Average Deck for Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign - Midrange
Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign
Rank #1,154
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Unesh, Criosphinx SovereignUnesh, Criosphinx Sovereign
Creatures (28)
- 1Arbiter of the IdealArbiter of the Ideal
- 1Argent SphinxArgent Sphinx
- 1Atemsis, All-SeeingAtemsis, All-Seeing
- 1Chancellor of the SpiresChancellor of the Spires
- 1Consecrated SphinxConsecrated Sphinx
- 1Conspiracy UnravelerConspiracy Unraveler
- 1Conundrum SphinxConundrum Sphinx
- 1Curator of DestiniesCurator of Destinies
- 1Dazzling SphinxDazzling Sphinx
- 1Defiler of DreamsDefiler of Dreams
- 1Dream EaterDream Eater
- 1Enigma ThiefEnigma Thief
- 1Guardian of TazeemGuardian of Tazeem
- 1Laboratory ManiacLaboratory Maniac
- 1Master of PredicamentsMaster of Predicaments
- 1Prognostic SphinxPrognostic Sphinx
- 1Quantum RiddlerQuantum Riddler
- 1Riddlemaster SphinxRiddlemaster Sphinx
- 1Scholar of the Lost TroveScholar of the Lost Trove
- 1Sphinx AmbassadorSphinx Ambassador
- 1Sphinx of False ConclusionsSphinx of False Conclusions
- 1Sphinx of ForesightSphinx of Foresight
- 1Sphinx of Forgotten LoreSphinx of Forgotten Lore
- 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
- 1Windreader SphinxWindreader Sphinx
Instants (16)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Flare of DenialFlare of Denial
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Frantic SearchFrantic Search
- 1High TideHigh Tide
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1NegateNegate
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1ResculptResculpt
- 1SnapSnap
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
Sorceries (5)
- 1Curse of the SwineCurse of the Swine
- 1PonderPonder
- 1PreordainPreordain
- 1Rite of ReplicationRite of Replication
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (15)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Firdoch CoreFirdoch Core
- 1Herald's HornHerald's Horn
- 1Kefnet's MonumentKefnet's Monument
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1PanharmoniconPanharmonicon
- 1Sapphire MedallionSapphire Medallion
- 1Sky DiamondSky Diamond
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1Thran DynamoThran Dynamo
- 1Urza's IncubatorUrza's Incubator
Enchantments (3)
- 1Imprisoned in the MoonImprisoned in the Moon
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
Lands (32)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Crystal VeinCrystal Vein
- 22IslandIsland
- 1Lonely SandbarLonely Sandbar
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Three Tree CityThree Tree City
Arbiter of the Ideal
Arbiter of the Ideal
Argent Sphinx
Argent Sphinx
Atemsis, All-Seeing
Atemsis, All-Seeing
Chancellor of the Spires
Chancellor of the Spires
Consecrated Sphinx
Consecrated Sphinx
Conspiracy Unraveler
Conspiracy Unraveler
Conundrum Sphinx
Conundrum Sphinx
Curator of Destinies
Curator of Destinies
Dazzling Sphinx
Dazzling Sphinx
Defiler of Dreams
Defiler of Dreams
Dream Eater
Dream Eater
Enigma Thief
Enigma Thief
Guardian of Tazeem
Guardian of Tazeem
Laboratory Maniac
Laboratory Maniac
Master of Predicaments
Master of Predicaments
Prognostic Sphinx
Prognostic Sphinx
Quantum Riddler
Quantum Riddler
Riddlemaster Sphinx
Riddlemaster Sphinx
Scholar of the Lost Trove
Scholar of the Lost Trove
Sphinx Ambassador
Sphinx Ambassador
Sphinx of False Conclusions
Sphinx of False Conclusions
Sphinx of Foresight
Sphinx of Foresight
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
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
Windreader Sphinx
Windreader Sphinx
Instants (16)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flare of Denial
Flare of Denial
Force of Will
Force of Will
Frantic Search
Frantic Search
High Tide
High Tide
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Negate
Negate
Pongify
Pongify
Rapid Hybridization
Rapid Hybridization
Resculpt
Resculpt
Snap
Snap
Swan Song
Swan Song
Sorceries (5)
Curse of the Swine
Curse of the Swine
Ponder
Ponder
Preordain
Preordain
Rite of Replication
Rite of Replication
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (15)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Firdoch Core
Firdoch Core
Herald's Horn
Herald's Horn
Kefnet's Monument
Kefnet's Monument
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Panharmonicon
Panharmonicon
Sapphire Medallion
Sapphire Medallion
Sky Diamond
Sky Diamond
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Thran Dynamo
Thran Dynamo
Urza's Incubator
Urza's Incubator
Enchantments (3)
Imprisoned in the Moon
Imprisoned in the Moon
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Lands (10)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Crystal Vein
Crystal Vein
Lonely Sandbar
Lonely Sandbar
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Basics (1)
Island
22 Island