Arcades, the Strategist
$2.59
$2.59Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#97
Current Rank
#99
Last Week
#26
Last Month
Links & Decks
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Arcades, the Strategist.
Who can draw more cards? cedh gameplay: Tiny Bones v Plagon v Slicer v Arcades
Can the Best Commander Player In the World Handle the Hijinks? | Ep 159
GOOD Gift or TERRIBLE Gift 🎁❓Commander Deck Gift Exchange! | Magic the Gathering EDH Gameplay
Ironman completely POPS OFF! | WPCS #132 | Commander Mtg Magic: the Gathering
Ulalek Fused Atrocity v Shorikai v Arcades the Strategist v The Gitrog Ravenous Ride EDH Gameplay
Ashlizzlle teaches Commander players about sacrifice I Sauron vs Derevi vs Juri vs Arcades WPCS #106
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
Arcades, the Strategist videosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Arcades, the Strategist decks.
Ancient Adamantoise+3% Synergy
$4.16
Battle Menu+1% Synergy
$0.17
The Wind Crystal-1% Synergy
$3.17
Absolute Virtue-1% Synergy
$2.93
Restoration Magic-2% Synergy
$0.39
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Arcades, the Strategist's abilities and overall game plan.
Overgrown Battlement+85% Synergy
$0.19
Wall of Denial+84% Synergy
$0.32
Axebane Guardian+82% Synergy
$0.17
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive+76% Synergy
$0.15
Stalwart Shield-Bearers+75% Synergy
$3.58
High Alert+75% Synergy
$0.33
Wall of Blossoms+74% Synergy
$0.16
Wall of Omens+73% Synergy
$0.18
The Pride of Hull Clade+67% Synergy
$1.36
Sunscape Familiar+67% Synergy
$3.05
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Arcades, the Strategist decks.
Tower Defense+67% Synergy
$0.16
Crashing Drawbridge+66% Synergy
$0.56
Assault Formation+66% Synergy
$0.32
Slaughter the Strong+65% Synergy
$0.15
Wall of Frost+65% Synergy
$0.25
Hover Barrier+63% Synergy
$0.46
Perimeter Captain+61% Synergy
$2.82
Dusk // Dawn+60% Synergy
$0.19
Jeskai Barricade+57% Synergy
$0.55
Swords to Plowshares0% Synergy
$1.10
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Aura Shards+13% Synergy
$17.71
Teferi's Protection0% Synergy
$45.92
Cyclonic Rift-2% Synergy
$50.27
Fierce Guardianship-2% Synergy
$40.66
Rhystic Study-5% Synergy
$48.81
Worldly Tutor-5% Synergy
$19.07
Smothering Tithe-6% Synergy
$33.22
Enlightened Tutor-6% Synergy
$28.17
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
$0.18
Wall of Junk+55% Synergy
$0.24
Wall of Tanglecord+54% Synergy
$0.34
Crystal Barricade+54% Synergy
$1.18
Sylvan Caryatid+53% Synergy
$0.74
Wall of Stolen Identity+49% Synergy
$1.07
Weathered Sentinels+49% Synergy
$0.98
Wall of Runes+48% Synergy
$0.06
Tree of Redemption+46% Synergy
$0.75
Wingmantle Chaplain+44% Synergy
$0.11
Angelic Wall+41% Synergy
$0.12
Wall of Glare+40% Synergy
$0.60
Shield Sphere+40% Synergy
$12.30
Walking Bulwark+40% Synergy
$0.12
Carven Caryatid+39% Synergy
$0.16
Corrupted Shapeshifter+38% Synergy
$0.09
Fortified Rampart+36% Synergy
$0.10
Flumph+35% Synergy
$1.28
Wall of Roots+35% Synergy
$0.13
Riptide Turtle+34% Synergy
$0.07
Mnemonic Wall+34% Synergy
$0.18
Wall of Mulch+31% Synergy
$0.21
Drift of Phantasms+30% Synergy
$0.24
Towering Titan+28% Synergy
$0.37
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+25% Synergy
$8.24
Gatecreeper Vine+25% Synergy
$0.24
Bedrock Tortoise+23% Synergy
$0.38
Suspicious Bookcase+22% Synergy
$0.11
Glacial Wall+22% Synergy
$0.17
Fecund Greenshell+22% Synergy
$0.47
Orator of Ojutai+21% Synergy
$0.18
Plagon, Lord of the Beach+21% Synergy
$4.85
Wall of Tears+19% Synergy
$0.90
Towering Viewpoint+18% Synergy
$0.09
Wall of Essence+17% Synergy
$0.33
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor+17% Synergy
$0.14
Rampart Architect+17% Synergy
$0.35
Charix, the Raging Isle+16% Synergy
$0.34
Guard Gomazoa+16% Synergy
$0.45
Wall of Nets+16% Synergy
$5.95
Geist of the Archives+16% Synergy
$0.17
Rune-Sealed Wall+15% Synergy
$0.10
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa+15% Synergy
$0.21
Amaranthine Wall+15% Synergy
$0.13
Mentor of the Meek+14% Synergy
$0.16
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Arcades, the Strategist safe.
Bar the Door+31% Synergy
$0.20
Eerie Interlude+30% Synergy
$4.97
Akroma's Will+19% Synergy
$11.25
Counterspell+18% Synergy
$2.00
Negate+15% Synergy
$0.25
Ghostway+12% Synergy
$2.55
Solidarity+12% Synergy
$0.26
Return to Nature+9% Synergy
$0.20
Aegis of the Heavens+9% Synergy
$0.18
Bant Charm+8% Synergy
$0.18
Unbreakable Formation+8% Synergy
$0.97
Beast Within+7% Synergy
$0.96
Dovin's Veto+7% Synergy
$2.41
Heroic Intervention+5% Synergy
$10.32
Flawless Maneuver+5% Synergy
$14.05
Naturalize+5% Synergy
$0.07
Cosmic Rebirth+4% Synergy
$0.16
Cancel+4% Synergy
$0.29
Krosan Grip+3% Synergy
$0.95
Generous Gift+2% Synergy
$0.83
Growth Spiral+2% Synergy
$0.24
Nature's Claim+2% Synergy
$0.92
Path to Exile0% Synergy
$1.05
Mana Drain0% Synergy
$41.94
Stroke of Midnight0% Synergy
$0.36
Eladamri's Call-3% Synergy
$9.26
Arcane Denial-5% Synergy
$1.85
Swan Song-6% Synergy
$10.80
An Offer You Can't Refuse-12% Synergy
$1.49
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Arcades, the Strategist's game plan and control the board.
Fell the Mighty+53% Synergy
$0.15
Expel the Interlopers+28% Synergy
$0.21
Wave of Reckoning+27% Synergy
$9.45
Rampant Growth+18% Synergy
$0.41
Last March of the Ents+17% Synergy
$16.09
The Battle of Bywater+16% Synergy
$0.83
Raise the Past+12% Synergy
$0.74
Reunion of the House+10% Synergy
$0.32
Cultivate+9% Synergy
$0.56
Retribution of the Meek+7% Synergy
$8.00
Return to the Ranks+7% Synergy
$0.83
Kodama's Reach+6% Synergy
$1.43
Triumph of the Hordes+6% Synergy
$13.23
Ascend from Avernus+6% Synergy
$1.27
Farseek+5% Synergy
$0.53
Austere Command-1% Synergy
$0.48
Bala Ged Recovery-1% Synergy
$5.78
Nature's Lore-5% Synergy
$2.53
Three Visits-6% Synergy
$6.16
Farewell-9% Synergy
$4.21
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Meekstone+45% Synergy
$11.91
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield+42% Synergy
$15.76
Slagwurm Armor+21% Synergy
$2.44
Lightning Greaves+18% Synergy
$4.23
Swiftfoot Boots+12% Synergy
$1.39
Colfenor's Urn+8% Synergy
$0.24
Mirror Shield+7% Synergy
$0.43
Panharmonicon+4% Synergy
$5.31
Robe of Stars+2% Synergy
$15.59
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Arcades, the Strategist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Brave the Sands+52% Synergy
$5.30
Stoneskin+43% Synergy
$0.62
Angelic Chorus+21% Synergy
$5.78
The Birth of Meletis+15% Synergy
$0.18
Unnatural Growth+14% Synergy
$1.79
Primal Rage+14% Synergy
$3.56
Assemble the Players+11% Synergy
$0.28
Angelic Shield+11% Synergy
$0.30
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall+9% Synergy
$0.20
Spidersilk Armor+9% Synergy
$2.40
Sight of the Scalelords+9% Synergy
$0.74
Rolling Stones+9% Synergy
$1.31
Vault 75: Middle School+8% Synergy
$0.23
Serra's Blessing+7% Synergy
$0.89
Court of Ardenvale+6% Synergy
$1.64
Guardian Project+5% Synergy
$10.86
True Conviction+5% Synergy
$3.95
Smile at Death+5% Synergy
$1.71
Treefolk Umbra+5% Synergy
$0.13
Always Watching+4% Synergy
$1.35
Tocasia's Welcome+4% Synergy
$1.36
Teferi's Ageless Insight+3% Synergy
$1.86
Propaganda-1% Synergy
$2.21
Ghostly Prison-1% Synergy
$4.14
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Arcades, the Strategist to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Huatli, the Sun's Heart+23% Synergy
$0.31
Teyo, the Shieldmage+22% Synergy
$0.19
Teyo, Geometric Tactician+12% Synergy
$3.77
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Access Tunnel+28% Synergy
$0.26
Reliquary Tower+10% Synergy
$2.01
Rogue's Passage+4% Synergy
$0.34
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
$0.13
Alchemist's Refuge-1% Synergy
$0.93
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-3% Synergy
$8.57
Boseiju, Who Endures-6% Synergy
$30.11
Otawara, Soaring City-6% Synergy
$17.69
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Azorius Signet+15% Synergy
$0.18
Selesnya Signet+13% Synergy
$0.35
Simic Signet+12% Synergy
$0.23
Arcane Signet+5% Synergy
$0.40
Commander's Sphere+5% Synergy
$0.20
Chromatic Lantern+5% Synergy
$2.60
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
$2.00
Decanter of Endless Water+3% Synergy
$1.86
Thought Vessel+2% Synergy
$1.25
Talisman of Unity-3% Synergy
$0.50
Fellwar Stone-4% Synergy
$0.97
Talisman of Curiosity-4% Synergy
$0.28
Talisman of Progress-5% Synergy
$0.41
Lands
The mana base foundation for Arcades, the Strategist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Seaside Citadel+12% Synergy
$0.27
Azorius Guildgate+11% Synergy
$0.11
Selesnya Guildgate+11% Synergy
$0.14
Evolving Wilds+10% Synergy
$0.05
Simic Guildgate+10% Synergy
$0.11
Glacial Fortress+7% Synergy
$0.31
Terramorphic Expanse+7% Synergy
$0.10
Tranquil Cove+7% Synergy
$0.05
Sunpetal Grove+6% Synergy
$1.19
Blossoming Sands+6% Synergy
$0.06
Thornwood Falls+5% Synergy
$0.05
Plains+4% Synergy
$0.05
Prairie Stream+4% Synergy
$0.17
Overgrown Farmland+4% Synergy
$2.17
Tranquil Landscape+4% Synergy
$0.15
Branchloft Pathway+4% Synergy
$2.31
Barkchannel Pathway+4% Synergy
$3.68
Hengegate Pathway+4% Synergy
$4.03
Forest+3% Synergy
$0.06
Island+3% Synergy
$0.05
Hinterland Harbor+3% Synergy
$0.33
Deserted Beach+3% Synergy
$2.48
Azorius Chancery+2% Synergy
$0.18
Myriad Landscape+2% Synergy
$0.16
Command Tower+1% Synergy
$0.21
Brokers Hideout+1% Synergy
$0.37
Selesnya Sanctuary0% Synergy
$0.17
Hushwood Verge0% Synergy
$5.64
Canopy Vista-1% Synergy
$0.24
Sea of Clouds-1% Synergy
$9.49
Dreamroot Cascade-1% Synergy
$1.24
Port Town-1% Synergy
$0.16
Spara's Headquarters-2% Synergy
$10.61
Bountiful Promenade-2% Synergy
$8.67
Simic Growth Chamber-2% Synergy
$0.19
Rejuvenating Springs-3% Synergy
$4.80
Temple of Enlightenment-4% Synergy
$0.15
Hallowed Fountain-5% Synergy
$11.68
Temple Garden-5% Synergy
$12.54
Yavimaya Coast-5% Synergy
$0.40
Temple of Mystery-5% Synergy
$0.17
Temple of Plenty-5% Synergy
$0.12
Adarkar Wastes-6% Synergy
$0.64
Exotic Orchard-7% Synergy
$0.21
Breeding Pool-7% Synergy
$19.19
Brushland-7% Synergy
$1.19
Windswept Heath-8% Synergy
$8.92
Flooded Strand-8% Synergy
$12.31
Misty Rainforest-8% Synergy
$24.16
Flooded Grove-8% Synergy
$0.28
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Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
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Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
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The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
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The Seventh Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
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