Arcades Defenders Proxy Deck
Arcades Defenders Proxy Deck
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What’s in the box
- The complete decklist, ready to play
- Every token the deck makes
- 330 GSM black-core cardstock
- Glossy finish · foil upgrade available
Made to order. Every deck is printed and shipped from the U.S. Please allow 3–5 business days for your order to ship out.
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Free strategy guideHow to Play Arcades, the StrategistGame plan, key cards, combos and stats
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Our Arcades list turns a wall of defenders into an army. Arcades lets every defender attack and deal damage equal to its toughness, so a 0/8 wall hits for 8.
The deck is packed with walls that draw cards and make mana, power-based board wipes that leave 0-power walls standing, and toughness pumps that turn one attack into lethal.
How it plays
- Wall up and draw. Cheap walls like Wall of Omens, Wall of Blossoms and Carven Caryatid block early and draw cards, and Arcades draws you another for each.
- Ramp off your walls. Axebane Guardian and Overgrown Battlement tap for one mana per defender, so the mana grows as your board does.
- Attack with toughness. Once your walls can attack, Unnatural Growth, Bar the Door and Stoneskin turn them into lethal damage.
What you get
- The full 100-card Commander deck, card for card the decklist below
- Tokens for everything the deck makes
- Matching custom art across every card
- Printed on 330 GSM black-core card stock with industrial UV printers
- Fits standard sleeves like Dragon Shield and KMC
- Made to order and shipped from the U.S. Allow 3–5 business days to ship
Power level
Bracket 3 (Upgraded). A clear step up from preconstructed decks, built for mid-to-high power casual tables.
Unofficial proxy cards for casual and playtest use. Not tournament legal. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast.
Questions
Are these real Magic cards?
No. These are unofficial, high-quality proxy cards printed for casual play — perfect for testing a deck, playing with friends, or enjoying a full Commander deck without hunting down every expensive card. They are not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast.
Can I use them in tournaments?
No. Proxies aren’t legal in sanctioned events. They’re made for kitchen-table games, Commander nights and any playgroup that allows proxies — always check with your group first.
What are the cards printed on?
330 GSM black-core cardstock with a glossy finish. The black core keeps the cards opaque, so nothing shows through from the back.
Will they fit my sleeves?
Yes. Every card is standard Magic size (63 × 88 mm), so standard sleeves such as Dragon Shield or KMC fit perfectly.
Do you offer bundle discounts?
Yes — the more decks you buy, the more you save: 5% off 2 decks, 10% off 3, 15% off 4 and 20% off 5 or more. Mix and match any decks, foil or non-foil. The discount is applied automatically in your cart, no code needed. Build your bundle.
How long until my deck ships?
Each deck is printed to order in the U.S. Please allow 3–5 business days for it to ship out. Shipping within the U.S. is free.
What’s the difference between Foil and Non-Foil?
Both versions contain the exact same cards, printed on the same 330 GSM black-core cardstock. Non-Foil cards have a glossy finish; Foil cards add a shiny foil layer on every card for extra flash at the table.
Do you take custom deck orders?
Yes — send us your commander and decklist on the custom decks page. For anything else, contact us and we’ll get back to you.
Inside the deck
Arcades, the Strategist
Mana curve
Card types
- Creatures33
- Planeswalkers1
- Instants10
- Sorceries7
- Artifacts6
- Enchantments7
- Lands35
Strategy: Defenders
Full decklist (100 cards + 8 tokens)
Commander
- 1 Arcades, the Strategist
Creatures (33)
- 1 Shield Sphere
- 1 Perimeter Captain
- 1 Walking Bulwark
- 1 Wall of Runes
- 1 Angelic Wall
- 1 Crashing Drawbridge
- 1 Crystal Barricade
- 1 Jeskai Barricade
- 1 Overgrown Battlement
- 1 Stalwart Shield-Bearers
- 1 Sunscape Familiar
- 1 Sylvan Caryatid
- 1 Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
- 1 Vine Trellis
- 1 Wall of Blossoms
- 1 Wall of Glare
- 1 Wall of Junk
- 1 Wall of Omens
- 1 Wall of Roots
- 1 Wall of Tanglecord
- 1 Axebane Guardian
- 1 Carven Caryatid
- 1 Hover Barrier
- 1 Wall of Denial
- 1 Wall of Frost
- 1 Weathered Sentinels
- 1 Corrupted Shapeshifter
- 1 Shield-Wall Sentinel
- 1 Tree of Redemption
- 1 Wall of Stolen Identity
- 1 Wingmantle Chaplain
- 1 The Walls of Ba Sing Se
- 1 The Pride of Hull Clade
Planeswalkers (1)
- 1 Huatli, the Sun's Heart
Instants (10)
- 1 Path to Exile
- 1 Swords to Plowshares
- 1 Counterspell
- 1 Heroic Intervention
- 1 Negate
- 1 Tower Defense
- 1 Bar the Door
- 1 Beast Within
- 1 Eerie Interlude
- 1 Generous Gift
Sorceries (7)
- 1 Farseek
- 1 Rampant Growth
- 1 Cultivate
- 1 Slaughter the Strong
- 1 Dusk
- 1 Expel the Interlopers
- 1 Fell the Mighty
Artifacts (6)
- 1 Meekstone
- 1 Sol Ring
- 1 Arcane Signet
- 1 Lightning Greaves
- 1 Swiftfoot Boots
- 1 Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
Enchantments (7)
- 1 Assault Formation
- 1 Brave the Sands
- 1 Aura Shards
- 1 High Alert
- 1 Stoneskin
- 1 Angelic Chorus
- 1 Unnatural Growth
Lands (35)
- 1 Access Tunnel
- 1 Bountiful Promenade
- 1 Breeding Pool
- 1 Canopy Vista
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Evolving Wilds
- 1 Exotic Orchard
- 5 Forest
- 1 Glacial Fortress
- 1 Hallowed Fountain
- 1 Hinterland Harbor
- 5 Island
- 7 Plains
- 1 Prairie Stream
- 1 Rejuvenating Springs
- 1 Reliquary Tower
- 1 Sea of Clouds
- 1 Seaside Citadel
- 1 Spara's Headquarters
- 1 Sunpetal Grove
- 1 Temple Garden
Tokens (8)
- 1 Beast 3/3
- 1 Bird 1/1 · flying
- 1 Elephant 3/3
- 5 Wall 0/3 · defender
The real thing
What your deck looks like in hand
Every deck is printed the same way on 330 GSM black-core stock.
- Foil finish
- Front and back
Black core, torn in half- A full deck
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Reviews
What players are saying
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