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Average Deck for Nicanzil, Current Conductor - Expensive Core Explore
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Nicanzil, Current ConductorNicanzil, Current Conductor
Creatures (32)
- 1Cenote ScoutCenote Scout
- 1Deepfathom EchoDeepfathom Echo
- 1Deeproot HistorianDeeproot Historian
- 1Emperor Mihail IIEmperor Mihail II
- 1Evolution SageEvolution Sage
- 1Glasspool MimicGlasspool Mimic
- 1Hakbal of the Surging SoulHakbal of the Surging Soul
- 1Herald of Secret StreamsHerald of Secret Streams
- 1Jadelight RangerJadelight Ranger
- 1Jadelight SpelunkerJadelight Spelunker
- 1Kiora's FollowerKiora's Follower
- 1Kumena, Tyrant of OrazcaKumena, Tyrant of Orazca
- 1Master of the Pearl TridentMaster of the Pearl Trident
- 1Merfolk BranchwalkerMerfolk Branchwalker
- 1Merfolk SovereignMerfolk Sovereign
- 1Merrow ReejereyMerrow Reejerey
- 1Mindspring MerfolkMindspring Merfolk
- 1MistcallerMistcaller
- 1River Herald ScoutRiver Herald Scout
- 1Roaming ThroneRoaming Throne
- 1Roil CartographerRoil Cartographer
- 1Sage of FablesSage of Fables
- 1Seafloor OracleSeafloor Oracle
- 1Seeker of SunlightSeeker of Sunlight
- 1Sentinel of the Nameless CitySentinel of the Nameless City
- 1Sigil TracerSigil Tracer
- 1Singer of Swift RiversSinger of Swift Rivers
- 1Stonybrook BanneretStonybrook Banneret
- 1Tatyova, Benthic DruidTatyova, Benthic Druid
- 1Topography TrackerTopography Tracker
- 1Tributary InstructorTributary Instructor
- 1Vodalian HexcatcherVodalian Hexcatcher
Instants (8)
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1Inspiring CallInspiring Call
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Nature's ClaimNature's Claim
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1Ripples of PotentialRipples of Potential
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
Sorceries (5)
- 1Aggressive BiomancyAggressive Biomancy
- 1Bala Ged RecoveryBala Ged Recovery
- 1DoppelgangDoppelgang
- 1Over the EdgeOver the Edge
- 1Raise the PalisadeRaise the Palisade
Artifacts (5)
- 1Amulet of VigorAmulet of Vigor
- 1Lodestone NeedleLodestone Needle
- 1PanharmoniconPanharmonicon
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1The Great HengeThe Great Henge
Enchantments (14)
- 1Cryptolith RiteCryptolith Rite
- 1Deeproot PilgrimageDeeproot Pilgrimage
- 1Elven ChorusElven Chorus
- 1Growing Rites of ItlimocGrowing Rites of Itlimoc
- 1Hadana's ClimbHadana's Climb
- 1Hardened ScalesHardened Scales
- 1Innkeeper's TalentInnkeeper's Talent
- 1Kindred DiscoveryKindred Discovery
- 1Path of DiscoveryPath of Discovery
- 1Retreat to CoralhelmRetreat to Coralhelm
- 1Retreat to KazanduRetreat to Kazandu
- 1SpelunkingSpelunking
- 1Twists and TurnsTwists and Turns
- 1Virtue of KnowledgeVirtue of Knowledge
Lands (35)
- 1Barkchannel PathwayBarkchannel Pathway
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Dreamroot CascadeDreamroot Cascade
- 1Fabled PassageFabled Passage
- 1Flooded GroveFlooded Grove
- 3ForestForest
- 1Halimar DepthsHalimar Depths
- 1Hedge MazeHedge Maze
- 1Hinterland HarborHinterland Harbor
- 3IslandIsland
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Mosswort BridgeMosswort Bridge
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Oran-Rief, the VastwoodOran-Rief, the Vastwood
- 1Overflowing BasinOverflowing Basin
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 1Prismatic VistaPrismatic Vista
- 1Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 1RivendellRivendell
- 1Simic Growth ChamberSimic Growth Chamber
- 1Three Tree CityThree Tree City
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1Unclaimed TerritoryUnclaimed Territory
- 1Volatile FaultVolatile Fault
- 1Waterlogged GroveWaterlogged Grove
- 1Willowrush VergeWillowrush Verge
- 1Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Cenote Scout
Cenote Scout
Deepfathom Echo
Deepfathom Echo
Deeproot Historian
Deeproot Historian
Emperor Mihail II
Emperor Mihail II
Evolution Sage
Evolution Sage
Glasspool Mimic
Glasspool Mimic
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Herald of Secret Streams
Herald of Secret Streams
Jadelight Ranger
Jadelight Ranger
Jadelight Spelunker
Jadelight Spelunker
Kiora's Follower
Kiora's Follower
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
Master of the Pearl Trident
Master of the Pearl Trident
Merfolk Branchwalker
Merfolk Branchwalker
Merfolk Sovereign
Merfolk Sovereign
Merrow Reejerey
Merrow Reejerey
Mindspring Merfolk
Mindspring Merfolk
Mistcaller
Mistcaller
River Herald Scout
River Herald Scout
Roaming Throne
Roaming Throne
Roil Cartographer
Roil Cartographer
Sage of Fables
Sage of Fables
Seafloor Oracle
Seafloor Oracle
Seeker of Sunlight
Seeker of Sunlight
Sentinel of the Nameless City
Sentinel of the Nameless City
Sigil Tracer
Sigil Tracer
Singer of Swift Rivers
Singer of Swift Rivers
Stonybrook Banneret
Stonybrook Banneret
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Topography Tracker
Topography Tracker
Tributary Instructor
Tributary Instructor
Vodalian Hexcatcher
Vodalian Hexcatcher
Instants (8)
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Inspiring Call
Inspiring Call
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Nature's Claim
Nature's Claim
Pongify
Pongify
Rapid Hybridization
Rapid Hybridization
Ripples of Potential
Ripples of Potential
Swan Song
Swan Song
Sorceries (5)
Aggressive Biomancy
Aggressive Biomancy
Bala Ged Recovery
Bala Ged Recovery
Doppelgang
Doppelgang
Over the Edge
Over the Edge
Raise the Palisade
Raise the Palisade
Artifacts (5)
Amulet of Vigor
Amulet of Vigor
Lodestone Needle
Lodestone Needle
Panharmonicon
Panharmonicon
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
The Great Henge
The Great Henge
Enchantments (14)
Cryptolith Rite
Cryptolith Rite
Deeproot Pilgrimage
Deeproot Pilgrimage
Elven Chorus
Elven Chorus
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
Hadana's Climb
Hadana's Climb
Hardened Scales
Hardened Scales
Innkeeper's Talent
Innkeeper's Talent
Kindred Discovery
Kindred Discovery
Path of Discovery
Path of Discovery
Retreat to Coralhelm
Retreat to Coralhelm
Retreat to Kazandu
Retreat to Kazandu
Spelunking
Spelunking
Twists and Turns
Twists and Turns
Virtue of Knowledge
Virtue of Knowledge
Lands (29)
Barkchannel Pathway
Barkchannel Pathway
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dreamroot Cascade
Dreamroot Cascade
Fabled Passage
Fabled Passage
Flooded Grove
Flooded Grove
Halimar Depths
Halimar Depths
Hedge Maze
Hedge Maze
Hinterland Harbor
Hinterland Harbor
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Mosswort Bridge
Mosswort Bridge
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
Overflowing Basin
Overflowing Basin
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Prismatic Vista
Prismatic Vista
Rejuvenating Springs
Rejuvenating Springs
Rivendell
Rivendell
Simic Growth Chamber
Simic Growth Chamber
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Unclaimed Territory
Unclaimed Territory
Volatile Fault
Volatile Fault
Waterlogged Grove
Waterlogged Grove
Willowrush Verge
Willowrush Verge
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Basics (2)
Forest
3 Forest
Island
3 Island