Average Deck for Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign - Expensive Control
Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign
Rank #1,155
4decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Unesh, Criosphinx SovereignUnesh, Criosphinx Sovereign
Creatures (27)
- 1Alhammarret, High ArbiterAlhammarret, High Arbiter
- 1Arbiter of the IdealArbiter of the Ideal
- 1Argent SphinxArgent Sphinx
- 1Atemsis, All-SeeingAtemsis, All-Seeing
- 1Consecrated SphinxConsecrated Sphinx
- 1Curator of DestiniesCurator of Destinies
- 1Defiler of DreamsDefiler of Dreams
- 1Dream EaterDream Eater
- 1Enigma ThiefEnigma Thief
- 1Guardian of TazeemGuardian of Tazeem
- 1Inspired SphinxInspired Sphinx
- 1Master of PredicamentsMaster of Predicaments
- 1Rescuer SphinxRescuer Sphinx
- 1Sphinx of Clear SkiesSphinx of Clear Skies
- 1Sphinx of EnlightenmentSphinx of Enlightenment
- 1Sphinx of False ConclusionsSphinx of False Conclusions
- 1Sphinx of ForesightSphinx of Foresight
- 1Sphinx of Lost TruthsSphinx of Lost Truths
- 1Sphinx of MagosiSphinx of Magosi
- 1Sphinx of UthuunSphinx of Uthuun
- 1Sphinx of the Final WordSphinx of the Final Word
- 1Sphinx of the Second SunSphinx of the Second Sun
- 1Stoic SphinxStoic Sphinx
- 1Universal AutomatonUniversal Automaton
- 1Vexing SphinxVexing Sphinx
- 1Warden of Evos IsleWarden of Evos Isle
- 1Windreader SphinxWindreader Sphinx
Instants (20)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1DispelDispel
- 1Engulf the ShoreEngulf the Shore
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1FoilFoil
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Frantic SearchFrantic Search
- 1High TideHigh Tide
- 1Lofty DenialLofty Denial
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1March of Swirling MistMarch of Swirling Mist
- 1MiscastMiscast
- 1ResculptResculpt
- 1SnapSnap
- 1Spell PierceSpell Pierce
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
Sorceries (4)
- 1Echo of EonsEcho of Eons
- 1Energy TapEnergy Tap
- 1Step Between WorldsStep Between Worlds
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (15)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Everflowing ChaliceEverflowing Chalice
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Kefnet's MonumentKefnet's Monument
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Midnight ClockMidnight Clock
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1Sapphire MedallionSapphire Medallion
- 1Sky DiamondSky Diamond
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1Urza's IncubatorUrza's Incubator
Enchantments (4)
- 1Favorable WindsFavorable Winds
- 1Leyline of AnticipationLeyline of Anticipation
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Tezzeret the SeekerTezzeret the Seeker
Lands (28)
- 1Agna Qel'aAgna Qel'a
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Cephalid ColiseumCephalid Coliseum
- 1Command BeaconCommand Beacon
- 19IslandIsland
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
Alhammarret, High Arbiter
Alhammarret, High Arbiter
Arbiter of the Ideal
Arbiter of the Ideal
Argent Sphinx
Argent Sphinx
Atemsis, All-Seeing
Atemsis, All-Seeing
Consecrated Sphinx
Consecrated Sphinx
Curator of Destinies
Curator of Destinies
Defiler of Dreams
Defiler of Dreams
Dream Eater
Dream Eater
Enigma Thief
Enigma Thief
Guardian of Tazeem
Guardian of Tazeem
Inspired Sphinx
Inspired Sphinx
Master of Predicaments
Master of Predicaments
Rescuer Sphinx
Rescuer Sphinx
Sphinx of Clear Skies
Sphinx of Clear Skies
Sphinx of Enlightenment
Sphinx of Enlightenment
Sphinx of False Conclusions
Sphinx of False Conclusions
Sphinx of Foresight
Sphinx of Foresight
Sphinx of Lost Truths
Sphinx of Lost Truths
Sphinx of Magosi
Sphinx of Magosi
Sphinx of the Final Word
Sphinx of the Final Word
Sphinx of the Second Sun
Sphinx of the Second Sun
Sphinx of Uthuun
Sphinx of Uthuun
Stoic Sphinx
Stoic Sphinx
Universal Automaton
Universal Automaton
Vexing Sphinx
Vexing Sphinx
Warden of Evos Isle
Warden of Evos Isle
Windreader Sphinx
Windreader Sphinx
Instants (20)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dispel
Dispel
Engulf the Shore
Engulf the Shore
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Foil
Foil
Force of Will
Force of Will
Frantic Search
Frantic Search
High Tide
High Tide
Lofty Denial
Lofty Denial
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
March of Swirling Mist
March of Swirling Mist
Miscast
Miscast
Resculpt
Resculpt
Snap
Snap
Spell Pierce
Spell Pierce
Swan Song
Swan Song
Sorceries (4)
Echo of Eons
Echo of Eons
Energy Tap
Energy Tap
Step Between Worlds
Step Between Worlds
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (15)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Everflowing Chalice
Everflowing Chalice
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Kefnet's Monument
Kefnet's Monument
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Midnight Clock
Midnight Clock
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Sapphire Medallion
Sapphire Medallion
Sky Diamond
Sky Diamond
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Urza's Incubator
Urza's Incubator
Enchantments (4)
Favorable Winds
Favorable Winds
Leyline of Anticipation
Leyline of Anticipation
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Planeswalkers (1)
Tezzeret the Seeker
Tezzeret the Seeker
Lands (9)
Agna Qel'a
Agna Qel'a
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Cephalid Coliseum
Cephalid Coliseum
Command Beacon
Command Beacon
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Basics (1)
Island
19 Island