Average Deck for Arjun, the Shifting Flame - Expensive Mill
Arjun, the Shifting Flame
Rank #1,107
4decks
Sep 23, 2026
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Arjun, the Shifting FlameArjun, the Shifting Flame
Creatures (12)
- 1Alandra, Sky DreamerAlandra, Sky Dreamer
- 1Chasm SkulkerChasm Skulker
- 1Harmonic ProdigyHarmonic Prodigy
- 1Harmonized TrioHarmonized Trio
- 1Jace's ArchivistJace's Archivist
- 1Niv-Mizzet, ParunNiv-Mizzet, Parun
- 1Niv-Mizzet, the FiremindNiv-Mizzet, the Firemind
- 1Psychosis CrawlerPsychosis Crawler
- 1Quantum RiddlerQuantum Riddler
- 1The Locust GodThe Locust God
- 1The Watcher in the WaterThe Watcher in the Water
- 1Vivi OrnitierVivi Ornitier
Instants (19)
- 1AetherspoutsAetherspouts
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1Chaos WarpChaos Warp
- 1ConsiderConsider
- 1Consult the Star ChartsConsult the Star Charts
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Fists of FlameFists of Flame
- 1Flame of AnorFlame of Anor
- 1Frantic SearchFrantic Search
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1OptOpt
- 1SnapSnap
- 1Sublime EpiphanySublime Epiphany
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Valakut AwakeningValakut Awakening
Sorceries (8)
- 1Artful DodgeArtful Dodge
- 1Echo of EonsEcho of Eons
- 1Gitaxian ProbeGitaxian Probe
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1SnortSnort
- 1VandalblastVandalblast
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (15)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Elixir of ImmortalityElixir of Immortality
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Midnight ClockMidnight Clock
- 1Mishra's BaubleMishra's Bauble
- 1Scroll RackScroll Rack
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1SpellbookSpellbook
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1The Water CrystalThe Water Crystal
Enchantments (9)
- 1MindmoilMindmoil
- 1Observed StasisObserved Stasis
- 1Ominous SeasOminous Seas
- 1Proft's Eidetic MemoryProft's Eidetic Memory
- 1Psychic CorrosionPsychic Corrosion
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Sphinx's TutelageSphinx's Tutelage
- 1Teferi's Ageless InsightTeferi's Ageless Insight
- 1Teferi's TutelageTeferi's Tutelage
Lands (36)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Cascade BluffsCascade Bluffs
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Fiery IsletFiery Islet
- 1Frostboil SnarlFrostboil Snarl
- 7IslandIsland
- 1Izzet BoilerworksIzzet Boilerworks
- 1Jidoor, Aristocratic CapitalJidoor, Aristocratic Capital
- 1Lindblum, Industrial RegencyLindblum, Industrial Regency
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 6MountainMountain
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Scorched GeyserScorched Geyser
- 1Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stormcarved CoastStormcarved Coast
- 1Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1Temple of the False GodTemple of the False God
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
Chasm Skulker
Chasm Skulker
Harmonic Prodigy
Harmonic Prodigy
Harmonized Trio
Harmonized Trio
Jace's Archivist
Jace's Archivist
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Psychosis Crawler
Psychosis Crawler
Quantum Riddler
Quantum Riddler
The Locust God
The Locust God
The Watcher in the Water
The Watcher in the Water
Vivi Ornitier
Vivi Ornitier
Instants (19)
Aetherspouts
Aetherspouts
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Consider
Consider
Consult the Star Charts
Consult the Star Charts
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Fists of Flame
Fists of Flame
Flame of Anor
Flame of Anor
Frantic Search
Frantic Search
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Opt
Opt
Snap
Snap
Sublime Epiphany
Sublime Epiphany
Swan Song
Swan Song
Valakut Awakening
Valakut Awakening
Sorceries (8)
Artful Dodge
Artful Dodge
Echo of Eons
Echo of Eons
Gitaxian Probe
Gitaxian Probe
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Snort
Snort
Vandalblast
Vandalblast
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (15)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Elixir of Immortality
Elixir of Immortality
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Midnight Clock
Midnight Clock
Mishra's Bauble
Mishra's Bauble
Scroll Rack
Scroll Rack
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Spellbook
Spellbook
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
The Water Crystal
The Water Crystal
Enchantments (9)
Mindmoil
Mindmoil
Observed Stasis
Observed Stasis
Ominous Seas
Ominous Seas
Proft's Eidetic Memory
Proft's Eidetic Memory
Psychic Corrosion
Psychic Corrosion
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Sphinx's Tutelage
Sphinx's Tutelage
Teferi's Ageless Insight
Teferi's Ageless Insight
Teferi's Tutelage
Teferi's Tutelage
Lands (23)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Cascade Bluffs
Cascade Bluffs
Command Tower
Command Tower
Fiery Islet
Fiery Islet
Frostboil Snarl
Frostboil Snarl
Izzet Boilerworks
Izzet Boilerworks
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Scorched Geyser
Scorched Geyser
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stormcarved Coast
Stormcarved Coast
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Temple of the False God
Temple of the False God
Training Center
Training Center
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Basics (2)
Island
7 Island
Mountain
6 Mountain