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Average Deck for The Ancient One - Upgraded Combo
The Ancient One
Rank #738
4decks
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 (28)
- 1Agent of TreacheryAgent of Treachery
- 1Baleful StrixBaleful Strix
- 1Consecrated SphinxConsecrated Sphinx
- 1Cruel SomnophageCruel Somnophage
- 1Emrakul, the Promised EndEmrakul, the Promised End
- 1Fog BankFog Bank
- 1Ghostly PilfererGhostly Pilferer
- 1Glasspool MimicGlasspool Mimic
- 1Gray Merchant of AsphodelGray Merchant of Asphodel
- 1Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1Malcolm, Alluring ScoundrelMalcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
- 1Malevolent HermitMalevolent Hermit
- 1Merfolk SecretkeeperMerfolk Secretkeeper
- 1Obsessive StitcherObsessive Stitcher
- 1Ornithopter of ParadiseOrnithopter of Paradise
- 1Phylactery LichPhylactery Lich
- 1Ruthless TechnomancerRuthless Technomancer
- 1Scholar of the Lost TroveScholar of the Lost Trove
- 1Shadow of MortalityShadow of Mortality
- 1Sire of StagnationSire of Stagnation
- 1Siren StormtamerSiren Stormtamer
- 1Spined MegalodonSpined Megalodon
- 1Stitcher's SupplierStitcher's Supplier
- 1The Unagi of Kyoshi IslandThe Unagi of Kyoshi Island
- 1Triplicate TitanTriplicate Titan
- 1Twilight DivinerTwilight Diviner
- 1Unshakable TailUnshakable Tail
- 1Vohar, Vodalian DesecratorVohar, Vodalian Desecrator
Instants (12)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1EntombEntomb
- 1Fell the ProfaneFell the Profane
- 1Frantic SearchFrantic Search
- 1Lim-Dûl's VaultLim-Dûl's Vault
- 1March of Swirling MistMarch of Swirling Mist
- 1Mental MisstepMental Misstep
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Slip Out the BackSlip Out the Back
- 1Songs of the DamnedSongs of the Damned
Sorceries (11)
- 1Buried AliveBuried Alive
- 1Dread ReturnDread Return
- 1Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1Living DeathLiving Death
- 1PersistPersist
- 1ReanimateReanimate
- 1Sea Gate RestorationSea Gate Restoration
- 1Singularity RuptureSingularity Rupture
- 1Stitch TogetherStitch Together
- 1VictimizeVictimize
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (8)
- 1Altar of DementiaAltar of Dementia
- 1Altar of the WretchedAltar of the Wretched
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Matzalantli, the Great DoorMatzalantli, the Great Door
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
Enchantments (4)
- 1Animate DeadAnimate Dead
- 1Phyrexian ReclamationPhyrexian Reclamation
- 1Ripples of UndeathRipples of Undeath
- 1Training GroundsTraining Grounds
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Jace, the Perfected MindJace, the Perfected Mind
Lands (35)
- 1Bojuka BogBojuka Bog
- 1Cephalid ColiseumCephalid Coliseum
- 1Choked EstuaryChoked Estuary
- 1Clearwater PathwayClearwater Pathway
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Crypt of AgadeemCrypt of Agadeem
- 1Darkslick ShoresDarkslick Shores
- 1Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 8IslandIsland
- 1Mortuary MireMortuary Mire
- 1Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 1Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 9SwampSwamp
- 1Tainted IsleTainted Isle
- 1Takenuma, Abandoned MireTakenuma, Abandoned Mire
- 1Temple of DeceitTemple of Deceit
- 1Undercity SewersUndercity Sewers
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
Agent of Treachery
Agent of Treachery
Baleful Strix
Baleful Strix
Consecrated Sphinx
Consecrated Sphinx
Cruel Somnophage
Cruel Somnophage
Emrakul, the Promised End
Emrakul, the Promised End
Fog Bank
Fog Bank
Ghostly Pilferer
Ghostly Pilferer
Glasspool Mimic
Glasspool Mimic
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
Malevolent Hermit
Malevolent Hermit
Merfolk Secretkeeper
Merfolk Secretkeeper
Obsessive Stitcher
Obsessive Stitcher
Ornithopter of Paradise
Ornithopter of Paradise
Phylactery Lich
Phylactery Lich
Ruthless Technomancer
Ruthless Technomancer
Scholar of the Lost Trove
Scholar of the Lost Trove
Shadow of Mortality
Shadow of Mortality
Siren Stormtamer
Siren Stormtamer
Sire of Stagnation
Sire of Stagnation
Spined Megalodon
Spined Megalodon
Stitcher's Supplier
Stitcher's Supplier
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
Triplicate Titan
Triplicate Titan
Twilight Diviner
Twilight Diviner
Unshakable Tail
Unshakable Tail
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
Instants (12)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Entomb
Entomb
Fell the Profane
Fell the Profane
Frantic Search
Frantic Search
Lim-Dûl's Vault
Lim-Dûl's Vault
March of Swirling Mist
March of Swirling Mist
Mental Misstep
Mental Misstep
Pongify
Pongify
Slip Out the Back
Slip Out the Back
Songs of the Damned
Songs of the Damned
Sorceries (11)
Buried Alive
Buried Alive
Dread Return
Dread Return
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Living Death
Living Death
Persist
Persist
Reanimate
Reanimate
Sea Gate Restoration
Sea Gate Restoration
Singularity Rupture
Singularity Rupture
Stitch Together
Stitch Together
Victimize
Victimize
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (8)
Altar of Dementia
Altar of Dementia
Altar of the Wretched
Altar of the Wretched
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Matzalantli, the Great Door
Matzalantli, the Great Door
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Enchantments (4)
Animate Dead
Animate Dead
Phyrexian Reclamation
Phyrexian Reclamation
Ripples of Undeath
Ripples of Undeath
Training Grounds
Training Grounds
Planeswalkers (1)
Jace, the Perfected Mind
Jace, the Perfected Mind
Lands (18)
Bojuka Bog
Bojuka Bog
Cephalid Coliseum
Cephalid Coliseum
Choked Estuary
Choked Estuary
Clearwater Pathway
Clearwater Pathway
Command Tower
Command Tower
Crypt of Agadeem
Crypt of Agadeem
Darkslick Shores
Darkslick Shores
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Mortuary Mire
Mortuary Mire
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Tainted Isle
Tainted Isle
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Temple of Deceit
Temple of Deceit
Undercity Sewers
Undercity Sewers
Underground River
Underground River
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Basics (2)
Island
8 Island
Swamp
9 Swamp