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Arcades Sabboth
Price tag $0.23

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

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Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 39% Defenders 8% Walls 6% Clues 5% 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

#2461 Current Rank
#2790 Last Week
#2362 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.

Raucous Audience Raucous Audience
+2% Synergy $0.12
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
0% Synergy $20.61
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
0% Synergy $46.93
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
-2% Synergy $33.89

High Synergy Cards

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

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+28% Synergy $0.20
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
+26% Synergy $3.09
High Alert High Alert
+26% Synergy $0.31
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+25% Synergy $0.14
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+24% Synergy $0.41
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+24% Synergy $1.60
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+23% Synergy $0.17
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+23% Synergy $0.17
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+21% Synergy $2.68
Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+20% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

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

Axebane Guardian Axebane Guardian
+19% Synergy $0.12
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+15% Synergy $0.43
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+13% Synergy $0.19
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $1.15
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.79
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+1% Synergy $12.29
Cultivate Cultivate
-6% Synergy $0.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.05
Farseek Farseek
-15% Synergy $0.40
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.72

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $30.49
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $19.80
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $13.37
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $63.77
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-2% Synergy $22.04
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $49.78
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-4% Synergy $5.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $44.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $46.24
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $37.99

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 $1.81
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+20% Synergy $0.56
Vine Trellis Vine Trellis
+18% Synergy $0.90
Jungle Barrier Jungle Barrier
+18% Synergy $0.19
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+18% Synergy $0.40
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+17% Synergy $1.74
Rubinia Soulsinger Rubinia Soulsinger
+17% Synergy $0.47
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+17% Synergy $0.08
Shield-Wall Sentinel Shield-Wall Sentinel
+16% Synergy $0.22
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+15% Synergy $0.10
Stalwart Shield-Bearers Stalwart Shield-Bearers
+15% Synergy $1.51
Flumph Flumph
+15% Synergy $1.33
Serra Angel Serra Angel
+15% Synergy $0.10
Wall of Frost Wall of Frost
+14% Synergy $0.24
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+14% Synergy $0.09
Belligerent Brontodon Belligerent Brontodon
+14% Synergy $0.12
Perimeter Captain Perimeter Captain
+13% Synergy $1.80
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+13% Synergy $0.16
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+12% Synergy $0.17
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+12% Synergy $0.16
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+11% Synergy $0.34
Walking Bulwark Walking Bulwark
+11% Synergy $0.12
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+11% Synergy $0.99
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+10% Synergy $0.13
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+10% Synergy $2.41
Clone Clone
+9% Synergy $0.38
Hover Barrier Hover Barrier
+8% Synergy $0.38
Portcullis Vine Portcullis Vine
+8% Synergy $0.03
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+7% Synergy $0.97
Carven Caryatid Carven Caryatid
+7% Synergy $0.07
Wall of Mulch Wall of Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.12
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+7% Synergy $2.02
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+7% Synergy $0.10
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+6% Synergy $1.63
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+6% Synergy $0.42
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.19
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+6% Synergy $0.29
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+6% Synergy $0.56
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
+6% Synergy $2.44
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
+6% Synergy $0.11
Wall of Nets Wall of Nets
+6% Synergy $5.78
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+4% Synergy $0.56
Angelic Wall Angelic Wall
+4% Synergy $0.09
Jeskai Barricade Jeskai Barricade
+3% Synergy $0.42
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+2% Synergy $0.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.20
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-2% Synergy $9.59
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-3% Synergy $1.18
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-6% Synergy $0.49
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $42.59

Instants

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

Fog Fog
+18% Synergy $0.42
Disenchant Disenchant
+16% Synergy $0.14
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+15% Synergy $0.13
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+9% Synergy $0.19
Holy Day Holy Day
+8% Synergy $0.48
Remove Soul Remove Soul
+7% Synergy $0.23
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.12
Treva's Charm Treva's Charm
+6% Synergy $0.37
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.17
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+5% Synergy $0.13
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+5% Synergy $0.27
Boomerang Boomerang
+5% Synergy $0.14
Power Sink Power Sink
+5% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+4% Synergy $1.13
Harrow Harrow
+4% Synergy $0.19
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+4% Synergy $0.24
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.86
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+3% Synergy $0.15
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $45.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.29
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-3% Synergy $10.12
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.96
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.55
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $2.67
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.24
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.51
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $7.39
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-18% Synergy $9.77
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-19% Synergy $2.29

Sorceries

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

Regrowth Regrowth
+16% Synergy $0.42
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.17
Untamed Wilds Untamed Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.19
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+8% Synergy $0.14
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+8% Synergy $18.41
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+6% Synergy $19.83
Harmonize Harmonize
+6% Synergy $0.12
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+6% Synergy $0.18
Hurricane Hurricane
+6% Synergy $0.42
Braingeyser Braingeyser
+6% Synergy
Concentrate Concentrate
+6% Synergy $0.26
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+5% Synergy $0.11
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+4% Synergy $2.37
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $0.65
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+2% Synergy $0.17
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+1% Synergy $1.09
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.27
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $7.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+8% Synergy $2.16
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+7% Synergy $5.84
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $6.41
Meekstone Meekstone
+6% Synergy $12.13
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+6% Synergy $1.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

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

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+16% Synergy $5.66
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+14% Synergy $6.44
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+14% Synergy $0.45
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+14% Synergy $1.15
Propaganda Propaganda
+12% Synergy $2.67
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+12% Synergy $0.26
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $19.92
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+12% Synergy $0.20
Castle Castle
+12% Synergy $0.22
Control Magic Control Magic
+11% Synergy $0.71
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+10% Synergy $21.39
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+8% Synergy $5.39
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $8.99
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+7% Synergy $0.55
Pacifism Pacifism
+7% Synergy $0.06
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $4.93
Insight Insight
+6% Synergy $1.87
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.18
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+4% Synergy $0.27
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $27.23
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+3% Synergy $4.35
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $17.82
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+2% Synergy $0.81
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy $10.80
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+1% Synergy $1.45

Planeswalkers

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

Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+3% Synergy $0.17

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $21.31
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+6% Synergy $1.83
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.22
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+5% Synergy $0.07
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.38
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $19.12
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $32.70
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $8.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.85
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.14
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+8% Synergy $0.23
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+7% Synergy $0.16
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+7% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.16
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.18
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+4% Synergy $3.51
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $40.78
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $2.57
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-1% Synergy $0.58
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-26% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+11% Synergy $1.70
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+9% Synergy $0.16
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+7% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+6% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $20.19
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+6% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.15
Savannah Savannah
+5% Synergy
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.17
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+3% Synergy $0.30
Brushland Brushland
+3% Synergy $0.49
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.11
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+2% Synergy $6.49
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+2% Synergy $14.39
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.18
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.16
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $10.53
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
0% Synergy $0.55
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-3% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.08
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.12
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.09
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-9% Synergy $1.65
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-9% Synergy $5.30
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-12% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-13% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.16
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-15% Synergy $24.71
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-15% Synergy $0.59
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-16% Synergy $0.46
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-16% Synergy $11.97
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-16% Synergy $12.78
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-17% Synergy $7.63
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-17% Synergy $9.57
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-18% Synergy $0.25
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-18% Synergy $17.00
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-18% Synergy $15.00
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-18% Synergy $5.22
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-19% Synergy $13.85
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-21% Synergy $0.25
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-21% Synergy $13.05
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-22% Synergy $0.25
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-26% Synergy $0.20
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-27% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-28% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-37% Synergy $0.19

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 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
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
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
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
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
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
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
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
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