Arcades, the Strategist

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Power level

7.8±0.7
Optimized
High slot efficiency and tight construction; strong execution without full cEDH profile.
Medium confidence546 pts
Estimated win turn
T4best
T6typical
T8+contested
Vector breakdown
Efficient Curve+8
Commander Synergy+8
Fast mana1
Mana rocks5
Mana dorks5
Other acceleration3
Commander Draw Engine+18
Commander Synergy+3
Tutors6
Draw engines4
Cantrips & burst draw2
Recursion4
Value engines4
Other4
Counterspells1
Spot removal1
Graveyard hate3
Land destruction1
Board wipes4
Stax & hate9
Protection5
Soft interaction2
Other1
Mana Acceleration+2
Dual & shock lands5
Premium utility lands2
Utility lands17
Taplands7
Other2
2 Combo Families+28
Commander Synergy+6
Combat Damage Synergy+4
Combo pieces4
Token generators5
Other6

Bracket

4
Bracket 4Optimized
High power, built to win. Unlimited Game Changers, efficient combos expected.
Power level 7.8 → Bracket 4

0.8 above Bracket 3 ceiling (7)

1.2 below Bracket 5 threshold (9)

2-card combo set a Bracket 3 floor, but this deck's power level pushes it into Bracket 4; under a marker-only reading of WotC's bracket guidance, it may fit Bracket 3.
Game changers 2
Minimum Bracket 3
2-card combo 2
Minimum Bracket 3
Mass land denial — none
Extra turns — none

Themes7 total

Tribal (Commander)1 cards

This deck is built around creature type synergies.

Defenders/Walls25 cards

25 defenders/walls. Build an impenetrable wall, then convert to damage.

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Go-Wide / Weenies15 cards

15 low-cost creatures. Swarm the board and pump for lethal attacks.

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Combos2 total

  • 2-card combos · 2
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    2 setup prereqs
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    1 setup prereq