Arcades, the Strategist
Magic: The Gathering | The List Reprints - Singles
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| Rarity | M |
| Number | 212/280 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | The List Reprints |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 2 items |
| From | $3.27 |
| Type | Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | $3.27 | 2 | Unavailable |
About Arcades, the Strategist
Arcades, the Strategist from The List Reprints is currently available from around $2.60. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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Card Text
Flying, vigilance
Whenever a creature you control with defender enters, draw a card.
Each creature you control with defender assigns combat damage equal to its toughness rather than its power and can attack as though it didn't have defender.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Arcades, the Strategist worth?
Arcades, the Strategist is currently shown on Card Synced from about $2.60 for The List Reprints. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Arcades, the Strategist has 3 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Arcades, the Strategist legal in Commander?
Arcades, the Strategist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Arcades, the Strategist legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Arcades, the Strategist on the Reserved List?
No. Arcades, the Strategist is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Arcades, the Strategist in-game text?
In game, Arcades, the Strategist is a Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon with text that starts: "Flying, vigilance".
How popular is Arcades, the Strategist in Commander decks?
Arcades, the Strategist ranks #5,795 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Arcades, the Strategist
This card has been printed in 3 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Arcades, the Strategist legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.