Average Deck for The Ancient One - Expensive Combo
The Ancient One
Rank #689
2decks

Jul 30, 2025
Trim Down Libraries With Phenax, God of Deception
On this From the Brim to the Trim, Arnaud trims a Phenax, God of Deception deck, while also trimming your libraries.

Mar 2, 2024
Technically Playable - Phenax, God of Deception
Compare a 2014 Dimir Mill deck to a 2024 build with Phenax, God of Deception.
Average Decklist
- 1 The Ancient OneThe Ancient One
- 1 Ad NauseamAd Nauseam
- 1 An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1 Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1 Bolas's CitadelBolas's Citadel
- 1 Borne Upon a WindBorne Upon a Wind
- 1 BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1 Cabal RitualCabal Ritual
- 1 Cephalid ColiseumCephalid Coliseum
- 1 Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1 City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1 Clearwater PathwayClearwater Pathway
- 1 Codex ShredderCodex Shredder
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 CounterspellCounterspell
- 1 Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1 Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1 Deadly RollickDeadly Rollick
- 1 DelayDelay
- 1 Demonic ConsultationDemonic Consultation
- 1 Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1 Diabolic IntentDiabolic Intent
- 1 Dig Through TimeDig Through Time
- 1 Dress DownDress Down
- 1 Emergence ZoneEmergence Zone
- 1 Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1 Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1 Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1 Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1 FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1 Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1 Force of WillForce of Will
- 1 Ghoulcaller's BellGhoulcaller's Bell
- 1 Gitaxian ProbeGitaxian Probe
- 1 Grim MonolithGrim Monolith
- 1 Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1 Imperial SealImperial Seal
- 1 Imposter MechImposter Mech
- 1 IslandIsland
- 1 Lion's Eye DiamondLion's Eye Diamond
- 1 Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1 Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1 Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1 Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1 Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1 Mental MisstepMental Misstep
- 1 Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1 MiscastMiscast
- 1 Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1 Mnemonic BetrayalMnemonic Betrayal
- 1 Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1 Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1 Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1 Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1 Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1 Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1 Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1 NecropotenceNecropotence
- 1 Opposition AgentOpposition Agent
- 1 Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1 Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1 Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1 PongifyPongify
- 1 Praetor's GraspPraetor's Grasp
- 1 Proteus StaffProteus Staff
- 1 Rain of FilthRain of Filth
- 1 Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1 ReanimateReanimate
- 1 Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1 Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1 Seat of the SynodSeat of the Synod
- 1 Seer's VisionSeer's Vision
- 1 Sheoldred, the ApocalypseSheoldred, the Apocalypse
- 1 Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1 Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Spire of IndustrySpire of Industry
- 1 SubtletySubtlety
- 1 SwampSwamp
- 1 Swan SongSwan Song
- 1 Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1 TelepathyTelepathy
- 1 Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1 The One RingThe One Ring
- 1 Tidespout TyrantTidespout Tyrant
- 1 TimetwisterTimetwister
- 1 Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1 Undercity SewersUndercity Sewers
- 1 Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1 Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1 Unstoppable PlanUnstoppable Plan
- 1 Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1 Valley FloodcallerValley Floodcaller
- 1 Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
- 1 Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1 Withering TormentWithering Torment
- 1 Yawgmoth's WillYawgmoth's Will
- 1 Zur's WeirdingZur's Weirding
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Opposition Agent
Opposition Agent
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Subtlety
Subtlety
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
Tidespout Tyrant
Tidespout Tyrant
Valley Floodcaller
Valley Floodcaller
Instants (28)
Ad Nauseam
Ad Nauseam
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Borne Upon a Wind
Borne Upon a Wind
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Cabal Ritual
Cabal Ritual
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Deadly Rollick
Deadly Rollick
Delay
Delay
Demonic Consultation
Demonic Consultation
Dig Through Time
Dig Through Time
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flusterstorm
Flusterstorm
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mental Misstep
Mental Misstep
Miscast
Miscast
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation
Pongify
Pongify
Rain of Filth
Rain of Filth
Rapid Hybridization
Rapid Hybridization
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Swan Song
Swan Song
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Withering Torment
Withering Torment
Sorceries (10)
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Diabolic Intent
Diabolic Intent
Gitaxian Probe
Gitaxian Probe
Imperial Seal
Imperial Seal
Mnemonic Betrayal
Mnemonic Betrayal
Praetor's Grasp
Praetor's Grasp
Reanimate
Reanimate
Timetwister
Timetwister
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Yawgmoth's Will
Yawgmoth's Will
Artifacts (18)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Bolas's Citadel
Bolas's Citadel
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Codex Shredder
Codex Shredder
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Ghoulcaller's Bell
Ghoulcaller's Bell
Grim Monolith
Grim Monolith
Imposter Mech
Imposter Mech
Lion's Eye Diamond
Lion's Eye Diamond
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mox Amber
Mox Amber
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Proteus Staff
Proteus Staff
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
The One Ring
The One Ring
Enchantments (8)
Dress Down
Dress Down
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Necropotence
Necropotence
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Seer's Vision
Seer's Vision
Telepathy
Telepathy
Unstoppable Plan
Unstoppable Plan
Zur's Weirding
Zur's Weirding
Lands (24)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Cephalid Coliseum
Cephalid Coliseum
City of Brass
City of Brass
Clearwater Pathway
Clearwater Pathway
Command Tower
Command Tower
Emergence Zone
Emergence Zone
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Seat of the Synod
Seat of the Synod
Spire of Industry
Spire of Industry
Undercity Sewers
Undercity Sewers
Underground River
Underground River
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (3)
Island
1 Island
Snow-Covered Island
1 Snow-Covered Island
Swamp
1 Swamp