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Arcades Sabboth
Price tag $0.19

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

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Bant

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 41% Defenders 8% Walls 6% Clues 4% Legends 3% +1/+1 Counters 2% Blink 2% Control 2% Enchantress 2% Lifegain 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2704 Current Rank
#3131 Last Week
#2317 Last Month

Links & Decks

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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.

Spider-Man, Brooklyn Visionary Spider-Man, Brooklyn Visionary
+2% Synergy $0.06
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.72

High Synergy Cards

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

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+30% Synergy $0.31
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
+28% Synergy $2.42
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+26% Synergy $0.18
High Alert High Alert
+26% Synergy $0.30
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+25% Synergy $0.38
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+25% Synergy $1.77
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+24% Synergy $0.24
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+24% Synergy $2.27
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+23% Synergy $0.18
Fog Fog
+20% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

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

Axebane Guardian Axebane Guardian
+20% Synergy $0.16
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+17% Synergy $0.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+16% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $1.59
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.93
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $11.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.36
Cultivate Cultivate
-8% Synergy $0.62
Farseek Farseek
-16% Synergy $0.49
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $21.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $32.03
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $13.07
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $64.39
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-2% Synergy $22.31
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $50.96
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-5% Synergy $8.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $36.91
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $50.70
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $44.75

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
+19% Synergy $1.42
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+19% Synergy $1.32
Vine Trellis Vine Trellis
+19% Synergy $0.93
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+19% Synergy $0.43
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+18% Synergy $0.31
Jungle Barrier Jungle Barrier
+17% Synergy $0.19
Serra Angel Serra Angel
+17% Synergy $0.08
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+17% Synergy $0.05
Rubinia Soulsinger Rubinia Soulsinger
+17% Synergy $0.52
Stalwart Shield-Bearers Stalwart Shield-Bearers
+16% Synergy $1.46
Shield-Wall Sentinel Shield-Wall Sentinel
+16% Synergy $0.14
Flumph Flumph
+16% Synergy $1.07
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+15% Synergy $0.11
Wall of Frost Wall of Frost
+15% Synergy $0.25
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+15% Synergy $0.06
Belligerent Brontodon Belligerent Brontodon
+14% Synergy $0.11
Perimeter Captain Perimeter Captain
+13% Synergy $1.61
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+13% Synergy $0.20
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+12% Synergy $0.51
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+12% Synergy $1.85
Walking Bulwark Walking Bulwark
+12% Synergy $0.08
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+12% Synergy $0.18
Clone Clone
+12% Synergy $0.29
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+11% Synergy $0.25
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+10% Synergy $0.19
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+10% Synergy $0.41
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+9% Synergy $0.09
Hover Barrier Hover Barrier
+8% Synergy $0.20
Carven Caryatid Carven Caryatid
+8% Synergy $0.12
Wall of Mulch Wall of Mulch
+8% Synergy $0.16
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+7% Synergy $1.16
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+7% Synergy $0.22
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+7% Synergy $1.95
Wall of Nets Wall of Nets
+7% Synergy $6.02
Portcullis Vine Portcullis Vine
+7% Synergy $0.03
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+6% Synergy $1.63
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+6% Synergy $0.75
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+6% Synergy $0.57
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
+6% Synergy $2.30
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
+6% Synergy $0.13
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.28
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+4% Synergy $1.18
Angelic Wall Angelic Wall
+4% Synergy $0.10
Jeskai Barricade Jeskai Barricade
+3% Synergy $0.43
Wall of Tanglecord Wall of Tanglecord
+3% Synergy $0.38
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+2% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.26
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-3% Synergy $8.62
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-4% Synergy $1.03
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-6% Synergy $0.51

Instants

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

Disenchant Disenchant
+18% Synergy $0.17
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+15% Synergy $0.98
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+8% Synergy $0.21
Holy Day Holy Day
+8% Synergy $0.50
Remove Soul Remove Soul
+7% Synergy $0.23
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.12
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+6% Synergy $0.20
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+6% Synergy $0.21
Treva's Charm Treva's Charm
+6% Synergy $0.37
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.18
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.30
Harrow Harrow
+5% Synergy $0.28
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.12
Power Sink Power Sink
+5% Synergy $0.15
Unsummon Unsummon
+5% Synergy $0.23
Boomerang Boomerang
+5% Synergy $0.12
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+3% Synergy $0.20
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.80
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $46.95
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-2% Synergy $9.73
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.46
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.82
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-6% Synergy $2.01
Beast Within Beast Within
-7% Synergy $0.86
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.52
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-17% Synergy $10.85

Sorceries

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

Regrowth Regrowth
+18% Synergy $0.38
Untamed Wilds Untamed Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.21
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.15
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+9% Synergy $0.15
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+8% Synergy $16.89
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+7% Synergy $15.42
Hurricane Hurricane
+7% Synergy $0.36
Braingeyser Braingeyser
+7% Synergy
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+6% Synergy $0.19
Desert Twister Desert Twister
+6% Synergy $0.31
Concentrate Concentrate
+6% Synergy $0.28
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+5% Synergy $0.12
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+5% Synergy $2.07
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.52
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.83
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+2% Synergy $0.15
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.90
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $5.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+10% Synergy $0.92
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+9% Synergy $4.44
Meekstone Meekstone
+8% Synergy $12.67
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+7% Synergy $4.84
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+6% Synergy $1.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+15% Synergy $5.78
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+15% Synergy $1.24
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+14% Synergy $0.22
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+14% Synergy $6.44
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+13% Synergy $0.53
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+13% Synergy $0.17
Propaganda Propaganda
+12% Synergy $2.29
Control Magic Control Magic
+12% Synergy $0.83
Castle Castle
+12% Synergy $0.19
Land Tax Land Tax
+11% Synergy $22.17
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+10% Synergy $25.43
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+8% Synergy $10.57
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+8% Synergy $5.13
Pacifism Pacifism
+8% Synergy $0.06
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $4.99
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+6% Synergy $0.63
Insight Insight
+6% Synergy $1.87
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.14
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+4% Synergy $16.96
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+4% Synergy $0.24
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $29.69
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+3% Synergy $5.25
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $11.09
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+2% Synergy $0.36
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
0% Synergy $1.33

Planeswalkers

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

Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+20% Synergy $0.29
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+5% Synergy $0.18

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+8% Synergy $18.60
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $7.58
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+6% Synergy $1.93
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+6% Synergy $0.10
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+5% Synergy $0.14
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.10
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+4% Synergy $1.87
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $18.48
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $7.90
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-9% Synergy $32.58
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+8% Synergy $0.17
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+7% Synergy $0.46
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.16
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+5% Synergy $0.18
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $4.31
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.19
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.12
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $38.46
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.12
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-1% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.20
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-27% Synergy $0.48

Lands

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

Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+11% Synergy $0.90
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+9% Synergy $0.29
Elfhame Palace Elfhame Palace
+9% Synergy $0.28
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+7% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+6% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $19.91
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.17
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.14
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+5% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.17
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+4% Synergy $0.24
Brushland Brushland
+4% Synergy $0.79
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.15
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+2% Synergy $6.61
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+2% Synergy $17.71
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.12
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.18
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $10.09
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.16
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
0% Synergy $0.62
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-2% Synergy $0.55
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.12
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.11
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.12
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-9% Synergy $2.31
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-9% Synergy $2.74
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-14% Synergy $0.86
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-14% Synergy $0.11
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-15% Synergy $0.44
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-15% Synergy $25.96
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-16% Synergy $11.88
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-16% Synergy $8.85
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-16% Synergy $13.27
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-17% Synergy $6.49
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-18% Synergy $0.19
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-19% Synergy $12.15
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-19% Synergy $11.95
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-19% Synergy $5.43
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-19% Synergy $13.51
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-20% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-20% Synergy $0.25
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-22% Synergy $13.31
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-27% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-27% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-28% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
-37% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
Rasaad yn Bashir Candlekeep Sage Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage
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 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 Sword Coast Sailor Rasaad yn Bashir // Sword Coast Sailor
Rasaad yn Bashir Cloakwood Hermit Rasaad yn Bashir // Cloakwood Hermit
Rasaad yn Bashir Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Rasaad yn Bashir Shameless Charlatan Rasaad yn Bashir // Shameless Charlatan
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Shadow Thieves Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Iron Throne Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Iron Throne
Rasaad yn Bashir Dragon Cultist Rasaad yn Bashir // Dragon Cultist
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa