Arcades, the Strategist
Arcades, the Strategist is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon from The List (M19-212) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{G}{W}{U}. Color identity: G, U, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.11 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Arcades, the Strategist suits collectors and players working on The List who need the Mythic slot. Treat $2.11 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Arcades, the Strategist from The List?
Arcades, the Strategist is a Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon in The List numbered M19-212. Mana cost {1}{G}{W}{U}. Color identity: G, U, W. Arcades, the Strategist (M19-212) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon in The List. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Arcades, the Strategist worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.11 for Arcades, the Strategist. Low and high spread runs $2.11 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $2.48; Normal: $2.11. This printing is from The List. Collector number M19-212 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | The List |
|---|---|
| Number | M19-212 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.11 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €2.48 |
| cardmarket | $2.48 |
| Normal | $2.11 |
Card stats
| Colors | G, U, W |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Arcades, the Strategist?
Arcades, the Strategist is a Mythic printing in The List. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from The List. Collector number M19-212 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Arcades, the Strategist?
Arcades, the Strategist lists as Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon with keywords Flying, Vigilance. Artist: Even Amundsen. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from The List. Collector number M19-212 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Arcades, the Strategist (M19-212) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon in The List. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Arcades, the Strategist is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon in The List, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $2.11 across finishes (cardmarket: $2.48; Normal: $2.11).
- Mana cost {1}{G}{W}{U} and type line Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $2.11 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Arcades, the Strategist from The List?
Arcades, the Strategist is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon from The List numbered M19-212 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Arcades, the Strategist worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.11 for ungraded Arcades, the Strategist. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Arcades, the Strategist?
Arcades, the Strategist is catalogued as Mythic in The List. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Arcades, the Strategist legal in Commander or Standard?
Arcades, the Strategist shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Arcades, the Strategist trade at a premium?
Arcades, the Strategist combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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