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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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Primo, the Unbounded
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Erode
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion207 decks221 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion202 decks221 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
91%inclusion202 decks221 decks
84%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
85%inclusion187 decks221 decks
78%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion186 decks221 decks
78%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
84%inclusion185 decks221 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion184 decks221 decks
76%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
82%inclusion181 decks221 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion181 decks221 decks
74%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
79%inclusion175 decks221 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
75%inclusion165 decks221 decks
69%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
73%inclusion161 decks221 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion160 decks221 decks
10%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
69%inclusion86 decks124 decks
64%synergy
Assault Formation
68%inclusion150 decks221 decks
62%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
67%inclusion149 decks221 decks
63%synergy
Crystal Barricade
67%inclusion133 decks198 decks
62%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
66%inclusion146 decks221 decks
60%synergy
Shield Sphere
65%inclusion143 decks221 decks
61%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
63%inclusion139 decks221 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion105 decks221 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion95 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion91 decks221 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion89 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Aura Shards
35%inclusion78 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion72 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion62 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion53 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Hover Barrier
62%inclusion138 decks221 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Junk
58%inclusion128 decks221 decks
53%synergy
Vine Trellis
57%inclusion127 decks221 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Frost
57%inclusion126 decks221 decks
51%synergy
Tree of Redemption
56%inclusion123 decks221 decks
52%synergy
Perimeter Captain
52%inclusion114 decks221 decks
47%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
51%inclusion113 decks221 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
51%inclusion113 decks221 decks
47%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
50%inclusion110 decks221 decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion109 decks221 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
48%inclusion107 decks221 decks
44%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
43%inclusion95 decks221 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
42%inclusion93 decks221 decks
38%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
37%inclusion82 decks221 decks
34%synergy
Carven Caryatid
37%inclusion82 decks221 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Runes
36%inclusion80 decks221 decks
32%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
35%inclusion70 decks198 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Glare
34%inclusion76 decks221 decks
31%synergy
Flumph
34%inclusion75 decks221 decks
30%synergy
Towering Titan
32%inclusion71 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Angelic Wall
32%inclusion70 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion70 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Shards
31%inclusion68 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
29%inclusion64 decks221 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion61 decks221 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
26%inclusion58 decks221 decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion56 decks221 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
23%inclusion50 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion47 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
-14%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
19%inclusion43 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Wall
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Riptide Turtle
18%inclusion39 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Tears
17%inclusion38 decks221 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion36 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Rampart Architect
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
16%inclusion35 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Kelp
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Nets
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Barrier
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
14%inclusion29 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Adherent
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
59%inclusion131 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Tower Defense
56%inclusion123 decks221 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion109 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion103 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
41%inclusion90 decks221 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion82 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion72 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion66 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion65 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Eerie Interlude
29%inclusion64 decks221 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion53 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
20%inclusion44 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion44 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
-9%synergy
Bar the Door
18%inclusion40 decks221 decks
16%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion25 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion18 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion16 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
62%inclusion138 decks221 decks
56%synergy
Fell the Mighty
47%inclusion104 decks221 decks
42%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion93 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion84 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion72 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Last March of the Ents
27%inclusion60 decks221 decks
24%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
24%inclusion53 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
24%inclusion52 decks221 decks
-14%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
19%inclusion43 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion39 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion29 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Destined Confrontation
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Past
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Wargate
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
58%inclusion128 decks221 decks
54%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
53%inclusion118 decks221 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion104 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion73 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
51%inclusion112 decks221 decks
46%synergy
Stoneskin
36%inclusion80 decks221 decks
33%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion45 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Chorus
17%inclusion38 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Primal Rage
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Assemble the Players
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Aluren
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
6%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Wild Growth
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion121 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion104 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion77 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion75 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Access Tunnel
31%inclusion68 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion197 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion171 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion209 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion205 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Island
90%inclusion200 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion200 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Savannah
88%inclusion195 decks221 decks
75%synergy
Tropical Island
88%inclusion195 decks221 decks
75%synergy
Tundra
88%inclusion194 decks221 decks
75%synergy
Breeding Pool
84%inclusion185 decks221 decks
39%synergy
Temple Garden
83%inclusion183 decks221 decks
39%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion181 decks221 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
77%inclusion170 decks221 decks
45%synergy
Misty Rainforest
76%inclusion169 decks221 decks
46%synergy
Windswept Heath
75%inclusion166 decks221 decks
42%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
69%inclusion153 decks221 decks
30%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion147 decks221 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
66%inclusion145 decks221 decks
36%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion143 decks221 decks
35%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion90 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Seaside Citadel
40%inclusion89 decks221 decks
-12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion88 decks221 decks
-9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
38%inclusion84 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion80 decks221 decks
-21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
28%inclusion62 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion62 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion59 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion57 decks221 decks
18%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion54 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion48 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion45 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
-12%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion41 decks221 decks
-27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion40 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion38 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
-30%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion35 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion35 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion35 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Bastion
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion28 decks204 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion27 decks204 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
7%synergy
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