What is the current price of Arcades, the Strategist?

Arcades, the Strategist from Prerelease Cards (Mythic, Foil) is at $55.49 near-mint market price, -11.5% on the last 7 days and -11.5% on the last 30 days. Prices update daily.

Where can I buy Arcades, the Strategist?

Arcades, the Strategist is available at TCGPlayer, eBay, and most local game stores. Use the marketplace links on this card page for current listings and pricing.

How has Arcades, the Strategist moved in price recently?

Over the last 7 days, Arcades, the Strategist has moved -11.5%. Over the last 30 days, it has moved -11.5%. See the price chart on this page for the full history.

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Arcades, the Strategist Price

Prerelease Cards · #212 · Mythic · Foil

$55.49 ▼ -11.5% 7d -11.5% 30d

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LGS TRADE-IN VALUE:

$30.52-$38.84*

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PRICE HISTORY: NM

MARKET NOTE: ARCADES, THE STRATEGIST

Updated 2026-08-14

Arcades, the Strategist in the prerelease promo frame has posted steady gains over the past month, and the driver is Commander. Arcades is the defining Commander for Defender-based decks, letting creatures with high toughness deal combat damage equal to toughness instead of power. The prerelease promo frame offers a collector-distinguished version, and prerelease mythics are distributed in smaller quantities than standard booster pulls. Supply of prerelease mythics is thin relative to the player population that wants them, particularly for Commander-specific generals that attract dedicated deck-builder communities. The seven-day movement is flat, but the thirty-day gain reflects steady organic buying. Arcades has not seen a significant premium reprint since its initial release, and any new Defender-themed Commander or wall-tribal support would accelerate the price further.