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Arcades Sabboth
Price tag $0.23

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

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Bant

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 28% Defenders 9% Control 6% +1/+1 Counters 5% Enchantress 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2849 Current Rank
#2973 Last Week
#2563 Past 2 Years

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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.

Captain America's Shield Captain America's Shield
+4% Synergy $1.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+30% Synergy $0.39
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+28% Synergy $0.36
High Alert High Alert
+28% Synergy $0.39
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
+27% Synergy $4.97
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+26% Synergy $0.32
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+25% Synergy $0.48
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+24% Synergy $3.57
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+24% Synergy $0.37
Axebane Guardian Axebane Guardian
+23% Synergy $0.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+21% Synergy $4.03

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
+20% Synergy $1.51
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.58
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+14% Synergy $0.28
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.70
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $2.08
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $8.64
Cultivate Cultivate
-6% Synergy $0.33
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.24
Farseek Farseek
-17% Synergy $0.31
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.09

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $38.77
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $16.23
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $27.38
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+0% Synergy $28.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $70.04
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-4% Synergy $16.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $51.51
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $60.87
Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $5.85
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $40.33

Creatures

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

Vine Trellis Vine Trellis
+21% Synergy $1.17
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+19% Synergy $2.96
Shield-Wall Sentinel Shield-Wall Sentinel
+18% Synergy $0.36
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+18% Synergy $2.13
Jungle Barrier Jungle Barrier
+17% Synergy $0.31
Wall of Frost Wall of Frost
+17% Synergy $0.30
Stalwart Shield-Bearers Stalwart Shield-Bearers
+16% Synergy $1.31
Flumph Flumph
+16% Synergy $2.37
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+16% Synergy $0.23
Belligerent Brontodon Belligerent Brontodon
+15% Synergy $0.25
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+15% Synergy $0.39
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+15% Synergy $0.22
Serra Angel Serra Angel
+15% Synergy $0.25
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+14% Synergy $0.15
Perimeter Captain Perimeter Captain
+13% Synergy $1.30
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+13% Synergy $0.13
Rubinia Soulsinger Rubinia Soulsinger
+13% Synergy $0.36
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+13% Synergy $0.80
Walking Bulwark Walking Bulwark
+12% Synergy $0.31
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+10% Synergy $0.28
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+10% Synergy $0.64
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+10% Synergy $0.38
Carven Caryatid Carven Caryatid
+9% Synergy $0.33
Clone Clone
+9% Synergy $0.61
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+9% Synergy $0.30
Hover Barrier Hover Barrier
+9% Synergy $0.45
Wall of Swords Wall of Swords
+7% Synergy $0.18
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+7% Synergy $3.56
Wall of Mulch Wall of Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.27
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+7% Synergy $1.29
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+7% Synergy $4.06
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+7% Synergy $0.08
Vesuvan Doppelganger Vesuvan Doppelganger
+6% Synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+6% Synergy $1.00
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
+6% Synergy $1.06
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+6% Synergy $23.54
Angelic Wall Angelic Wall
+6% Synergy $0.16
Angus Mackenzie Angus Mackenzie
+6% Synergy $216.02
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+5% Synergy $0.36
Jeskai Barricade Jeskai Barricade
+4% Synergy $0.38
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+4% Synergy $0.79
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+3% Synergy $1.95
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+3% Synergy $2.37
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.33
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+1% Synergy $2.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.29
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-3% Synergy $8.16
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-5% Synergy $2.02
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-6% Synergy $0.70
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-7% Synergy $12.47

Instants

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

Disenchant Disenchant
+18% Synergy $0.10
Fog Fog
+16% Synergy $2.01
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+16% Synergy $0.34
Chase Inspiration Chase Inspiration
+11% Synergy $0.15
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+10% Synergy $0.31
Holy Day Holy Day
+10% Synergy $0.49
Remove Soul Remove Soul
+9% Synergy $0.14
Power Sink Power Sink
+7% Synergy $0.15
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+6% Synergy $0.34
Naturalize Naturalize
+6% Synergy $0.31
Treva's Charm Treva's Charm
+5% Synergy $0.36
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.25
Harrow Harrow
+5% Synergy $0.35
Boomerang Boomerang
+5% Synergy $0.08
Divine Offering Divine Offering
+5% Synergy $0.08
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+5% Synergy $0.47
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.50
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+4% Synergy $0.32
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+4% Synergy $0.31
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+4% Synergy $0.18
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.39
Negate Negate
+0% Synergy $0.19
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $56.71
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.39
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-2% Synergy $11.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.74
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $3.35
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-19% Synergy $15.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-22% Synergy $3.63

Sorceries

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

Regrowth Regrowth
+17% Synergy $0.50
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+10% Synergy $0.37
Untamed Wilds Untamed Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.16
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+10% Synergy $0.28
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+8% Synergy $30.06
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+7% Synergy $0.31
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+7% Synergy $0.28
Hurricane Hurricane
+6% Synergy $0.49
Braingeyser Braingeyser
+6% Synergy
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.45
Chelonian Tackle Chelonian Tackle
+5% Synergy $0.22
Concentrate Concentrate
+5% Synergy $0.19
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.31
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.96
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+2% Synergy $0.31
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+0% Synergy $1.37
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.28
Three Visits Three Visits
-12% Synergy $4.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+9% Synergy $8.95
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+8% Synergy $1.23
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $5.14
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+6% Synergy $0.71
Meekstone Meekstone
+5% Synergy $12.30
Jayemdae Tome Jayemdae Tome
+5% Synergy $0.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $3.99
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.89

Enchantments

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

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+16% Synergy $6.37
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+14% Synergy $0.55
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+14% Synergy $1.67
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+13% Synergy $1.58
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+13% Synergy $6.33
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $15.80
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+12% Synergy $0.32
Propaganda Propaganda
+12% Synergy $2.25
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+12% Synergy $27.61
Control Magic Control Magic
+11% Synergy $0.88
Castle Castle
+11% Synergy $0.22
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+11% Synergy $8.01
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+6% Synergy $0.51
Pacifism Pacifism
+6% Synergy $0.28
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+5% Synergy $5.54
Kismet Kismet
+5% Synergy $11.31
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+4% Synergy $1.60
Exploration Exploration
+4% Synergy $31.13
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+4% Synergy $2.91
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+3% Synergy $12.68
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+3% Synergy $0.34
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+2% Synergy $1.62
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+2% Synergy $34.13
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+0% Synergy $12.41

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 $0.41
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+4% Synergy $0.29

Utility Lands

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

Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+7% Synergy $2.20
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $21.02
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $10.07
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.40
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $28.23
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $14.21
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-10% Synergy $49.78
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $4.10

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.96
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+10% Synergy $0.32
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+8% Synergy $0.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.29
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+7% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.32
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+0% Synergy $0.87
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $3.17
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.48
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $2.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+9% Synergy $2.49
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
Elfhame Palace Elfhame Palace
+8% Synergy $0.18
City of Brass City of Brass
+8% Synergy $12.23
Tundra Tundra
+7% Synergy $3000.00
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.32
Savannah Savannah
+7% Synergy
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.33
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+6% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $1.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.09
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+2% Synergy $0.35
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.29
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+1% Synergy $1.25
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+1% Synergy $10.49
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.37
Brushland Brushland
+1% Synergy $1.58
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+0% Synergy $5.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+0% Synergy $0.27
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $10.28
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
0% Synergy $0.35
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-9% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-10% Synergy $0.23
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-11% Synergy $3.60
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.32
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-13% Synergy $0.34
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-13% Synergy $13.07
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-13% Synergy $0.31
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-15% Synergy $16.09
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-16% Synergy $11.76
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-16% Synergy $38.01
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-16% Synergy $0.92
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-17% Synergy $19.53
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-17% Synergy $0.46
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-18% Synergy $3.69
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-19% Synergy $6.28
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-21% Synergy $9.49
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-22% Synergy $7.48
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-22% Synergy $0.28
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-22% Synergy $0.24
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-22% Synergy $0.24
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-22% Synergy $0.24
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-23% Synergy $7.64
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-25% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-38% Synergy $0.31

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
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
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
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
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
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
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
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
Katilda and Lier Katilda and Lier
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa