Average Deck for Chief Jim Hopper // Dustin, Gadget Genius - Midrange
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Chief Jim Hopper // Dustin, Gadget Genius
Rank #2,931
3decks
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Decklist
Chief Jim Hopper
Dustin, Gadget Genius
Commanders
- 1Chief Jim HopperChief Jim Hopper
- 1Dustin, Gadget GeniusDustin, Gadget Genius
Creatures (24)
- 1Academy ManufactorAcademy Manufactor
- 1Alquist Proft, Master SleuthAlquist Proft, Master Sleuth
- 1Craig Boone, Novac GuardCraig Boone, Novac Guard
- 1Crime NovelistCrime Novelist
- 1Cyberdrive AwakenerCyberdrive Awakener
- 1Daring SleuthDaring Sleuth
- 1Erdwal IlluminatorErdwal Illuminator
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Ezrim, Agency ChiefEzrim, Agency Chief
- 1Greymond, Avacyn's StalwartGreymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
- 1Ingenious ArtilleristIngenious Artillerist
- 1James, Wandering DadJames, Wandering Dad
- 1Joshua, Phoenix's DominantJoshua, Phoenix's Dominant
- 1Kappa CannoneerKappa Cannoneer
- 1Lavinia, Foil to ConspiracyLavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
- 1Malcolm, the EyesMalcolm, the Eyes
- 1Merchant of TruthMerchant of Truth
- 1Mother of RunesMother of Runes
- 1Piper Wright, Publick ReporterPiper Wright, Publick Reporter
- 1Selfless SpiritSelfless Spirit
- 1Senator PeacockSenator Peacock
- 1Tangletrove KelpTangletrove Kelp
- 1Whirler RogueWhirler Rogue
- 1Wojek InvestigatorWojek Investigator
Instants (15)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Boros CharmBoros Charm
- 1Disorder in the CourtDisorder in the Court
- 1DispatchDispatch
- 1Dovin's VetoDovin's Veto
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Flare of DenialFlare of Denial
- 1Flare of FortitudeFlare of Fortitude
- 1Flawless ManeuverFlawless Maneuver
- 1Lae'zel's AcrobaticsLae'zel's Acrobatics
- 1Officious InterrogationOfficious Interrogation
- 1Secrets of the KeySecrets of the Key
- 1Stubborn DenialStubborn Denial
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Whir of InventionWhir of Invention
Sorceries (6)
- 1Citywide BustCitywide Bust
- 1Press for AnswersPress for Answers
- 1Search WarrantSearch Warrant
- 1Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1Torch the WitnessTorch the Witness
- 1Voyage HomeVoyage Home
Artifacts (12)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Azorius SignetAzorius Signet
- 1Boros SignetBoros Signet
- 1Glaring SpotlightGlaring Spotlight
- 1Hammer of PurphorosHammer of Purphoros
- 1Inspiring StatuaryInspiring Statuary
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Mithril CoatMithril Coat
- 1Psychic PaperPsychic Paper
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
- 1Tamiyo's JournalTamiyo's Journal
Enchantments (6)
- 1Armed with ProofArmed with Proof
- 1Ghirapur Aether GridGhirapur Aether Grid
- 1Heaven SentHeaven Sent
- 1Mechanized ProductionMechanized Production
- 1ReconnaissanceReconnaissance
- 1Thopter Spy NetworkThopter Spy Network
Lands (35)
- 1Adarkar WastesAdarkar Wastes
- 1Ancient DenAncient Den
- 1Azorius ChanceryAzorius Chancery
- 1Battlefield ForgeBattlefield Forge
- 1Clifftop RetreatClifftop Retreat
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Ghost QuarterGhost Quarter
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 1Horizon of ProgressHorizon of Progress
- 4IslandIsland
- 1LibraryLibrary
- 1Mines of MoriaMines of Moria
- 3MountainMountain
- 1Pit of OfferingsPit of Offerings
- 3PlainsPlains
- 1Port TownPort Town
- 1Prairie StreamPrairie Stream
- 1Reflecting PoolReflecting Pool
- 1Scene of the CrimeScene of the Crime
- 1Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 1Seat of the SynodSeat of the Synod
- 1Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1Silverbluff BridgeSilverbluff Bridge
- 1Spire of IndustrySpire of Industry
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Sunbillow VergeSunbillow Verge
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
Academy Manufactor
Academy Manufactor
Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth
Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth
Craig Boone, Novac Guard
Craig Boone, Novac Guard
Crime Novelist
Crime Novelist
Cyberdrive Awakener
Cyberdrive Awakener
Daring Sleuth
Daring Sleuth
Erdwal Illuminator
Erdwal Illuminator
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Ezrim, Agency Chief
Ezrim, Agency Chief
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
Ingenious Artillerist
Ingenious Artillerist
James, Wandering Dad
James, Wandering Dad
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
Kappa Cannoneer
Kappa Cannoneer
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
Malcolm, the Eyes
Malcolm, the Eyes
Merchant of Truth
Merchant of Truth
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
Selfless Spirit
Selfless Spirit
Senator Peacock
Senator Peacock
Tangletrove Kelp
Tangletrove Kelp
Whirler Rogue
Whirler Rogue
Wojek Investigator
Wojek Investigator
Instants (15)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Boros Charm
Boros Charm
Disorder in the Court
Disorder in the Court
Dispatch
Dispatch
Dovin's Veto
Dovin's Veto
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flare of Denial
Flare of Denial
Flare of Fortitude
Flare of Fortitude
Flawless Maneuver
Flawless Maneuver
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
Officious Interrogation
Officious Interrogation
Secrets of the Key
Secrets of the Key
Stubborn Denial
Stubborn Denial
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Whir of Invention
Whir of Invention
Sorceries (6)
Citywide Bust
Citywide Bust
Press for Answers
Press for Answers
Search Warrant
Search Warrant
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sevinne's Reclamation
Torch the Witness
Torch the Witness
Voyage Home
Voyage Home
Artifacts (12)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Azorius Signet
Azorius Signet
Boros Signet
Boros Signet
Glaring Spotlight
Glaring Spotlight
Hammer of Purphoros
Hammer of Purphoros
Inspiring Statuary
Inspiring Statuary
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
Psychic Paper
Psychic Paper
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
Tamiyo's Journal
Tamiyo's Journal
Enchantments (6)
Armed with Proof
Armed with Proof
Ghirapur Aether Grid
Ghirapur Aether Grid
Heaven Sent
Heaven Sent
Mechanized Production
Mechanized Production
Reconnaissance
Reconnaissance
Thopter Spy Network
Thopter Spy Network
Lands (25)
Adarkar Wastes
Adarkar Wastes
Ancient Den
Ancient Den
Azorius Chancery
Azorius Chancery
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Ghost Quarter
Ghost Quarter
Hallowed Fountain
Hallowed Fountain
Horizon of Progress
Horizon of Progress
Library
Library
Mines of Moria
Mines of Moria
Pit of Offerings
Pit of Offerings
Port Town
Port Town
Prairie Stream
Prairie Stream
Reflecting Pool
Reflecting Pool
Scene of the Crime
Scene of the Crime
Sea of Clouds
Sea of Clouds
Seat of the Synod
Seat of the Synod
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Silverbluff Bridge
Silverbluff Bridge
Spire of Industry
Spire of Industry
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Sunbillow Verge
Sunbillow Verge
Training Center
Training Center
Basics (3)
Island
4 Island
Mountain
3 Mountain
Plains
3 Plains