeter Captain
51%inclusion113 decks221 decks
46%synergy
Fortified Rampart
51%inclusion113 decks221 decks
48%synergy
Walking Bulwark
50%inclusion111 decks221 decks
47%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
48%inclusion105 decks221 decks
41%synergy
Carven Caryatid
47%inclusion103 decks221 decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
46%inclusion101 decks221 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion94 decks221 decks
39%synergy
Crystal Barricade
42%inclusion81 decks193 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Mulch
42%inclusion92 decks221 decks
39%synergy
Jungle Barrier
41%inclusion91 decks221 decks
39%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
40%inclusion89 decks221 decks
38%synergy
Riptide Turtle
38%inclusion85 decks221 decks
36%synergy
Steel Wall
38%inclusion84 decks221 decks
36%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
38%inclusion83 decks221 decks
35%synergy
Fog Bank
35%inclusion77 decks221 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Wall
34%inclusion76 decks221 decks
33%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
33%inclusion74 decks221 decks
32%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
33%inclusion74 decks221 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Essence
33%inclusion73 decks221 decks
32%synergy
Tree of Redemption
32%inclusion71 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
32%inclusion71 decks221 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Glare
32%inclusion71 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Portcullis Vine
30%inclusion67 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
29%inclusion65 decks221 decks
25%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion65 decks221 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mist
29%inclusion64 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
29%inclusion64 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
28%inclusion62 decks221 decks
24%synergy
Geist of the Archives
28%inclusion61 decks221 decks
26%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
28%inclusion61 decks221 decks
25%synergy
Flumph
27%inclusion60 decks221 decks
23%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
26%inclusion58 decks221 decks
26%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion56 decks221 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Vines
25%inclusion55 decks221 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Tears
25%inclusion55 decks221 decks
23%synergy
Doorkeeper
24%inclusion53 decks221 decks
23%synergy
Towering Titan
24%inclusion53 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
23%inclusion50 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Consulate Skygate
21%inclusion47 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
20%inclusion45 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
20%inclusion44 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
20%inclusion43 decks217 decks
18%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
19%inclusion43 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Hope
19%inclusion43 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
48%inclusion106 decks221 decks
46%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion96 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion88 decks221 decks
-22%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion75 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Bant Charm
27%inclusion60 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Solidarity
26%inclusion58 decks221 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion53 decks221 decks
-24%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion50 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Nature
23%inclusion50 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Growth Spiral
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Naturalize
13%inclusion29 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion25 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Join Shields
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Rally to Battle
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion96 decks221 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion87 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
36%inclusion79 decks221 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion56 decks221 decks
-19%synergy
Destined Confrontation
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion35 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
11%inclusion25 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
2%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Return to the Ranks
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Explore
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Circuitous Route
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
27%inclusion60 decks221 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion56 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
12%inclusion27 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Shield
12%inclusion27 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Cathar's Shield
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Accorder's Shield
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Meekstone
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
-12%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
41%inclusion90 decks221 decks
37%synergy
Brave the Sands
38%inclusion83 decks221 decks
33%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
26%inclusion58 decks221 decks
25%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
24%inclusion52 decks221 decks
23%synergy
Angelic Shield
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
16%synergy
Assemble the Players
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Rolling Stones
12%inclusion27 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Builder's Blessing
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Wild Pair
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Castle
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Song of Freyalise
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Chorus
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Always Watching
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
32%inclusion71 decks221 decks
30%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
30%inclusion66 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
24%inclusion53 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
-23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion136 decks221 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion129 decks221 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion66 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Simic Signet
29%inclusion64 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Selesnya Signet
28%inclusion61 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion47 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion221 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion221 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion220 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion171 decks221 decks
-13%synergy
Seaside Citadel
69%inclusion152 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion123 decks221 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion90 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion87 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Canopy Vista
39%inclusion87 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion83 decks221 decks
-20%synergy
Blossoming Sands
35%inclusion78 decks221 decks
30%synergy
Tranquil Cove
35%inclusion78 decks221 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
35%inclusion77 decks221 decks
32%synergy
Thornwood Falls
33%inclusion72 decks221 decks
27%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
31%inclusion68 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Simic Guildgate
30%inclusion67 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion63 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion59 decks221 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Mystery
26%inclusion58 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion58 decks221 decks
-23%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
24%inclusion53 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Bant Panorama
23%inclusion51 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
23%inclusion50 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
22%inclusion48 decks221 decks
-22%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion48 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion47 decks221 decks
-10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
19%inclusion41 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Verge
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion29 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion25 decks221 decks
-14%synergy
Sodden Verdure
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Woodland Stream
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
-9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
-19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
-16%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Grove
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Gateway Plaza
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Grasslands
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
5%synergy
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