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Arcades Sabboth
Price tag $0.20

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
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Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 22% Control 9% Defenders 7% +1/+1 Counters 5% Enchantress 5%
View Average Decklist All Defenders Commanders

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 $0.35

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+9% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

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

Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
+60% Synergy $3.82
Perimeter Captain Perimeter Captain
+55% Synergy $1.40
Shield-Wall Sentinel Shield-Wall Sentinel
+55% Synergy $0.33
Stalwart Shield-Bearers Stalwart Shield-Bearers
+54% Synergy $1.48
Axebane Guardian Axebane Guardian
+53% Synergy $0.30
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+53% Synergy $0.35
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+53% Synergy $0.50
Cathedral Membrane Cathedral Membrane
+40% Synergy $0.20
Wakestone Gargoyle Wakestone Gargoyle
+40% Synergy $0.28
Carnivorous Plant Carnivorous Plant
+40% Synergy $0.29
Shifting Wall Shifting Wall
+40% Synergy $0.43
Ageless Sentinels Ageless Sentinels
+40% Synergy $0.30
Wall of Faith Wall of Faith
+40% Synergy $0.20
Crenellated Wall Crenellated Wall
+40% Synergy $0.39
Belligerent Brontodon Belligerent Brontodon
+40% Synergy $0.24
Amaranthine Wall Amaranthine Wall
+39% Synergy $0.23
Wall of Nets Wall of Nets
+39% Synergy $5.81
Jungle Barrier Jungle Barrier
+38% Synergy $0.28
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+37% Synergy $0.18
Flumph Flumph
+36% Synergy $2.27
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+35% Synergy $1.01
Wall of Frost Wall of Frost
+35% Synergy $0.27
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
+34% Synergy $2.23
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+33% Synergy $2.36
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+32% Synergy $0.34
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+32% Synergy $0.33
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+28% Synergy $2.24
Sworn Defender Sworn Defender
+20% Synergy $1.01
Mistform Wall Mistform Wall
+20% Synergy $0.06
Dazzling Ramparts Dazzling Ramparts
+20% Synergy $0.19
Mobile Fort Mobile Fort
+20% Synergy $0.33
Soulsworn Jury Soulsworn Jury
+20% Synergy $0.28
Academy Wall Academy Wall
+20% Synergy $0.19
Mindbender Spores Mindbender Spores
+20% Synergy $1.40
Wall of Wonder Wall of Wonder
+20% Synergy $0.33
Plumeveil Plumeveil
+20% Synergy $0.23
Trusted Pegasus Trusted Pegasus
+20% Synergy $0.13
Guardian of the Ages Guardian of the Ages
+20% Synergy $0.22
Crocanura Crocanura
+20% Synergy $0.24
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+20% Synergy $2.20
Angelic Guardian Angelic Guardian
+20% Synergy $4.87
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+20% Synergy $4.51
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+19% Synergy $0.33
Hornet Nest Hornet Nest
+19% Synergy $0.39
Wall of Essence Wall of Essence
+19% Synergy $0.36
Terastodon Terastodon
+19% Synergy $0.39
Gleaming Barrier Gleaming Barrier
+19% Synergy $0.25
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+19% Synergy $0.16
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+16% Synergy $0.61
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+16% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Fog Fog
+37% Synergy $1.09
Mirror Match Mirror Match
+20% Synergy $0.35
Siren's Call Siren's Call
+20% Synergy $0.21
Countervailing Winds Countervailing Winds
+20% Synergy $0.18
Battlefield Promotion Battlefield Promotion
+20% Synergy $0.13
Eerie Interference Eerie Interference
+20% Synergy $0.27
Condemn Condemn
+20% Synergy $0.25
Repopulate Repopulate
+20% Synergy $0.15
Righteousness Righteousness
+20% Synergy $0.14
Choking Fumes Choking Fumes
+20% Synergy $0.13
Smite the Monstrous Smite the Monstrous
+20% Synergy $0.14
Battlegrowth Battlegrowth
+20% Synergy $0.05
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+20% Synergy $0.22
Capsize Capsize
+20% Synergy $0.75
Dryad's Caress Dryad's Caress
+20% Synergy $0.11
Shield Wall Shield Wall
+20% Synergy $0.23
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+20% Synergy $0.57
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+20% Synergy $0.31
Pause for Reflection Pause for Reflection
+20% Synergy $0.17
Remove Soul Remove Soul
+20% Synergy $0.16
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+20% Synergy $0.13
Scatter Ray Scatter Ray
+20% Synergy $0.11
Harmless Assault Harmless Assault
+20% Synergy $0.12
Remedy Remedy
+20% Synergy $0.10
Rain of Blades Rain of Blades
+20% Synergy $0.06
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 $0.14
Safe Passage Safe Passage
+20% Synergy $0.18
Glyph of Delusion Glyph of Delusion
+20% Synergy $0.51
Sanctified Charge Sanctified Charge
+20% Synergy $0.04
Absorb Absorb
+19% Synergy $0.40
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+19% Synergy $0.22
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+19% Synergy $0.45
Respite Respite
+19% Synergy $0.36
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+19% Synergy $0.39
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+19% Synergy $1.87
Holy Day Holy Day
+19% Synergy $0.54
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+19% Synergy $7.77
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+18% Synergy $0.19
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+18% Synergy $1.73
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+17% Synergy $0.31
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+15% Synergy $0.28
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+14% Synergy $0.24
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.24
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+6% Synergy $0.33
Eject Eject
+100% Synergy $0.21
Counterspell Counterspell
-18% Synergy $4.28
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-42% Synergy $0.88

Sorceries

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

Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+33% Synergy $1.13
Relearn Relearn
+20% Synergy $0.38
Seeds of Renewal Seeds of Renewal
+20% Synergy $0.33
Survival Cache Survival Cache
+20% Synergy $0.27
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+20% Synergy $0.25
Incremental Growth Incremental Growth
+20% Synergy $0.07
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+20% Synergy $1.46
Travel Preparations Travel Preparations
+20% Synergy $0.23
Vastwood Surge Vastwood Surge
+20% Synergy $0.34
Basri's Aegis Basri's Aegis
+20% Synergy $0.09
Gird for Battle Gird for Battle
+20% Synergy $0.26
Tolarian Geyser Tolarian Geyser
+20% Synergy $0.13
Coastal Breach Coastal Breach
+20% Synergy $4.08
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+19% Synergy $0.35
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+19% Synergy $3.14
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+17% Synergy $0.26
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+15% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+39% Synergy $5.68
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+20% Synergy $0.53
Soul Net Soul Net
+20% Synergy $0.29
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+20% Synergy $0.53
Warmonger's Chariot Warmonger's Chariot
+20% Synergy $0.32
Galadhrim Bow Galadhrim Bow
+20% Synergy $0.21
Peregrine Mask Peregrine Mask
+20% Synergy $0.25
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+20% Synergy $2.15
Arcum's Whistle Arcum's Whistle
+20% Synergy $0.23
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+19% Synergy $21.72
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+19% Synergy $1.43
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+19% Synergy $7.51
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+18% Synergy $1.33
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+16% Synergy $6.57
Meekstone Meekstone
+16% Synergy $12.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Defenders strategy in Arcades Sabboth decks.

Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+59% Synergy $0.53
Aurification Aurification
+40% Synergy $5.91
Castle Castle
+40% Synergy $0.21
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+39% Synergy $1.95
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+38% Synergy $8.38
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+35% Synergy $6.13
High Alert High Alert
+34% Synergy $0.35
Verdant Haven Verdant Haven
+20% Synergy $0.05
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+20% Synergy $4.18
Drake Umbra Drake Umbra
+20% Synergy $0.17
Builder's Blessing Builder's Blessing
+20% Synergy $0.27
Murder Investigation Murder Investigation
+20% Synergy $0.10
Guardian Zendikon Guardian Zendikon
+20% Synergy $0.10
Deep Freeze Deep Freeze
+20% Synergy $0.20
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+20% Synergy $0.26
Hold the Gates Hold the Gates
+20% Synergy $0.20
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+20% Synergy $0.35
Ghostly Possession Ghostly Possession
+20% Synergy $0.06
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+20% Synergy $0.37
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+20% Synergy $0.22
Face of Divinity Face of Divinity
+20% Synergy $0.45
Take Flight Take Flight
+20% Synergy $0.09
Testament of Faith Testament of Faith
+20% Synergy $0.27
Grafted Growth Grafted Growth
+20% Synergy $0.23
Animate Wall Animate Wall
+20% Synergy $0.36
Fortified Area Fortified Area
+20% Synergy $0.20
Invisibility Invisibility
+20% Synergy $0.09
Inventive Iteration Living Breakthrough Inventive Iteration
+20% Synergy $0.27
Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+20% Synergy $0.14
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+20% Synergy $0.18
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+19% Synergy $0.39
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+19% Synergy $3.96
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+19% Synergy $0.33
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+19% Synergy $1.87
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+19% Synergy $1.74
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+19% Synergy $2.87
Always Watching Always Watching
+19% Synergy $1.01
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+16% Synergy $1.01
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+16% Synergy $0.31
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+16% Synergy $13.66
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+16% Synergy $1.42
Exploration Exploration
+15% Synergy $29.98
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+14% Synergy $7.23
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
0% Synergy $3.14

Planeswalkers

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

Basri, Devoted Paladin Basri, Devoted Paladin
+20% Synergy $0.64

Utility Lands

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

Maze's End Maze's End
+40% Synergy $0.32
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+40% Synergy $0.34
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+40% Synergy $3.43
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+20% Synergy $0.89
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+20% Synergy $0.33
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+19% Synergy $0.20
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+19% Synergy $2.58
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+19% Synergy $0.20
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+13% Synergy $0.41
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.77
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+5% Synergy $16.76
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $4.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+20% Synergy $0.29
Selesnya Locket Selesnya Locket
+20% Synergy $0.17
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+20% Synergy $0.45
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+20% Synergy $1.44
Obelisk of Bant Obelisk of Bant
+19% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+14% Synergy $0.73
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+11% Synergy $3.35
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+10% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+10% Synergy $0.53
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-31% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-61% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base behind Arcades Sabboth's Defenders decks.

Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+56% Synergy $0.11
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+56% Synergy $0.14
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+40% Synergy $0.40
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+39% Synergy $1.68
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+39% Synergy $2.15
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+39% Synergy $1.18
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+39% Synergy $0.98
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+37% Synergy $0.14
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+20% Synergy $0.32
Transguild Promenade Transguild Promenade
+20% Synergy $0.32
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+19% Synergy $0.28
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+19% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+17% Synergy $1.18
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+17% Synergy $0.96
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+17% Synergy $40.65
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+17% Synergy $0.39
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+16% Synergy $0.36
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+15% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.34
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+14% Synergy $0.27
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+14% Synergy $0.25
Port Town Port Town
+7% Synergy $0.29
Savannah Savannah
+7% Synergy
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+6% Synergy $0.34
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+6% Synergy $0.27
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+5% Synergy $0.37
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
0% Synergy $0.29
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-3% Synergy $0.31
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-10% Synergy $5.90
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-12% Synergy $0.34
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-19% Synergy $13.79
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-25% Synergy $9.57
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-26% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
-33% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
-34% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
-34% Synergy $0.09
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-37% Synergy $0.30

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
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
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
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
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
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
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