Average Deck for Talrand, Sky Summoner - Expensive Counterspells
Talrand, Sky Summoner
Rank #377
21decks
Apr 9, 2026
Let the Tokens Make Landfall with Tam, Observant Sequencer
Welcome back to Strixhaven! Today, let's check out a deck tech surrounding Tam, Observant Sequencer and dropping lands on the field.
Nov 17, 2025
Rule Zero: Avatar's Double-Faced Sagas as Commanders
The double-faced Sagas in Avatar aren't technically legal to run as your commander, but maybe your pod won't mind. Here's how to build them.
Average Decklist
- 1 Talrand, Sky SummonerTalrand, Sky Summoner
- 1 AbjureAbjure
- 1 An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1 Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1 Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Archmage EmeritusArchmage Emeritus
- 1 Archmage's CharmArchmage's Charm
- 1 Back to BasicsBack to Basics
- 1 Baral, Chief of ComplianceBaral, Chief of Compliance
- 1 BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1 Caged SunCaged Sun
- 1 CounterspellCounterspell
- 1 Cryptic CommandCryptic Command
- 1 Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1 Dig Through TimeDig Through Time
- 1 DisallowDisallow
- 1 DispelDispel
- 1 Enduring CuriosityEnduring Curiosity
- 1 Faerie MastermindFaerie Mastermind
- 1 Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1 Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1 FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1 Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1 Force of WillForce of Will
- 1 Gitaxian ProbeGitaxian Probe
- 1 GuileGuile
- 1 High TideHigh Tide
- 1 Hullbreaker HorrorHullbreaker Horror
- 1 Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 13 IslandIsland
- 1 Isochron ScepterIsochron Scepter
- 1 Jeweled LotusJeweled Lotus
- 1 Mana CryptMana Crypt
- 1 Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1 Mana LeakMana Leak
- 1 Mana SculptMana Sculpt
- 1 Merchant ScrollMerchant Scroll
- 1 Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1 Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1 Mystic ConfluenceMystic Confluence
- 1 Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1 Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1 Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1 Narset's ReversalNarset's Reversal
- 1 Narset, Parter of VeilsNarset, Parter of Veils
- 1 NegateNegate
- 1 OptOpt
- 1 Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1 Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1 PonderPonder
- 1 PongifyPongify
- 1 PreordainPreordain
- 1 PropagandaPropaganda
- 1 Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1 Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1 Reconnaissance MissionReconnaissance Mission
- 1 Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1 RewindRewind
- 1 Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1 Riptide LaboratoryRiptide Laboratory
- 1 RivendellRivendell
- 1 Sapphire MedallionSapphire Medallion
- 1 Sensei's Divining TopSensei's Divining Top
- 1 Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1 SnapSnap
- 1 Snapcaster MageSnapcaster Mage
- 10 Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Solve the EquationSolve the Equation
- 1 Spell PierceSpell Pierce
- 1 Strix SerenadeStrix Serenade
- 1 Swan SongSwan Song
- 1 Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1 Tolaria WestTolaria West
- 1 Treasure CruiseTreasure Cruise
- 1 UnwindUnwind
- 1 War RoomWar Room
- 1 Wizard's RetortWizard's Retort
Archmage Emeritus
Archmage Emeritus
Baral, Chief of Compliance
Baral, Chief of Compliance
Enduring Curiosity
Enduring Curiosity
Faerie Mastermind
Faerie Mastermind
Guile
Guile
Hullbreaker Horror
Hullbreaker Horror
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Snapcaster Mage
Snapcaster Mage
Instants (37)
Abjure
Abjure
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Archmage's Charm
Archmage's Charm
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cryptic Command
Cryptic Command
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dig Through Time
Dig Through Time
Disallow
Disallow
Dispel
Dispel
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flusterstorm
Flusterstorm
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
High Tide
High Tide
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mana Leak
Mana Leak
Mana Sculpt
Mana Sculpt
Muddle the Mixture
Muddle the Mixture
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Mystic Confluence
Mystic Confluence
Narset's Reversal
Narset's Reversal
Negate
Negate
Opt
Opt
Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation
Pongify
Pongify
Rapid Hybridization
Rapid Hybridization
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Rewind
Rewind
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Snap
Snap
Spell Pierce
Spell Pierce
Strix Serenade
Strix Serenade
Swan Song
Swan Song
Unwind
Unwind
Wizard's Retort
Wizard's Retort
Sorceries (6)
Gitaxian Probe
Gitaxian Probe
Merchant Scroll
Merchant Scroll
Ponder
Ponder
Preordain
Preordain
Solve the Equation
Solve the Equation
Treasure Cruise
Treasure Cruise
Artifacts (10)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Caged Sun
Caged Sun
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Isochron Scepter
Isochron Scepter
Jeweled Lotus
Jeweled Lotus
Mana Crypt
Mana Crypt
Sapphire Medallion
Sapphire Medallion
Sensei's Divining Top
Sensei's Divining Top
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Enchantments (5)
Back to Basics
Back to Basics
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Propaganda
Propaganda
Reconnaissance Mission
Reconnaissance Mission
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Planeswalkers (1)
Narset, Parter of Veils
Narset, Parter of Veils
Lands (9)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Riptide Laboratory
Riptide Laboratory
Rivendell
Rivendell
Tolaria West
Tolaria West
War Room
War Room
Basics (2)
Island
13 Islands
Snow-Covered Island
10 Snow-Covered Islands