Arcades, the Strategist
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Power level
7.8±0.4
Optimized
High slot efficiency and tight construction; strong execution without full cEDH profile.
High confidence529 pts
Estimated win turn
T4best
T6typical
T8+contested
Vector breakdown
Efficient Curve+8ⓘ
Commander Synergy+8ⓘ
Fast mana4
Mana rocks2
Mana dorks5
Land ramp3
Other acceleration2
Other acceleration1
Commander Draw Engine+18ⓘ
Commander Synergy+3ⓘ
Tutors6
Draw engines1
Cantrips & burst draw2
Scry & Surveil1
Recursion9
Value engines7
Synergy support1
Counterspells3
Artifact/enchantment removal1
Spot removal5
Graveyard hate3
Land destruction1
Board wipes2
Stax & hate3
Protection13
Mana Acceleration+4ⓘ
Dual & shock lands5
Premium utility lands2
Utility lands16
Taplands7
5 Combo Families+41ⓘ
Commander Synergy+6ⓘ
Combat Damage Synergy+2ⓘ
Combo pieces7
Synergy pieces2
Combat threats3
Sacrifice outlets1
Drain effects1
Token generators2
Mass reanimation1
Enablers1
Other1
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 comboset 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.
Markers
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Game Changers 1
Minimum Bracket 3
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2-card combo 5
Minimum Bracket 3
✕Mass land denial — none
✕Extra turns — none
Themes7 total
Defenders/Walls22 cards
22 defenders/walls. Build an impenetrable wall, then convert to damage.
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Go-Wide / Weenies17 cards
17 low-cost creatures. Swarm the board and pump for lethal attacks.
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Hatebears13 cards
13 hatebear creatures. Small creatures that restrict opponents.
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