<p style="text-align: right;"><em><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Denzilore Fatehold" href="#" target="_blank">Denzilore Fatehold</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> | Art by <a href="https://www.originalmagicart.store/collections/dmitry-burmak">Dmitry Burmak</a></em></p>
<p>It's been a few weeks since the release of <a href="https://edhrec.com/sets/fra"><em>Reality Fracture</em></a>, and this set has truly been a major boost to the Commander format. Thousands of decks are being brewed around these new legends, especially the Elder Sphinxes. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Denzilore Fatehold" href="#" target="_blank">Denzilore Fatehold</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, the Azorius <span class="mana-container-container"><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-wu" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span></span> member of this cycle, has now risen to the 4th most built commander from the main set (at the time of writing).</p>
<p>When I first read this legend, I was immediately intrigued. I'm a big fan of the <a href="https://edhrec.com/tags/plus-1-plus-1-counters">+1/+1 Counter</a> archetype, and I adore top deck manipulation, so I was excited to build around both of them in the same list! My name is <a href="https://linktr.ee/pillowfortmtg">Tyler 'Savesya' Bucks</a>, and today I'll be covering a budget brew for Denzilore that you can pick up for about $40. Let's get more familiar with the leader of this 99 before jumping into the rest of the deck.</p>
<h2>What Does Denzilore Fatehold Bring to the Table?</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Denzilore Fatehold"></div></div>
<p>Hitting play at flash speed, it's the Hexhaven dean that loves to stack the deck in your favor, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Denzilore Fatehold" href="#" target="_blank">Denzilore Fatehold</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. This commander throws +1/+1 counters across your entire board whenever you scry or surveil, which adds a way to close out the game while smoothing out your draws.</p>
<p>This legend really works well on a budget, since any card that does something useful while also scrying or surveilling gets even better in this 99. So, while we look over the cards that make up this deck, try to think about how many of them may be sitting in your bulk right now. With all that in mind, let's get right into it with the main game plan for the list: sculpting the top of your library.</p>
<h2>Top Deck Manipulation</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Siani, Eye of the Storm"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Political Triumph"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Cryptic Annelid"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Siani, Eye of the Storm" href="#" target="_blank">Siani, Eye of the Storm</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Creatures that scry or surveil when they attack are great for this list, since they'll trigger your commander's ability to pump the board just in time to deal even more damage during combat.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Political Triumph" href="#" target="_blank">Political Triumph</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: This deck is filled with ways to manipulate the top of your library for simply having creatures enter play. I'm a big fan of this one-drop enchantment since it not only offers up that scry, but it also can add even more +1/+1 counters after a few turns of deploying members of your team.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Cryptic Annelid" href="#" target="_blank">Cryptic Annelid</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: There are plenty of creatures that scry or surveil when they themselves enter, and this Worm may be the best out of all of them. When it hits play, you'll be able to really stack the deck in your favor for future turns.</li>
</ul>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Sphinx of Foresight"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Sigiled Starfish"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Prudent Fateseer"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Sphinx of Foresight" href="#" target="_blank">Sphinx of Foresight</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Cards that allow you to look at the top of your library right at the start of a turn are very useful for helping keep this deck's engine moving. Not only does it assist with smoothing out your draws, but it also ensures that you're adding another counter to your creatures without much effort on your part.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Sigiled Starfish" href="#" target="_blank">Sigiled Starfish</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: On-board ways to sculpt the top of your library can also be tricky for this deck. Having this Starfish in play will make it harder for your opponents to figure out blocks or total combat damage from your attackers when you can simply buff your team with a single tap.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Prudent Fateseer" href="#" target="_blank">Prudent Fateseer</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: There are a lot of new cards from <em>Reality Fracture</em> that also care about scrying and surveilling, which is what landed this creature on today's list. It can consistently add +1/+0 to your board, while also creating a token and surveilling thanks to that prepared spell.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Card Advantage</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Rumor Gatherer"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Matoya, Archon Elder"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Consider"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Rumor Gatherer" href="#" target="_blank">Rumor Gatherer</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Continuing with the theme of scrying when creatures enter, we have an Elf with the ability to draw you an extra card when a second creature hits your battlefield. This is a huge amount of value that pushes your game plan forward, while putting more options into your hand.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Matoya, Archon Elder" href="#" target="_blank">Matoya, Archon Elder</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: This legend can offer up a huge amount of value for this deck. Since there are so many ways to scry or surveil in the 99, you could be drawing multiple extra cards a turn for simply doing what this list is built to do.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Consider" href="#" target="_blank">Consider</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Throughout the deck, there are a healthy number of spells like this powerful cantrip. They're easy to cast, and give you access to a new card, all while triggering your commander's ability to throw counters on your board.</li>
</ul>
<h2>+1/+1 Counter Synergies</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Pensive Professor"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Abzan Falconer"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Envoy of the Ancestors"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Pensive Professor" href="#" target="_blank">Pensive Professor</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Drawing extra cards with this creature is going to be great, but on top of that value, it also starts growing with +1/+1 counters in the early game, building up to be a bigger threat all while keeping your hand stocked.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Abzan Falconer" href="#" target="_blank">Abzan Falconer</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: The way this deck is going to win is through combat damage, thanks to the massive creatures you'll build up as the game goes on. Giving all of them flying is a great way to help them evade blocks, and push damage forward turn after turn.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Envoy of the Ancestors" href="#" target="_blank">Envoy of the Ancestors</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Since your board is going to look pretty scary, you may become the enemy at the table. Throwing out lifelink to your board helps with padding your life total, and keeps you out of the danger zone when your opponents are looking to take you out.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Interaction and Protection</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Banishing Betrayal"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Spellgyre"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Gods Willing"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Banishing Betrayal" href="#" target="_blank">Banishing Betrayal</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: I've been adding this spell to more decks, since it offers up a great amount of value for the low cost of two mana. In this deck, you'll be able to trip up an opponent's game plan, while surveilling and buffing your whole team at instant speed.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Spellgyre" href="#" target="_blank">Spellgyre</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Four mana is a lot for a counterspell, I know; however, this card is incredibly useful for this list. You can pass the turn with four mana up, and either protect your board, or surveil and draw two on the end step before your turn.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Gods Willing" href="#" target="_blank">Gods Willing</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Once everyone else at the table understands how important Denzilore is to your deck, they're going to try to go after it, which means that spending only one mana to protect your commander while scrying is just the thing that could help save you the game.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Mana Ramp</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Scholar of New Horizons"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Claim Jumper"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot" href="#" target="_blank">H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: This colorless mana dork supports this deck in three different ways. Not only does it ramp you, but it also allows you to surveil and is a flyer that can grow with counters, becoming a threat in the late game.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Scholar of New Horizons" href="#" target="_blank">Scholar of New Horizons</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Here's one of my favorite white ramp pieces, because it can help you get more lands turn after turn. I have this Scout in my favorite deck built around <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Shadrix Silverquill" href="#" target="_blank">Shadrix Silverquill</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, and let me tell you, it has found me so many Plains throughout the course of a game thanks to having a constant stream of counters to remove.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Claim Jumper" href="#" target="_blank">Claim Jumper</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Sometimes, just having a creature hit play and find you some lands is all you need to keep up with the rest of that table. On top of that upside, this Rabbit is also just a 3/3 with vigilance that'll add a lot of power to your attacks and blocks during the game.</li>
</ul>
<h2>On-Theme Lands</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Temple of Enlightenment"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Conduit Pylons"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Rivendell"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Temple of Enlightenment" href="#" target="_blank">Temple of Enlightenment</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Here's a land that's great in the early game to fix your mana, as well as in the late game when simply playing it for turn allows you to build up your entire team, which could be the thing that pushes you towards a win.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Conduit Pylons" href="#" target="_blank">Conduit Pylons</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: If you've seen my other deck techs, you'll know that this land shows up in most of my one- and two-color decks. Having an untapped mana source that surveils when it enters is just a lot of value, since you don't fall behind on board, and you get to sculpt the top of your library in the process.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Rivendell" href="#" target="_blank">Rivendell</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Adding an activated ability to scry over and over again on a land like this is a big help for smoothing out your draws, while also adding even more +1/+1 counters to your creatures turn after turn.</li>
</ul>
<h2>The Full Bracket 2 - Core Deck List</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__deck mtgh"><span class="edhrecp__deck-s" name="Denzilore Fatehold - by Tyler Savesya Bucks" site="edhrec" archidekt_link="" cards="[Commander]
*1 Denzilore Fatehold
[/Commander]
[Creatures]
*1 Abzan Falconer
*1 Artificer&#039;s Assistant
*1 Augury Owl
*1 Bronze Walrus
*1 Claim Jumper
*1 Cryptic Annelid
*1 Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
*1 Elvish Mariner
*1 Envoy of the Ancestors
*1 Faerie Seer
*1 Fear of Surveillance
*1 H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot
*1 Il Mheg Pixie
*1 Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
*1 Loyal Warhound
*1 Matoya, Archon Elder
*1 Mindwhisker
*1 Moonfolk Puzzlemaker
*1 Nightveil Sprite
*1 Ornithopter of Paradise
*1 Pensive Professor
*1 Proft, Consulting Detective
*1 Prudent Fateseer // Peer Review
*1 Ruin-Lurker Bat
*1 Rumor Gatherer
*1 Scholar of New Horizons
*1 Siani, Eye of the Storm
*1 Sigiled Starfish
*1 Silver Raven
*1 Sphinx of Foresight
*1 Troop of Ponies
*1 Watcher of Hours
[/Creatures]
[Sorceries]
*1 Foresee
*1 Preordain
*1 Serum Visions
*1 Sevinne&#039;s Reclamation
*1 Wave Goodbye
[/Sorceries]
[Instants]
*1 Banishing Betrayal
*1 Behold the Multiverse
*1 Boon of Safety
*1 Consider
*1 Curate
*1 Deliberate
*1 Dissolve
*1 Dreams of Laguna
*1 Fading Hope
*1 Fatehold Charm
*1 Gods Willing
*1 Hithlain Knots
*1 Mission Briefing
*1 Negate
*1 Opt
*1 Sheltering Light
*1 Spellgyre
*1 Unauthorized Exit
[/Instants]
[Enchantments]
*1 Aqueous Form
*1 Gossip&#039;s Talent
*1 Political Triumph
*1 Psychic Impetus
[/Enchantments]
[Artifacts]
*1 Arcane Signet
*1 Sol Ring
*1 Talisman of Progress
[/Artifacts]
[Planeswalkers]
*1 Elminster
[/Planeswalkers]
[Lands]
*1 Adarkar Wastes
*1 Castle Vantress
*1 Command Tower
*1 Conduit Pylons
*1 Crystal Grotto
*1 Exotic Orchard
*1 Fabled Passage
*1 Glacial Fortress
*1 Hidden Grotto
*1 Irrigated Farmland
*1 Path of Ancestry
*1 Port Town
*1 Prairie Stream
*1 Restless Anchorage
*1 Rivendell
*1 Seachrome Coast
*1 Skycloud Expanse
*1 Temple of Enlightenment
*12 Island
*6 Plains
[/Lands]"></span></div>
<h2>My Final Thoughts on Denzilore Fatehold</h2>
<p>Well, there you have it, my list for <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Denzilore Fatehold" href="#" target="_blank">Denzilore Fatehold</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> that you can pick up for about $40 (using <a href="https://www.tcgplayer.com/product/715922/magic-reality-fracture-denzilore-fatehold?irclickid=SfrVsYSKHxycUQrwtpRxjWrOUkrwNT1FNQZxz00&amp;sharedid=&amp;irpid=4913290&amp;irgwc=1&amp;afsrc=1&amp;utm_source=impact&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=Space+Cow+Media&amp;Language=English">TCGplayer</a> pricing). Pairing top deck manipulation with the <a href="https://edhrec.com/tags/plus-1-plus-1-counters">+1/+1 Counter</a> strategy is a great combination for helping you stay ahead of your opponents, while you build up a big army to help you take over the game.</p>
<p>If you're looking for even more budget content, like the best commons and uncommons from <em>Reality Fracture</em>, you can check out my latest edition of <a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/reality-fractures-best-commons-uncommons-for-commander"><em>Bulk Up</em> here</a>. Plus, I've been doing daily videos on my YouTube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepillowfort">The Pillow Fort</a>, so if there's another commander you've been looking to build around from this new set, there's a good chance I've covered it over there!</p>


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Denzilore Fatehold | Azorius +1/+1 Counters, Scry &#038; Surveil on a Budget

<p style="text-align: right;"><em><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Araña, Heart of the Spider" href="#" target="_blank">Araña, Heart of the Spider</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> | Art by <a href="https://kevinglint-studios.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Glint</a></em></p>
<p>If you've picked up some boosters from the new <a href="https://edhrec.com/sets/spm" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Spider-Man</em></a> set, you may have come across the legendary creature <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Araña, Heart of the Spider" href="#" target="_blank">Araña, Heart of the Spider</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> in a pack. Well, if it sparked some inspiration for you, then I have a full deck built around her that you can pick up for only $20 (using <a href="https://partner.tcgplayer.com/c/4913290/1830156/21018?partnerpropertyid=5237567&amp;subId1=edhrec%2Ccardprice&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tcgplayer.com%2Fproduct%2F651999%2Fmagic-marvels-spider-man-arana-heart-of-the-spider" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TCGPlayer</a> pricing).</p>
<h2>The Commander - Araña, Heart of the Spider</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Araña, Heart of the Spider"></div></div>
<p>There's a lot of directions you could take <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Araña, Heart of the Spider" href="#" target="_blank">Araña, Heart of the Spider</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> in, since modifying a creature can be done in several different ways. Even though a <a href="https://edhrec.com/tags/voltron" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Voltron</a> deck was the first thing that came to mind, I eventually landed on a go-wide style strategy.</p>
<p>The main core of this list is filled with cards that deal with counters, since that's one of the best ways to modify a large number of creatures all at once. However, you'll still see a few Equipment and Auras fill out this list.</p>
<p>Your main goal with this deck is to fill up the board with modified creatures, then drop your commander when the time is right. Even though it might feel awkward, be sure to hold off on playing your land or casting spells before combat, since Araña only lets you play the cards you exile <em>that</em> turn. You don't want to deploy what's in your hand, while you let spells go to waste in exile.</p>
<p>Let's take a look at what makes this deck tick.</p>
<h2>Card Advantage</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Commander Liara Portyr"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Kami of Celebration"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Laelia, the Blade Reforged"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Commander Liara Portyr" href="#" target="_blank">Commander Liara Portyr</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Since this deck's main game plan is to attack and cast spells from exile, this creature is exactly what you're looking for to help supercharge your games.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Kami of Celebration" href="#" target="_blank">Kami of Celebration</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: This Spirit helps you in two different ways: It gives you access to cards when you attack, and modifies more of your creatures when you cast those spells.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Laelia, the Blade Reforged" href="#" target="_blank">Laelia, the Blade Reforged</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Growing with counters when your cards are put in exile is just what your commander wants to see in the 99, which makes Laelia one of this deck's all-stars.</li>
</ul>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Dusk Legion Duelist"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Towashi Guide-Bot"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Witch&#039;s Mark"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Dusk Legion Duelist" href="#" target="_blank">Dusk Legion Duelist</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Araña adds a counter to one of your creatures on combat, which means pairing her with this Duelist can make for a solid draw engine.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Towashi Guide-Bot" href="#" target="_blank">Towashi Guide-Bot</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Since this deck is focused on going wide with modified creatures, there's a good chance that this Bot's card draw cost will be reduced to zero.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Witch&#039;s Mark" href="#" target="_blank">Witch&#039;s Mark</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Here's a spell that's a tricky inclusion on the list. While the card selection it offers is great, the key detail here is that it gives out an Aura token to one of your creatures, which will make it modified.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Naturally Modified</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Skyknight Squire"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Zack Fair"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Scholar of New Horizons"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Skyknight Squire" href="#" target="_blank">Skyknight Squire</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Getting this creature out early will ensure you have an evasive modified threat to attack with, which will continue to grow with counters turn after turn.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Zack Fair" href="#" target="_blank">Zack Fair</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Coming out with a counter already on him makes Zack a strong one-drop. However, that protection ability is what makes it an auto-include in this list.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Scholar of New Horizons" href="#" target="_blank">Scholar of New Horizons</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Since this deck is low to the ground, there's not as much ramp as usual in the 99, but this creature synergizes perfectly with the build without slowing down your engine.</li>
</ul>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Dragoon&#039;s Lance"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Hexgold Halberd"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Mandibular Kite"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Dragoon&#039;s Lance" href="#" target="_blank">Dragoon&#039;s Lance</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: entering your board already equipped to a token means that this is a two mana-modified evasive flyer, which will easily trigger your commander over and over again.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Hexgold Halberd" href="#" target="_blank">Hexgold Halberd</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: having a cheap creature out with first strike and trample is nice and it gets even better if you equip this axe onto another bigger threat later in the game.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Mandibular Kite" href="#" target="_blank">Mandibular Kite</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: one mana for a modified flyer is perfect in this list, since you can get it down early and start swinging to trigger your other value players.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Modified Enhancers</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Resourceful Defense"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Metastatic Evangel"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Grateful Apparition"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Resourceful Defense" href="#" target="_blank">Resourceful Defense</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: This deck is focused a bit more on counter synergies, which makes this enchantment perfect for making sure they don't go to waste.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Metastatic Evangel" href="#" target="_blank">Metastatic Evangel</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: The goal with this list is to play out creatures to send into combat, so attaching a proliferate effect to each one of them when they enter will help your plan start to snowball.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Grateful Apparition" href="#" target="_blank">Grateful Apparition</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Here's a creature that's perfect for equipping, enchanting, and especially adding counters to, since each time it deals combat damage it's going to grow your team.</li>
</ul>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Abzan Falconer"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Envoy of the Ancestors"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Guardian of the Forgotten"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Abzan Falconer" href="#" target="_blank">Abzan Falconer</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Here's one of the most important creatures on this list. Giving your board evasion will set you up to totally take over your games.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Envoy of the Ancestors" href="#" target="_blank">Envoy of the Ancestors</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Since this is an <a href="https://edhrec.com/tags/aggro" target="_blank" rel="noopener">aggro</a> deck, you could get caught in matches where your life total is in danger. Adding lifelink to your board will ensure you don't get taken out by a light breeze.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Guardian of the Forgotten" href="#" target="_blank">Guardian of the Forgotten</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Here's an interesting way to bring some resiliency to this deck. If you happen to lose some of your key pieces, they'll get replaced by the top card of your library.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Mass Modifiers</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Unbreakable Formation"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Spectacular Showdown"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Requisition Raid"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Unbreakable Formation" href="#" target="_blank">Unbreakable Formation</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Usually this card is cast in response to a board wipe. However, in this list, casting it on your main phase and attacking with a board of modified creatures could spell the end for the rest of the table.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Spectacular Showdown" href="#" target="_blank">Spectacular Showdown</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: While you can cast this early on to give a creature double strike, overloading it in the late game can be a massive dose of power that'll send the table into chaos.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Requisition Raid" href="#" target="_blank">Requisition Raid</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Pairing removal with a way to modify your whole board, like this spell does, will make this deck far more adaptable in different situations.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Finishers</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Chocobo Knights"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Mirror-Style Master"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Sephiroth, Fallen Hero"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Chocobo Knights" href="#" target="_blank">Chocobo Knights</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: This whole list is designed to send your team into combat, which means that adding double strike to the mix will be sure to lower your opponents' life totals to dangerous levels.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Mirror-Style Master" href="#" target="_blank">Mirror-Style Master</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Once this card hits the board, it gives that copying ability, and a counter, to one of your creatures. This means you'll be ready to swing out with a team that's twice as big right away.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Sephiroth, Fallen Hero" href="#" target="_blank">Sephiroth, Fallen Hero</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Turning your modified creatures into 7/5s is a crazy effect in this deck when you realize that most of your board will have counters on them, meaning that they'll be hitting for even more damage than first glance.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Araña, Heart of the Spider Budget Commander Deck List</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__deck mtgh"><span class="edhrecp__deck-s" name="Arana, Heart of the Spider - EDHREC Deck" site="edhrec" archidekt_link="" cards="[Commander]
*1 Araña, Heart of the Spider
[/Commander]
[Creatures]
*1 Abzan Falconer
*1 Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
*1 Bulwark Ox
*1 Charming Scoundrel
*1 Chocobo Knights
*1 Commander Liara Portyr
*1 Constable of the Realm
*1 Dusk Legion Duelist
*1 Envoy of the Ancestors
*1 Grateful Apparition
*1 Guardian of the Forgotten
*1 Hopeful Initiate
*1 Ian the Reckless
*1 Iron Apprentice
*1 Kami of Celebration
*1 Laelia, the Blade Reforged
*1 Lord Jyscal Guado
*1 Luminarch Aspirant
*1 Marketback Walker
*1 Memory Worm
*1 Metastatic Evangel
*1 Mirror-Style Master
*1 Ornithopter of Paradise
*1 Party Thrasher
*1 Reluctant Role Model
*1 Salvation Swan
*1 Scholar of New Horizons
*1 Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
*1 Skyknight Squire
*1 Spellbook Vendor
*1 Sunscorch Regent
*1 Thundering Raiju
*1 Towashi Guide-Bot
*1 Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
*1 Walking Skyscraper
*1 Zack Fair
[/Creatures]
[Instants]
*1 Duty Beyond Death
*1 Emergency Eject
*1 Legion Leadership // Legion Stronghold
*1 Lightfoot Technique
*1 Monstrous Rage
*1 Parting Gust
*1 Unbreakable Formation
*1 Your Temple Is Under Attack
[/Instants]
[Sorceries]
*1 Chain Reaction
*1 Requisition Raid
*1 Return Triumphant
*1 Spectacular Showdown
*1 Witch&#039;s Mark
[/Sorceries]
[Artifacts]
*1 Citizen&#039;s Crowbar
*1 Coral Sword
*1 Dragoon&#039;s Lance
*1 Greatsword of Tyr
*1 Hexgold Halberd
*1 Mandibular Kite
*1 Red Mage&#039;s Rapier
*1 White Mage&#039;s Staff
*1 Zephyr Boots
[/Artifacts]
[Enchantments]
*1 Curse of Opulence
*1 Grim Reaper&#039;s Sprint
*1 Love Song of Night and Day
*1 Resourceful Defense
*1 Sticky Fingers
[/Enchantments]
[Lands]
*1 Battlefield Forge
*1 Clifftop Retreat
*1 Command Tower
*1 Conduit Pylons
*1 Exotic Orchard
*1 Hidden Grotto
*8 Mountain
*17 Plains
*1 Promising Vein
*1 Restless Bivouac
*1 Rugged Prairie
*1 Sunscorched Divide
*1 Temple of Triumph
[/Lands]"></span></div>
<h2>In Closing</h2>
<p>Well, there you have it: a super budget deck built around <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Araña, Heart of the Spider" href="#" target="_blank">Araña, Heart of the Spider</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. I hope this inspires you to put this list together, because it truly does pack a punch.</p>
<p>Let me know what you think about this list in the comments below. Also, if you're looking for more budget <em>Spider-Man</em> content, please check out my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePillowFort" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube channel</a> where I cover some of the best cards in the set.</p>
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