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The Ancient One
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Arnaud Gompertz
Jul 30, 2025
Arnaud Gompertz
Trim Down Libraries With Phenax, God of Deception
On this From the Brim to the Trim, Arnaud trims a Phenax, God of Deception deck, while also trimming your libraries.
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Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
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Tomb Fortress
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Academy Ruins
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Field of the Dead
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7.4xlift
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4.4xlift
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0.8xlift
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1.8xlift
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1.3xlift
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7.4xlift
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5.5xlift
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0.8xlift
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1.0xlift
Marsh Flats
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0.9xlift
Flooded Strand
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0.7xlift
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0.8xlift
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