Arcades, the Strategist from the 2021 Time Spiral Remastered set. This legendary Elder Dragon card features unique defender mechanics and is a staple for Magic: The Gathering collectors.
Arcades, the Strategist
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Time Spiral Remastered
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Arcades, the Strategist, designated as card number 371, holds a distinct place within the 2021 Time Spiral Remastered expansion. As a legendary Elder Dragon in Magic: The Gathering, this card appeals to collectors who appreciate the strategic depth of the game's history. The Time Spiral Remastered collection brought back beloved mechanics from the original Time Spiral era, and Arcades embodies the complex interactions that defined those designs. The card’s identity is rooted in its ability to manipulate combat and card advantage. With a mana cost of {1}{G}{W}{U}, it brings a colorful presence to the battlefield. Its abilities allow creatures with defender to assign damage equal to their toughness and attack freely, while also triggering card draw whenever a defender enters play. This synergy makes it a fascinating subject for those studying the evolution of Magic's rules and strategies. For collectors building a comprehensive library of the Time Spiral Remastered set, Arcades, the Strategist represents a key piece of the puzzle. The card was illustrated by Even Amundsen, whose work contributes to the set's visual identity. Whether you are focused on completing your set or acquiring cards for competitive play, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card offers significant collector value. Its unique mechanics and legendary status make it a notable entry for any serious collection of Magic: The Gathering cards.
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Arcades, the Strategist
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Special
Even Amundsen
Card Stock
English
{1}{G}{W}{U}
Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon
3 / 5
G, U, W
Card Text
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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.