Average Deck for Chief Jim Hopper // Dustin, Gadget Genius - Budget
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Chief Jim Hopper // Dustin, Gadget Genius
Rank #2,935
16decks
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Decklist
Chief Jim Hopper
Dustin, Gadget Genius
Commanders
- 1Chief Jim HopperChief Jim Hopper
- 1Dustin, Gadget GeniusDustin, Gadget Genius
Creatures (31)
- 1Academy ManufactorAcademy Manufactor
- 1Alquist Proft, Master SleuthAlquist Proft, Master Sleuth
- 1Bronze GuardianBronze Guardian
- 1Bygone BishopBygone Bishop
- 1Depthshaker TitanDepthshaker Titan
- 1Enthusiastic MechanautEnthusiastic Mechanaut
- 1Erdwal IlluminatorErdwal Illuminator
- 1Ezrim, Agency ChiefEzrim, Agency Chief
- 1Fathom Fleet SwordjackFathom Fleet Swordjack
- 1Filigree AttendantFiligree Attendant
- 1Forensic GadgeteerForensic Gadgeteer
- 1Foundry InspectorFoundry Inspector
- 1Gleaming GeardrakeGleaming Geardrake
- 1Ingenious ArtilleristIngenious Artillerist
- 1James, Wandering DadJames, Wandering Dad
- 1Junk WinderJunk Winder
- 1Kappa CannoneerKappa Cannoneer
- 1Lavinia, Foil to ConspiracyLavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
- 1Malcolm, the EyesMalcolm, the Eyes
- 1Master of EtheriumMaster of Etherium
- 1Meddling YouthsMeddling Youths
- 1Merchant of TruthMerchant of Truth
- 1Novice InspectorNovice Inspector
- 1Piper Wright, Publick ReporterPiper Wright, Publick Reporter
- 1Reckless FireweaverReckless Fireweaver
- 1Senator PeacockSenator Peacock
- 1Shimmer DragonShimmer Dragon
- 1Solemn SimulacrumSolemn Simulacrum
- 1Tangletrove KelpTangletrove Kelp
- 1Thought MonitorThought Monitor
- 1Wojek InvestigatorWojek Investigator
Instants (8)
- 1Auspicious ArrivalAuspicious Arrival
- 1DeduceDeduce
- 1Disorder in the CourtDisorder in the Court
- 1DispatchDispatch
- 1Fateful AbsenceFateful Absence
- 1Lorehold CharmLorehold Charm
- 1Officious InterrogationOfficious Interrogation
- 1The Chase Is OnThe Chase Is On
Sorceries (4)
- 1Follow the BodiesFollow the Bodies
- 1No WitnessesNo Witnesses
- 1Rise and ShineRise and Shine
- 1Torch the WitnessTorch the Witness
Artifacts (13)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Azorius SignetAzorius Signet
- 1Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1Detective's SatchelDetective's Satchel
- 1Dragonspark ReactorDragonspark Reactor
- 1Five Hundred Year DiaryFive Hundred Year Diary
- 1Idol of OblivionIdol of Oblivion
- 1Inspiring StatuaryInspiring Statuary
- 1Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
- 1Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1Tamiyo's JournalTamiyo's Journal
Enchantments (6)
- 1Armed with ProofArmed with Proof
- 1Case of the Filched FalconCase of the Filched Falcon
- 1Curious InquiryCurious Inquiry
- 1Search the PremisesSearch the Premises
- 1Thopter Spy NetworkThopter Spy Network
- 1Thorough InvestigationThorough Investigation
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Tezzeret, Betrayer of FleshTezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
Lands (35)
- 1Adarkar WastesAdarkar Wastes
- 1Azorius ChanceryAzorius Chancery
- 1Clifftop RetreatClifftop Retreat
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Glacial FortressGlacial Fortress
- 8IslandIsland
- 1Izzet BoilerworksIzzet Boilerworks
- 6MountainMountain
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1Mystic MonasteryMystic Monastery
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 6PlainsPlains
- 1Port TownPort Town
- 1Rustvale BridgeRustvale Bridge
- 1Seat of the SynodSeat of the Synod
- 1Shivan ReefShivan Reef
Academy Manufactor
Academy Manufactor
Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth
Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth
Bronze Guardian
Bronze Guardian
Bygone Bishop
Bygone Bishop
Depthshaker Titan
Depthshaker Titan
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
Erdwal Illuminator
Erdwal Illuminator
Ezrim, Agency Chief
Ezrim, Agency Chief
Fathom Fleet Swordjack
Fathom Fleet Swordjack
Filigree Attendant
Filigree Attendant
Forensic Gadgeteer
Forensic Gadgeteer
Foundry Inspector
Foundry Inspector
Gleaming Geardrake
Gleaming Geardrake
Ingenious Artillerist
Ingenious Artillerist
James, Wandering Dad
James, Wandering Dad
Junk Winder
Junk Winder
Kappa Cannoneer
Kappa Cannoneer
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
Malcolm, the Eyes
Malcolm, the Eyes
Master of Etherium
Master of Etherium
Meddling Youths
Meddling Youths
Merchant of Truth
Merchant of Truth
Novice Inspector
Novice Inspector
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
Reckless Fireweaver
Reckless Fireweaver
Senator Peacock
Senator Peacock
Shimmer Dragon
Shimmer Dragon
Solemn Simulacrum
Solemn Simulacrum
Tangletrove Kelp
Tangletrove Kelp
Thought Monitor
Thought Monitor
Wojek Investigator
Wojek Investigator
Instants (8)
Auspicious Arrival
Auspicious Arrival
Deduce
Deduce
Disorder in the Court
Disorder in the Court
Dispatch
Dispatch
Fateful Absence
Fateful Absence
Lorehold Charm
Lorehold Charm
Officious Interrogation
Officious Interrogation
The Chase Is On
The Chase Is On
Sorceries (4)
Follow the Bodies
Follow the Bodies
No Witnesses
No Witnesses
Rise and Shine
Rise and Shine
Torch the Witness
Torch the Witness
Artifacts (13)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Azorius Signet
Azorius Signet
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Detective's Satchel
Detective's Satchel
Dragonspark Reactor
Dragonspark Reactor
Five Hundred Year Diary
Five Hundred Year Diary
Idol of Oblivion
Idol of Oblivion
Inspiring Statuary
Inspiring Statuary
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Progress
Talisman of Progress
Tamiyo's Journal
Tamiyo's Journal
Enchantments (6)
Armed with Proof
Armed with Proof
Case of the Filched Falcon
Case of the Filched Falcon
Curious Inquiry
Curious Inquiry
Search the Premises
Search the Premises
Thopter Spy Network
Thopter Spy Network
Thorough Investigation
Thorough Investigation
Planeswalkers (1)
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
Lands (15)
Adarkar Wastes
Adarkar Wastes
Azorius Chancery
Azorius Chancery
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Tower
Command Tower
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Glacial Fortress
Glacial Fortress
Izzet Boilerworks
Izzet Boilerworks
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Mystic Monastery
Mystic Monastery
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Port Town
Port Town
Rustvale Bridge
Rustvale Bridge
Seat of the Synod
Seat of the Synod
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Basics (3)
Island
8 Island
Mountain
6 Mountain
Plains
6 Plains