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Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
Rank #938
8decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Ajani, Nacatl PariahAjani, Nacatl Pariah
Creatures (25)
- 1Adeline, Resplendent CatharAdeline, Resplendent Cathar
- 1Adorned PouncerAdorned Pouncer
- 1Ajani's PridemateAjani's Pridemate
- 1Alms CollectorAlms Collector
- 1Anim Pakal, Thousandth MoonAnim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
- 1Arahbo, the First FangArahbo, the First Fang
- 1Basri, Tomorrow's ChampionBasri, Tomorrow's Champion
- 1Brimaz, King of OreskosBrimaz, King of Oreskos
- 1Cat CollectorCat Collector
- 1CubwardenCubwarden
- 1Felidar CubFelidar Cub
- 1Guide of SoulsGuide of Souls
- 1Gut, True Soul ZealotGut, True Soul Zealot
- 1Healer of the PrideHealer of the Pride
- 1Iroas, God of VictoryIroas, God of Victory
- 1Jazal GoldmaneJazal Goldmane
- 1Kutzil's FlankerKutzil's Flanker
- 1Leonin WarleaderLeonin Warleader
- 1Ocelot PrideOcelot Pride
- 1Prava of the Steel LegionPrava of the Steel Legion
- 1Qala, Ajani's PridemateQala, Ajani's Pridemate
- 1Regal CaracalRegal Caracal
- 1Skyhunter Strike ForceSkyhunter Strike Force
- 1Skyknight SquireSkyknight Squire
- 1Stalking LeoninStalking Leonin
Instants (10)
- 1Akroma's WillAkroma's Will
- 1Boros CharmBoros Charm
- 1Flawless ManeuverFlawless Maneuver
- 1Generous GiftGenerous Gift
- 1Lightning BoltLightning Bolt
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
- 1Unbreakable FormationUnbreakable Formation
- 1White Sun's ZenithWhite Sun's Zenith
Sorceries (5)
- 1Ascend from AvernusAscend from Avernus
- 1Austere CommandAustere Command
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1VandalblastVandalblast
Artifacts (10)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Boros SignetBoros Signet
- 1Herald's HornHerald's Horn
- 1Idol of OblivionIdol of Oblivion
- 1Pearl MedallionPearl Medallion
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Staff of the StorytellerStaff of the Storyteller
- 1Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
- 1Vanquisher's BannerVanquisher's Banner
Enchantments (10)
- 1Ajani Fells the GodsireAjani Fells the Godsire
- 1Ajani's WelcomeAjani's Welcome
- 1Anointed ProcessionAnointed Procession
- 1Caretaker's TalentCaretaker's Talent
- 1Cathars' CrusadeCathars' Crusade
- 1Felidar RetreatFelidar Retreat
- 1Impact TremorsImpact Tremors
- 1Shared AnimosityShared Animosity
- 1Tocasia's WelcomeTocasia's Welcome
- 1Warleader's CallWarleader's Call
Planeswalkers (4)
- 1Ajani SteadfastAjani Steadfast
- 1Ajani UnrelentingAjani Unrelenting
- 1Ajani, Adversary of TyrantsAjani, Adversary of Tyrants
- 1Ajani, Strength of the PrideAjani, Strength of the Pride
Lands (35)
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Battlefield ForgeBattlefield Forge
- 1Boros GarrisonBoros Garrison
- 1Castle ArdenvaleCastle Ardenvale
- 1Clifftop RetreatClifftop Retreat
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Elegant ParlorElegant Parlor
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Furycalm SnarlFurycalm Snarl
- 1Inspiring VantageInspiring Vantage
- 1Minas TirithMinas Tirith
- 6MountainMountain
- 1Needleverge PathwayNeedleverge Pathway
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 10PlainsPlains
- 1Rugged PrairieRugged Prairie
- 1Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1Spectator SeatingSpectator Seating
- 1Sundown PassSundown Pass
- 1Temple of TriumphTemple of Triumph
- 1Three Tree CityThree Tree City
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
Adorned Pouncer
Adorned Pouncer
Ajani's Pridemate
Ajani's Pridemate
Alms Collector
Alms Collector
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
Arahbo, the First Fang
Arahbo, the First Fang
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
Cat Collector
Cat Collector
Cubwarden
Cubwarden
Felidar Cub
Felidar Cub
Guide of Souls
Guide of Souls
Gut, True Soul Zealot
Gut, True Soul Zealot
Healer of the Pride
Healer of the Pride
Iroas, God of Victory
Iroas, God of Victory
Jazal Goldmane
Jazal Goldmane
Kutzil's Flanker
Kutzil's Flanker
Leonin Warleader
Leonin Warleader
Ocelot Pride
Ocelot Pride
Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
Regal Caracal
Regal Caracal
Skyhunter Strike Force
Skyhunter Strike Force
Skyknight Squire
Skyknight Squire
Stalking Leonin
Stalking Leonin
Instants (10)
Akroma's Will
Akroma's Will
Boros Charm
Boros Charm
Flawless Maneuver
Flawless Maneuver
Generous Gift
Generous Gift
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Unbreakable Formation
Unbreakable Formation
White Sun's Zenith
White Sun's Zenith
Sorceries (5)
Ascend from Avernus
Ascend from Avernus
Austere Command
Austere Command
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sevinne's Reclamation
Vandalblast
Vandalblast
Artifacts (10)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Boros Signet
Boros Signet
Herald's Horn
Herald's Horn
Idol of Oblivion
Idol of Oblivion
Pearl Medallion
Pearl Medallion
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Staff of the Storyteller
Staff of the Storyteller
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
Vanquisher's Banner
Vanquisher's Banner
Enchantments (10)
Ajani Fells the Godsire
Ajani Fells the Godsire
Ajani's Welcome
Ajani's Welcome
Anointed Procession
Anointed Procession
Caretaker's Talent
Caretaker's Talent
Cathars' Crusade
Cathars' Crusade
Felidar Retreat
Felidar Retreat
Impact Tremors
Impact Tremors
Shared Animosity
Shared Animosity
Tocasia's Welcome
Tocasia's Welcome
Warleader's Call
Warleader's Call
Planeswalkers (4)
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
Ajani Steadfast
Ajani Steadfast
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
Ajani Unrelenting
Ajani Unrelenting
Lands (19)
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Boros Garrison
Boros Garrison
Castle Ardenvale
Castle Ardenvale
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Tower
Command Tower
Elegant Parlor
Elegant Parlor
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Furycalm Snarl
Furycalm Snarl
Inspiring Vantage
Inspiring Vantage
Minas Tirith
Minas Tirith
Needleverge Pathway
Needleverge Pathway
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Rugged Prairie
Rugged Prairie
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Sundown Pass
Sundown Pass
Temple of Triumph
Temple of Triumph
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Basics (2)
Mountain
6 Mountain
Plains
10 Plains