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Arcades Sabboth
Price tag $0.23

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

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Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 28% Defenders 8% Control 7% +1/+1 Counters 5% Enchantress 5%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Arcades Sabboth's Defenders builds — cards that lean hardest into the Defenders theme.

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+74% Synergy $0.38

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Arcades Sabboth Defenders game on their own.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+9% Synergy $27.86

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Defenders plan in Arcades Sabboth decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
+60% Synergy $4.48
Perimeter Captain Perimeter Captain
+55% Synergy $1.30
Shield-Wall Sentinel Shield-Wall Sentinel
+55% Synergy $0.32
Stalwart Shield-Bearers Stalwart Shield-Bearers
+54% Synergy $1.70
Axebane Guardian Axebane Guardian
+53% Synergy $0.30
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+53% Synergy $0.32
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+53% Synergy $0.46
Cathedral Membrane Cathedral Membrane
+40% Synergy $0.22
Wakestone Gargoyle Wakestone Gargoyle
+40% Synergy $0.29
Carnivorous Plant Carnivorous Plant
+40% Synergy $0.30
Shifting Wall Shifting Wall
+40% Synergy $0.43
Ageless Sentinels Ageless Sentinels
+40% Synergy $0.28
Wall of Faith Wall of Faith
+40% Synergy $0.18
Crenellated Wall Crenellated Wall
+40% Synergy $0.43
Belligerent Brontodon Belligerent Brontodon
+40% Synergy $0.25
Amaranthine Wall Amaranthine Wall
+39% Synergy $0.30
Wall of Nets Wall of Nets
+39% Synergy $5.71
Jungle Barrier Jungle Barrier
+38% Synergy $0.29
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+37% Synergy $0.13
Flumph Flumph
+36% Synergy $2.56
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+35% Synergy $0.96
Wall of Frost Wall of Frost
+35% Synergy $0.29
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
+34% Synergy $1.54
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+33% Synergy $2.23
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+32% Synergy $0.29
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+32% Synergy $0.22
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+28% Synergy $2.16
Sworn Defender Sworn Defender
+20% Synergy $0.90
Mistform Wall Mistform Wall
+20% Synergy $0.07
Dazzling Ramparts Dazzling Ramparts
+20% Synergy $0.20
Mobile Fort Mobile Fort
+20% Synergy $0.33
Soulsworn Jury Soulsworn Jury
+20% Synergy $0.25
Academy Wall Academy Wall
+20% Synergy $0.26
Mindbender Spores Mindbender Spores
+20% Synergy $1.35
Wall of Wonder Wall of Wonder
+20% Synergy $0.32
Plumeveil Plumeveil
+20% Synergy $0.26
Trusted Pegasus Trusted Pegasus
+20% Synergy $0.15
Guardian of the Ages Guardian of the Ages
+20% Synergy $0.21
Crocanura Crocanura
+20% Synergy $0.21
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+20% Synergy $2.12
Angelic Guardian Angelic Guardian
+20% Synergy $5.10
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+20% Synergy $4.19
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+19% Synergy $0.35
Hornet Nest Hornet Nest
+19% Synergy $0.35
Wall of Essence Wall of Essence
+19% Synergy $0.36
Terastodon Terastodon
+19% Synergy $0.34
Gleaming Barrier Gleaming Barrier
+19% Synergy $0.23
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+19% Synergy $0.23
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+16% Synergy $0.61
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+16% Synergy $0.33

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Arcades Sabboth's Defenders deck ahead.

Fog Fog
+37% Synergy $1.25
Mirror Match Mirror Match
+20% Synergy $0.37
Siren's Call Siren's Call
+20% Synergy $0.21
Countervailing Winds Countervailing Winds
+20% Synergy $0.21
Battlefield Promotion Battlefield Promotion
+20% Synergy $0.14
Eerie Interference Eerie Interference
+20% Synergy $0.26
Condemn Condemn
+20% Synergy $0.22
Repopulate Repopulate
+20% Synergy $0.13
Righteousness Righteousness
+20% Synergy $0.12
Choking Fumes Choking Fumes
+20% Synergy $0.08
Smite the Monstrous Smite the Monstrous
+20% Synergy $0.09
Battlegrowth Battlegrowth
+20% Synergy $0.04
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+20% Synergy $0.25
Capsize Capsize
+20% Synergy $0.83
Dryad's Caress Dryad's Caress
+20% Synergy $0.10
Shield Wall Shield Wall
+20% Synergy $0.23
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+20% Synergy $1.01
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+20% Synergy $0.32
Pause for Reflection Pause for Reflection
+20% Synergy $0.15
Remove Soul Remove Soul
+20% Synergy $0.15
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+20% Synergy $0.12
Scatter Ray Scatter Ray
+20% Synergy $0.10
Harmless Assault Harmless Assault
+20% Synergy $0.13
Remedy Remedy
+20% Synergy $0.04
Rain of Blades Rain of Blades
+20% Synergy $0.05
Common Bond Common Bond
+20% Synergy $0.21
Urza's Rebuff Urza's Rebuff
+20% Synergy $0.17
Seeds of Strength Seeds of Strength
+20% Synergy $0.09
Dazzling Beauty Dazzling Beauty
+20% Synergy $0.11
Safe Passage Safe Passage
+20% Synergy $0.18
Glyph of Delusion Glyph of Delusion
+20% Synergy $0.49
Sanctified Charge Sanctified Charge
+20% Synergy $0.04
Absorb Absorb
+19% Synergy $0.40
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+19% Synergy $0.18
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+19% Synergy $0.51
Respite Respite
+19% Synergy $0.34
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+19% Synergy $0.48
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+19% Synergy $2.63
Holy Day Holy Day
+19% Synergy $0.56
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+19% Synergy $7.35
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+18% Synergy $0.20
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+18% Synergy $1.62
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+17% Synergy $0.27
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+15% Synergy $0.31
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+14% Synergy $0.24
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.31
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+6% Synergy $0.30
Eject Eject
+100% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-18% Synergy $3.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-42% Synergy $1.52

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Defenders game plan forward for Arcades Sabboth.

Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+33% Synergy $1.59
Relearn Relearn
+20% Synergy $0.75
Seeds of Renewal Seeds of Renewal
+20% Synergy $0.30
Survival Cache Survival Cache
+20% Synergy $0.28
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+20% Synergy $0.15
Incremental Growth Incremental Growth
+20% Synergy $0.08
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+20% Synergy $1.41
Travel Preparations Travel Preparations
+20% Synergy $0.18
Vastwood Surge Vastwood Surge
+20% Synergy $0.64
Basri's Aegis Basri's Aegis
+20% Synergy $0.10
Gird for Battle Gird for Battle
+20% Synergy $0.24
Tolarian Geyser Tolarian Geyser
+20% Synergy $0.10
Coastal Breach Coastal Breach
+20% Synergy $4.31
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+19% Synergy $0.33
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+19% Synergy $2.58
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+17% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+15% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Arcades Sabboth Defenders decks.

Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+39% Synergy $5.37
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+20% Synergy $0.47
Soul Net Soul Net
+20% Synergy $0.26
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+20% Synergy $0.63
Warmonger's Chariot Warmonger's Chariot
+20% Synergy $0.31
Galadhrim Bow Galadhrim Bow
+20% Synergy $0.17
Peregrine Mask Peregrine Mask
+20% Synergy $0.22
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+20% Synergy $2.95
Arcum's Whistle Arcum's Whistle
+20% Synergy $0.23
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+19% Synergy $19.99
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+19% Synergy $0.95
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+19% Synergy $5.81
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+18% Synergy $0.94
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+16% Synergy $9.17
Meekstone Meekstone
+16% Synergy $12.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Defenders strategy in Arcades Sabboth decks.

Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+59% Synergy $0.55
Aurification Aurification
+40% Synergy $6.60
Castle Castle
+40% Synergy $0.20
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+39% Synergy $1.81
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+38% Synergy $8.53
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+35% Synergy $6.27
High Alert High Alert
+34% Synergy $0.39
Verdant Haven Verdant Haven
+20% Synergy $0.05
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+20% Synergy $3.98
Drake Umbra Drake Umbra
+20% Synergy $0.21
Builder's Blessing Builder's Blessing
+20% Synergy $0.30
Murder Investigation Murder Investigation
+20% Synergy $0.09
Guardian Zendikon Guardian Zendikon
+20% Synergy $0.12
Deep Freeze Deep Freeze
+20% Synergy $0.19
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+20% Synergy $0.25
Hold the Gates Hold the Gates
+20% Synergy $0.22
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+20% Synergy $0.34
Ghostly Possession Ghostly Possession
+20% Synergy $0.06
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+20% Synergy $0.35
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+20% Synergy $0.28
Face of Divinity Face of Divinity
+20% Synergy $0.33
Take Flight Take Flight
+20% Synergy $0.07
Testament of Faith Testament of Faith
+20% Synergy $0.29
Grafted Growth Grafted Growth
+20% Synergy $0.23
Animate Wall Animate Wall
+20% Synergy $0.35
Fortified Area Fortified Area
+20% Synergy $0.15
Invisibility Invisibility
+20% Synergy $0.09
Inventive Iteration Living Breakthrough Inventive Iteration
+20% Synergy $0.33
Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+20% Synergy $0.19
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+20% Synergy $0.16
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+19% Synergy $0.39
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+19% Synergy $3.89
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+19% Synergy $0.29
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+19% Synergy $2.27
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+19% Synergy $1.80
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+19% Synergy $2.85
Always Watching Always Watching
+19% Synergy $1.15
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+16% Synergy $0.76
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+16% Synergy $0.33
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+16% Synergy $13.58
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+16% Synergy $1.77
Exploration Exploration
+15% Synergy $33.39
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+14% Synergy $6.81
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
0% Synergy $3.06

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Arcades Sabboth's Defenders game plan.

Basri, Devoted Paladin Basri, Devoted Paladin
+20% Synergy $0.69

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Arcades Sabboth Defenders decks.

Maze's End Maze's End
+40% Synergy $0.42
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+40% Synergy $0.37
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+40% Synergy $3.55
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+20% Synergy $1.10
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+20% Synergy $0.30
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+19% Synergy $0.23
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+19% Synergy $3.60
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+19% Synergy $0.25
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+13% Synergy $0.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.36
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+5% Synergy $16.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Arcades Sabboth's Defenders strategy.

Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+20% Synergy $0.30
Selesnya Locket Selesnya Locket
+20% Synergy $0.16
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+20% Synergy $0.43
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+20% Synergy $1.51
Obelisk of Bant Obelisk of Bant
+19% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+14% Synergy $0.87
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+11% Synergy $3.17
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+10% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+10% Synergy $0.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.59
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-31% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-61% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Arcades Sabboth's Defenders decks.

Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+56% Synergy $0.12
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+56% Synergy $0.11
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+40% Synergy $0.43
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+39% Synergy $2.53
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+39% Synergy $1.68
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+39% Synergy $1.10
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+39% Synergy $1.36
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+37% Synergy $0.12
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+20% Synergy $0.31
Transguild Promenade Transguild Promenade
+20% Synergy $0.33
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+19% Synergy $0.28
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+19% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+17% Synergy $1.47
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+17% Synergy $0.91
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+17% Synergy $39.06
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+17% Synergy $0.39
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+16% Synergy $0.33
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+15% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.37
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+14% Synergy $0.20
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+14% Synergy $0.23
Port Town Port Town
+7% Synergy $0.34
Savannah Savannah
+7% Synergy
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+6% Synergy $0.33
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+6% Synergy $0.26
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+5% Synergy $0.34
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
0% Synergy $0.22
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-3% Synergy $0.28
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-10% Synergy $6.34
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-12% Synergy $0.33
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-19% Synergy $13.48
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-25% Synergy $8.91
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-26% Synergy $0.20
Plains Plains
-33% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
-34% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
-34% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-37% Synergy $0.24

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Arcades Sabboth: Defenders.

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
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
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
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
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