Arcades, the Strategist
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Power level
7.4±0.4
Optimized
High slot efficiency and tight construction; strong execution without full cEDH profile.
High confidence503 pts
Estimated win turn
T4best
T6typical
T8+contested
Vector breakdown
Efficient Curve+8ⓘ
Commander Synergy+8ⓘ
Fast mana4
Mana rocks2
Mana dorks3
Land ramp4
Other acceleration2
Other acceleration1
Commander Draw Engine+18ⓘ
Commander Synergy+3ⓘ
Tutors6
Draw engines3
Cantrips & burst draw1
Recursion10
Value engines4
Synergy support1
Counterspells4
Spot removal4
Graveyard hate3
Board wipes1
Stax & hate3
Protection11
Mana Acceleration+3ⓘ
Dual & shock lands4
Premium utility lands1
Utility lands18
Taplands9
3 Combo Families+32ⓘ
Commander Synergy+6ⓘ
Combat Damage Synergy+2ⓘ
Combo pieces5
Synergy pieces3
Combat threats3
Sacrifice outlets1
Token generators3
Mass reanimation1
Other3
Bracket
4
Bracket 4Optimized
High power, built to win. Unlimited Game Changers, efficient combos expected.
Power level 7.4 → Bracket 4
0.4 above Bracket 3 ceiling (7)
1.6 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 3
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 / Weenies18 cards
18 low-cost creatures. Swarm the board and pump for lethal attacks.
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Bounce12 cards
12 bounce effects. Return permanents to hand for tempo advantage.
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