Arcades, the Strategist
Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon · Special
Arcades, the Strategist is currently worth about $2.76 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
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.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- G · U · W
- Type line
- Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon
- Keywords
- Flying, Vigilance
- Rarity
- Special
- First printed
- 2021
- Artist
- Even Amundsen
- P/T
- 3/5
Playability
#5805 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
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.
— wotc, 2021-03-19
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.
— wotc, 2021-03-19
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Set 2019 Promos | 212s | Mythic | — | $62.72 |
| Core Set 2019 | 212 | Mythic | $5.07 | $25.56 |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 371 | Special | $3.80 | $34.17 |
| The List | M19-212 | Mythic | $2.76 | — |
Price intelligence
Core Set 2019 Promos #212s — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $62.72 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$58.49 – $62.72 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Arcades, the Strategist worth?
Arcades, the Strategist is currently worth about $2.76 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $2.76 to $62.72 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Arcades, the Strategist printed in?
Arcades, the Strategist has been printed in 4 sets, including Time Spiral Remastered, Core Set 2019, The List, Core Set 2019 Promos.
Can I buy Arcades, the Strategist on RareWell?
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Is Arcades, the Strategist legal in Commander?
Yes — Arcades, the Strategist is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Arcades, the Strategist legal in Modern?
Yes — Arcades, the Strategist is legal in Modern.
Is Arcades, the Strategist on the Reserved List?
No — Arcades, the Strategist is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Arcades, the Strategist?
Yes — Arcades, the Strategist has 2 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Time Spiral Remastered · Core Set 2019 · The List · Core Set 2019 Promos
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