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Arcades, the Strategist
LEGENDARY CREATURE — ELDER DRAGON Mythic
The List EDHREC #5,806
$2.79
+14.3%
7 days
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Arcades, the Strategist Price Summary
Arcades, the Strategist's current headline price is $2.79.
Arcades, the Strategist Printings & Prices
4 printings
Arcades, the Strategist has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
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Sell Arcades, the Strategist: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PM19 #212s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #371 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | TSR #371 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #371 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M19 #212 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | M19 #212 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M19 #212 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #371 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M19 #212 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #M19-212 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Arcades, the Strategist Rules Text & Legality
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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.
Arcades, the Strategist is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Arcades, the Strategist Rulings
2 most recent
- Mar 19, 2021 Arcades's last ability doesn't actually change any creature's power. It changes only the amount of combat damage it assigns. All other rules and effects that check power or toughness use the real values. For example, Rabid Bite won't cause a creature with defender to deal damage equal to its toughness.
- Mar 19, 2021 If Arcades leaves the battlefield after a creature with defender has attacked, that creature remains an attacking creature, although it will assign damage equal to its power.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
6 printings
Arcades, the Strategist has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #M19-212 | 2022-04-29 | Mythic | Standard |
| TSR #371 | 2021-03-19 | Special | Standard |
| TSR #371 | 2021-03-19 | Special | Standard |
| PM19 #212s | 2018-07-13 | Mythic | Prerelease |
| M19 #212 | 2018-07-13 | Mythic | Standard |
| M19 #212 | 2018-07-13 | Mythic | Standard |
TSR #371 
PM19 #212s 
M19 #212 Arcades, the Strategist in Commander
Arcades, the Strategist is the #5,806 most-played card on EDHREC, down 11 places over the last 30 days.
Arcades, the Strategist FAQ
How much is Arcades, the Strategist worth?
Arcades, the Strategist is worth about $2.79 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Arcades, the Strategist legal in Commander?
Yes — Arcades, the Strategist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Arcades, the Strategist been reprinted?
Yes — Arcades, the Strategist has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Arcades, the Strategist cheap?
Arcades, the Strategist trades at about $2.79 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,806 on EDHREC).