Average Deck for Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign - Combo
Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign
Rank #1,143
24decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Unesh, Criosphinx SovereignUnesh, Criosphinx Sovereign
Creatures (27)
- 1Argent SphinxArgent Sphinx
- 1Atemsis, All-SeeingAtemsis, All-Seeing
- 1Bloodline PretenderBloodline Pretender
- 1Consecrated SphinxConsecrated Sphinx
- 1Conspiracy UnravelerConspiracy Unraveler
- 1Curator of DestiniesCurator of Destinies
- 1Dazzling SphinxDazzling Sphinx
- 1Defiler of DreamsDefiler of Dreams
- 1Dream EaterDream Eater
- 1Enigma ThiefEnigma Thief
- 1Laboratory ManiacLaboratory Maniac
- 1Master of PredicamentsMaster of Predicaments
- 1Ormos, Archive KeeperOrmos, Archive Keeper
- 1Quantum RiddlerQuantum Riddler
- 1Rescuer SphinxRescuer Sphinx
- 1Scholar of the Lost TroveScholar of the Lost Trove
- 1Serum SovereignSerum Sovereign
- 1Spark DoubleSpark Double
- 1Sphinx of EnlightenmentSphinx of Enlightenment
- 1Sphinx of ForesightSphinx of Foresight
- 1Sphinx of Forgotten LoreSphinx of Forgotten Lore
- 1Sphinx of UthuunSphinx of Uthuun
- 1Sphinx of the Final WordSphinx of the Final Word
- 1Sphinx of the Second SunSphinx of the Second Sun
- 1Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1Universal AutomatonUniversal Automaton
- 1Windreader SphinxWindreader Sphinx
Instants (16)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Essence FluxEssence Flux
- 1FoilFoil
- 1Ghostly FlickerGhostly Flicker
- 1High TideHigh Tide
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1SnapSnap
- 1Stubborn DenialStubborn Denial
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
Sorceries (4)
- 1Flood of TearsFlood of Tears
- 1Irenicus's Vile DuplicationIrenicus's Vile Duplication
- 1Raise the PalisadeRaise the Palisade
- 1Rite of ReplicationRite of Replication
Artifacts (14)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Extraplanar LensExtraplanar Lens
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Firdoch CoreFirdoch Core
- 1Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1PanharmoniconPanharmonicon
- 1Sapphire MedallionSapphire Medallion
- 1Sky DiamondSky Diamond
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1Thran DynamoThran Dynamo
- 1Urza's IncubatorUrza's Incubator
- 1Wayfarer's BaubleWayfarer's Bauble
- 1Worn PowerstoneWorn Powerstone
Enchantments (3)
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1OmniscienceOmniscience
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Jace, Wielder of MysteriesJace, Wielder of Mysteries
Lands (34)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Command BeaconCommand Beacon
- 24IslandIsland
- 1Lonely SandbarLonely Sandbar
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Three Tree CityThree Tree City
Argent Sphinx
Argent Sphinx
Atemsis, All-Seeing
Atemsis, All-Seeing
Bloodline Pretender
Bloodline Pretender
Consecrated Sphinx
Consecrated Sphinx
Conspiracy Unraveler
Conspiracy Unraveler
Curator of Destinies
Curator of Destinies
Dazzling Sphinx
Dazzling Sphinx
Defiler of Dreams
Defiler of Dreams
Dream Eater
Dream Eater
Enigma Thief
Enigma Thief
Laboratory Maniac
Laboratory Maniac
Master of Predicaments
Master of Predicaments
Ormos, Archive Keeper
Ormos, Archive Keeper
Quantum Riddler
Quantum Riddler
Rescuer Sphinx
Rescuer Sphinx
Scholar of the Lost Trove
Scholar of the Lost Trove
Serum Sovereign
Serum Sovereign
Spark Double
Spark Double
Sphinx of Enlightenment
Sphinx of Enlightenment
Sphinx of Foresight
Sphinx of Foresight
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
Sphinx of the Final Word
Sphinx of the Final Word
Sphinx of the Second Sun
Sphinx of the Second Sun
Sphinx of Uthuun
Sphinx of Uthuun
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
Universal Automaton
Universal Automaton
Windreader Sphinx
Windreader Sphinx
Instants (16)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Essence Flux
Essence Flux
Foil
Foil
Ghostly Flicker
Ghostly Flicker
High Tide
High Tide
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Pongify
Pongify
Rapid Hybridization
Rapid Hybridization
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Snap
Snap
Stubborn Denial
Stubborn Denial
Swan Song
Swan Song
Sorceries (4)
Flood of Tears
Flood of Tears
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
Raise the Palisade
Raise the Palisade
Rite of Replication
Rite of Replication
Artifacts (14)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Extraplanar Lens
Extraplanar Lens
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Firdoch Core
Firdoch Core
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Panharmonicon
Panharmonicon
Sapphire Medallion
Sapphire Medallion
Sky Diamond
Sky Diamond
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Thran Dynamo
Thran Dynamo
Urza's Incubator
Urza's Incubator
Wayfarer's Bauble
Wayfarer's Bauble
Worn Powerstone
Worn Powerstone
Enchantments (3)
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Omniscience
Omniscience
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Planeswalkers (1)
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Lands (10)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Command Beacon
Command Beacon
Lonely Sandbar
Lonely Sandbar
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Basics (1)
Island
24 Island