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Arcades Sabboth
Price tag $0.15

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

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Bant

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 30% Defenders 9% Control 5% Walls 5% +1/+1 Counters 4% Enchantress 4% Legends 4% Auras 3% Blink 3% Clues 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2266 Current Rank
#2596 Last Week
#2424 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.

Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+6% Synergy $1.54
Lessons from Life Lessons from Life
+4% Synergy $0.25
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11 Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
+2% Synergy $4.61
The Ooze The Ooze
+2% Synergy $5.37
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
+2% Synergy $2.26

High Synergy Cards

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

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+30% Synergy $0.32
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+28% Synergy $0.25
High Alert High Alert
+27% Synergy $0.38
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
+26% Synergy $3.44
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+25% Synergy $0.32
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+24% Synergy $0.41
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+24% Synergy $0.27
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+22% Synergy $2.48
Axebane Guardian Axebane Guardian
+22% Synergy $0.27
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+21% Synergy $3.51

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 $1.48
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+17% Synergy $0.28
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.40
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $2.56
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+4% Synergy $2.09
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
0% Synergy $13.64
Cultivate Cultivate
-8% Synergy $0.31
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $0.93
Farseek Farseek
-17% Synergy $0.54
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-19% Synergy $0.90

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $35.48
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.23
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+2% Synergy $27.49
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $17.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $67.17
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-4% Synergy $12.30
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $57.08
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $54.73
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $6.47
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $41.42

Creatures

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

Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+20% Synergy $2.88
Vine Trellis Vine Trellis
+19% Synergy $1.16
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+17% Synergy $1.26
Jungle Barrier Jungle Barrier
+17% Synergy $0.23
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+17% Synergy $0.44
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+17% Synergy $0.13
Shield-Wall Sentinel Shield-Wall Sentinel
+16% Synergy $0.32
Serra Angel Serra Angel
+16% Synergy $0.17
Stalwart Shield-Bearers Stalwart Shield-Bearers
+15% Synergy $1.77
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+15% Synergy $0.23
Flumph Flumph
+15% Synergy $1.88
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+15% Synergy $0.11
Belligerent Brontodon Belligerent Brontodon
+15% Synergy $0.27
Wall of Frost Wall of Frost
+14% Synergy $0.25
Rubinia Soulsinger Rubinia Soulsinger
+14% Synergy $0.42
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+13% Synergy $0.17
Walking Bulwark Walking Bulwark
+13% Synergy $0.25
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+12% Synergy $0.78
Perimeter Captain Perimeter Captain
+12% Synergy $1.76
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+11% Synergy $0.24
Hover Barrier Hover Barrier
+9% Synergy $0.42
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+9% Synergy $0.20
Carven Caryatid Carven Caryatid
+9% Synergy $0.29
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+9% Synergy $0.86
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+9% Synergy $0.29
Clone Clone
+9% Synergy $0.54
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+8% Synergy $3.94
Wall of Swords Wall of Swords
+8% Synergy $0.12
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+7% Synergy $0.55
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+7% Synergy $25.16
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+7% Synergy $0.58
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+7% Synergy $2.78
Wall of Mulch Wall of Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.20
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+7% Synergy $0.08
Angus Mackenzie Angus Mackenzie
+7% Synergy $222.56
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+6% Synergy $2.10
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+6% Synergy $0.30
Angelic Wall Angelic Wall
+6% Synergy $0.22
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
+6% Synergy $1.61
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+5% Synergy $0.84
Jeskai Barricade Jeskai Barricade
+4% Synergy $0.40
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+3% Synergy $0.47
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.29
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+2% Synergy $2.46
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.32
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-3% Synergy $9.57
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-4% Synergy $1.80
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-5% Synergy $12.83
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-6% Synergy $0.75
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $55.02

Instants

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

Fog Fog
+18% Synergy $0.74
Disenchant Disenchant
+18% Synergy $0.08
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+14% Synergy $0.29
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+10% Synergy $0.28
Holy Day Holy Day
+10% Synergy $0.53
Remove Soul Remove Soul
+9% Synergy $0.13
Power Sink Power Sink
+7% Synergy $0.12
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+6% Synergy $0.31
Harrow Harrow
+6% Synergy $0.33
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+6% Synergy $0.33
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.26
Treva's Charm Treva's Charm
+6% Synergy $0.35
Boomerang Boomerang
+6% Synergy $0.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.38
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.16
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+5% Synergy $0.35
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+5% Synergy $0.18
Unsummon Unsummon
+5% Synergy $0.06
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+4% Synergy $0.20
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.37
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $52.04
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.11
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-2% Synergy $10.42
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $1.42
Beast Within Beast Within
-7% Synergy $0.47
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-7% Synergy $3.13
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-18% Synergy $13.72
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-22% Synergy $2.06

Sorceries

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

Regrowth Regrowth
+18% Synergy $0.47
Untamed Wilds Untamed Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.15
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+8% Synergy $0.23
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $30.77
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+7% Synergy $0.24
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+6% Synergy $0.26
Braingeyser Braingeyser
+6% Synergy
Hurricane Hurricane
+6% Synergy $0.46
Concentrate Concentrate
+5% Synergy $0.21
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $2.30
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.27
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $0.83
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+2% Synergy $0.29
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.20
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.59
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $4.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+9% Synergy $11.80
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+8% Synergy $1.95
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $5.37
Meekstone Meekstone
+6% Synergy $12.14
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+6% Synergy $1.61
Jayemdae Tome Jayemdae Tome
+5% Synergy $0.08
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.92

Enchantments

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

Wild Growth Wild Growth
+15% Synergy $0.38
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+15% Synergy $6.56
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+14% Synergy $1.38
Propaganda Propaganda
+13% Synergy $3.42
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+13% Synergy $1.91
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $14.83
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+12% Synergy $6.89
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+12% Synergy $26.49
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+12% Synergy $0.22
Control Magic Control Magic
+12% Synergy $0.87
Castle Castle
+11% Synergy $0.24
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+8% Synergy $7.14
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.19
Pacifism Pacifism
+7% Synergy $0.13
Kismet Kismet
+6% Synergy $11.22
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $10.78
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+5% Synergy $0.38
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $3.46
Exploration Exploration
+4% Synergy $32.32
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+3% Synergy $0.30
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+3% Synergy $35.23
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $11.76
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+2% Synergy $1.35

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 $0.64

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $23.04
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+7% Synergy $2.20
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $9.76
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.40
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $28.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $50.32
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $14.79
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $0.63
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.34
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+7% Synergy $0.40
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+6% Synergy $0.32
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $1.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $4.61
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $2.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-26% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Tropical Island Tropical Island
+9% Synergy
Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+9% Synergy $4.03
Tundra Tundra
+8% Synergy $3000.00
Savannah Savannah
+8% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+8% Synergy $9.01
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.33
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+5% Synergy $0.33
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.28
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.18
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.16
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+3% Synergy $0.27
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Brushland Brushland
+1% Synergy $0.97
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+1% Synergy $6.78
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+1% Synergy $12.96
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+1% Synergy $0.79
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.23
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.32
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $12.57
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.28
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.19
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-11% Synergy $2.50
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-11% Synergy $0.30
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-11% Synergy $4.99
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-12% Synergy $0.26
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-13% Synergy $0.34
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-14% Synergy $13.00
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-15% Synergy $10.35
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-15% Synergy $15.28
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-15% Synergy $0.52
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-16% Synergy $0.35
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-16% Synergy $31.90
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-18% Synergy $0.63
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-18% Synergy $8.10
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-18% Synergy $18.28
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-19% Synergy $11.81
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-19% Synergy $18.84
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-21% Synergy $6.72
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-21% Synergy $6.52
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-23% Synergy $0.32
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-24% Synergy $0.34
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-25% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-26% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-27% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-38% Synergy $0.26

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
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
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
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
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
Mannichi, the Fevered Dream Mannichi, the Fevered Dream
Katilda and Lier Katilda and Lier
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker