Arcades, the Strategist
$2.78
$2.78Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#97
Current Rank
#115
Last Week
#28
Last Month
Links & Decks
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Arcades, the Strategist.
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NEW SET, NEW COMMANDER GAME | Mulligan's Episode 4 | MTG Commander Gameplay
CAN NINJAS CLIMB OVER WALLS? Yuriko Arcades Archimandrite Zada | Worst Possible Commander Show #45
Princesses, Queens and Walls? Elenda vs Galadriel vs Sisay vs Arcades - WPCS #103
$100 Budget Commander | EDH Gameplay Ep 43
More Arcades, the Strategist VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Arcades, the Strategist decks.
Ancient Adamantoise+4% Synergy
$3.86
Battle Menu+1% Synergy
$0.17
The Wind Crystal0% Synergy
$4.33
Restoration Magic-1% Synergy
$1.17
Absolute Virtue-1% Synergy
$3.34
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Arcades, the Strategist's abilities and overall game plan.
Overgrown Battlement+85% Synergy
$0.18
Wall of Denial+84% Synergy
$0.39
Axebane Guardian+82% Synergy
$0.18
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive+76% Synergy
$0.14
Stalwart Shield-Bearers+75% Synergy
$2.68
High Alert+75% Synergy
$0.34
Wall of Blossoms+74% Synergy
$0.15
Wall of Omens+73% Synergy
$0.18
Sunscape Familiar+67% Synergy
$2.55
The Pride of Hull Clade+67% Synergy
$1.41
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Arcades, the Strategist decks.
Tower Defense+67% Synergy
$0.15
Crashing Drawbridge+66% Synergy
$0.56
Assault Formation+66% Synergy
$0.31
Slaughter the Strong+65% Synergy
$0.14
Wall of Frost+65% Synergy
$0.26
Hover Barrier+63% Synergy
$0.51
Perimeter Captain+61% Synergy
$2.75
Dusk // Dawn+60% Synergy
$0.17
Jeskai Barricade+57% Synergy
$0.51
Swords to Plowshares+1% Synergy
$0.80
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Aura Shards+14% Synergy
$18.23
Teferi's Protection+1% Synergy
$45.06
Cyclonic Rift-2% Synergy
$48.08
Fierce Guardianship-2% Synergy
$42.63
Rhystic Study-5% Synergy
$48.94
Worldly Tutor-5% Synergy
$18.72
Smothering Tithe-6% Synergy
$34.98
Enlightened Tutor-6% Synergy
$28.27
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Arcades, the Strategist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Vine Trellis+56% Synergy
$0.89
Shield-Wall Sentinel+55% Synergy
$0.24
Wall of Junk+55% Synergy
$0.26
Wall of Tanglecord+54% Synergy
$0.36
Crystal Barricade+54% Synergy
$0.98
Sylvan Caryatid+53% Synergy
$0.82
Wall of Stolen Identity+49% Synergy
$0.90
Weathered Sentinels+49% Synergy
$1.13
Wall of Runes+48% Synergy
$0.06
Tree of Redemption+46% Synergy
$0.97
Wingmantle Chaplain+44% Synergy
$0.14
Angelic Wall+41% Synergy
$0.14
Wall of Glare+40% Synergy
$0.62
Shield Sphere+40% Synergy
$10.51
Walking Bulwark+40% Synergy
$0.13
Carven Caryatid+39% Synergy
$0.16
Corrupted Shapeshifter+38% Synergy
$0.06
Fortified Rampart+36% Synergy
$0.12
Flumph+35% Synergy
$1.13
Wall of Roots+35% Synergy
$0.15
Riptide Turtle+34% Synergy
$0.08
Mnemonic Wall+33% Synergy
$0.18
Wall of Mulch+31% Synergy
$0.21
Drift of Phantasms+30% Synergy
$0.20
Towering Titan+30% Synergy
$0.36
Resolute Watchdog+28% Synergy
$0.20
Fog Bank+27% Synergy
$0.17
Steel Wall+26% Synergy
$0.24
Jungle Barrier+26% Synergy
$0.19
Wall of Shards+24% Synergy
$7.83
Gatecreeper Vine+24% Synergy
$0.24
Bedrock Tortoise+23% Synergy
$0.42
Suspicious Bookcase+22% Synergy
$0.13
Glacial Wall+22% Synergy
$0.19
Fecund Greenshell+21% Synergy
$0.31
Orator of Ojutai+21% Synergy
$0.20
Plagon, Lord of the Beach+21% Synergy
$4.09
Wall of Tears+19% Synergy
$0.92
Towering Viewpoint+18% Synergy
$0.10
Wall of Essence+17% Synergy
$0.32
Rampart Architect+17% Synergy
$0.34
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor+17% Synergy
$0.14
Charix, the Raging Isle+16% Synergy
$0.35
Guard Gomazoa+16% Synergy
$0.40
Wall of Nets+16% Synergy
$5.95
Geist of the Archives+16% Synergy
$0.16
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa+15% Synergy
$0.22
Rune-Sealed Wall+15% Synergy
$0.08
Amaranthine Wall+15% Synergy
$0.17
Mentor of the Meek+14% Synergy
$0.18
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Arcades, the Strategist safe.
Bar the Door+31% Synergy
$0.16
Eerie Interlude+30% Synergy
$5.01
Akroma's Will+19% Synergy
$11.91
Counterspell+18% Synergy
$1.65
Negate+15% Synergy
$0.24
Ghostway+12% Synergy
$2.45
Solidarity+12% Synergy
$0.27
Return to Nature+9% Synergy
$0.20
Aegis of the Heavens+9% Synergy
$0.18
Bant Charm+8% Synergy
$0.22
Unbreakable Formation+8% Synergy
$0.90
Beast Within+7% Synergy
$0.59
Dovin's Veto+7% Synergy
$2.22
Heroic Intervention+5% Synergy
$11.10
Flawless Maneuver+5% Synergy
$16.24
Naturalize+5% Synergy
$0.08
Cancel+4% Synergy
$0.27
Cosmic Rebirth+4% Synergy
$0.15
Krosan Grip+3% Synergy
$0.94
Generous Gift+2% Synergy
$0.84
Growth Spiral+2% Synergy
$0.29
Nature's Claim+2% Synergy
$0.96
Path to Exile0% Synergy
$1.27
Mana Drain0% Synergy
$42.96
Stroke of Midnight0% Synergy
$0.31
Eladamri's Call-3% Synergy
$9.52
Arcane Denial-5% Synergy
$1.75
Swan Song-7% Synergy
$6.09
An Offer You Can't Refuse-13% Synergy
$1.46
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Arcades, the Strategist's game plan and control the board.
Fell the Mighty+53% Synergy
$0.18
Expel the Interlopers+28% Synergy
$0.20
Wave of Reckoning+27% Synergy
$8.25
Rampant Growth+18% Synergy
$0.43
Last March of the Ents+18% Synergy
$15.80
The Battle of Bywater+16% Synergy
$1.00
Raise the Past+12% Synergy
$0.78
Reunion of the House+10% Synergy
$0.29
Cultivate+9% Synergy
$0.34
Retribution of the Meek+7% Synergy
$8.00
Kodama's Reach+6% Synergy
$1.69
Triumph of the Hordes+6% Synergy
$13.18
Return to the Ranks+6% Synergy
$0.74
Farseek+5% Synergy
$0.45
Ascend from Avernus+5% Synergy
$1.21
Austere Command-1% Synergy
$0.44
Bala Ged Recovery-1% Synergy
$5.84
Nature's Lore-5% Synergy
$1.41
Three Visits-7% Synergy
$6.32
Farewell-10% Synergy
$4.30
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Meekstone+45% Synergy
$12.30
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield+42% Synergy
$10.34
Slagwurm Armor+21% Synergy
$1.86
Lightning Greaves+18% Synergy
$4.45
Swiftfoot Boots+12% Synergy
$1.30
Colfenor's Urn+8% Synergy
$0.23
Mirror Shield+7% Synergy
$0.34
Panharmonicon+4% Synergy
$4.72
Robe of Stars+3% Synergy
$16.80
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Arcades, the Strategist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Brave the Sands+52% Synergy
$5.71
Stoneskin+43% Synergy
$0.57
Angelic Chorus+21% Synergy
$5.06
The Birth of Meletis+15% Synergy
$0.17
Unnatural Growth+14% Synergy
$1.74
Primal Rage+14% Synergy
$3.63
Assemble the Players+11% Synergy
$0.27
Angelic Shield+11% Synergy
$0.29
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall+9% Synergy
$0.18
Spidersilk Armor+9% Synergy
$2.38
Sight of the Scalelords+9% Synergy
$0.63
Rolling Stones+9% Synergy
$1.30
Vault 75: Middle School+8% Synergy
$0.24
Serra's Blessing+7% Synergy
$0.90
Court of Ardenvale+6% Synergy
$1.74
Guardian Project+5% Synergy
$11.08
True Conviction+5% Synergy
$3.92
Smile at Death+5% Synergy
$1.99
Treefolk Umbra+5% Synergy
$0.20
Always Watching+4% Synergy
$1.41
Teferi's Ageless Insight+3% Synergy
$2.10
Propaganda-1% Synergy
$2.01
Ghostly Prison-1% Synergy
$3.99
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Arcades, the Strategist to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Huatli, the Sun's Heart+23% Synergy
$0.35
Teyo, the Shieldmage+22% Synergy
$0.21
Teyo, Geometric Tactician+12% Synergy
$4.77
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Access Tunnel+28% Synergy
$0.36
Reliquary Tower+10% Synergy
$1.98
Rogue's Passage+5% Synergy
$0.27
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
$0.14
Alchemist's Refuge-1% Synergy
$1.01
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-3% Synergy
$9.35
Boseiju, Who Endures-6% Synergy
$29.31
Otawara, Soaring City-6% Synergy
$19.28
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Azorius Signet+15% Synergy
$0.21
Selesnya Signet+13% Synergy
$0.35
Simic Signet+12% Synergy
$0.24
Arcane Signet+5% Synergy
$0.51
Commander's Sphere+5% Synergy
$0.16
Chromatic Lantern+5% Synergy
$2.17
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
$1.07
Decanter of Endless Water+3% Synergy
$2.10
Thought Vessel+2% Synergy
$1.33
Talisman of Unity-3% Synergy
$0.50
Fellwar Stone-4% Synergy
$1.12
Talisman of Curiosity-4% Synergy
$0.30
Talisman of Progress-5% Synergy
$0.38
Lands
The mana base foundation for Arcades, the Strategist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Seaside Citadel+11% Synergy
$0.35
Azorius Guildgate+11% Synergy
$0.13
Selesnya Guildgate+11% Synergy
$0.15
Evolving Wilds+10% Synergy
$0.23
Simic Guildgate+10% Synergy
$0.11
Terramorphic Expanse+7% Synergy
$0.28
Tranquil Cove+7% Synergy
$0.05
Glacial Fortress+6% Synergy
$0.19
Blossoming Sands+6% Synergy
$0.05
Sunpetal Grove+5% Synergy
$0.98
Thornwood Falls+5% Synergy
$0.06
Hengegate Pathway+5% Synergy
$4.40
Plains+4% Synergy
$0.05
Prairie Stream+4% Synergy
$0.18
Overgrown Farmland+4% Synergy
$1.99
Tranquil Landscape+4% Synergy
$0.14
Branchloft Pathway+4% Synergy
$2.29
Barkchannel Pathway+4% Synergy
$3.74
Forest+3% Synergy
$6.00
Island+3% Synergy
$0.05
Hinterland Harbor+3% Synergy
$0.33
Deserted Beach+3% Synergy
$2.62
Azorius Chancery+3% Synergy
$0.20
Command Tower+1% Synergy
$0.22
Brokers Hideout+1% Synergy
$0.47
Selesnya Sanctuary0% Synergy
$0.18
Hushwood Verge0% Synergy
$5.70
Canopy Vista-1% Synergy
$0.22
Bountiful Promenade-1% Synergy
$9.48
Sea of Clouds-1% Synergy
$9.92
Dreamroot Cascade-1% Synergy
$1.21
Port Town-1% Synergy
$0.17
Spara's Headquarters-2% Synergy
$10.95
Simic Growth Chamber-2% Synergy
$0.23
Rejuvenating Springs-3% Synergy
$4.57
Savannah-3% Synergy
Temple of Enlightenment-4% Synergy
$0.45
Hallowed Fountain-5% Synergy
$11.67
Temple Garden-5% Synergy
$12.69
Yavimaya Coast-5% Synergy
$0.29
Temple of Mystery-5% Synergy
$0.18
Temple of Plenty-5% Synergy
$0.15
Breeding Pool-6% Synergy
$8.57
Adarkar Wastes-6% Synergy
$0.27
Exotic Orchard-7% Synergy
$0.45
Windswept Heath-8% Synergy
$9.47
Flooded Strand-8% Synergy
$13.72
Misty Rainforest-8% Synergy
$25.51
Brushland-8% Synergy
$1.32
Flooded Grove-8% Synergy
$0.33
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Rasaad yn Bashir // Feywild Visitor
Rasaad yn Bashir // Noble Heritage
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Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
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Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster
Doran, the Siege Tower
The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
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Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
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The Seventh Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Seventh Doctor // Graham O'Brien
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