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Phenax, God of Deception
Rank #271
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Phenax, God of DeceptionPhenax, God of Deception
Creatures (19)
- 1Aphetto AlchemistAphetto Alchemist
- 1Bloodline KeeperBloodline Keeper
- 1Boggart TrawlerBoggart Trawler
- 1Bruvac the GrandiloquentBruvac the Grandiloquent
- 1Caelorna, Coral TyrantCaelorna, Coral Tyrant
- 1Charix, the Raging IsleCharix, the Raging Isle
- 1Consuming AberrationConsuming Aberration
- 1Defiler of FleshDefiler of Flesh
- 1Disciple of DeceitDisciple of Deceit
- 1Duskmantle GuildmageDuskmantle Guildmage
- 1Eater of the DeadEater of the Dead
- 1FatestitcherFatestitcher
- 1Merfolk SecretkeeperMerfolk Secretkeeper
- 1Ruin CrabRuin Crab
- 1Syr Konrad, the GrimSyr Konrad, the Grim
- 1The Ancient OneThe Ancient One
- 1Tree of PerditionTree of Perdition
- 1Undead AlchemistUndead Alchemist
- 1Wight of Precinct SixWight of Precinct Six
Instants (15)
- 1Chain of VaporChain of Vapor
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Dramatic ReversalDramatic Reversal
- 1Drown in the LochDrown in the Loch
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Gifts UngivenGifts Ungiven
- 1Lim-Dûl's VaultLim-Dûl's Vault
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Psychic StrikePsychic Strike
- 1Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1ResculptResculpt
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
- 1Visions of BeyondVisions of Beyond
Sorceries (9)
- 1Blasphemous EdictBlasphemous Edict
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1Maddening CacophonyMaddening Cacophony
- 1Mind GrindMind Grind
- 1Night's WhisperNight's Whisper
- 1Read the BonesRead the Bones
- 1Scheming SymmetryScheming Symmetry
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1Treasure CruiseTreasure Cruise
Artifacts (13)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Isochron ScepterIsochron Scepter
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1MindcrankMindcrank
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Sting, the Glinting DaggerSting, the Glinting Dagger
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Thousand-Year ElixirThousand-Year Elixir
Enchantments (8)
- 1Black Market ConnectionsBlack Market Connections
- 1Bloodchief AscensionBloodchief Ascension
- 1Intruder AlarmIntruder Alarm
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1NecropotenceNecropotence
- 1Pemmin's AuraPemmin's Aura
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Unstoppable PlanUnstoppable Plan
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Ashiok, Dream RenderAshiok, Dream Render
Lands (34)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Bojuka BogBojuka Bog
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Clearwater PathwayClearwater Pathway
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Fetid PoolsFetid Pools
- 1Glacial ChasmGlacial Chasm
- 1Gloomlake VergeGloomlake Verge
- 1Hall of the Bandit LordHall of the Bandit Lord
- 5IslandIsland
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 1Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 3SwampSwamp
- 1Temple of DeceitTemple of Deceit
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Volrath's StrongholdVolrath's Stronghold
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Aphetto Alchemist
Aphetto Alchemist
Bloodline Keeper
Bloodline Keeper
Boggart Trawler
Boggart Trawler
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
Charix, the Raging Isle
Charix, the Raging Isle
Consuming Aberration
Consuming Aberration
Defiler of Flesh
Defiler of Flesh
Disciple of Deceit
Disciple of Deceit
Duskmantle Guildmage
Duskmantle Guildmage
Eater of the Dead
Eater of the Dead
Fatestitcher
Fatestitcher
Merfolk Secretkeeper
Merfolk Secretkeeper
Ruin Crab
Ruin Crab
Syr Konrad, the Grim
Syr Konrad, the Grim
The Ancient One
The Ancient One
Tree of Perdition
Tree of Perdition
Undead Alchemist
Undead Alchemist
Wight of Precinct Six
Wight of Precinct Six
Instants (15)
Chain of Vapor
Chain of Vapor
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dramatic Reversal
Dramatic Reversal
Drown in the Loch
Drown in the Loch
Force of Will
Force of Will
Gifts Ungiven
Gifts Ungiven
Lim-Dûl's Vault
Lim-Dûl's Vault
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Psychic Strike
Psychic Strike
Rapid Hybridization
Rapid Hybridization
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Resculpt
Resculpt
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Visions of Beyond
Visions of Beyond
Sorceries (9)
Blasphemous Edict
Blasphemous Edict
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Maddening Cacophony
Maddening Cacophony
Mind Grind
Mind Grind
Night's Whisper
Night's Whisper
Read the Bones
Read the Bones
Scheming Symmetry
Scheming Symmetry
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Treasure Cruise
Treasure Cruise
Artifacts (13)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Isochron Scepter
Isochron Scepter
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mindcrank
Mindcrank
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Thousand-Year Elixir
Thousand-Year Elixir
Enchantments (8)
Black Market Connections
Black Market Connections
Bloodchief Ascension
Bloodchief Ascension
Intruder Alarm
Intruder Alarm
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Necropotence
Necropotence
Pemmin's Aura
Pemmin's Aura
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Unstoppable Plan
Unstoppable Plan
Planeswalkers (1)
Ashiok, Dream Render
Ashiok, Dream Render
Lands (26)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Bojuka Bog
Bojuka Bog
City of Brass
City of Brass
Clearwater Pathway
Clearwater Pathway
Command Tower
Command Tower
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Fetid Pools
Fetid Pools
Glacial Chasm
Glacial Chasm
Gloomlake Verge
Gloomlake Verge
Hall of the Bandit Lord
Hall of the Bandit Lord
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Temple of Deceit
Temple of Deceit
Underground River
Underground River
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Volrath's Stronghold
Volrath's Stronghold
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (2)
Island
5 Island
Swamp
3 Swamp