Average Deck for Nicanzil, Current Conductor - Expensive Ramp
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
Rank #1,422
2decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Nicanzil, Current ConductorNicanzil, Current Conductor
Creatures (34)
- 1Cenote ScoutCenote Scout
- 1Courser of KruphixCourser of Kruphix
- 1Deepfathom EchoDeepfathom Echo
- 1Deeproot HistorianDeeproot Historian
- 1Deeproot WayfinderDeeproot Wayfinder
- 1Emperor Mihail IIEmperor Mihail II
- 1Evolution SageEvolution Sage
- 1Forerunner of the HeraldsForerunner of the Heralds
- 1Hakbal of the Surging SoulHakbal of the Surging Soul
- 1Herald of Secret StreamsHerald of Secret Streams
- 1Jadelight SpelunkerJadelight Spelunker
- 1Kiora, the Rising TideKiora, the Rising Tide
- 1Kopala, Warden of WavesKopala, Warden of Waves
- 1Lord of AtlantisLord of Atlantis
- 1Lotus CobraLotus Cobra
- 1Master of the Pearl TridentMaster of the Pearl Trident
- 1Mindspring MerfolkMindspring Merfolk
- 1Mist DancerMist Dancer
- 1River Herald GuideRiver Herald Guide
- 1River Herald ScoutRiver Herald Scout
- 1Roil CartographerRoil Cartographer
- 1SeahunterSeahunter
- 1Seeker of SunlightSeeker of Sunlight
- 1Sentinel of the Nameless CitySentinel of the Nameless City
- 1Singer of Swift RiversSinger of Swift Rivers
- 1Spyglass SirenSpyglass Siren
- 1Storm Fleet NegotiatorStorm Fleet Negotiator
- 1Svyelun of Sea and SkySvyelun of Sea and Sky
- 1Tatyova, Benthic DruidTatyova, Benthic Druid
- 1The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
- 1Tidal WarriorTidal Warrior
- 1Tireless ProvisionerTireless Provisioner
- 1Tishana's WayfinderTishana's Wayfinder
- 1Zimone, Mystery UnravelerZimone, Mystery Unraveler
Instants (6)
- 1Archdruid's CharmArchdruid's Charm
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1BrainsurgeBrainsurge
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
Sorceries (6)
- 1Bala Ged RecoveryBala Ged Recovery
- 1Enter the UnknownEnter the Unknown
- 1Finale of DevastationFinale of Devastation
- 1Over the EdgeOver the Edge
- 1Sylvan TutorSylvan Tutor
- 1Wave GoodbyeWave Goodbye
Artifacts (7)
- 1Amulet of VigorAmulet of Vigor
- 1Crucible of WorldsCrucible of Worlds
- 1Glowcap LanternGlowcap Lantern
- 1Herald's HornHerald's Horn
- 1Ozolith, the Shattered SpireOzolith, the Shattered Spire
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1The Key to the VaultThe Key to the Vault
Enchantments (7)
- 1Hardened ScalesHardened Scales
- 1Innkeeper's TalentInnkeeper's Talent
- 1Path of DiscoveryPath of Discovery
- 1Simic AscendancySimic Ascendancy
- 1SpelunkingSpelunking
- 1Sylvan LibrarySylvan Library
- 1Twists and TurnsTwists and Turns
Lands (39)
- 1Balamb Garden, SeeD AcademyBalamb Garden, SeeD Academy
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Crossroads VillageCrossroads Village
- 1Dreamroot CascadeDreamroot Cascade
- 1Flooded GroveFlooded Grove
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 3ForestForest
- 1Guadosalam, Farplane GatewayGuadosalam, Farplane Gateway
- 1Hedge MazeHedge Maze
- 1Hinterland HarborHinterland Harbor
- 2IslandIsland
- 1Karn's BastionKarn's Bastion
- 1Lush OasisLush Oasis
- 1Meditation PoolsMeditation Pools
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Mutant TownMutant Town
- 1Paradox GardensParadox Gardens
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Rain-Slicked CopseRain-Slicked Copse
- 1Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Simic Growth ChamberSimic Growth Chamber
- 1Sodden VerdureSodden Verdure
- 1Temple of MysteryTemple of Mystery
- 1Thornwood FallsThornwood Falls
- 1Thriving GroveThriving Grove
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Willowrush VergeWillowrush Verge
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
Cenote Scout
Cenote Scout
Courser of Kruphix
Courser of Kruphix
Deepfathom Echo
Deepfathom Echo
Deeproot Historian
Deeproot Historian
Deeproot Wayfinder
Deeproot Wayfinder
Emperor Mihail II
Emperor Mihail II
Evolution Sage
Evolution Sage
Forerunner of the Heralds
Forerunner of the Heralds
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Herald of Secret Streams
Herald of Secret Streams
Jadelight Spelunker
Jadelight Spelunker
Kiora, the Rising Tide
Kiora, the Rising Tide
Kopala, Warden of Waves
Kopala, Warden of Waves
Lord of Atlantis
Lord of Atlantis
Lotus Cobra
Lotus Cobra
Master of the Pearl Trident
Master of the Pearl Trident
Mindspring Merfolk
Mindspring Merfolk
Mist Dancer
Mist Dancer
River Herald Guide
River Herald Guide
River Herald Scout
River Herald Scout
Roil Cartographer
Roil Cartographer
Seahunter
Seahunter
Seeker of Sunlight
Seeker of Sunlight
Sentinel of the Nameless City
Sentinel of the Nameless City
Singer of Swift Rivers
Singer of Swift Rivers
Spyglass Siren
Spyglass Siren
Storm Fleet Negotiator
Storm Fleet Negotiator
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
The Reality Chip
The Reality Chip
Tidal Warrior
Tidal Warrior
Tireless Provisioner
Tireless Provisioner
Tishana's Wayfinder
Tishana's Wayfinder
Zimone, Mystery Unraveler
Zimone, Mystery Unraveler
Instants (6)
Archdruid's Charm
Archdruid's Charm
Beast Within
Beast Within
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Brainsurge
Brainsurge
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Sorceries (6)
Bala Ged Recovery
Bala Ged Recovery
Enter the Unknown
Enter the Unknown
Finale of Devastation
Finale of Devastation
Over the Edge
Over the Edge
Sylvan Tutor
Sylvan Tutor
Wave Goodbye
Wave Goodbye
Artifacts (7)
Amulet of Vigor
Amulet of Vigor
Crucible of Worlds
Crucible of Worlds
Glowcap Lantern
Glowcap Lantern
Herald's Horn
Herald's Horn
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
The Key to the Vault
The Key to the Vault
Enchantments (7)
Hardened Scales
Hardened Scales
Innkeeper's Talent
Innkeeper's Talent
Path of Discovery
Path of Discovery
Simic Ascendancy
Simic Ascendancy
Spelunking
Spelunking
Sylvan Library
Sylvan Library
Twists and Turns
Twists and Turns
Lands (34)
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
Command Tower
Command Tower
Crossroads Village
Crossroads Village
Dreamroot Cascade
Dreamroot Cascade
Flooded Grove
Flooded Grove
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
Hedge Maze
Hedge Maze
Hinterland Harbor
Hinterland Harbor
Karn's Bastion
Karn's Bastion
Lush Oasis
Lush Oasis
Meditation Pools
Meditation Pools
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Mutant Town
Mutant Town
Paradox Gardens
Paradox Gardens
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Rain-Slicked Copse
Rain-Slicked Copse
Rejuvenating Springs
Rejuvenating Springs
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Simic Growth Chamber
Simic Growth Chamber
Sodden Verdure
Sodden Verdure
Temple of Mystery
Temple of Mystery
Thornwood Falls
Thornwood Falls
Thriving Grove
Thriving Grove
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Willowrush Verge
Willowrush Verge
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Basics (2)
Forest
3 Forest
Island
2 Island