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Arcades Sabboth
Price tag $0.17

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

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Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 35% Defenders 8% Walls 6% Control 4% Enchantress 4% Legends 4% +1/+1 Counters 2% Auras 2% Blink 2% Clues 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2349 Current Rank
#2125 Last Week
#2372 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]

High Synergy Cards

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

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+28% Synergy $0.26
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
+27% Synergy $4.04
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+27% Synergy $0.13
High Alert High Alert
+26% Synergy $0.32
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+25% Synergy $1.76
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+25% Synergy $0.50
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+24% Synergy $0.16
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+24% Synergy $0.17
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+21% Synergy $2.73
Axebane Guardian Axebane Guardian
+21% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

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

The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
+19% Synergy $2.22
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+15% Synergy $0.18
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.43
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $2.33
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
0% Synergy $12.95
Cultivate Cultivate
-7% Synergy $0.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.16
Farseek Farseek
-16% Synergy $0.49
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-18% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $31.52
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $20.12
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $14.79
Aura Shards Aura Shards
0% Synergy $21.64
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $53.63
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-4% Synergy $7.12
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $48.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $47.42
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $40.86

Creatures

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

Vine Trellis Vine Trellis
+20% Synergy $0.96
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+20% Synergy $1.16
Jungle Barrier Jungle Barrier
+19% Synergy $0.18
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+18% Synergy $2.06
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+18% Synergy $0.47
Shield-Wall Sentinel Shield-Wall Sentinel
+17% Synergy $0.17
Flumph Flumph
+17% Synergy $1.95
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+17% Synergy $0.11
Rubinia Soulsinger Rubinia Soulsinger
+16% Synergy $0.46
Belligerent Brontodon Belligerent Brontodon
+16% Synergy $0.13
Stalwart Shield-Bearers Stalwart Shield-Bearers
+15% Synergy $1.60
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+15% Synergy $0.11
Serra Angel Serra Angel
+15% Synergy $0.09
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+14% Synergy $0.11
Wall of Frost Wall of Frost
+14% Synergy $0.19
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+14% Synergy $0.09
Perimeter Captain Perimeter Captain
+13% Synergy $1.56
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+12% Synergy $0.39
Walking Bulwark Walking Bulwark
+12% Synergy $0.11
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+12% Synergy $0.13
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+12% Synergy $0.22
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+11% Synergy $0.17
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+10% Synergy $1.18
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+9% Synergy $3.77
Clone Clone
+9% Synergy $0.50
Hover Barrier Hover Barrier
+8% Synergy $0.34
Wall of Mulch Wall of Mulch
+8% Synergy $0.13
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+8% Synergy $2.09
Portcullis Vine Portcullis Vine
+8% Synergy $0.02
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+7% Synergy $26.64
Carven Caryatid Carven Caryatid
+7% Synergy $0.08
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+7% Synergy $0.09
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+6% Synergy $1.42
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+6% Synergy $0.42
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+6% Synergy $0.51
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
+6% Synergy $2.81
Wall of Nets Wall of Nets
+6% Synergy $5.37
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
+6% Synergy $0.13
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+5% Synergy $2.40
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.25
Angelic Wall Angelic Wall
+5% Synergy $0.13
Jeskai Barricade Jeskai Barricade
+3% Synergy $0.42
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+3% Synergy $0.48
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+2% Synergy $0.53
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.23
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-2% Synergy $1.29
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-3% Synergy $9.79
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-6% Synergy $0.51
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $46.54

Instants

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

Fog Fog
+19% Synergy $0.53
Disenchant Disenchant
+16% Synergy $0.10
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+14% Synergy $0.19
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+9% Synergy $0.21
Holy Day Holy Day
+9% Synergy $0.49
Remove Soul Remove Soul
+8% Synergy $0.23
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+7% Synergy $0.27
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+6% Synergy $0.19
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.16
Treva's Charm Treva's Charm
+6% Synergy $0.37
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+6% Synergy $0.30
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.29
Power Sink Power Sink
+5% Synergy $0.13
Unsummon Unsummon
+5% Synergy $0.22
Boomerang Boomerang
+5% Synergy $0.17
Harrow Harrow
+4% Synergy $0.24
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+4% Synergy $0.15
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.52
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+3% Synergy $0.18
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.86
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $52.65
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-3% Synergy $9.18
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.27
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.93
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-6% Synergy $3.08
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.87
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.60
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-18% Synergy $11.33
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-21% Synergy $2.29

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
+10% Synergy $0.18
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+8% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+8% Synergy $0.17
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+8% Synergy $22.11
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+8% Synergy $0.16
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+6% Synergy $22.23
Hurricane Hurricane
+6% Synergy $0.45
Braingeyser Braingeyser
+6% Synergy
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.11
Desert Twister Desert Twister
+5% Synergy $0.93
Concentrate Concentrate
+5% Synergy $0.26
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+4% Synergy $0.11
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $0.79
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+3% Synergy $2.71
Windfall Windfall
+2% Synergy $4.14
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $0.56
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.43
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-4% Synergy $2.35
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $7.89
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $4.79

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 $6.77
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $6.26
Meekstone Meekstone
+6% Synergy $11.91
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+6% Synergy $1.30
Jayemdae Tome Jayemdae Tome
+5% Synergy $0.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+16% Synergy $6.06
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+15% Synergy $1.30
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+14% Synergy $6.48
Propaganda Propaganda
+13% Synergy $3.23
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+13% Synergy $0.30
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+12% Synergy $1.18
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $24.31
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+12% Synergy $0.20
Castle Castle
+12% Synergy $0.22
Control Magic Control Magic
+11% Synergy $0.75
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+10% Synergy $23.88
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+8% Synergy $7.21
Pacifism Pacifism
+8% Synergy $0.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $8.92
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $5.73
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.14
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+5% Synergy $0.49
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+5% Synergy $0.33
Insight Insight
+5% Synergy $1.82
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $28.37
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+3% Synergy $5.32
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $20.41
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $11.38
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+2% Synergy $1.34
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+1% Synergy $0.13

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 $0.46
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+3% Synergy $0.19

Utility Lands

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

Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $7.91
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $21.55
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+6% Synergy $1.72
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+5% Synergy $0.06
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+5% Synergy $0.11
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $20.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.27
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $38.85
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $12.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.72
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+8% Synergy $0.19
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+6% Synergy $0.17
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+6% Synergy $0.37
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+4% Synergy $4.08
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $1.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-27% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+10% Synergy $1.99
Elfhame Palace Elfhame Palace
+9% Synergy $0.26
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.27
Tundra Tundra
+7% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+7% Synergy $21.23
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.12
Savannah Savannah
+6% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.09
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+5% Synergy $0.16
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+4% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Brushland Brushland
+3% Synergy $0.76
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+1% Synergy $6.30
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+1% Synergy $13.60
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.20
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
0% Synergy $0.40
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-1% Synergy $0.17
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $12.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.17
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-2% Synergy $0.17
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.12
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.18
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-10% Synergy $2.04
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-10% Synergy $4.32
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-12% Synergy $0.12
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-13% Synergy $0.25
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-14% Synergy $0.73
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.13
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-15% Synergy $13.59
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-15% Synergy $25.95
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-16% Synergy $0.13
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-16% Synergy $0.39
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-16% Synergy $9.96
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-16% Synergy $14.36
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-18% Synergy $10.03
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-18% Synergy $7.14
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-18% Synergy $15.20
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-19% Synergy $7.94
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-19% Synergy $6.95
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-21% Synergy $12.58
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-22% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-23% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-26% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-27% Synergy $0.12
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-27% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-37% 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
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
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
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
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast