Arcades, the Strategist
$4.53
$4.53Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#109
Current Rank
#104
Last Week
#41
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Arcades, the Strategist.
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More Arcades, the Strategist VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Arcades, the Strategist decks.
Ghalta the Immovable+13% Synergy
$1.90
Kwia Vigorbloom+0% Synergy
$28.38
Bilbo's Gambit-1% Synergy
$1.30
Radagast of Rhosgobel-3% Synergy
$2.93
Gleaming Splendor-5% Synergy
$34.19
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Arcades, the Strategist's abilities and overall game plan.
Overgrown Battlement+87% Synergy
$0.35
Wall of Denial+85% Synergy
$0.45
Axebane Guardian+84% Synergy
$0.61
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive+76% Synergy
$1.99
High Alert+75% Synergy
$0.37
Wall of Blossoms+75% Synergy
$0.30
Wall of Omens+74% Synergy
$0.33
Stalwart Shield-Bearers+74% Synergy
$1.87
The Pride of Hull Clade+71% Synergy
$2.04
Sunscape Familiar+68% Synergy
$2.05
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Arcades, the Strategist decks.
Crashing Drawbridge+67% Synergy
$0.89
Tower Defense+66% Synergy
$0.26
Assault Formation+66% Synergy
$0.32
Wall of Frost+65% Synergy
$0.28
Slaughter the Strong+65% Synergy
$0.33
Hover Barrier+61% Synergy
$0.36
Crystal Barricade+61% Synergy
$2.34
Sylvan Caryatid+60% Synergy
$1.01
Dusk // Dawn+58% Synergy
$0.32
Swords to Plowshares+2% Synergy
$1.53
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Aura Shards+14% Synergy
$27.91
Teferi's Protection+2% Synergy
$49.60
Cyclonic Rift+0% Synergy
$39.39
Fierce Guardianship-1% Synergy
$64.38
Worldly Tutor-2% Synergy
$31.71
Rhystic Study-3% Synergy
$71.11
Enlightened Tutor-3% Synergy
$36.20
Smothering Tithe-4% Synergy
$59.07
Farewell-9% Synergy
$6.10
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Arcades, the Strategist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Perimeter Captain+59% Synergy
$1.35
The Walls of Ba Sing Se+58% Synergy
$25.00
Shield-Wall Sentinel+57% Synergy
$0.35
Jeskai Barricade+55% Synergy
$0.33
Vine Trellis+55% Synergy
$1.16
Wall of Junk+54% Synergy
$0.29
Weathered Sentinels+53% Synergy
$1.08
Wall of Tanglecord+51% Synergy
$0.37
Tree of Redemption+49% Synergy
$0.58
Wall of Stolen Identity+47% Synergy
$4.78
Wall of Runes+45% Synergy
$0.30
Wingmantle Chaplain+42% Synergy
$0.32
Walking Bulwark+40% Synergy
$0.31
Angelic Wall+38% Synergy
$0.17
Corrupted Shapeshifter+38% Synergy
$0.22
Shield Sphere+38% Synergy
$9.87
Wall of Glare+38% Synergy
$0.08
Carven Caryatid+37% Synergy
$0.31
Wall of Roots+35% Synergy
$0.23
Towering Titan+32% Synergy
$0.69
Flumph+32% Synergy
$2.37
Drift of Phantasms+32% Synergy
$0.23
Fortified Rampart+31% Synergy
$0.24
Fog Bank+29% Synergy
$0.14
Mnemonic Wall+28% Synergy
$0.26
Riptide Turtle+27% Synergy
$0.18
Resolute Watchdog+25% Synergy
$0.32
Wall of Mulch+25% Synergy
$0.27
Steel Wall+23% Synergy
$0.29
Plagon, Lord of the Beach+22% Synergy
$1.01
Wall of Shards+22% Synergy
$6.61
Bedrock Tortoise+21% Synergy
$1.95
Jungle Barrier+21% Synergy
$0.32
Suspicious Bookcase+21% Synergy
$0.17
Gatecreeper Vine+21% Synergy
$0.23
Glacial Wall+20% Synergy
$0.31
Rampart Architect+20% Synergy
$0.27
Wall of Tears+19% Synergy
$0.62
Orator of Ojutai+18% Synergy
$0.26
Fecund Greenshell+18% Synergy
$0.70
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa+16% Synergy
$0.26
Wall of Essence+15% Synergy
$0.36
Guard Gomazoa+15% Synergy
$0.48
Wall of Nets+15% Synergy
$5.80
Charix, the Raging Isle+15% Synergy
$0.43
Towering Viewpoint+15% Synergy
$0.23
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor+13% Synergy
$0.24
Amaranthine Wall+13% Synergy
$0.27
Geist of the Archives+12% Synergy
$0.20
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher+10% Synergy
$0.50
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Arcades, the Strategist safe.
Bar the Door+27% Synergy
$0.19
Eerie Interlude+26% Synergy
$7.48
Akroma's Will+20% Synergy
$15.20
Counterspell+17% Synergy
$3.52
Negate+16% Synergy
$0.27
Ghostway+11% Synergy
$5.33
Solidarity+10% Synergy
$0.24
Beast Within+10% Synergy
$0.72
Dovin's Veto+9% Synergy
$3.61
Bant Charm+9% Synergy
$0.30
Return to Nature+8% Synergy
$0.33
Heroic Intervention+8% Synergy
$15.49
Aegis of the Heavens+7% Synergy
$0.34
Unbreakable Formation+7% Synergy
$1.47
Flawless Maneuver+6% Synergy
$21.93
Naturalize+4% Synergy
$0.23
Cancel+3% Synergy
$0.27
Generous Gift+3% Synergy
$0.90
Krosan Grip+3% Synergy
$1.72
Nature's Claim+2% Synergy
$1.56
Mana Drain+1% Synergy
$56.80
Growth Spiral+1% Synergy
$0.32
Path to Exile+0% Synergy
$1.40
Stroke of Midnight+0% Synergy
$0.36
Eladamri's Call-1% Synergy
$11.89
Arcane Denial-4% Synergy
$2.10
Swan Song-6% Synergy
$10.21
An Offer You Can't Refuse-16% Synergy
$3.36
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Arcades, the Strategist's game plan and control the board.
Fell the Mighty+52% Synergy
$0.25
Expel the Interlopers+28% Synergy
$0.28
Wave of Reckoning+26% Synergy
$0.71
Last March of the Ents+18% Synergy
$23.56
Rampant Growth+18% Synergy
$0.64
The Battle of Bywater+14% Synergy
$3.17
Reunion of the House+11% Synergy
$0.26
Cultivate+10% Synergy
$0.39
Raise the Past+9% Synergy
$0.65
Destined Confrontation+8% Synergy
$0.28
Kodama's Reach+7% Synergy
$1.98
Retribution of the Meek+6% Synergy
$8.90
Triumph of the Hordes+5% Synergy
$11.06
Ascend from Avernus+4% Synergy
$2.43
Farseek+2% Synergy
$0.45
Bala Ged Recovery0% Synergy
$7.02
Austere Command0% Synergy
$0.37
Nature's Lore-2% Synergy
$2.99
Three Visits-7% Synergy
$5.62
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Meekstone+44% Synergy
$12.34
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield+42% Synergy
$8.60
Lightning Greaves+20% Synergy
$4.55
Slagwurm Armor+18% Synergy
$1.03
Captain America's Shield+14% Synergy
$1.75
Swiftfoot Boots+11% Synergy
$2.30
Colfenor's Urn+9% Synergy
$0.26
Mirror Shield+5% Synergy
$0.50
Panharmonicon+2% Synergy
$6.37
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Arcades, the Strategist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Brave the Sands+52% Synergy
$6.20
Stoneskin+41% Synergy
$1.46
Angelic Chorus+22% Synergy
$8.23
Primal Rage+17% Synergy
$5.41
Unnatural Growth+16% Synergy
$3.96
Assemble the Players+12% Synergy
$0.35
The Birth of Meletis+12% Synergy
$0.34
Spidersilk Armor+9% Synergy
$2.89
Rolling Stones+8% Synergy
$1.83
Angelic Shield+8% Synergy
$0.20
Sight of the Scalelords+6% Synergy
$0.42
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall+6% Synergy
$0.31
Guardian Project+6% Synergy
$13.89
Smile at Death+6% Synergy
$2.94
Serra's Blessing+6% Synergy
$1.10
True Conviction+4% Synergy
$4.01
Teferi's Ageless Insight+2% Synergy
$6.49
Propaganda+0% Synergy
$2.85
Ghostly Prison+0% Synergy
$6.25
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Arcades, the Strategist to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Huatli, the Sun's Heart+25% Synergy
$0.59
Teyo, the Shieldmage+19% Synergy
$0.37
Teyo, Geometric Tactician+9% Synergy
$9.27
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Access Tunnel+30% Synergy
$0.43
Reliquary Tower+12% Synergy
$3.85
Rogue's Passage+6% Synergy
$0.43
Temple of the False God0% Synergy
$0.27
Alchemist's Refuge0% Synergy
$0.37
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-1% Synergy
$18.33
Otawara, Soaring City-5% Synergy
$28.81
Boseiju, Who Endures-5% Synergy
$52.33
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Azorius Signet+14% Synergy
$0.34
Selesnya Signet+13% Synergy
$1.02
Simic Signet+11% Synergy
$0.35
Arcane Signet+5% Synergy
$0.64
Chromatic Lantern+5% Synergy
$1.03
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.26
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
$1.56
Thought Vessel+3% Synergy
$2.38
Decanter of Endless Water+3% Synergy
$4.17
Talisman of Unity-1% Synergy
$3.04
Talisman of Progress-2% Synergy
$0.36
Talisman of Curiosity-2% Synergy
$0.47
Fellwar Stone-3% Synergy
$0.90
Lands
The mana base foundation for Arcades, the Strategist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Seaside Citadel+10% Synergy
$0.34
Azorius Guildgate+9% Synergy
$0.13
Selesnya Guildgate+8% Synergy
$0.11
Simic Guildgate+8% Synergy
$0.12
Overgrown Farmland+7% Synergy
$5.49
Deserted Beach+5% Synergy
$5.88
Tranquil Cove+5% Synergy
$0.15
Blossoming Sands+5% Synergy
$0.21
Evolving Wilds+5% Synergy
$0.25
Terramorphic Expanse+4% Synergy
$0.26
Thornwood Falls+4% Synergy
$0.12
Glacial Fortress+4% Synergy
$0.37
Plains+4% Synergy
$0.09
Branchloft Pathway+4% Synergy
$2.93
Barkchannel Pathway+3% Synergy
$4.24
Sunpetal Grove+3% Synergy
$0.41
Azorius Chancery+3% Synergy
$0.36
Island+3% Synergy
$0.06
Forest+3% Synergy
$0.08
Sea of Clouds+3% Synergy
$20.18
Prairie Stream+2% Synergy
$0.30
Tranquil Landscape+2% Synergy
$0.32
Bountiful Promenade+2% Synergy
$6.13
Spara's Headquarters+1% Synergy
$13.15
Selesnya Sanctuary+1% Synergy
$0.33
Urban Retreat+1% Synergy
$0.55
Dreamroot Cascade+0% Synergy
$1.15
Hinterland Harbor+0% Synergy
$0.33
Command Tower+0% Synergy
$0.30
Rejuvenating Springs+0% Synergy
$4.15
Canopy Vista0% Synergy
$0.38
Simic Growth Chamber0% Synergy
$0.38
Tundra-2% Synergy
$3000.00
Savannah-2% Synergy
Tropical Island-2% Synergy
Port Town-2% Synergy
$0.28
Hallowed Fountain-3% Synergy
$7.26
Temple Garden-3% Synergy
$7.20
Yavimaya Coast-4% Synergy
$0.35
Temple of Enlightenment-5% Synergy
$0.24
Temple of Mystery-5% Synergy
$0.30
Temple of Plenty-5% Synergy
$0.24
Breeding Pool-5% Synergy
$9.59
Adarkar Wastes-5% Synergy
$0.33
Flooded Strand-6% Synergy
$15.86
Misty Rainforest-6% Synergy
$37.87
Windswept Heath-6% Synergy
$12.85
Exotic Orchard-7% Synergy
$0.20
Flooded Grove-10% Synergy
$0.28
Brushland-11% Synergy
$1.59
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Arcades, the Strategist.
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Ms. Bumbleflower
Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Sophia, Dogged Detective
Ellie and Alan, Paleontologists
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
Rasaad yn Bashir // Dungeon Delver
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Kellan, the Kid
Rasaad yn Bashir // Flaming Fist
Rasaad yn Bashir // Raised by Giants
Rasaad yn Bashir // Sword Coast Sailor
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage
Rasaad yn Bashir // Cloakwood Hermit
Rasaad yn Bashir // Far Traveler
Rasaad yn Bashir // Feywild Visitor
Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Rasaad yn Bashir // Master Chef
Rasaad yn Bashir // Noble Heritage
Rasaad yn Bashir // Shameless Charlatan
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Kodama of the East Tree // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Angus Mackenzie
Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Galea, Kindler of Hope
Orvar, the All-Form
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Yasharn, Implacable Earth
Yosei, the Morning Star
Kiyomaro, First to Stand