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Arcades Sabboth
Price tag $0.17

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

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Bant

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 41% Defenders 7% Walls 6% Clues 4% Aggro 2% Blink 2% Cantrips 2% Control 2% Enchantress 2% Legends 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2383 Current Rank
#2971 Last Week
#2259 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.

Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
+23% Synergy $6.52
Spider-Man, Brooklyn Visionary Spider-Man, Brooklyn Visionary
+5% Synergy $2.93
Shattered Wings Shattered Wings
+5% Synergy $0.03
Sami's Curiosity Sami's Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.08
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-2% Synergy $6.03

High Synergy Cards

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

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+28% Synergy $0.31
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
+26% Synergy $2.38
High Alert High Alert
+25% Synergy $0.33
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+25% Synergy $0.17
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+24% Synergy $0.44
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+24% Synergy $2.30
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+24% Synergy $1.83
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+23% Synergy $0.97
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+22% Synergy $0.16
Fog Fog
+20% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

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

Axebane Guardian Axebane Guardian
+19% Synergy $0.20
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+18% Synergy $0.39
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+17% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $1.28
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.99
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+1% Synergy $10.10
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.28
Cultivate Cultivate
-8% Synergy $0.52
Farseek Farseek
-15% Synergy $0.68
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $22.92
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $36.35
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $15.17
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $61.91
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-2% Synergy $21.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $49.41
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-5% Synergy $7.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $35.22
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $49.97
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $46.53

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 $1.25
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+18% Synergy $1.13
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+18% Synergy $0.35
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+18% Synergy $0.42
Serra Angel Serra Angel
+18% Synergy $0.07
Vine Trellis Vine Trellis
+17% Synergy $0.93
Shield-Wall Sentinel Shield-Wall Sentinel
+16% Synergy $0.18
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+16% Synergy $0.12
Rubinia Soulsinger Rubinia Soulsinger
+16% Synergy $0.51
Stalwart Shield-Bearers Stalwart Shield-Bearers
+15% Synergy $2.12
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+15% Synergy $0.06
Flumph Flumph
+15% Synergy $1.12
Jungle Barrier Jungle Barrier
+15% Synergy $0.20
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+14% Synergy $0.11
Wall of Frost Wall of Frost
+14% Synergy $0.25
Belligerent Brontodon Belligerent Brontodon
+13% Synergy $0.13
Perimeter Captain Perimeter Captain
+12% Synergy $1.46
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+12% Synergy $0.19
Walking Bulwark Walking Bulwark
+11% Synergy $0.10
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+11% Synergy $0.17
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+11% Synergy $0.24
Clone Clone
+11% Synergy $0.31
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+10% Synergy $0.44
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+10% Synergy $1.03
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+10% Synergy $0.32
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+9% Synergy $0.16
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+9% Synergy $0.09
Hover Barrier Hover Barrier
+7% Synergy $0.43
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+7% Synergy $0.93
Wall of Mulch Wall of Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.18
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+7% Synergy $1.74
Wall of Nets Wall of Nets
+7% Synergy $6.00
Portcullis Vine Portcullis Vine
+7% Synergy $0.03
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+6% Synergy $1.72
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+6% Synergy $0.23
Carven Caryatid Carven Caryatid
+6% Synergy $0.16
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
+6% Synergy $2.80
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
+6% Synergy $0.13
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.29
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+5% Synergy $0.61
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+4% Synergy $0.72
Wingmantle Chaplain Wingmantle Chaplain
+4% Synergy $0.12
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+4% Synergy $0.25
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+3% Synergy $0.57
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+3% Synergy $1.24
Wall of Tanglecord Wall of Tanglecord
+2% Synergy $0.39
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-4% Synergy $8.87
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-4% Synergy $1.02
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-6% Synergy $0.51
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $47.96

Instants

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

Disenchant Disenchant
+19% Synergy $0.16
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+14% Synergy $0.14
Holy Day Holy Day
+8% Synergy $0.48
Remove Soul Remove Soul
+8% Synergy $0.21
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+6% Synergy $0.19
Harrow Harrow
+6% Synergy $0.31
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.17
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+6% Synergy $0.15
Unsummon Unsummon
+6% Synergy $0.24
Boomerang Boomerang
+6% Synergy $0.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.35
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+5% Synergy $0.19
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.08
Treva's Charm Treva's Charm
+5% Synergy $0.35
Power Sink Power Sink
+5% Synergy $0.16
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+4% Synergy $0.26
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+3% Synergy $0.18
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.88
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $44.80
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.38
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-4% Synergy $9.36
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $2.06
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.74
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.81
Beast Within Beast Within
-7% Synergy $0.86
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.07
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-18% Synergy $9.74
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-19% Synergy $1.66

Sorceries

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

Regrowth Regrowth
+17% Synergy $0.44
Untamed Wilds Untamed Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.25
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.14
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+9% Synergy $0.12
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $16.84
Hurricane Hurricane
+7% Synergy $0.36
Braingeyser Braingeyser
+7% Synergy
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+6% Synergy $0.13
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+6% Synergy $7.11
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+6% Synergy $0.28
Concentrate Concentrate
+6% Synergy $0.30
Desert Twister Desert Twister
+6% Synergy $0.26
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+5% Synergy $1.63
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+5% Synergy $0.22
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.20
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.88
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+2% Synergy $0.19
Windfall Windfall
+2% Synergy $4.81
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.78
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $5.88
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $4.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Howling Mine Howling Mine
+9% Synergy $4.70
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+9% Synergy $2.33
Meekstone Meekstone
+7% Synergy $12.26
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+7% Synergy $1.28
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+6% Synergy $6.78
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+4% Synergy $5.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+15% Synergy $6.28
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+15% Synergy $5.67
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+14% Synergy $0.27
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+14% Synergy $0.52
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+14% Synergy $0.18
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+13% Synergy $1.30
Castle Castle
+12% Synergy $0.20
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $2.32
Control Magic Control Magic
+11% Synergy $0.83
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $20.65
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+9% Synergy $27.73
Pacifism Pacifism
+9% Synergy $0.05
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $8.69
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+7% Synergy $6.02
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+7% Synergy $5.29
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+6% Synergy $0.66
Insight Insight
+6% Synergy $1.86
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+4% Synergy $0.17
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+4% Synergy $16.67
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+4% Synergy $0.22
Exploration Exploration
+2% Synergy $29.26
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy $11.27
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+1% Synergy $0.36

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 $0.25
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+5% Synergy $0.21

Utility Lands

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

Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+7% Synergy $0.15
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $19.10
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $7.45
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+6% Synergy $1.37
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+5% Synergy $0.11
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.12
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+5% Synergy $2.03
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $18.71
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $8.79
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $30.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $1.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.19
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.15
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.17
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+5% Synergy $0.39
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $3.83
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.14
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+4% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.21
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $39.77
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.28
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $0.56
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.42
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-4% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-27% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+13% Synergy $0.81
Elfhame Palace Elfhame Palace
+10% Synergy $0.23
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+8% Synergy $0.42
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+6% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $19.33
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.16
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.14
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
+6% Synergy $0.10
Tundra Tundra
+5% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+5% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.21
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+4% Synergy $0.20
Brushland Brushland
+3% Synergy $0.84
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.18
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+2% Synergy $0.33
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+2% Synergy $19.17
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.06
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+1% Synergy $6.65
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $9.63
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+1% Synergy $0.43
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.06
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.19
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-1% Synergy $0.20
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-3% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.07
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.13
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.14
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-9% Synergy $3.56
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-10% Synergy $2.01
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-14% Synergy $1.07
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-15% Synergy $0.66
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-15% Synergy $13.79
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-15% Synergy $27.34
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-16% Synergy $11.07
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-16% Synergy $8.55
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-17% Synergy $7.41
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-18% Synergy $4.91
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-18% Synergy $12.09
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-19% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-19% Synergy $0.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-19% Synergy $15.63
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-19% Synergy $14.77
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-20% Synergy $0.33
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-21% Synergy $11.63
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-27% Synergy $0.18
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-27% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-28% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-37% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

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

Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
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
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 Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
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
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
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
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"