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Arcades Sabboth
Price tag $0.19

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

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Bant

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 31% Defenders 7% Control 6% +1/+1 Counters 4% Enchantress 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2997 Current Rank
#2735 Last Week
#2464 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.

Chase Inspiration Chase Inspiration
+10% Synergy $0.13
Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+6% Synergy $1.87
Chelonian Tackle Chelonian Tackle
+4% Synergy $0.13
Embrace the Paradox Embrace the Paradox
+4% Synergy $0.20
Abstract Performance Abstract Performance
+3% Synergy $0.30

High Synergy Cards

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

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+29% Synergy $0.32
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+26% Synergy $0.26
High Alert High Alert
+26% Synergy $0.37
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
+25% Synergy $3.31
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+24% Synergy $0.27
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+23% Synergy $0.37
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+23% Synergy $3.31
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+22% Synergy $0.25
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+21% Synergy $3.91
Axebane Guardian Axebane Guardian
+20% Synergy $0.26

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 $1.80
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+16% Synergy $0.29
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.41
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.68
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.39
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
0% Synergy $11.84
Cultivate Cultivate
-9% Synergy $0.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.27
Farseek Farseek
-17% Synergy $0.56
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-20% Synergy $1.20

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $37.58
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $18.15
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+1% Synergy $28.20
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $28.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $66.59
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-4% Synergy $15.00
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $53.05
Farewell Farewell
-10% Synergy $6.25

Creatures

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

Vine Trellis Vine Trellis
+19% Synergy $1.17
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+19% Synergy $2.59
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+17% Synergy $1.78
Jungle Barrier Jungle Barrier
+16% Synergy $0.32
Shield-Wall Sentinel Shield-Wall Sentinel
+16% Synergy $0.34
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+15% Synergy $0.42
Serra Angel Serra Angel
+15% Synergy $0.27
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+15% Synergy $0.27
Flumph Flumph
+15% Synergy $2.06
Wall of Frost Wall of Frost
+15% Synergy $0.28
Belligerent Brontodon Belligerent Brontodon
+15% Synergy $0.19
Stalwart Shield-Bearers Stalwart Shield-Bearers
+14% Synergy $1.64
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+14% Synergy $0.15
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+13% Synergy $0.21
Rubinia Soulsinger Rubinia Soulsinger
+13% Synergy $0.41
Walking Bulwark Walking Bulwark
+12% Synergy $0.26
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+11% Synergy $0.14
Perimeter Captain Perimeter Captain
+11% Synergy $1.47
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+11% Synergy $0.65
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+10% Synergy $0.21
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+9% Synergy $0.40
Clone Clone
+9% Synergy $0.57
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+9% Synergy $0.26
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+9% Synergy $0.81
Hover Barrier Hover Barrier
+8% Synergy $0.39
Carven Caryatid Carven Caryatid
+8% Synergy $0.22
Wall of Swords Wall of Swords
+7% Synergy $0.15
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+7% Synergy $2.77
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+7% Synergy $3.93
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+7% Synergy $24.52
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+6% Synergy $0.65
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+6% Synergy $0.15
Vesuvan Doppelganger Vesuvan Doppelganger
+6% Synergy
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+6% Synergy $0.53
Wall of Mulch Wall of Mulch
+6% Synergy $0.27
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
+6% Synergy $1.50
Angelic Wall Angelic Wall
+5% Synergy $0.23
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+5% Synergy $0.31
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+5% Synergy $2.62
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+4% Synergy $0.93
Jeskai Barricade Jeskai Barricade
+4% Synergy $0.43
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+3% Synergy $0.34
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.34
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+1% Synergy $2.61
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+0% Synergy $0.31
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-3% Synergy $8.81
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-4% Synergy $1.90
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-5% Synergy $0.72
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-6% Synergy $12.75
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $58.40

Instants

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

Disenchant Disenchant
+17% Synergy $0.11
Fog Fog
+17% Synergy $1.15
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+13% Synergy $0.26
Holy Day Holy Day
+10% Synergy $0.51
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+10% Synergy $0.23
Remove Soul Remove Soul
+9% Synergy $0.13
Power Sink Power Sink
+7% Synergy $0.13
Boomerang Boomerang
+6% Synergy $0.10
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.30
Treva's Charm Treva's Charm
+5% Synergy $0.37
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.25
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+5% Synergy $0.42
Harrow Harrow
+5% Synergy $0.37
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.18
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+5% Synergy $0.35
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.39
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+4% Synergy $0.24
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+3% Synergy $0.23
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.39
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $55.81
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.23
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.29
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-3% Synergy $10.72
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $2.02
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.37
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-6% Synergy $3.55
Beast Within Beast Within
-7% Synergy $0.52
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-18% Synergy $14.68
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-22% Synergy $2.07

Sorceries

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

Regrowth Regrowth
+17% Synergy $0.50
Untamed Wilds Untamed Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.15
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.36
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+9% Synergy $0.37
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $29.02
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+7% Synergy $0.33
Hurricane Hurricane
+6% Synergy $0.41
Braingeyser Braingeyser
+6% Synergy
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+5% Synergy $0.28
Concentrate Concentrate
+5% Synergy $0.20
Lessons from Life Lessons from Life
+4% Synergy $0.28
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.40
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.27
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.93
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.52
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-11% Synergy $5.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+8% Synergy $11.17
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+7% Synergy $1.32
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $5.13
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+5% Synergy $0.97
Jayemdae Tome Jayemdae Tome
+5% Synergy $0.09
Meekstone Meekstone
+5% Synergy $12.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+15% Synergy $6.35
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+14% Synergy $0.42
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+13% Synergy $1.47
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+13% Synergy $7.05
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $13.68
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+12% Synergy $1.74
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+12% Synergy $0.28
Control Magic Control Magic
+11% Synergy $0.90
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $3.04
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+11% Synergy $26.78
Castle Castle
+11% Synergy $0.22
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+9% Synergy $8.85
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.24
Pacifism Pacifism
+6% Synergy $0.08
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+6% Synergy $0.46
Kismet Kismet
+5% Synergy $11.46
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+4% Synergy $11.88
Exploration Exploration
+4% Synergy $33.33
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+4% Synergy $2.86
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $4.62
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+3% Synergy $0.36
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+2% Synergy $1.60
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $12.12

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 $0.36

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $21.20
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+6% Synergy $2.52
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $11.00
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.40
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $30.75
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $15.46
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-9% Synergy $52.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $2.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.33
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+8% Synergy $0.37
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+7% Synergy $0.41
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+6% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $4.73
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $2.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $0.98
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-26% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+9% Synergy $2.99
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+7% Synergy $10.56
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.42
Tundra Tundra
+7% Synergy $3000.00
Savannah Savannah
+6% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.16
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+5% Synergy $0.31
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.24
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+3% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Brushland Brushland
+1% Synergy $1.34
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+1% Synergy $0.94
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+0% Synergy $11.05
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+0% Synergy $5.29
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+0% Synergy $0.25
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.13
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $12.90
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-1% Synergy $0.34
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.27
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.20
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-10% Synergy $5.31
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-10% Synergy $0.27
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-10% Synergy $2.61
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-11% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.22
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-13% Synergy $0.31
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-13% Synergy $13.85
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-15% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-15% Synergy $0.67
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-15% Synergy $15.24
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-15% Synergy $11.69
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-16% Synergy $37.75
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-17% Synergy $18.63
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-17% Synergy $0.37
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-18% Synergy $7.70
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-19% Synergy $17.46
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-20% Synergy $10.41
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-21% Synergy $8.14
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-22% Synergy $7.80
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-22% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-22% Synergy $0.29
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-24% Synergy $0.31
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-25% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-26% Synergy $0.82
Command Tower Command Tower
-38% Synergy $0.28

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 Sword Coast Sailor Rasaad yn Bashir // Sword Coast Sailor
Rasaad yn Bashir Shameless Charlatan Rasaad yn Bashir // Shameless Charlatan
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
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
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
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
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
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
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