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Average Deck for Nicanzil, Current Conductor - Expensive Core +1/+1 Counters
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
Rank #1,417
2decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Nicanzil, Current ConductorNicanzil, Current Conductor
Creatures (28)
- 1Attuma, Atlantean WarlordAttuma, Atlantean Warlord
- 1Cenote ScoutCenote Scout
- 1Deeproot HistorianDeeproot Historian
- 1Emperor Mihail IIEmperor Mihail II
- 1Glasspool MimicGlasspool Mimic
- 1Hakbal of the Surging SoulHakbal of the Surging Soul
- 1Herald of Secret StreamsHerald of Secret Streams
- 1Jadelight RangerJadelight Ranger
- 1Jadelight SpelunkerJadelight Spelunker
- 1Kopala, Warden of WavesKopala, Warden of Waves
- 1Kumena, Tyrant of OrazcaKumena, Tyrant of Orazca
- 1Master of the Pearl TridentMaster of the Pearl Trident
- 1Merfolk BranchwalkerMerfolk Branchwalker
- 1Merfolk MistbinderMerfolk Mistbinder
- 1Merrow ReejereyMerrow Reejerey
- 1MistcallerMistcaller
- 1River Herald ScoutRiver Herald Scout
- 1Seafloor OracleSeafloor Oracle
- 1Seeker of SunlightSeeker of Sunlight
- 1Sentinel of the Nameless CitySentinel of the Nameless City
- 1Sigil TracerSigil Tracer
- 1Singer of Swift RiversSinger of Swift Rivers
- 1Stonybrook BanneretStonybrook Banneret
- 1Svyelun of Sea and SkySvyelun of Sea and Sky
- 1Tatyova, Benthic DruidTatyova, Benthic Druid
- 1Tishana, Voice of ThunderTishana, Voice of Thunder
- 1Topography TrackerTopography Tracker
- 1Vodalian HexcatcherVodalian Hexcatcher
Instants (8)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1Growth SpiralGrowth Spiral
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1Inspiring CallInspiring Call
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Nature's ClaimNature's Claim
- 1Ripples of PotentialRipples of Potential
Sorceries (6)
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1Enter the UnknownEnter the Unknown
- 1Over the EdgeOver the Edge
- 1Raise the PalisadeRaise the Palisade
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1Wave GoodbyeWave Goodbye
Artifacts (7)
- 1Glowcap LanternGlowcap Lantern
- 1Ozolith, the Shattered SpireOzolith, the Shattered Spire
- 1PanharmoniconPanharmonicon
- 1Simic SignetSimic Signet
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Subterranean SchoonerSubterranean Schooner
- 1The Great HengeThe Great Henge
Enchantments (14)
- 1Deeproot PilgrimageDeeproot Pilgrimage
- 1Deeproot WatersDeeproot Waters
- 1Elven ChorusElven Chorus
- 1Growing Rites of ItlimocGrowing Rites of Itlimoc
- 1Hardened ScalesHardened Scales
- 1Innkeeper's TalentInnkeeper's Talent
- 1Kindred DiscoveryKindred Discovery
- 1Path of DiscoveryPath of Discovery
- 1Reflections of LittjaraReflections of Littjara
- 1Retreat to CoralhelmRetreat to Coralhelm
- 1Retreat to KazanduRetreat to Kazandu
- 1SpelunkingSpelunking
- 1Sphere GridSphere Grid
- 1Twists and TurnsTwists and Turns
Lands (36)
- 1Barkchannel PathwayBarkchannel Pathway
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Dreamroot CascadeDreamroot Cascade
- 1Fabled PassageFabled Passage
- 1Flooded GroveFlooded Grove
- 5ForestForest
- 1Hedge MazeHedge Maze
- 1Hinterland HarborHinterland Harbor
- 5IslandIsland
- 1Karn's BastionKarn's Bastion
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Mosswort BridgeMosswort Bridge
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Oran-Rief, the VastwoodOran-Rief, the Vastwood
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 1Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1RivendellRivendell
- 1Secluded CourtyardSecluded Courtyard
- 1Simic Growth ChamberSimic Growth Chamber
- 1Three Tree CityThree Tree City
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1Unclaimed TerritoryUnclaimed Territory
- 1Volatile FaultVolatile Fault
- 1Willowrush VergeWillowrush Verge
- 1Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
Cenote Scout
Cenote Scout
Deeproot Historian
Deeproot Historian
Emperor Mihail II
Emperor Mihail II
Glasspool Mimic
Glasspool Mimic
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Herald of Secret Streams
Herald of Secret Streams
Jadelight Ranger
Jadelight Ranger
Jadelight Spelunker
Jadelight Spelunker
Kopala, Warden of Waves
Kopala, Warden of Waves
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
Master of the Pearl Trident
Master of the Pearl Trident
Merfolk Branchwalker
Merfolk Branchwalker
Merfolk Mistbinder
Merfolk Mistbinder
Merrow Reejerey
Merrow Reejerey
Mistcaller
Mistcaller
River Herald Scout
River Herald Scout
Seafloor Oracle
Seafloor Oracle
Seeker of Sunlight
Seeker of Sunlight
Sentinel of the Nameless City
Sentinel of the Nameless City
Sigil Tracer
Sigil Tracer
Singer of Swift Rivers
Singer of Swift Rivers
Stonybrook Banneret
Stonybrook Banneret
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
Topography Tracker
Topography Tracker
Vodalian Hexcatcher
Vodalian Hexcatcher
Instants (8)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Growth Spiral
Growth Spiral
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Inspiring Call
Inspiring Call
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Nature's Claim
Nature's Claim
Ripples of Potential
Ripples of Potential
Sorceries (6)
Cultivate
Cultivate
Enter the Unknown
Enter the Unknown
Over the Edge
Over the Edge
Raise the Palisade
Raise the Palisade
Three Visits
Three Visits
Wave Goodbye
Wave Goodbye
Artifacts (7)
Glowcap Lantern
Glowcap Lantern
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
Panharmonicon
Panharmonicon
Simic Signet
Simic Signet
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Subterranean Schooner
Subterranean Schooner
The Great Henge
The Great Henge
Enchantments (14)
Deeproot Pilgrimage
Deeproot Pilgrimage
Deeproot Waters
Deeproot Waters
Elven Chorus
Elven Chorus
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
Hardened Scales
Hardened Scales
Innkeeper's Talent
Innkeeper's Talent
Kindred Discovery
Kindred Discovery
Path of Discovery
Path of Discovery
Reflections of Littjara
Reflections of Littjara
Retreat to Coralhelm
Retreat to Coralhelm
Retreat to Kazandu
Retreat to Kazandu
Spelunking
Spelunking
Sphere Grid
Sphere Grid
Twists and Turns
Twists and Turns
Lands (26)
Barkchannel Pathway
Barkchannel Pathway
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dreamroot Cascade
Dreamroot Cascade
Fabled Passage
Fabled Passage
Flooded Grove
Flooded Grove
Hedge Maze
Hedge Maze
Hinterland Harbor
Hinterland Harbor
Karn's Bastion
Karn's Bastion
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Mosswort Bridge
Mosswort Bridge
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Rejuvenating Springs
Rejuvenating Springs
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Rivendell
Rivendell
Secluded Courtyard
Secluded Courtyard
Simic Growth Chamber
Simic Growth Chamber
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Unclaimed Territory
Unclaimed Territory
Volatile Fault
Volatile Fault
Willowrush Verge
Willowrush Verge
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Basics (2)
Forest
5 Forest
Island
5 Island