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Average Deck for Dr. Ian Malcolm - Optimized Birthing Pod
Original Name:
Atla Palani, Nest TenderAtla Palani, Nest Tender
Dr. Ian Malcolm
Rank #62
3decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Dr. Ian MalcolmDr. Ian Malcolm
Creatures (26)
- 1Apex AltisaurApex Altisaur
- 1Avacyn, Angel of HopeAvacyn, Angel of Hope
- 1BelongingBelonging
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Blightsteel ColossusBlightsteel Colossus
- 1Craterhoof BehemothCraterhoof Behemoth
- 1Dinosaur EggDinosaur Egg
- 1End-Raze ForerunnersEnd-Raze Forerunners
- 1Etali, Primal ConquerorEtali, Primal Conqueror
- 1Ghalta and MavrenGhalta and Mavren
- 1Ghalta, Stampede TyrantGhalta, Stampede Tyrant
- 1Gisela, Blade of GoldnightGisela, Blade of Goldnight
- 1Goring CeratopsGoring Ceratops
- 1Harmonic ProdigyHarmonic Prodigy
- 1Kozilek, the Great DistortionKozilek, the Great Distortion
- 1Palani's HatcherPalani's Hatcher
- 1Pantlaza, Sun-FavoredPantlaza, Sun-Favored
- 1Pathrazer of UlamogPathrazer of Ulamog
- 1Purphoros, God of the ForgePurphoros, God of the Forge
- 1Runic ArmasaurRunic Armasaur
- 1Seedborn MuseSeedborn Muse
- 1Terror of the PeaksTerror of the Peaks
- 1The Walls of Ba Sing SeThe Walls of Ba Sing Se
- 1Urabrask the HiddenUrabrask the Hidden
- 1Verdant Sun's AvatarVerdant Sun's Avatar
- 1Wayward SwordtoothWayward Swordtooth
Instants (12)
- 1Angel's GraceAngel's Grace
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1Chaos WarpChaos Warp
- 1Congregation at DawnCongregation at Dawn
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
- 1ErodeErode
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Rootborn DefensesRootborn Defenses
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
- 1Worldly TutorWorldly Tutor
Sorceries (8)
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Finale of DevastationFinale of Devastation
- 1Last ChanceLast Chance
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1Primal GrowthPrimal Growth
- 1Star of ExtinctionStar of Extinction
- 1Wrath of GodWrath of God
Artifacts (15)
- 1Altar of DementiaAltar of Dementia
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Ashnod's AltarAshnod's Altar
- 1Blasting StationBlasting Station
- 1Chimil, the Inner SunChimil, the Inner Sun
- 1Dino DNADino DNA
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Phyrexian AltarPhyrexian Altar
- 1Scroll RackScroll Rack
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
- 1Talisman of ImpulseTalisman of Impulse
Enchantments (6)
- 1Annie Joins UpAnnie Joins Up
- 1Garruk's UprisingGarruk's Uprising
- 1Goblin BombardmentGoblin Bombardment
- 1Lurking PredatorsLurking Predators
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1SpelunkingSpelunking
Lands (32)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Bountiful PromenadeBountiful Promenade
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Cragcrown PathwayCragcrown Pathway
- 1Dormant VolcanoDormant Volcano
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 2ForestForest
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Hidden NurseryHidden Nursery
- 1Jungle ShrineJungle Shrine
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 2MountainMountain
- 1Overgrown FarmlandOvergrown Farmland
- 2PlainsPlains
- 1PlateauPlateau
- 1Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1SavannahSavannah
- 1Spectator SeatingSpectator Seating
- 1Spire GardenSpire Garden
- 1Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1Sunpetal GroveSunpetal Grove
- 1TaigaTaiga
- 1Temple GardenTemple Garden
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
Apex Altisaur
Apex Altisaur
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
Belonging
Belonging
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Blightsteel Colossus
Blightsteel Colossus
Craterhoof Behemoth
Craterhoof Behemoth
Dinosaur Egg
Dinosaur Egg
End-Raze Forerunners
End-Raze Forerunners
Etali, Primal Conqueror
Etali, Primal Conqueror
Ghalta and Mavren
Ghalta and Mavren
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
Goring Ceratops
Goring Ceratops
Harmonic Prodigy
Harmonic Prodigy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
Palani's Hatcher
Palani's Hatcher
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
Pathrazer of Ulamog
Pathrazer of Ulamog
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Runic Armasaur
Runic Armasaur
Seedborn Muse
Seedborn Muse
Terror of the Peaks
Terror of the Peaks
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
Urabrask the Hidden
Urabrask the Hidden
Verdant Sun's Avatar
Verdant Sun's Avatar
Wayward Swordtooth
Wayward Swordtooth
Instants (12)
Angel's Grace
Angel's Grace
Beast Within
Beast Within
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Congregation at Dawn
Congregation at Dawn
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Erode
Erode
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Rootborn Defenses
Rootborn Defenses
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Worldly Tutor
Worldly Tutor
Sorceries (8)
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Farseek
Farseek
Finale of Devastation
Finale of Devastation
Last Chance
Last Chance
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Primal Growth
Primal Growth
Star of Extinction
Star of Extinction
Wrath of God
Wrath of God
Artifacts (15)
Altar of Dementia
Altar of Dementia
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Ashnod's Altar
Ashnod's Altar
Blasting Station
Blasting Station
Chimil, the Inner Sun
Chimil, the Inner Sun
Dino DNA
Dino DNA
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Phyrexian Altar
Phyrexian Altar
Scroll Rack
Scroll Rack
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Impulse
Talisman of Impulse
Enchantments (6)
Annie Joins Up
Annie Joins Up
Garruk's Uprising
Garruk's Uprising
Goblin Bombardment
Goblin Bombardment
Lurking Predators
Lurking Predators
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Spelunking
Spelunking
Lands (26)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Bountiful Promenade
Bountiful Promenade
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Command Tower
Command Tower
Cragcrown Pathway
Cragcrown Pathway
Dormant Volcano
Dormant Volcano
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Hidden Nursery
Hidden Nursery
Jungle Shrine
Jungle Shrine
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Overgrown Farmland
Overgrown Farmland
Plateau
Plateau
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Savannah
Savannah
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Spire Garden
Spire Garden
Stomping Ground
Stomping Ground
Sunpetal Grove
Sunpetal Grove
Taiga
Taiga
Temple Garden
Temple Garden
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Basics (3)
Forest
2 Forest
Mountain
2 Mountain
Plains
2 Plains