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Average Deck for Nicanzil, Current Conductor - Budget Core
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Nicanzil, Current ConductorNicanzil, Current Conductor
Creatures (32)
- 1Benthic BiomancerBenthic Biomancer
- 1Cartographer's CompanionCartographer's Companion
- 1Cenote ScoutCenote Scout
- 1Deepfathom EchoDeepfathom Echo
- 1Deeproot EliteDeeproot Elite
- 1Emperor Mihail IIEmperor Mihail II
- 1Forerunner of the HeraldsForerunner of the Heralds
- 1Hakbal of the Surging SoulHakbal of the Surging Soul
- 1Ixalli's DivinerIxalli's Diviner
- 1Jadelight RangerJadelight Ranger
- 1Jadelight SpelunkerJadelight Spelunker
- 1Kopala, Warden of WavesKopala, Warden of Waves
- 1Merfolk BranchwalkerMerfolk Branchwalker
- 1Merfolk Cave-DiverMerfolk Cave-Diver
- 1Merfolk MistbinderMerfolk Mistbinder
- 1Merfolk SovereignMerfolk Sovereign
- 1Merrow ReejereyMerrow Reejerey
- 1Pathfinding AxejawPathfinding Axejaw
- 1River Herald GuideRiver Herald Guide
- 1River Herald ScoutRiver Herald Scout
- 1Seafloor OracleSeafloor Oracle
- 1Seeker of SunlightSeeker of Sunlight
- 1Siren LookoutSiren Lookout
- 1Spyglass SirenSpyglass Siren
- 1Storm Fleet NegotiatorStorm Fleet Negotiator
- 1Tatyova, Benthic DruidTatyova, Benthic Druid
- 1Tishana's WayfinderTishana's Wayfinder
- 1Topography TrackerTopography Tracker
- 1Tributary InstructorTributary Instructor
- 1Waterwind ScoutWaterwind Scout
- 1Wildgrowth WalkerWildgrowth Walker
- 1Zegana, Utopian SpeakerZegana, Utopian Speaker
Instants (9)
- 1Brackish BlunderBrackish Blunder
- 1Decisive DenialDecisive Denial
- 1Embrace the ParadoxEmbrace the Paradox
- 1Inspiring CallInspiring Call
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Out of AirOut of Air
- 1Quandrix CommandQuandrix Command
- 1Repulsive MutationRepulsive Mutation
- 1Ruinous IntrusionRuinous Intrusion
Sorceries (8)
- 1Chart a CourseChart a Course
- 1Enter the UnknownEnter the Unknown
- 1ExploreExplore
- 1Glimpse the CoreGlimpse the Core
- 1Over the EdgeOver the Edge
- 1RavenformRavenform
- 1Self-ReflectionSelf-Reflection
- 1Walk with the AncestorsWalk with the Ancestors
Artifacts (7)
- 1Explorer's CacheExplorer's Cache
- 1Glowcap LanternGlowcap Lantern
- 1Lodestone NeedleLodestone Needle
- 1Shadowed CaravelShadowed Caravel
- 1Simic SignetSimic Signet
- 1Subterranean SchoonerSubterranean Schooner
- 1Weather MakerWeather Maker
Enchantments (5)
- 1Claim the KingdomClaim the Kingdom
- 1Deeproot WatersDeeproot Waters
- 1Khalni Heart ExpeditionKhalni Heart Expedition
- 1Path of DiscoveryPath of Discovery
- 1Twists and TurnsTwists and Turns
Lands (38)
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 14ForestForest
- 1Hidden CataractHidden Cataract
- 1Hidden NurseryHidden Nursery
- 13IslandIsland
- 1Meditation PoolsMeditation Pools
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 1Promising VeinPromising Vein
- 1Simic Growth ChamberSimic Growth Chamber
- 1Temple of MysteryTemple of Mystery
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
- 1Thornwood FallsThornwood Falls
Benthic Biomancer
Benthic Biomancer
Cartographer's Companion
Cartographer's Companion
Cenote Scout
Cenote Scout
Deepfathom Echo
Deepfathom Echo
Deeproot Elite
Deeproot Elite
Emperor Mihail II
Emperor Mihail II
Forerunner of the Heralds
Forerunner of the Heralds
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Ixalli's Diviner
Ixalli's Diviner
Jadelight Ranger
Jadelight Ranger
Jadelight Spelunker
Jadelight Spelunker
Kopala, Warden of Waves
Kopala, Warden of Waves
Merfolk Branchwalker
Merfolk Branchwalker
Merfolk Cave-Diver
Merfolk Cave-Diver
Merfolk Mistbinder
Merfolk Mistbinder
Merfolk Sovereign
Merfolk Sovereign
Merrow Reejerey
Merrow Reejerey
Pathfinding Axejaw
Pathfinding Axejaw
River Herald Guide
River Herald Guide
River Herald Scout
River Herald Scout
Seafloor Oracle
Seafloor Oracle
Seeker of Sunlight
Seeker of Sunlight
Siren Lookout
Siren Lookout
Spyglass Siren
Spyglass Siren
Storm Fleet Negotiator
Storm Fleet Negotiator
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tishana's Wayfinder
Tishana's Wayfinder
Topography Tracker
Topography Tracker
Tributary Instructor
Tributary Instructor
Waterwind Scout
Waterwind Scout
Wildgrowth Walker
Wildgrowth Walker
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
Instants (9)
Brackish Blunder
Brackish Blunder
Decisive Denial
Decisive Denial
Embrace the Paradox
Embrace the Paradox
Inspiring Call
Inspiring Call
Negate
Negate
Out of Air
Out of Air
Quandrix Command
Quandrix Command
Repulsive Mutation
Repulsive Mutation
Ruinous Intrusion
Ruinous Intrusion
Sorceries (8)
Chart a Course
Chart a Course
Enter the Unknown
Enter the Unknown
Explore
Explore
Glimpse the Core
Glimpse the Core
Over the Edge
Over the Edge
Ravenform
Ravenform
Self-Reflection
Self-Reflection
Walk with the Ancestors
Walk with the Ancestors
Artifacts (7)
Explorer's Cache
Explorer's Cache
Glowcap Lantern
Glowcap Lantern
Lodestone Needle
Lodestone Needle
Shadowed Caravel
Shadowed Caravel
Simic Signet
Simic Signet
Subterranean Schooner
Subterranean Schooner
Weather Maker
Weather Maker
Enchantments (5)
Claim the Kingdom
Claim the Kingdom
Deeproot Waters
Deeproot Waters
Khalni Heart Expedition
Khalni Heart Expedition
Path of Discovery
Path of Discovery
Twists and Turns
Twists and Turns
Lands (11)
Command Tower
Command Tower
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Hidden Cataract
Hidden Cataract
Hidden Nursery
Hidden Nursery
Meditation Pools
Meditation Pools
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Promising Vein
Promising Vein
Simic Growth Chamber
Simic Growth Chamber
Temple of Mystery
Temple of Mystery
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Thornwood Falls
Thornwood Falls
Basics (2)
Forest
14 Forest
Island
13 Island