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Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign

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Decklist

Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign

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Commander
- 1Yennett, Cryptic SovereignYennett, Cryptic Sovereign
Creatures (23)
- 1Ancient CellarspawnAncient Cellarspawn
- 1Angel of the RuinsAngel of the Ruins
- 1Blazing ArchonBlazing Archon
- 1Chancellor of the SpiresChancellor of the Spires
- 1Dazzling SphinxDazzling Sphinx
- 1Defiler of DreamsDefiler of Dreams
- 1Emrakul, the Promised EndEmrakul, the Promised End
- 1Enigma SphinxEnigma Sphinx
- 1Ethersworn SphinxEthersworn Sphinx
- 1Hullbreaker HorrorHullbreaker Horror
- 1Magister SphinxMagister Sphinx
- 1Master of PredicamentsMaster of Predicaments
- 1Prognostic SphinxPrognostic Sphinx
- 1Serum SovereignSerum Sovereign
- 1Sphinx AmbassadorSphinx Ambassador
- 1Sphinx of UthuunSphinx of Uthuun
- 1Sphinx of the Final WordSphinx of the Final Word
- 1Ulamog, the Infinite GyreUlamog, the Infinite Gyre
- 1Valgavoth, Terror EaterValgavoth, Terror Eater
- 1Varragoth, Bloodsky SireVarragoth, Bloodsky Sire
- 1Vega, the WatcherVega, the Watcher
- 1Void WinnowerVoid Winnower
- 1Windreader SphinxWindreader Sphinx
Instants (12)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1BrainsurgeBrainsurge
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Lim-Dûl's VaultLim-Dûl's Vault
- 1Malakir RebirthMalakir Rebirth
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Nexus of FateNexus of Fate
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Void RendVoid Rend
Sorceries (9)
- 1Approach of the Second SunApproach of the Second Sun
- 1Breach the MultiverseBreach the Multiverse
- 1Extinction EventExtinction Event
- 1In Garruk's WakeIn Garruk's Wake
- 1PonderPonder
- 1Restoration SeminarRestoration Seminar
- 1Sea Gate RestorationSea Gate Restoration
- 1Temporal MasteryTemporal Mastery
- 1Time WarpTime Warp
Artifacts (13)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Azorius SignetAzorius Signet
- 1Chromatic LanternChromatic Lantern
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Lavaspur BootsLavaspur Boots
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Orzhov SignetOrzhov Signet
- 1Scroll RackScroll Rack
- 1Sensei's Divining TopSensei's Divining Top
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1Whispersilk CloakWhispersilk Cloak
Enchantments (7)
- 1Aqueous FormAqueous Form
- 1Black Market ConnectionsBlack Market Connections
- 1Ghostly PrisonGhostly Prison
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1PenancePenance
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1SoothsayingSoothsaying
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Aminatou, the FateshifterAminatou, the Fateshifter
Lands (34)
- 1Arcane SanctumArcane Sanctum
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Fetid HeathFetid Heath
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Glacial FortressGlacial Fortress
- 1Godless ShrineGodless Shrine
- 1Hallowed FountainHallowed Fountain
- 4IslandIsland
- 1Isolated ChapelIsolated Chapel
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Meticulous ArchiveMeticulous Archive
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 2PlainsPlains
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Raffine's TowerRaffine's Tower
- 1ScrublandScrubland
- 1Sea of CloudsSea of Clouds
- 3SwampSwamp
- 1TundraTundra
- 1Turbulent WetlandsTurbulent Wetlands
- 1Undercity SewersUndercity Sewers
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave

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Ancient Cellarspawn

Angel of the Ruins

Blazing Archon

Chancellor of the Spires

Dazzling Sphinx

Defiler of Dreams

Emrakul, the Promised End

Enigma Sphinx

Ethersworn Sphinx

Hullbreaker Horror

Magister Sphinx

Master of Predicaments

Prognostic Sphinx

Serum Sovereign

Sphinx Ambassador

Sphinx of the Final Word

Sphinx of Uthuun

Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre

Valgavoth, Terror Eater

Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire

Vega, the Watcher

Void Winnower

Windreader Sphinx

Instants (12)

An Offer You Can't Refuse

Brainstorm

Brainsurge

Counterspell

Fierce Guardianship

Lim-Dûl's Vault

Malakir Rebirth

Mana Drain

Nexus of Fate

Swan Song

Swords to Plowshares

Void Rend

Sorceries (9)

Approach of the Second Sun

Breach the Multiverse

Extinction Event

In Garruk's Wake

Ponder

Restoration Seminar

Sea Gate Restoration

Temporal Mastery

Time Warp

Artifacts (13)

Arcane Signet

Azorius Signet

Chromatic Lantern

Fellwar Stone

Lavaspur Boots

Lightning Greaves

Orzhov Signet

Scroll Rack

Sensei's Divining Top

Sol Ring

Talisman of Progress

Thought Vessel

Whispersilk Cloak

Enchantments (7)

Aqueous Form

Black Market Connections

Ghostly Prison

Mystic Remora

Penance

Rhystic Study

Soothsaying

Planeswalkers (1)

Aminatou, the Fateshifter

Lands (25)

Arcane Sanctum

Command Tower

Drowned Catacomb

Exotic Orchard

Fetid Heath

Flooded Strand

Glacial Fortress

Godless Shrine

Hallowed Fountain

Isolated Chapel

Marsh Flats

Meticulous Archive

Morphic Pool

Mystic Sanctuary

Otawara, Soaring City

Polluted Delta

Raffine's Tower

Scrubland

Sea of Clouds

Tundra

Turbulent Wetlands

Undercity Sewers

Underground Sea

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

Watery Grave

Basics (3)

Island

4 Island

Plains

2 Plains

Swamp

3 Swamp