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Arcades Sabboth
Price tag $0.18

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

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Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 43% Defenders 7% Walls 6% Clues 4% Tokens 3% Aggro 2% Auras 2% Blink 2% Cantrips 2% Control 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2470 Current Rank
#2997 Last Week
#2194 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.

Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+8% Synergy $0.12
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
+8% Synergy $0.12
Windurst, Federation Center Windurst, Federation Center
+8% Synergy $0.10
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+8% Synergy $0.17
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+7% Synergy $1.97

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
+25% Synergy $2.78
High Alert High Alert
+25% Synergy $0.34
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+23% Synergy $2.55
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+23% Synergy $0.15
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+23% Synergy $2.29
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+22% Synergy $0.39
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+21% Synergy $0.18
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+21% Synergy $0.18
Disenchant Disenchant
+20% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

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

Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+18% Synergy $0.43
Axebane Guardian Axebane Guardian
+18% Synergy $0.18
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+15% Synergy $0.19
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $1.65
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $1.41
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+3% Synergy $9.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $0.80
Cultivate Cultivate
-8% Synergy $0.34
Farseek Farseek
-14% Synergy $0.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-18% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $18.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $28.27
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $11.92
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $71.05
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-1% Synergy $18.23
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $57.48
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $48.94
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-3% Synergy $6.61
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $34.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $45.06

Creatures

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

Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+18% Synergy $0.35
Serra Angel Serra Angel
+18% Synergy $0.10
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+17% Synergy $0.42
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
+16% Synergy $1.41
Vine Trellis Vine Trellis
+16% Synergy $0.89
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+16% Synergy $0.98
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+16% Synergy $0.05
Shield-Wall Sentinel Shield-Wall Sentinel
+15% Synergy $0.24
Flumph Flumph
+15% Synergy $1.13
Rubinia Soulsinger Rubinia Soulsinger
+15% Synergy $0.44
Stalwart Shield-Bearers Stalwart Shield-Bearers
+14% Synergy $2.68
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+14% Synergy $0.14
Jungle Barrier Jungle Barrier
+14% Synergy $0.19
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+13% Synergy $0.06
Belligerent Brontodon Belligerent Brontodon
+13% Synergy $0.12
Wall of Frost Wall of Frost
+11% Synergy $0.26
Perimeter Captain Perimeter Captain
+11% Synergy $2.75
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+11% Synergy $0.18
Clone Clone
+11% Synergy $0.36
Walking Bulwark Walking Bulwark
+10% Synergy $0.13
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+10% Synergy $0.17
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+10% Synergy $0.18
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+10% Synergy $0.31
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+9% Synergy $0.56
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+9% Synergy $0.90
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+8% Synergy $1.00
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+8% Synergy $0.15
Wall of Nets Wall of Nets
+8% Synergy $5.95
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+8% Synergy $0.08
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+7% Synergy $1.83
Portcullis Vine Portcullis Vine
+7% Synergy $0.02
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+6% Synergy $0.97
Hover Barrier Hover Barrier
+6% Synergy $0.51
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.35
Carven Caryatid Carven Caryatid
+6% Synergy $0.16
Wall of Mulch Wall of Mulch
+6% Synergy $0.21
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
+6% Synergy $0.14
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
+6% Synergy $4.09
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+5% Synergy $0.82
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+5% Synergy $0.26
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+4% Synergy $1.13
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+4% Synergy $0.20
Riptide Turtle Riptide Turtle
+4% Synergy $0.08
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+3% Synergy $0.62
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+2% Synergy $0.43
Jeskai Barricade Jeskai Barricade
+1% Synergy $0.51
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.26
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-4% Synergy $8.37
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-4% Synergy $1.23
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $42.20

Instants

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

Fog Fog
+19% Synergy $0.36
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+14% Synergy $0.15
Holy Day Holy Day
+8% Synergy $0.44
Harrow Harrow
+7% Synergy $0.25
Remove Soul Remove Soul
+7% Synergy $0.11
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+6% Synergy $0.22
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.17
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+6% Synergy $0.18
Power Sink Power Sink
+6% Synergy $0.14
Unsummon Unsummon
+6% Synergy $0.24
Boomerang Boomerang
+6% Synergy $0.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.51
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.08
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+5% Synergy $0.21
Treva's Charm Treva's Charm
+5% Synergy $0.30
Eject Eject
+5% Synergy $0.08
Reprisal Reprisal
+5% Synergy $0.07
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+4% Synergy $0.29
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+3% Synergy $0.16
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.94
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $42.96
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-3% Synergy $9.52
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.84
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.59
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.75
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-6% Synergy $2.22
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-6% Synergy $6.35
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $6.09
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $48.08
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-16% Synergy $1.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-17% Synergy $11.10

Sorceries

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

Regrowth Regrowth
+18% Synergy $0.42
Untamed Wilds Untamed Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.25
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+10% Synergy $0.17
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+9% Synergy $0.18
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+8% Synergy $8.25
Hurricane Hurricane
+8% Synergy $0.43
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $15.80
Braingeyser Braingeyser
+7% Synergy
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+6% Synergy $0.14
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+6% Synergy $1.00
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+6% Synergy $0.27
Desert Twister Desert Twister
+6% Synergy $0.31
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.23
Resurrection Resurrection
+5% Synergy $0.15
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+5% Synergy $0.21
Concentrate Concentrate
+5% Synergy $0.26
Portent Portent
+5% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
+2% Synergy $3.95
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+2% Synergy $0.20
Reach the Horizon Reach the Horizon
+2% Synergy $0.19
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.77
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $1.91
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $8.66
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.69
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.44
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $6.32
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $4.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Howling Mine Howling Mine
+9% Synergy $4.60
Meekstone Meekstone
+8% Synergy $12.30
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+8% Synergy $1.12
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+7% Synergy $1.86
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+6% Synergy $10.34
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+5% Synergy $3.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+15% Synergy $5.44
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+15% Synergy $5.71
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+14% Synergy $0.31
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+14% Synergy $0.19
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+13% Synergy $0.57
Propaganda Propaganda
+12% Synergy $2.01
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+12% Synergy $1.30
Control Magic Control Magic
+11% Synergy $0.94
Castle Castle
+11% Synergy $0.21
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $21.01
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+9% Synergy $24.82
Pacifism Pacifism
+9% Synergy $0.05
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+8% Synergy $3.99
Super State Super State
+8% Synergy $8.97
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $8.34
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+7% Synergy $5.06
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+6% Synergy $0.63
Kismet Kismet
+5% Synergy $11.63
Insight Insight
+5% Synergy $1.89
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+5% Synergy $1.70
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+4% Synergy $0.27
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+4% Synergy $0.17
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $24.37
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $16.86
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+2% Synergy $0.30
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy $11.08

Planeswalkers

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

Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+18% Synergy $0.35
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+6% Synergy $0.21

Utility Lands

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

Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $7.01
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $14.84
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+6% Synergy $2.44
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.12
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+5% Synergy $0.13
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.11
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+5% Synergy $0.55
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy Balamb Garden, Airborne Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
+3% Synergy $0.50
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.36
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+1% Synergy $1.45
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.27
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $9.35
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $19.28
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $29.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.14
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+5% Synergy $0.21
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+5% Synergy $0.35
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+4% Synergy $2.82
Blitzball Blitzball
+4% Synergy $0.08
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+3% Synergy $0.24
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $55.47
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $0.50
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-4% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-4% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-26% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+12% Synergy $0.86
Capital City Capital City
+9% Synergy $0.17
Elfhame Palace Elfhame Palace
+9% Synergy $0.29
City of Brass City of Brass
+7% Synergy $17.11
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.27
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+6% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.11
Tundra Tundra
+5% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+5% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.28
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+4% Synergy $0.18
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+4% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Brushland Brushland
+2% Synergy $1.32
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+2% Synergy $0.47
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+1% Synergy $0.29
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+1% Synergy $8.29
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+1% Synergy $17.48
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $6.00
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.18
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $12.16
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-1% Synergy $0.20
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.14
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-2% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.23
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.18
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.30
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-10% Synergy $2.62
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-12% Synergy $1.99
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-14% Synergy $13.72
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-14% Synergy $25.51
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-14% Synergy $0.18
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-15% Synergy $0.98
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-15% Synergy $9.47
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-15% Synergy $1.21
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-16% Synergy $8.57
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-16% Synergy $10.95
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-19% Synergy $0.35
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-19% Synergy $11.67
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-19% Synergy $12.69
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-19% Synergy $0.19
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-19% Synergy $4.57
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-19% Synergy $9.92
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-21% Synergy $0.33
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-22% Synergy $9.48
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-26% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-26% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-28% Synergy $0.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-35% Synergy $0.22

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
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
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
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
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
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