Average Deck for Arjun, the Shifting Flame - Expensive Spellslinger
Arjun, the Shifting Flame
Rank #1,130
6decks
Sep 23, 2026
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Arjun, the Shifting FlameArjun, the Shifting Flame
Creatures (16)
- 1Ashling, Flame DancerAshling, Flame Dancer
- 1Birgi, God of StorytellingBirgi, God of Storytelling
- 1Chasm SkulkerChasm Skulker
- 1Exalted Flamer of TzeentchExalted Flamer of Tzeentch
- 1Harmonic ProdigyHarmonic Prodigy
- 1Hexing SquelcherHexing Squelcher
- 1Iron Man, Armored AvengerIron Man, Armored Avenger
- 1Niv-Mizzet, ParunNiv-Mizzet, Parun
- 1Niv-Mizzet, the FiremindNiv-Mizzet, the Firemind
- 1Psychosis CrawlerPsychosis Crawler
- 1Storm-Kiln ArtistStorm-Kiln Artist
- 1The Locust GodThe Locust God
- 1Theorist's ProxyTheorist's Proxy
- 1UrabraskUrabrask
- 1Veyran, Voice of DualityVeyran, Voice of Duality
- 1Vivi OrnitierVivi Ornitier
Instants (20)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1Chaos WarpChaos Warp
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Fists of FlameFists of Flame
- 1Flame of AnorFlame of Anor
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Frantic SearchFrantic Search
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1OptOpt
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1SnapSnap
- 1Spikefield HazardSpikefield Hazard
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Valakut AwakeningValakut Awakening
Sorceries (12)
- 1Echo of EonsEcho of Eons
- 1Faithless LootingFaithless Looting
- 1GambleGamble
- 1Gitaxian ProbeGitaxian Probe
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Mana GeyserMana Geyser
- 1PonderPonder
- 1PreordainPreordain
- 1Sea Gate RestorationSea Gate Restoration
- 1TimetwisterTimetwister
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (11)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Grim MonolithGrim Monolith
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Wizard's StaffWizard's Staff
Enchantments (6)
- 1MindmoilMindmoil
- 1Ominous SeasOminous Seas
- 1Proft's Eidetic MemoryProft's Eidetic Memory
- 1Psychic CorrosionPsychic Corrosion
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Teferi's Ageless InsightTeferi's Ageless Insight
Planeswalkers (2)
- 1Ral, Crackling WitRal, Crackling Wit
- 1Teferi, Temporal PilgrimTeferi, Temporal Pilgrim
Lands (32)
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Cascade BluffsCascade Bluffs
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Fiery IsletFiery Islet
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 6IslandIsland
- 1Izzet BoilerworksIzzet Boilerworks
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 4MountainMountain
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Prismatic VistaPrismatic Vista
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stormcarved CoastStormcarved Coast
- 1Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
Ashling, Flame Dancer
Ashling, Flame Dancer
Birgi, God of Storytelling
Birgi, God of Storytelling
Chasm Skulker
Chasm Skulker
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
Harmonic Prodigy
Harmonic Prodigy
Hexing Squelcher
Hexing Squelcher
Iron Man, Armored Avenger
Iron Man, Armored Avenger
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Psychosis Crawler
Psychosis Crawler
Storm-Kiln Artist
Storm-Kiln Artist
The Locust God
The Locust God
Theorist's Proxy
Theorist's Proxy
Urabrask
Urabrask
Veyran, Voice of Duality
Veyran, Voice of Duality
Vivi Ornitier
Vivi Ornitier
Instants (20)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Fists of Flame
Fists of Flame
Flame of Anor
Flame of Anor
Flusterstorm
Flusterstorm
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
Frantic Search
Frantic Search
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Opt
Opt
Pongify
Pongify
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Snap
Snap
Spikefield Hazard
Spikefield Hazard
Swan Song
Swan Song
Valakut Awakening
Valakut Awakening
Sorceries (12)
Echo of Eons
Echo of Eons
Faithless Looting
Faithless Looting
Gamble
Gamble
Gitaxian Probe
Gitaxian Probe
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Mana Geyser
Mana Geyser
Ponder
Ponder
Preordain
Preordain
Sea Gate Restoration
Sea Gate Restoration
Timetwister
Timetwister
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (11)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Grim Monolith
Grim Monolith
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
The One Ring
The One Ring
Wizard's Staff
Wizard's Staff
Enchantments (6)
Mindmoil
Mindmoil
Ominous Seas
Ominous Seas
Proft's Eidetic Memory
Proft's Eidetic Memory
Psychic Corrosion
Psychic Corrosion
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Teferi's Ageless Insight
Teferi's Ageless Insight
Planeswalkers (2)
Ral, Crackling Wit
Ral, Crackling Wit
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
Lands (22)
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Cascade Bluffs
Cascade Bluffs
Command Tower
Command Tower
Fiery Islet
Fiery Islet
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Izzet Boilerworks
Izzet Boilerworks
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Prismatic Vista
Prismatic Vista
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stormcarved Coast
Stormcarved Coast
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Training Center
Training Center
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Basics (2)
Island
6 Island
Mountain
4 Mountain