Phenax, God of Deception (Commander) - Core Control

Phenax, God of Deception
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Landon Crispens
Dec 8, 2025
Landon Crispens
The Best MTG Sorceries of 2025 for Commander
Our 2025 reviews are chugging along. Today we're bringing you our picks for the best sorceries of the year for Commander players.
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Watery Grave
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0.6xlift
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0.4xlift
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0.6xlift
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Underground Sea
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2.9xlift
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6.5xlift
Valgavoth's Lair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
18xlift
Grixis Panorama
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
31xlift
River of Tears
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1.0xlift
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7.2xlift
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0.5xlift
Morphic Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0.5xlift
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5.3xlift
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5.3xlift
Soured Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3.2xlift
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0.6xlift
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