Average Deck for The Ancient One - Budget Dredge
The Ancient One
Rank #727
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.
Decklist
Commander
- 1The Ancient OneThe Ancient One
Creatures (24)
- 1Baleful StrixBaleful Strix
- 1Blackbloom RogueBlackbloom Rogue
- 1Boggart TrawlerBoggart Trawler
- 1CloneClone
- 1Cruel SomnophageCruel Somnophage
- 1Eddymurk CrabEddymurk Crab
- 1Gorex, the TombshellGorex, the Tombshell
- 1Gyruda, Doom of DepthsGyruda, Doom of Depths
- 1Hollow MarauderHollow Marauder
- 1Huskburster SwarmHuskburster Swarm
- 1Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1Lotleth GiantLotleth Giant
- 1Malcolm, Alluring ScoundrelMalcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
- 1Massacre GirlMassacre Girl
- 1PlaguecrafterPlaguecrafter
- 1Sailors' BaneSailors' Bane
- 1Shadow of MortalityShadow of Mortality
- 1Shadowheart, Dark JusticiarShadowheart, Dark Justiciar
- 1ShriekmawShriekmaw
- 1Souls of the LostSouls of the Lost
- 1Vizier of Many FacesVizier of Many Faces
- 1Vohar, Vodalian DesecratorVohar, Vodalian Desecrator
- 1WonderWonder
- 1Writhing NecromassWrithing Necromass
Instants (14)
- 1Bitter TriumphBitter Triumph
- 1Commit // MemoryCommit // Memory
- 1Dig Through TimeDig Through Time
- 1Drown in the LochDrown in the Loch
- 1Fact or FictionFact or Fiction
- 1Filter OutFilter Out
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Price of FamePrice of Fame
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1Reverse the PolarityReverse the Polarity
- 1Sheoldred's EdictSheoldred's Edict
- 1Sublime EpiphanySublime Epiphany
- 1Tainted IndulgenceTainted Indulgence
- 1Unauthorized ExitUnauthorized Exit
Sorceries (14)
- 1Discovery // DispersalDiscovery // Dispersal
- 1Dread ReturnDread Return
- 1Ever AfterEver After
- 1Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1Gix's CommandGix's Command
- 1Morbid CuriosityMorbid Curiosity
- 1PersistPersist
- 1Season of LossSeason of Loss
- 1Tasigur's CrueltyTasigur's Cruelty
- 1Terror TideTerror Tide
- 1Treasure CruiseTreasure Cruise
- 1UnearthUnearth
- 1VictimizeVictimize
- 1ZombifyZombify
Artifacts (10)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Relic of LegendsRelic of Legends
- 1Riverchurn MonumentRiverchurn Monument
- 1Sol TalismanSol Talisman
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1The Cauldron of EternityThe Cauldron of Eternity
- 1The Key to the VaultThe Key to the Vault
- 1Trailblazer's BootsTrailblazer's Boots
- 1Visage of DreadVisage of Dread
Enchantments (4)
- 1Disturbing ConversionDisturbing Conversion
- 1Oversold CemeteryOversold Cemetery
- 1Scion of HalasterScion of Halaster
- 1Utter InsignificanceUtter Insignificance
Lands (33)
- 1Ash BarrensAsh Barrens
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Darkslick ShoresDarkslick Shores
- 1Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1Dimir AqueductDimir Aqueduct
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Drownyard TempleDrownyard Temple
- 10IslandIsland
- 1Mortuary MireMortuary Mire
- 1River of TearsRiver of Tears
- 12SwampSwamp
- 1Temple of DeceitTemple of Deceit
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
Baleful Strix
Baleful Strix
Blackbloom Rogue
Blackbloom Rogue
Boggart Trawler
Boggart Trawler
Clone
Clone
Cruel Somnophage
Cruel Somnophage
Eddymurk Crab
Eddymurk Crab
Gorex, the Tombshell
Gorex, the Tombshell
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
Hollow Marauder
Hollow Marauder
Huskburster Swarm
Huskburster Swarm
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Lotleth Giant
Lotleth Giant
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
Massacre Girl
Massacre Girl
Plaguecrafter
Plaguecrafter
Sailors' Bane
Sailors' Bane
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
Shadow of Mortality
Shadow of Mortality
Shriekmaw
Shriekmaw
Souls of the Lost
Souls of the Lost
Vizier of Many Faces
Vizier of Many Faces
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
Wonder
Wonder
Writhing Necromass
Writhing Necromass
Instants (14)
Bitter Triumph
Bitter Triumph
Commit // Memory
Commit // Memory
Dig Through Time
Dig Through Time
Drown in the Loch
Drown in the Loch
Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction
Filter Out
Filter Out
Negate
Negate
Price of Fame
Price of Fame
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Reverse the Polarity
Reverse the Polarity
Sheoldred's Edict
Sheoldred's Edict
Sublime Epiphany
Sublime Epiphany
Tainted Indulgence
Tainted Indulgence
Unauthorized Exit
Unauthorized Exit
Sorceries (14)
Discovery // Dispersal
Discovery // Dispersal
Dread Return
Dread Return
Ever After
Ever After
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Gix's Command
Gix's Command
Morbid Curiosity
Morbid Curiosity
Persist
Persist
Season of Loss
Season of Loss
Tasigur's Cruelty
Tasigur's Cruelty
Terror Tide
Terror Tide
Treasure Cruise
Treasure Cruise
Unearth
Unearth
Victimize
Victimize
Zombify
Zombify
Artifacts (10)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Relic of Legends
Relic of Legends
Riverchurn Monument
Riverchurn Monument
Sol Talisman
Sol Talisman
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
The Cauldron of Eternity
The Cauldron of Eternity
The Key to the Vault
The Key to the Vault
Trailblazer's Boots
Trailblazer's Boots
Visage of Dread
Visage of Dread
Enchantments (4)
Disturbing Conversion
Disturbing Conversion
Oversold Cemetery
Oversold Cemetery
Scion of Halaster
Scion of Halaster
Utter Insignificance
Utter Insignificance
Lands (11)
Ash Barrens
Ash Barrens
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkslick Shores
Darkslick Shores
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Dimir Aqueduct
Dimir Aqueduct
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Drownyard Temple
Drownyard Temple
Mortuary Mire
Mortuary Mire
River of Tears
River of Tears
Temple of Deceit
Temple of Deceit
Underground River
Underground River
Basics (2)
Island
10 Island
Swamp
12 Swamp