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Average Deck for The Ancient One - Upgraded Control
The Ancient One
Rank #736
10decks
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 (23)
- 1Archfiend of DepravityArchfiend of Depravity
- 1Archon of CrueltyArchon of Cruelty
- 1Bruvac the GrandiloquentBruvac the Grandiloquent
- 1Consuming AberrationConsuming Aberration
- 1Cruel SomnophageCruel Somnophage
- 1Diluvian PrimordialDiluvian Primordial
- 1Disciple of BolasDisciple of Bolas
- 1Ertai ResurrectedErtai Resurrected
- 1Fleet SwallowerFleet Swallower
- 1Glasspool MimicGlasspool Mimic
- 1Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1Laboratory ManiacLaboratory Maniac
- 1Likeness LooterLikeness Looter
- 1Nezahal, Primal TideNezahal, Primal Tide
- 1Obsessive StitcherObsessive Stitcher
- 1Overseer of the DamnedOverseer of the Damned
- 1Sapphire DragonSapphire Dragon
- 1Talion, the Kindly LordTalion, the Kindly Lord
- 1Terisian MindbreakerTerisian Mindbreaker
- 1The MindskinnerThe Mindskinner
- 1Troll of Khazad-dûmTroll of Khazad-dûm
- 1Valgavoth, Terror EaterValgavoth, Terror Eater
- 1Vohar, Vodalian DesecratorVohar, Vodalian Desecrator
Instants (15)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Deadly RollickDeadly Rollick
- 1Dig Through TimeDig Through Time
- 1Drown in the LochDrown in the Loch
- 1Fact or FictionFact or Fiction
- 1Fell the ProfaneFell the Profane
- 1Flare of DenialFlare of Denial
- 1Frantic SearchFrantic Search
- 1Hagra MaulingHagra Mauling
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Waterlogged TeachingsWaterlogged Teachings
- 1Withering TormentWithering Torment
Sorceries (12)
- 1Breach the MultiverseBreach the Multiverse
- 1Dread ReturnDread Return
- 1Extract from DarknessExtract from Darkness
- 1Living DeathLiving Death
- 1Maddening CacophonyMaddening Cacophony
- 1ReanimateReanimate
- 1Sea Gate RestorationSea Gate Restoration
- 1Stitch TogetherStitch Together
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1VictimizeVictimize
- 1Whispering MadnessWhispering Madness
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (9)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Mesmeric OrbMesmeric Orb
- 1Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
Enchantments (6)
- 1Animate DeadAnimate Dead
- 1King Narfi's BetrayalKing Narfi's Betrayal
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1PropagandaPropaganda
- 1Ripples of UndeathRipples of Undeath
- 1Training GroundsTraining Grounds
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Jace, Wielder of MysteriesJace, Wielder of Mysteries
Lands (33)
- 1Bojuka BogBojuka Bog
- 1Cabal CoffersCabal Coffers
- 1Choked EstuaryChoked Estuary
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 9IslandIsland
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 1Sunken HollowSunken Hollow
- 9SwampSwamp
- 1Undercity SewersUndercity Sewers
- 1Underground RiverUnderground River
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1Witch's CottageWitch's Cottage
Archfiend of Depravity
Archfiend of Depravity
Archon of Cruelty
Archon of Cruelty
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
Consuming Aberration
Consuming Aberration
Cruel Somnophage
Cruel Somnophage
Diluvian Primordial
Diluvian Primordial
Disciple of Bolas
Disciple of Bolas
Ertai Resurrected
Ertai Resurrected
Fleet Swallower
Fleet Swallower
Glasspool Mimic
Glasspool Mimic
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Laboratory Maniac
Laboratory Maniac
Likeness Looter
Likeness Looter
Nezahal, Primal Tide
Nezahal, Primal Tide
Obsessive Stitcher
Obsessive Stitcher
Overseer of the Damned
Overseer of the Damned
Sapphire Dragon
Sapphire Dragon
Talion, the Kindly Lord
Talion, the Kindly Lord
Terisian Mindbreaker
Terisian Mindbreaker
The Mindskinner
The Mindskinner
Troll of Khazad-dûm
Troll of Khazad-dûm
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
Instants (15)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Counterspell
Counterspell
Deadly Rollick
Deadly Rollick
Dig Through Time
Dig Through Time
Drown in the Loch
Drown in the Loch
Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction
Fell the Profane
Fell the Profane
Flare of Denial
Flare of Denial
Frantic Search
Frantic Search
Hagra Mauling
Hagra Mauling
Pongify
Pongify
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Waterlogged Teachings
Waterlogged Teachings
Withering Torment
Withering Torment
Sorceries (12)
Breach the Multiverse
Breach the Multiverse
Dread Return
Dread Return
Extract from Darkness
Extract from Darkness
Living Death
Living Death
Maddening Cacophony
Maddening Cacophony
Reanimate
Reanimate
Sea Gate Restoration
Sea Gate Restoration
Stitch Together
Stitch Together
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Victimize
Victimize
Whispering Madness
Whispering Madness
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (9)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Mesmeric Orb
Mesmeric Orb
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Enchantments (6)
Animate Dead
Animate Dead
King Narfi's Betrayal
King Narfi's Betrayal
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Propaganda
Propaganda
Ripples of Undeath
Ripples of Undeath
Training Grounds
Training Grounds
Planeswalkers (1)
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Lands (15)
Bojuka Bog
Bojuka Bog
Cabal Coffers
Cabal Coffers
Choked Estuary
Choked Estuary
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Shipwreck Marsh
Shipwreck Marsh
Sunken Hollow
Sunken Hollow
Undercity Sewers
Undercity Sewers
Underground River
Underground River
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Witch's Cottage
Witch's Cottage
Basics (2)
Island
9 Island
Swamp
9 Swamp