Average Deck for Ajani, Nacatl Pariah - Expensive Aggro
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
Rank #936
6decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Ajani, Nacatl PariahAjani, Nacatl Pariah
Creatures (27)
- 1Adorned PouncerAdorned Pouncer
- 1Anim Pakal, Thousandth MoonAnim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
- 1Arahbo, the First FangArahbo, the First Fang
- 1Archivist of OghmaArchivist of Oghma
- 1Brimaz, King of OreskosBrimaz, King of Oreskos
- 1Enduring InnocenceEnduring Innocence
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Exalted SunbornExalted Sunborn
- 1Felidar CubFelidar Cub
- 1Helpful HunterHelpful Hunter
- 1Jazal GoldmaneJazal Goldmane
- 1King of the PrideKing of the Pride
- 1Kutzil's FlankerKutzil's Flanker
- 1Leonin WarleaderLeonin Warleader
- 1Lion SashLion Sash
- 1Mirror EntityMirror Entity
- 1Mondrak, Glory DominusMondrak, Glory Dominus
- 1Ocelot PrideOcelot Pride
- 1Ojer Taq, Deepest FoundationOjer Taq, Deepest Foundation
- 1Prava of the Steel LegionPrava of the Steel Legion
- 1Purphoros, God of the ForgePurphoros, God of the Forge
- 1Qala, Ajani's PridemateQala, Ajani's Pridemate
- 1Recruiter of the GuardRecruiter of the Guard
- 1Regal CaracalRegal Caracal
- 1Skyknight SquireSkyknight Squire
- 1Voice of VictoryVoice of Victory
- 1Witch EnchanterWitch Enchanter
Instants (11)
- 1Akroma's WillAkroma's Will
- 1Boros CharmBoros Charm
- 1Claws OutClaws Out
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1Flare of FortitudeFlare of Fortitude
- 1Flawless ManeuverFlawless Maneuver
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1ReprieveReprieve
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
Sorceries (5)
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1FarewellFarewell
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1VandalblastVandalblast
Artifacts (11)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Boros SignetBoros Signet
- 1Coat of ArmsCoat of Arms
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Herald's HornHerald's Horn
- 1Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Urza's IncubatorUrza's Incubator
Enchantments (10)
- 1Ajani's WelcomeAjani's Welcome
- 1Anointed ProcessionAnointed Procession
- 1Caretaker's TalentCaretaker's Talent
- 1Court of EmberethCourt of Embereth
- 1Felidar RetreatFelidar Retreat
- 1Goblin BombardmentGoblin Bombardment
- 1Impact TremorsImpact Tremors
- 1Shared AnimosityShared Animosity
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1Warleader's CallWarleader's Call
Planeswalkers (2)
- 1Ajani, Strength of the PrideAjani, Strength of the Pride
- 1Elspeth, Storm SlayerElspeth, Storm Slayer
Lands (33)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Battlefield ForgeBattlefield Forge
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1Elegant ParlorElegant Parlor
- 1High MarketHigh Market
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Minas TirithMinas Tirith
- 3MountainMountain
- 1Needleverge PathwayNeedleverge Pathway
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 6PlainsPlains
- 1PlateauPlateau
- 1Rugged PrairieRugged Prairie
- 1Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Spectator SeatingSpectator Seating
- 1Sunbaked CanyonSunbaked Canyon
- 1Sunbillow VergeSunbillow Verge
- 1Sundown PassSundown Pass
- 1Three Tree CityThree Tree City
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
Adorned Pouncer
Adorned Pouncer
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
Arahbo, the First Fang
Arahbo, the First Fang
Archivist of Oghma
Archivist of Oghma
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
Enduring Innocence
Enduring Innocence
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Exalted Sunborn
Exalted Sunborn
Felidar Cub
Felidar Cub
Helpful Hunter
Helpful Hunter
Jazal Goldmane
Jazal Goldmane
King of the Pride
King of the Pride
Kutzil's Flanker
Kutzil's Flanker
Leonin Warleader
Leonin Warleader
Lion Sash
Lion Sash
Mirror Entity
Mirror Entity
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
Ocelot Pride
Ocelot Pride
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
Recruiter of the Guard
Recruiter of the Guard
Regal Caracal
Regal Caracal
Skyknight Squire
Skyknight Squire
Voice of Victory
Voice of Victory
Witch Enchanter
Witch Enchanter
Instants (11)
Akroma's Will
Akroma's Will
Boros Charm
Boros Charm
Claws Out
Claws Out
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Flare of Fortitude
Flare of Fortitude
Flawless Maneuver
Flawless Maneuver
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Reprieve
Reprieve
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Sorceries (5)
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Farewell
Farewell
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sevinne's Reclamation
Vandalblast
Vandalblast
Artifacts (11)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Boros Signet
Boros Signet
Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Herald's Horn
Herald's Horn
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
The One Ring
The One Ring
Urza's Incubator
Urza's Incubator
Enchantments (10)
Ajani's Welcome
Ajani's Welcome
Anointed Procession
Anointed Procession
Caretaker's Talent
Caretaker's Talent
Court of Embereth
Court of Embereth
Felidar Retreat
Felidar Retreat
Goblin Bombardment
Goblin Bombardment
Impact Tremors
Impact Tremors
Shared Animosity
Shared Animosity
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Warleader's Call
Warleader's Call
Planeswalkers (2)
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
Lands (24)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Command Tower
Command Tower
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Elegant Parlor
Elegant Parlor
High Market
High Market
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Minas Tirith
Minas Tirith
Needleverge Pathway
Needleverge Pathway
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Plateau
Plateau
Rugged Prairie
Rugged Prairie
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Sunbaked Canyon
Sunbaked Canyon
Sunbillow Verge
Sunbillow Verge
Sundown Pass
Sundown Pass
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Basics (2)
Mountain
3 Mountain
Plains
6 Plains