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Arcades Sabboth
Price tag $0.20

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

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Bant

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 22% Control 7% Defenders 7% +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

#3328 Current Rank
#3288 Last Week
#2686 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]

High Synergy Cards

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

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+30% Synergy $0.34
High Alert High Alert
+28% Synergy $0.37
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
+28% Synergy $4.53
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+27% Synergy $0.30
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+26% Synergy $0.37
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+25% Synergy $2.05
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+24% Synergy $0.46
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+24% Synergy $0.33
Axebane Guardian Axebane Guardian
+23% Synergy $0.62
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
+21% Synergy $2.00

Top Cards

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

Vine Trellis Vine Trellis
+20% Synergy $1.16
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+15% Synergy $0.63
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+14% Synergy $0.33
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $3.57
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+0% Synergy $3.09
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $9.78
Cultivate Cultivate
-5% Synergy $0.39
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.52
Farseek Farseek
-16% Synergy $0.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.43

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $35.97
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $17.73
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+0% Synergy $27.91
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+0% Synergy $31.32
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-3% Synergy $18.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $71.11
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $49.60
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $59.07
Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $6.10
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $39.46

Creatures

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

Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+19% Synergy $1.79
Shield-Wall Sentinel Shield-Wall Sentinel
+18% Synergy $0.34
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+18% Synergy $2.42
Wall of Frost Wall of Frost
+16% Synergy $0.29
Jungle Barrier Jungle Barrier
+16% Synergy $0.32
Stalwart Shield-Bearers Stalwart Shield-Bearers
+16% Synergy $1.87
Flumph Flumph
+15% Synergy $2.31
Serra Angel Serra Angel
+15% Synergy $0.31
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+14% Synergy $0.33
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+14% Synergy $0.43
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+14% Synergy $0.29
Perimeter Captain Perimeter Captain
+14% Synergy $1.34
Belligerent Brontodon Belligerent Brontodon
+14% Synergy $0.24
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+13% Synergy $0.14
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+12% Synergy $0.25
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+12% Synergy $0.89
Rubinia Soulsinger Rubinia Soulsinger
+12% Synergy $0.37
Walking Bulwark Walking Bulwark
+12% Synergy $0.30
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+11% Synergy $0.76
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+10% Synergy $0.23
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+10% Synergy $4.85
Clone Clone
+10% Synergy $0.61
Carven Caryatid Carven Caryatid
+10% Synergy $0.31
Hover Barrier Hover Barrier
+8% Synergy $0.40
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+8% Synergy $0.24
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+8% Synergy $0.97
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+7% Synergy $0.08
Wall of Swords Wall of Swords
+7% Synergy $0.21
Wall of Mulch Wall of Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.27
Angelic Wall Angelic Wall
+7% Synergy $0.17
Angus Mackenzie Angus Mackenzie
+7% Synergy $214.71
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+7% Synergy $0.99
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
+7% Synergy $1.01
Vesuvan Doppelganger Vesuvan Doppelganger
+6% Synergy
Treva, the Renewer Treva, the Renewer
+6% Synergy $0.58
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+6% Synergy $4.81
Wall of Vapor Wall of Vapor
+6% Synergy $0.13
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+6% Synergy $25.04
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+6% Synergy $4.35
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+5% Synergy $0.31
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+5% Synergy $1.10
Jeskai Barricade Jeskai Barricade
+4% Synergy $0.34
Wingmantle Chaplain Wingmantle Chaplain
+4% Synergy $0.33
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+3% Synergy $0.21
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.31
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+2% Synergy $2.23
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-5% Synergy $2.46
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-6% Synergy $0.65
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-7% Synergy $12.54
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
-13% Synergy $0.34

Instants

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

Disenchant Disenchant
+17% Synergy $0.10
Fog Fog
+16% Synergy $1.83
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+15% Synergy $0.25
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+10% Synergy $0.31
Holy Day Holy Day
+10% Synergy $0.56
Remove Soul Remove Soul
+9% Synergy $0.16
Chase Inspiration Chase Inspiration
+8% Synergy $0.14
Power Sink Power Sink
+7% Synergy $0.14
Boomerang Boomerang
+6% Synergy $0.14
Treva's Charm Treva's Charm
+6% Synergy $0.35
Naturalize Naturalize
+6% Synergy $0.23
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+6% Synergy $0.32
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+6% Synergy $0.33
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.28
Harrow Harrow
+5% Synergy $0.35
Divine Offering Divine Offering
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+4% Synergy $0.34
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+4% Synergy $0.34
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+4% Synergy $0.19
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+3% Synergy $1.39
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.53
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $56.85
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.10
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-3% Synergy $11.98
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.93
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-4% Synergy $3.75
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.73
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-18% Synergy $15.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-22% Synergy $3.66

Sorceries

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

Wrath of God Wrath of God
+20% Synergy $3.85
Regrowth Regrowth
+15% Synergy $0.46
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+10% Synergy $0.30
Untamed Wilds Untamed Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.15
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+8% Synergy $23.75
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+8% Synergy $0.25
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+8% Synergy $0.30
Braingeyser Braingeyser
+7% Synergy
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+7% Synergy $0.35
Hurricane Hurricane
+6% Synergy $0.52
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.67
Concentrate Concentrate
+5% Synergy $0.25
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.30
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+3% Synergy $0.27
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.79
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+0% Synergy $1.85
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.37
Three Visits Three Visits
-12% Synergy $5.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+11% Synergy $8.63
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+8% Synergy $1.19
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+8% Synergy $5.64
Meekstone Meekstone
+6% Synergy $12.34
Jayemdae Tome Jayemdae Tome
+6% Synergy $0.12
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+5% Synergy $1.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $2.32

Enchantments

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

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+16% Synergy $6.20
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+14% Synergy $7.52
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+13% Synergy $1.44
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+13% Synergy $1.83
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+13% Synergy $0.65
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $17.56
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+12% Synergy $0.34
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+12% Synergy $27.84
Castle Castle
+11% Synergy $0.21
Control Magic Control Magic
+11% Synergy $0.85
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $2.74
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+10% Synergy $8.23
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.19
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+6% Synergy $0.43
Pacifism Pacifism
+6% Synergy $0.16
Kismet Kismet
+5% Synergy $11.22
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+5% Synergy $2.89
Exploration Exploration
+4% Synergy $31.78
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $6.33
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+3% Synergy $12.92
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+2% Synergy $1.64
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+2% Synergy $0.30
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+2% Synergy $33.34
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy $13.89

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 $0.58
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+4% Synergy $0.37

Utility Lands

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

Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+6% Synergy $2.36
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $9.57
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $21.40
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $29.17
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-9% Synergy $51.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $17.76
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $3.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.90
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+10% Synergy $0.34
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+8% Synergy $1.02
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+7% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.26
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+3% Synergy $4.71
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $1.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+0% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+0% Synergy $3.10
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $2.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.60

Lands

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

Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+8% Synergy $2.36
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.37
City of Brass City of Brass
+7% Synergy $11.70
Tundra Tundra
+7% Synergy $3000.00
Savannah Savannah
+7% Synergy
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+6% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.25
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.24
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.08
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $15.62
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+3% Synergy $0.36
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.35
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.06
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+1% Synergy $13.14
Brushland Brushland
+1% Synergy $1.59
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+1% Synergy $0.38
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+0% Synergy $11.81
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+0% Synergy $5.56
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+0% Synergy $0.25
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-9% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-10% Synergy $0.25
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-10% Synergy $5.82
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-10% Synergy $5.50
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-12% Synergy $13.02
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-13% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.26
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-13% Synergy $0.33
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-16% Synergy $1.15
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-16% Synergy $12.86
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-16% Synergy $20.78
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-16% Synergy $16.04
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-16% Synergy $37.98
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-18% Synergy $0.40
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-18% Synergy $6.23
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-18% Synergy $4.56
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-22% Synergy $9.47
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-23% Synergy $6.97
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-23% Synergy $0.35
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-23% Synergy $0.32
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-23% Synergy $0.33
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-23% Synergy $0.27
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-24% Synergy $7.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-25% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-37% Synergy $0.30

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
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
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
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
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
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
The Second Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Second Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel