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Kellan, the Kid

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Decklist

Kellan, the Kid

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Commander
- 1Kellan, the KidKellan, the Kid
Creatures (32)
- 1Alaundo the SeerAlaundo the Seer
- 1Aloe AlchemistAloe Alchemist
- 1Augur of AutumnAugur of Autumn
- 1Beanstalk GiantBeanstalk Giant
- 1Beorn, Reluctant HostBeorn, Reluctant Host
- 1Bilbo Baggins, BurglarBilbo Baggins, Burglar
- 1Bofur, Reliable GuardianBofur, Reliable Guardian
- 1Dazzling SphinxDazzling Sphinx
- 1Doc Aurlock, Grizzled GeniusDoc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
- 1Durnan of the Yawning PortalDurnan of the Yawning Portal
- 1Dust AnimusDust Animus
- 1Encouraging AviatorEncouraging Aviator
- 1Ethereal ValkyrieEthereal Valkyrie
- 1Fblthp, Lost on the RangeFblthp, Lost on the Range
- 1Horned Loch-WhaleHorned Loch-Whale
- 1Joined ResearchersJoined Researchers
- 1Kellan, Inquisitive ProdigyKellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
- 1Loan SharkLoan Shark
- 1Outcaster TrailblazerOutcaster Trailblazer
- 1Realm-Cloaked GiantRealm-Cloaked Giant
- 1Sage of the BeyondSage of the Beyond
- 1Savvy TraderSavvy Trader
- 1Slickshot LockpickerSlickshot Lockpicker
- 1Spellbook SeekerSpellbook Seeker
- 1Stormkeld VanguardStormkeld Vanguard
- 1Studious First-YearStudious First-Year
- 1Sword Coast SerpentSword Coast Serpent
- 1Tam, Observant SequencerTam, Observant Sequencer
- 1Tlincalli HunterTlincalli Hunter
- 1Vega, the WatcherVega, the Watcher
- 1Visage BanditVisage Bandit
- 1Woodland AcolyteWoodland Acolyte
Instants (9)
- 1Behold the MultiverseBehold the Multiverse
- 1Bovine InterventionBovine Intervention
- 1Memory DelugeMemory Deluge
- 1Origin of MetalbendingOrigin of Metalbending
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Saw It ComingSaw It Coming
- 1Stroke of MidnightStroke of Midnight
- 1Surge of BrillianceSurge of Brilliance
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (10)
- 1Aminatou's AuguryAminatou's Augury
- 1Arcane HeistArcane Heist
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1Deep AnalysisDeep Analysis
- 1Make Your Own LuckMake Your Own Luck
- 1Plan the HeistPlan the Heist
- 1RavenformRavenform
- 1Restoration SeminarRestoration Seminar
- 1Search for TomorrowSearch for Tomorrow
- 1Tumbleweed RisingTumbleweed Rising
Artifacts (7)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chaos WandChaos Wand
- 1Dream-Thief's BandanaDream-Thief's Bandana
- 1Giant's BoulderGiant's Boulder
- 1Lucky CloverLucky Clover
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1The Key to the VaultThe Key to the Vault
Enchantments (4)
- 1Extraordinary JourneyExtraordinary Journey
- 1Fortune Teller's TalentFortune Teller's Talent
- 1Future SightFuture Sight
- 1Kellan Joins UpKellan Joins Up
Lands (37)
- 1Azorius ChanceryAzorius Chancery
- 1Canopy VistaCanopy Vista
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 8ForestForest
- 1Hinterland HarborHinterland Harbor
- 9IslandIsland
- 1Mosswort BridgeMosswort Bridge
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 6PlainsPlains
- 1Prairie StreamPrairie Stream
- 1Seaside CitadelSeaside Citadel
- 1Selesnya SanctuarySelesnya Sanctuary
- 1Simic Growth ChamberSimic Growth Chamber
- 1Temple of MysteryTemple of Mystery
- 1Tranquil LandscapeTranquil Landscape

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Alaundo the Seer

Aloe Alchemist

Augur of Autumn

Beanstalk Giant

Beorn, Reluctant Host

Bilbo Baggins, Burglar

Bofur, Reliable Guardian

Dazzling Sphinx

Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius

Durnan of the Yawning Portal

Dust Animus

Encouraging Aviator

Ethereal Valkyrie

Fblthp, Lost on the Range

Horned Loch-Whale

Joined Researchers

Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy

Loan Shark

Outcaster Trailblazer

Realm-Cloaked Giant

Sage of the Beyond

Savvy Trader

Slickshot Lockpicker

Spellbook Seeker

Stormkeld Vanguard

Studious First-Year

Sword Coast Serpent

Tam, Observant Sequencer

Tlincalli Hunter

Vega, the Watcher

Visage Bandit

Woodland Acolyte

Instants (9)

Behold the Multiverse

Bovine Intervention

Memory Deluge

Origin of Metalbending

Path to Exile

Saw It Coming

Stroke of Midnight

Surge of Brilliance

Swords to Plowshares

Sorceries (10)

Aminatou's Augury

Arcane Heist

Cultivate

Deep Analysis

Make Your Own Luck

Plan the Heist

Ravenform

Restoration Seminar

Search for Tomorrow

Tumbleweed Rising

Artifacts (7)

Arcane Signet

Chaos Wand

Dream-Thief's Bandana

Giant's Boulder

Lucky Clover

Sol Ring

The Key to the Vault

Enchantments (4)

Extraordinary Journey

Fortune Teller's Talent

Future Sight

Kellan Joins Up

Lands (14)

Azorius Chancery

Canopy Vista

Command Tower

Evolving Wilds

Exotic Orchard

Hinterland Harbor

Mosswort Bridge

Path of Ancestry

Prairie Stream

Seaside Citadel

Selesnya Sanctuary

Simic Growth Chamber

Temple of Mystery

Tranquil Landscape

Basics (3)

Forest

8 Forest

Island

9 Island

Plains

6 Plains