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Arcades, the Strategist
Commander
2.8±0.4
Early build
Core idea exists, but ratios, ramp, draw, and interaction still need major refinement.
High confidence164 pts
Estimated win turn
T8best
T9typical
T11+contested
Vector breakdown
Commander Synergy (2 groups)+9ⓘ
Efficient Curve (59% CMC 0-2)+8ⓘ
Mana rocks3
+6+5+2Mana dorks4
+5+2+2+5Land ramp2
+2+1Other acceleration2
+8
+2Commander Draw Engine (Arcades, the Strategist provides card draw)+26ⓘ
Commander Synergy (1 groups)+3ⓘ
Tutors2
+5
+9Draw engines1
+3Cantrips & burst draw5
+2+2+1+2+1Value engines2
+2+1Synergy support5
+1+2+1
+1+1Other1
+1Spot removal2
+2.5+0.1Stax & hate2
+0.2+0.4Protection14
+0.2+0.2+0.2+0.2+0.1+2.5+0.4+0.3+0.1
+0.4+0.4+0.4Premium utility lands1
+5
Basic lands3
+11
+11
+12
Commander Synergy (2 groups)+6ⓘ
Synergy pieces10
+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+2+5+1Win conditions1
+1Combat threats23
+5+5+2+1+1+5+2+2+2+2+1+5Drain effects1
+1Token generators1
+4Enablers2
+1+1Other1
+1Bracket
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Bracket 1Exhibition
Theme-focused decks prioritizing creativity over power. No Game Changers, no 2-card combos.
Breakdown
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Power level 2.8 → Bracket 1
Threats86Consistency66Speed57
1.8 above Bracket 0 ceiling (1)
0.2 below Bracket 2 threshold (3)
✕Game changers — none
✕Mass land denial — none
✕2-card combo — none
✕Extra turns — none
Themes5 total
Defenders/Walls51 cards
51 defenders/walls. Build an impenetrable wall, then convert to damage.
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Go-Wide / Weenies30 cards
30 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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Combos0 total
No combos detected
This deck wins through combat, value engines, or synergies rather than infinite combos. Checked against Commander Spellbook's database of 80,000+ documented combo variants.