Arjun, the Shifting Flame (Commander) - Optimized Spellslinger

Arjun, the Shifting Flame
Rank #1,110
3decks
As CommanderAs CardAverage DeckDecksView Precon
Bracket
All
1
2345
Budget
Any
$
$$$
Jeremy Rowe
Sep 23, 2026
Jeremy Rowe
Is Sphinx's Approach a New Commander Staple?
How good is Sphinx's Approach? Will it spawn its own micro deck subtype, or should it be relegated as a useless curiosity?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Game Changers
Creatures
Instants
Sorceries
Utility Artifacts
Enchantments
Planeswalkers
Utility Lands
Mana Artifacts
Lands
Back to Top
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.1xlift
Force of Will
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
2.0xlift
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.4xlift
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.7xlift
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0.7xlift
Mana Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.6xlift
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5.2xlift
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0.6xlift
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.9xlift
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0.6xlift
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2.9xlift
Harmonized Trio
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
51xlift
Psychosis Crawler
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
13xlift
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
6.6xlift
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
169xlift
The Locust God
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
13xlift
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
49xlift
Ral, Monsoon Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.9xlift
Harmonic Prodigy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0.9xlift
Spellseeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3.1xlift
Oneirophage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
465xlift
Nadir Kraken
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
155xlift
Irencrag Pyromancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
103xlift
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.4xlift
Chasm Skulker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
36xlift
Ashling, Flame Dancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3.3xlift
The Reality Chip
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16xlift
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
55xlift
Body of Knowledge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23xlift
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.1xlift
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0.6xlift
Pollywog Prodigy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
58xlift
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0.5xlift
The Watcher in the Water
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
310xlift
Laboratory Maniac
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.9xlift
Homunculus Horde
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
72xlift
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.0xlift
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.3xlift
Clinquant Skymage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
71xlift
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.6xlift
Thundering Djinn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
930xlift
Magus of the Wheel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28xlift
Talrand, Sky Summoner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.5xlift
Tidal Barracuda
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
72xlift
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.6xlift
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.0xlift
Obstinate Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
465xlift
Duelist of the Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
133xlift
Instants
Frantic Search
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
1.7xlift
Brainstorm
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
1.5xlift
Opt
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2.0xlift
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.9xlift
Consider
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.9xlift
Mana Drain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
2.1xlift
Force of Negation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
3.2xlift
Snap
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.6xlift
Counterspell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.1xlift
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
4.3xlift
Pongify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.0xlift
Trickbind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31xlift
Consign to Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21xlift
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.8xlift
Chain of Vapor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4.6xlift
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0.6xlift
Negate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.3xlift
Fact or Fiction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7.0xlift
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0.7xlift
Brainsurge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6.8xlift
Blue Sun's Zenith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7.3xlift
Fateful Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30xlift
Aetherize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4.2xlift
Spikefield Hazard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5.4xlift
Thought Scour
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7.3xlift
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.3xlift
Counterflux
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8.9xlift
Final Fortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6.7xlift
Swan Song
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0.9xlift
Tale's End
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23xlift
Delayed Blast Fireball
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7.4xlift
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.3xlift
Wash Away
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22xlift
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0.8xlift
Fire // Ice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25xlift
Silundi Vision
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3.7xlift
Stifle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16xlift
Rewind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5.8xlift
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.1xlift
Mystic Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7.5xlift
High Tide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4.3xlift
Fists of Flame
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5.7xlift
Unwind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5.9xlift
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.5xlift
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.0xlift
Sorceries
Ponder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.1xlift
Gitaxian Probe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.5xlift
Echo of Eons
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
15xlift
Wheel of Fortune
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
6.9xlift
Preordain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.2xlift
Chain Reaction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12xlift
Windfall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.0xlift
Clear the Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27xlift
Vandalblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.1xlift
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0.8xlift
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.5xlift
Serum Visions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.3xlift
Enter the Enigma
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5.1xlift
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4.4xlift
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.0xlift
Day's Undoing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
40xlift
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.0xlift
Time Spiral
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16xlift
Ravenform
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33xlift
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.2xlift
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
123xlift
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.2xlift
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3.6xlift
Tormod's Crypt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11xlift
Elixir of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23xlift
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5.3xlift
Mishra's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4.4xlift
Sundial of the Infinite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
66xlift
Spellbook
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14xlift
Azor's Gateway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
465xlift
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.5xlift
Alhammarret's Archive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
72xlift
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.2xlift
Sapphire Medallion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.6xlift
The Water Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
41xlift
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
18xlift
Ominous Seas
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87xlift
Mindmoil
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
155xlift
Proft's Eidetic Memory
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
18xlift
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.6xlift
Sphinx's Tutelage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
133xlift
Psychic Corrosion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
66xlift
Wizard Class
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4.6xlift
Jace's Erasure
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
186xlift
Teferi's Tutelage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
186xlift
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
58xlift
Quest for Ancient Secrets
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
465xlift
Artist's Talent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3.8xlift
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23xlift
Ral, Crackling Wit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.9xlift
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7.0xlift
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
44xlift
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30xlift
Dack Fayden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
34xlift
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8.9xlift
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.6xlift
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.2xlift
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16xlift
Castle Vantress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7.6xlift
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.1xlift
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
1.1xlift
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
0.8xlift
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.1xlift
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.3xlift
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
2.2xlift
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4.5xlift
Sky Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8.0xlift
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.2xlift
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5.0xlift
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.1xlift
Fire Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11xlift
Midnight Clock
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5.7xlift
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3.0xlift
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
1.1xlift
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
1.0xlift
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
1.0xlift
Scorched Geyser
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
5.0xlift
Fiery Islet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.7xlift
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.0xlift
Steam Vents
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
0.9xlift
Izzet Boilerworks
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
2.3xlift
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
0.9xlift
Temple of Epiphany
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
2.0xlift
Volcanic Island
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
3.1xlift
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.3xlift
Training Center
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.2xlift
Cascade Bluffs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1.2xlift
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3.4xlift
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.4xlift
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.7xlift
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.5xlift
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0.9xlift
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.8xlift
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0.7xlift
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4.4xlift
Spikefield Hazard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5.4xlift
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11xlift
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.8xlift
Silundi Vision
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3.7xlift
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.1xlift
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.5xlift
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.0xlift
Spirebluff Canal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.4xlift
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.0xlift
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.0xlift
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1.6xlift
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.2xlift
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2.0xlift
About UsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service
Space Cow MediaArchidektCardsphereCommander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
Space Cow MediaArchidektCommander's Herald
Commander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
EDHREC is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
next@15 test