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Average Deck for Dr. Ian Malcolm - Optimized Defenders
Original Name:
Atla Palani, Nest TenderAtla Palani, Nest Tender
Dr. Ian Malcolm
Rank #62
4decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Dr. Ian MalcolmDr. Ian Malcolm
Creatures (27)
- 1Bartz and BokoBartz and Boko
- 1Dinosaur EggDinosaur Egg
- 1Earthshaker DreadmawEarthshaker Dreadmaw
- 1Etali, Primal ConquerorEtali, Primal Conqueror
- 1Etali, Primal StormEtali, Primal Storm
- 1Ghalta and MavrenGhalta and Mavren
- 1Ghalta, Stampede TyrantGhalta, Stampede Tyrant
- 1Gisela, Blade of GoldnightGisela, Blade of Goldnight
- 1Harmonic ProdigyHarmonic Prodigy
- 1Kozilek, Butcher of TruthKozilek, Butcher of Truth
- 1Nesting DragonNesting Dragon
- 1Ojer Kaslem, Deepest GrowthOjer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
- 1Ojer Taq, Deepest FoundationOjer Taq, Deepest Foundation
- 1Palani's HatcherPalani's Hatcher
- 1PolyraptorPolyraptor
- 1Raging SwordtoothRaging Swordtooth
- 1Ravenous TyrannosaurusRavenous Tyrannosaurus
- 1Regisaur AlphaRegisaur Alpha
- 1Roaming ThroneRoaming Throne
- 1Sazh KatzroySazh Katzroy
- 1Silverclad FerocidonsSilverclad Ferocidons
- 1Traveling ChocoboTraveling Chocobo
- 1Tyrranax RexTyrranax Rex
- 1Verdant Sun's AvatarVerdant Sun's Avatar
- 1Worldspine WurmWorldspine Wurm
- 1Zacama, Primal CalamityZacama, Primal Calamity
- 1Zetalpa, Primal DawnZetalpa, Primal Dawn
Instants (10)
- 1Clever ConcealmentClever Concealment
- 1Congregation at DawnCongregation at Dawn
- 1EphemerateEphemerate
- 1Generous GiftGenerous Gift
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Return of the WildspeakerReturn of the Wildspeaker
- 1Strength of WillStrength of Will
- 1Sundering GrowthSundering Growth
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Worldly TutorWorldly Tutor
Sorceries (6)
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Kodama's ReachKodama's Reach
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1Rampant GrowthRampant Growth
- 1Shared RootsShared Roots
Artifacts (12)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Ashnod's AltarAshnod's Altar
- 1Coat of ArmsCoat of Arms
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Gruul SignetGruul Signet
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Maskwood NexusMaskwood Nexus
- 1Monster ManualMonster Manual
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1The Great HengeThe Great Henge
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
Enchantments (7)
- 1Doubling SeasonDoubling Season
- 1ExplorationExploration
- 1Fanatical DevotionFanatical Devotion
- 1Martyr's CauseMartyr's Cause
- 1Rhythm of the WildRhythm of the Wild
- 1Sylvan LibrarySylvan Library
- 1Warstorm SurgeWarstorm Surge
Lands (37)
- 1Boros GarrisonBoros Garrison
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Clifftop RetreatClifftop Retreat
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Cragcrown PathwayCragcrown Pathway
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 5ForestForest
- 1Fortified VillageFortified Village
- 1High MarketHigh Market
- 1Highland ForestHighland Forest
- 1Hushwood VergeHushwood Verge
- 1Ishgard, the Holy SeeIshgard, the Holy See
- 1Jetmir's GardenJetmir's Garden
- 1Jungle ShrineJungle Shrine
- 1Mosswort BridgeMosswort Bridge
- 3MountainMountain
- 1Multiversal PassageMultiversal Passage
- 1Needleverge PathwayNeedleverge Pathway
- 3PlainsPlains
- 1Radiant SummitRadiant Summit
- 1Rugged PrairieRugged Prairie
- 1Sheltering LandscapeSheltering Landscape
- 1Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1Sundown PassSundown Pass
- 1Sungrass PrairieSungrass Prairie
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
- 1Wooded BastionWooded Bastion
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
Bartz and Boko
Bartz and Boko
Dinosaur Egg
Dinosaur Egg
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
Etali, Primal Conqueror
Etali, Primal Conqueror
Etali, Primal Storm
Etali, Primal Storm
Ghalta and Mavren
Ghalta and Mavren
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
Harmonic Prodigy
Harmonic Prodigy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
Nesting Dragon
Nesting Dragon
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
Palani's Hatcher
Palani's Hatcher
Polyraptor
Polyraptor
Raging Swordtooth
Raging Swordtooth
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
Regisaur Alpha
Regisaur Alpha
Roaming Throne
Roaming Throne
Sazh Katzroy
Sazh Katzroy
Silverclad Ferocidons
Silverclad Ferocidons
Traveling Chocobo
Traveling Chocobo
Tyrranax Rex
Tyrranax Rex
Verdant Sun's Avatar
Verdant Sun's Avatar
Worldspine Wurm
Worldspine Wurm
Zacama, Primal Calamity
Zacama, Primal Calamity
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Instants (10)
Clever Concealment
Clever Concealment
Congregation at Dawn
Congregation at Dawn
Ephemerate
Ephemerate
Generous Gift
Generous Gift
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Return of the Wildspeaker
Return of the Wildspeaker
Strength of Will
Strength of Will
Sundering Growth
Sundering Growth
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Worldly Tutor
Worldly Tutor
Sorceries (6)
Cultivate
Cultivate
Farseek
Farseek
Kodama's Reach
Kodama's Reach
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Rampant Growth
Rampant Growth
Shared Roots
Shared Roots
Artifacts (12)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Ashnod's Altar
Ashnod's Altar
Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Gruul Signet
Gruul Signet
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Maskwood Nexus
Maskwood Nexus
Monster Manual
Monster Manual
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
The Great Henge
The Great Henge
The One Ring
The One Ring
Enchantments (7)
Doubling Season
Doubling Season
Exploration
Exploration
Fanatical Devotion
Fanatical Devotion
Martyr's Cause
Martyr's Cause
Rhythm of the Wild
Rhythm of the Wild
Sylvan Library
Sylvan Library
Warstorm Surge
Warstorm Surge
Lands (26)
Boros Garrison
Boros Garrison
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Tower
Command Tower
Cragcrown Pathway
Cragcrown Pathway
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Fortified Village
Fortified Village
Highland Forest
Highland Forest
High Market
High Market
Hushwood Verge
Hushwood Verge
Ishgard, the Holy See
Ishgard, the Holy See
Jetmir's Garden
Jetmir's Garden
Jungle Shrine
Jungle Shrine
Mosswort Bridge
Mosswort Bridge
Multiversal Passage
Multiversal Passage
Needleverge Pathway
Needleverge Pathway
Radiant Summit
Radiant Summit
Rugged Prairie
Rugged Prairie
Sheltering Landscape
Sheltering Landscape
Stomping Ground
Stomping Ground
Sundown Pass
Sundown Pass
Sungrass Prairie
Sungrass Prairie
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Wooded Bastion
Wooded Bastion
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Basics (3)
Forest
5 Forest
Mountain
3 Mountain
Plains
3 Plains