Arcades, the Strategist
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Power level
7.3±0.4
Optimized
High slot efficiency and tight construction; strong execution without full cEDH profile.
High confidence504 pts
Estimated win turn
T4best
T6typical
T8+contested
Vector breakdown
Efficient Curve+8ⓘ
Commander Synergy+8ⓘ
Fast mana2
Mana rocks5
Mana dorks5
Other acceleration2
Commander Draw Engine+18ⓘ
Commander Synergy+3ⓘ
Tutors6
Draw engines2
Cantrips & burst draw2
Scry & Surveil1
Recursion7
Value engines8
Synergy support1
Counterspells2
Artifact/enchantment removal1
Spot removal5
Graveyard hate3
Land destruction1
Board wipes1
Stax & hate3
Protection13
Soft interaction1
Mana Acceleration+2ⓘ
Dual & shock lands5
Premium utility lands2
Utility lands17
Taplands7
2 Combo Families+27ⓘ
Combat Damage Synergy+8ⓘ
Commander Synergy+6ⓘ
Combo pieces4
Synergy pieces1
Win conditions1
Combat threats5
Sacrifice outlets1
Token generators3
Mass reanimation1
Other3
Bracket
4
Bracket 4Optimized
High power, built to win. Unlimited Game Changers, efficient combos expected.
Power level 7.3 → Bracket 4
0.3 above Bracket 3 ceiling (7)
1.7 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 2
Minimum Bracket 3
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2-card combo 2
Minimum Bracket 3
✕Mass land denial — none
✕Extra turns — none
Themes7 total
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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Bounce12 cards
12 bounce effects. Return permanents to hand for tempo advantage.
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