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Arcades Sabboth: Toughness Matters
Price tag $0.17

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

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Playstyle & Strategy

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

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

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+71% Synergy $0.30
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+69% Synergy $0.47
High Alert High Alert
+65% Synergy $0.41
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+64% Synergy $0.30
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+61% Synergy $1.20
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
+60% Synergy $1.53
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+59% Synergy $0.30
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+59% Synergy $0.26
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
+56% Synergy $3.53
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+48% Synergy $6.53

Top Cards

The staple cards most Arcades Sabboth Toughness Matters decks run as their core.

Tower Defense Tower Defense
+47% Synergy $0.19
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+46% Synergy $3.24
Axebane Guardian Axebane Guardian
+45% Synergy $0.31
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+45% Synergy $0.15
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+44% Synergy $1.75
Flumph Flumph
+44% Synergy $1.67
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+22% Synergy $13.10
Beast Within Beast Within
+21% Synergy $0.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+14% Synergy $69.44
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+13% Synergy $53.72
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+8% Synergy $26.55
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $51.92
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $36.16
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $56.78
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $125.34
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

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

Serah Farron Crystallized Serah Serah Farron
+49% Synergy $0.39
Jungle Barrier Jungle Barrier
+46% Synergy $0.29
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+43% Synergy $0.27
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+41% Synergy $0.48
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+39% Synergy $0.22
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+39% Synergy $5.60
Shield-Wall Sentinel Shield-Wall Sentinel
+38% Synergy $0.33
Vine Trellis Vine Trellis
+38% Synergy $1.17
Stalwart Shield-Bearers Stalwart Shield-Bearers
+37% Synergy $1.76
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+36% Synergy $0.78
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+31% Synergy $2.21
Wall of Frost Wall of Frost
+28% Synergy $0.28
Hover Barrier Hover Barrier
+28% Synergy $0.42
Belligerent Brontodon Belligerent Brontodon
+28% Synergy $0.22
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+26% Synergy $0.15
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+26% Synergy $0.81
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+25% Synergy $0.26
Walking Bulwark Walking Bulwark
+25% Synergy $0.16
Perimeter Captain Perimeter Captain
+24% Synergy $1.42
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+23% Synergy $0.63
Wall of Nets Wall of Nets
+23% Synergy $5.27
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+22% Synergy $2.58
Carven Caryatid Carven Caryatid
+21% Synergy $0.21
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+21% Synergy $0.22
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+21% Synergy $0.06
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.38
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+16% Synergy $0.56
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+15% Synergy $0.47
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+15% Synergy $0.28
Wall of Tanglecord Wall of Tanglecord
+15% Synergy $0.36
Wakestone Gargoyle Wakestone Gargoyle
+14% Synergy $0.23
Abzan Beastmaster Abzan Beastmaster
+14% Synergy $0.18
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+13% Synergy $0.39
Angelic Wall Angelic Wall
+11% Synergy $0.20
Shield Sphere Shield Sphere
+11% Synergy $10.04
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
+9% Synergy $1.48
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+9% Synergy $0.32
Mindbender Spores Mindbender Spores
+9% Synergy $1.27
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+9% Synergy $0.31
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+8% Synergy $2.54
Wall of Essence Wall of Essence
+8% Synergy $0.30
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+7% Synergy $13.43
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+6% Synergy $1.38
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.25
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+5% Synergy $9.41
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+5% Synergy $0.83
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+4% Synergy $58.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+3% Synergy $13.48
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+1% Synergy $0.46
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-5% Synergy $0.73

Instants

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

Eject Eject
+50% Synergy $0.11
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+49% Synergy $0.35
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+20% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+18% Synergy $1.62
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+14% Synergy $0.24
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+14% Synergy $2.61
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+14% Synergy $0.15
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+12% Synergy $1.60
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+9% Synergy $0.32
Get Lost Get Lost
+8% Synergy $4.22
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+7% Synergy $0.20
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+7% Synergy $0.26
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+7% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $3.43
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $21.48
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $52.75
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-2% Synergy $3.25
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
-3% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-11% Synergy $13.39

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Toughness Matters game plan forward for Arcades Sabboth.

Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+26% Synergy $33.13
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+22% Synergy $0.32
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+18% Synergy $0.21
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+17% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+16% Synergy $2.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+16% Synergy $3.32
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.14
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+14% Synergy $0.21
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+12% Synergy $0.77
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+12% Synergy $2.90
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+11% Synergy $0.60
Harmonize Harmonize
+8% Synergy $0.30
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+8% Synergy $0.26
Regrowth Regrowth
+8% Synergy $0.48
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.32
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+6% Synergy $0.87
Cultivate Cultivate
+5% Synergy $0.30
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $12.29
Farseek Farseek
-11% Synergy $0.71
Three Visits Three Visits
-11% Synergy $5.51

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Arcades Sabboth Toughness Matters decks.

Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+28% Synergy $10.96
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+27% Synergy $1.04
Meekstone Meekstone
+15% Synergy $12.20
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+14% Synergy $1.08
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $3.93
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+9% Synergy $6.10
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $3.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Toughness Matters strategy in Arcades Sabboth decks.

Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
+50% Synergy $0.31
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+27% Synergy $7.68
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+23% Synergy $1.47
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+14% Synergy $6.81
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+14% Synergy $0.42
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+14% Synergy $0.34
Always Watching Always Watching
+14% Synergy $1.32
Castle Castle
+14% Synergy $0.23
Builder's Blessing Builder's Blessing
+9% Synergy $0.19
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+9% Synergy $0.19
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.22
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+8% Synergy $0.34
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $3.52
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $12.08
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+7% Synergy $0.18
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+7% Synergy $0.68
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+6% Synergy $0.97
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.50
Builder's Talent Builder's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.13
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+4% Synergy $0.40
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $3.94
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+4% Synergy $0.65

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Arcades Sabboth's Toughness Matters game plan.

Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+41% Synergy $0.38
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+8% Synergy $0.47

Utility Lands

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

Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+50% Synergy $0.37
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+15% Synergy $6.08
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.38
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+9% Synergy $15.55
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+9% Synergy $31.72
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $0.85
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.34
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $53.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.76
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+42% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+19% Synergy $0.24
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+17% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.46
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+14% Synergy $0.26
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+9% Synergy $43.64
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+9% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+5% Synergy $6.04
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+4% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+4% Synergy $0.45
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $1.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.60

Lands

The mana base behind Arcades Sabboth's Toughness Matters decks.

Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+27% Synergy $0.22
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.14
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.13
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.13
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+15% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+12% Synergy $0.26
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+10% Synergy $0.34
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+9% Synergy $6.15
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+9% Synergy $0.37
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $5.38
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+6% Synergy $2.36
Savannah Savannah
+6% Synergy
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+6% Synergy $0.82
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $39.06
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+4% Synergy $0.63
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+4% Synergy $14.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.39
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.07
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+2% Synergy $11.06
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+2% Synergy $0.75
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy $3000.00
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.08
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.25
Port Town Port Town
+1% Synergy $0.22
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+1% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.36
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.32
Fortified Village Fortified Village
0% Synergy $0.21
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.34
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy $0.28
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-2% Synergy $7.78
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $1.02
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.26
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-5% Synergy $0.34
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-5% Synergy $0.33
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $8.39
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-6% Synergy $36.10
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-6% Synergy $16.20
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-8% Synergy $0.24
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-9% Synergy $11.42
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $15.52
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.25
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-10% Synergy $8.09
Brushland Brushland
-10% Synergy $1.20
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-10% Synergy $18.75
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.32
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-18% Synergy $0.29

Similar Commanders

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

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
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
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
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
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
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