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Arcades Sabboth
Price tag $0.16

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

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Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 30% Defenders 9% Walls 6% +1/+1 Counters 4% Control 4% Enchantress 4% Legends 4% Auras 3% Blink 3% Clues 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2761 Current Rank
#2979 Last Week
#2406 Last Month

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Arcades Sabboth.

Arcades vs Vaevictis vs Chromium vs Palladia-Mors | Original Elder Dragons Gameplay | EDH Commander

Arcades vs Vaevictis vs Chromium vs Palladia-Mors | Original Elder Dragons Gameplay | EDH Commander

EDH VS S1E3: Vaevictis v. Nicol Bolas v. Arcades v. Chromium [MTG Multiplayer]

EDH VS S1E3: Vaevictis v. Nicol Bolas v. Arcades v. Chromium [MTG Multiplayer]

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Arcades Sabboth decks.

Loch Mare Loch Mare
+2% Synergy $1.14
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
+2% Synergy $0.27
Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
+1% Synergy $0.59
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-2% Synergy $0.51

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Arcades Sabboth's abilities and overall game plan.

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+28% Synergy $0.39
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+26% Synergy $0.26
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
+25% Synergy $3.23
High Alert High Alert
+25% Synergy $0.32
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+24% Synergy $0.29
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+23% Synergy $0.42
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+23% Synergy $0.29
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+22% Synergy $2.98
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+22% Synergy $3.09
Axebane Guardian Axebane Guardian
+20% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Arcades Sabboth decks.

Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+16% Synergy $0.31
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+16% Synergy $0.41
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.42
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $2.09
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $3.14
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
0% Synergy $13.51
Cultivate Cultivate
-9% Synergy $0.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.37
Farseek Farseek
-18% Synergy $0.71
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-20% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $32.30
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $24.79
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $15.76
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+1% Synergy $26.15
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $58.42
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-4% Synergy $11.10
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $49.53
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $51.58
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $7.19
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $41.18

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Arcades Sabboth's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
+20% Synergy $2.14
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+19% Synergy $2.60
Vine Trellis Vine Trellis
+18% Synergy $1.07
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+17% Synergy $2.29
Jungle Barrier Jungle Barrier
+17% Synergy $0.17
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+17% Synergy $0.43
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+17% Synergy $0.08
Shield-Wall Sentinel Shield-Wall Sentinel
+16% Synergy $0.33
Serra Angel Serra Angel
+16% Synergy $0.19
Stalwart Shield-Bearers Stalwart Shield-Bearers
+15% Synergy $2.96
Flumph Flumph
+15% Synergy $2.24
Belligerent Brontodon Belligerent Brontodon
+15% Synergy $0.19
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+14% Synergy $0.17
Wall of Frost Wall of Frost
+14% Synergy $0.23
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+14% Synergy $0.21
Rubinia Soulsinger Rubinia Soulsinger
+14% Synergy $0.43
Perimeter Captain Perimeter Captain
+13% Synergy $1.87
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+13% Synergy $0.16
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+12% Synergy $0.51
Walking Bulwark Walking Bulwark
+12% Synergy $0.21
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+11% Synergy $0.24
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+10% Synergy $0.14
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+10% Synergy $0.23
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+9% Synergy $30.01
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+9% Synergy $1.26
Clone Clone
+9% Synergy $0.54
Hover Barrier Hover Barrier
+8% Synergy $0.44
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+8% Synergy $3.52
Carven Caryatid Carven Caryatid
+8% Synergy $0.12
Wall of Mulch Wall of Mulch
+8% Synergy $0.14
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+8% Synergy $2.65
Wall of Swords Wall of Swords
+8% Synergy $0.11
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+7% Synergy $0.17
Portcullis Vine Portcullis Vine
+7% Synergy $0.07
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+6% Synergy $1.98
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+6% Synergy $0.41
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+6% Synergy $0.35
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+6% Synergy $0.62
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
+6% Synergy $2.20
Angelic Wall Angelic Wall
+5% Synergy $0.19
Jeskai Barricade Jeskai Barricade
+4% Synergy $0.45
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+4% Synergy $0.99
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+4% Synergy $0.33
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+3% Synergy $0.99
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+2% Synergy $2.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.30
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-4% Synergy $1.48
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-5% Synergy $10.81
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-6% Synergy $0.67
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $53.73

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Arcades Sabboth safe.

Fog Fog
+18% Synergy $0.47
Disenchant Disenchant
+17% Synergy $0.11
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+14% Synergy $0.27
Holy Day Holy Day
+10% Synergy $0.52
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+9% Synergy $0.29
Remove Soul Remove Soul
+9% Synergy $0.13
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+7% Synergy $0.25
Power Sink Power Sink
+7% Synergy $0.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.35
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+6% Synergy $0.28
Boomerang Boomerang
+6% Synergy $0.16
Treva's Charm Treva's Charm
+6% Synergy $0.36
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.22
Harrow Harrow
+5% Synergy $0.29
Unsummon Unsummon
+5% Synergy $0.14
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+5% Synergy $0.19
Naturalize Naturalize
+4% Synergy $0.15
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+4% Synergy $0.19
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+3% Synergy $0.15
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $50.42
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-2% Synergy $10.09
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.06
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $2.03
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $1.28
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-7% Synergy $2.91
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.70
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-18% Synergy $12.95
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-22% Synergy $2.44

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Arcades Sabboth's game plan and control the board.

Regrowth Regrowth
+18% Synergy $0.46
Untamed Wilds Untamed Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.16
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+9% Synergy $0.25
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+8% Synergy $0.31
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $30.34
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+7% Synergy $0.22
Braingeyser Braingeyser
+7% Synergy
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+6% Synergy $0.24
Hurricane Hurricane
+6% Synergy $0.45
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.23
Concentrate Concentrate
+5% Synergy $0.22
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.81
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $21.90
Windfall Windfall
+2% Synergy $5.37
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+2% Synergy $0.28
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.31
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.43
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $9.41

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+8% Synergy $10.11
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+8% Synergy $1.48
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $5.52
Meekstone Meekstone
+6% Synergy $11.98
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+6% Synergy $2.43
Jayemdae Tome Jayemdae Tome
+5% Synergy $0.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Arcades Sabboth's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+15% Synergy $6.43
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+14% Synergy $6.75
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+14% Synergy $0.19
Propaganda Propaganda
+13% Synergy $3.22
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $25.63
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+13% Synergy $1.44
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+12% Synergy $25.88
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+12% Synergy $2.23
Control Magic Control Magic
+12% Synergy $0.79
Castle Castle
+11% Synergy $0.25
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+8% Synergy $9.31
Pacifism Pacifism
+8% Synergy $0.11
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $10.63
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+6% Synergy $0.63
Kismet Kismet
+6% Synergy $11.26
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+5% Synergy $5.86
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+4% Synergy $0.33
Exploration Exploration
+4% Synergy $29.75
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+4% Synergy $0.34
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+3% Synergy $32.11
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+3% Synergy $6.04
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $11.55
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+2% Synergy $1.39
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
0% Synergy $4.86

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Arcades Sabboth to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+19% Synergy $0.57

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $21.06
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $8.95
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+6% Synergy $1.93
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+5% Synergy $0.15
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+5% Synergy $0.12
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.30
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $24.44
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.39
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $14.19
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-9% Synergy $46.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+7% Synergy $0.26
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+6% Synergy $0.23
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+6% Synergy $0.37
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $0.83
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.30
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $97.40
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-1% Synergy $1.58
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-4% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $2.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.37

Lands

The mana base foundation for Arcades Sabboth decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+10% Synergy $5.62
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+9% Synergy
Elfhame Palace Elfhame Palace
+9% Synergy $0.24
Tundra Tundra
+8% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+8% Synergy $9.37
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.35
Savannah Savannah
+7% Synergy
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+7% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.30
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.28
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+4% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.21
Brushland Brushland
+3% Synergy $0.82
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $11.23
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.22
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.22
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+1% Synergy $7.09
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+1% Synergy $13.90
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.29
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $12.28
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
0% Synergy $0.69
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.22
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-2% Synergy $0.29
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.24
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.26
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-11% Synergy $2.33
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-11% Synergy $4.99
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-12% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.19
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-15% Synergy $15.36
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-15% Synergy $11.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-15% Synergy $15.77
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-15% Synergy $0.66
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-16% Synergy $0.63
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-16% Synergy $30.79
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-17% Synergy $16.38
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-18% Synergy $0.72
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-18% Synergy $7.80
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-19% Synergy $11.90
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-20% Synergy $7.35
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-20% Synergy $7.13
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-20% Synergy $16.92
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-24% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-24% Synergy $0.35
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-26% Synergy $0.24
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-27% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-28% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-39% Synergy $0.23

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Arcades Sabboth.

Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
Rasaad yn Bashir Candlekeep Sage Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage
Rasaad yn Bashir Cloakwood Hermit Rasaad yn Bashir // Cloakwood Hermit
Rasaad yn Bashir Dungeon Delver Rasaad yn Bashir // Dungeon Delver
Rasaad yn Bashir Far Traveler Rasaad yn Bashir // Far Traveler
Rasaad yn Bashir Feywild Visitor Rasaad yn Bashir // Feywild Visitor
Rasaad yn Bashir Flaming Fist Rasaad yn Bashir // Flaming Fist
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Rasaad yn Bashir Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Rasaad yn Bashir Master Chef Rasaad yn Bashir // Master Chef
Rasaad yn Bashir Noble Heritage Rasaad yn Bashir // Noble Heritage
Rasaad yn Bashir Raised by Giants Rasaad yn Bashir // Raised by Giants
Rasaad yn Bashir Shameless Charlatan Rasaad yn Bashir // Shameless Charlatan
Rasaad yn Bashir Sword Coast Sailor Rasaad yn Bashir // Sword Coast Sailor
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Iron Throne Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Iron Throne
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Shadow Thieves Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Rasaad yn Bashir Dragon Cultist Rasaad yn Bashir // Dragon Cultist
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Rasaad yn Bashir Popular Entertainer Rasaad yn Bashir // Popular Entertainer
Rasaad yn Bashir Scion of Halaster Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Katilda and Lier Katilda and Lier