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Aradesh, the Founder
Price tag $0.09

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#3096 Current Rank
#3086 Last Week
#2666 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Aradesh, the Founder decks.

Aunt May Aunt May
+7% Synergy $0.15
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+7% Synergy $9.86

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Aradesh, the Founder's abilities and overall game plan.

Guardian of New Benalia Guardian of New Benalia
+81% Synergy $0.16
Argivian Cavalier Argivian Cavalier
+72% Synergy $0.02
Benalish Faithbonder Benalish Faithbonder
+71% Synergy $0.07
Woolly Razorback Woolly Razorback
+70% Synergy $0.46
Lupine Prototype Lupine Prototype
+68% Synergy $0.11
Coalition Skyknight Coalition Skyknight
+68% Synergy $0.03
Relic Golem Relic Golem
+67% Synergy $0.14
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+66% Synergy $0.72
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+59% Synergy $3.13
Stoic Ephemera Stoic Ephemera
+57% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Aradesh, the Founder decks.

Idolized Idolized
+56% Synergy $0.51
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+50% Synergy $0.46
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+48% Synergy $0.20
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+45% Synergy $0.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy $1.14
Austere Command Austere Command
+22% Synergy $0.21
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $0.68
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.38
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-5% Synergy $3.45

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $50.09
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $36.64
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Aradesh, the Founder's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sunweb Sunweb
+50% Synergy $0.34
Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+48% Synergy $1.06
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+47% Synergy $0.47
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+38% Synergy $10.21
Knight of Glory Knight of Glory
+37% Synergy $0.15
Akrasan Squire Akrasan Squire
+37% Synergy $0.15
Sigiled Paladin Sigiled Paladin
+32% Synergy $0.24
Veteran of the Depths Veteran of the Depths
+31% Synergy $0.23
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+28% Synergy $0.93
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+28% Synergy $0.22
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+28% Synergy $0.18
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+27% Synergy $0.76
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+27% Synergy $2.85
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+26% Synergy $0.14
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+26% Synergy $0.12
Regal Bunnicorn Regal Bunnicorn
+25% Synergy $0.70
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+24% Synergy $0.12
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+23% Synergy $8.35
Aven Squire Aven Squire
+21% Synergy $0.06
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+20% Synergy $37.11
Shifting Wall Shifting Wall
+20% Synergy $0.44
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+20% Synergy $0.66
Runaway Carriage Runaway Carriage
+19% Synergy $0.12
Samite Herbalist Samite Herbalist
+18% Synergy $0.08
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+15% Synergy $3.31
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+15% Synergy $0.11
Training Drone Training Drone
+15% Synergy $0.04
Glass Golem Glass Golem
+15% Synergy $0.17
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+14% Synergy $0.39
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+14% Synergy $0.20
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+14% Synergy $0.06
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+13% Synergy $0.86
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+12% Synergy $8.78
Boon-Bringer Valkyrie Boon-Bringer Valkyrie
+12% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Marauder Phyrexian Marauder
+12% Synergy $1.28
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $29.01
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+10% Synergy $1.59
Ticket Tortoise Ticket Tortoise
+10% Synergy $0.03
Crumbling Colossus Crumbling Colossus
+10% Synergy $0.10
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+9% Synergy $10.22
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+8% Synergy $17.48
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+7% Synergy $0.48
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+6% Synergy $7.95
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+4% Synergy $0.33
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.28
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+3% Synergy $5.19
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $4.13
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $41.79
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-6% Synergy $10.08
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-14% Synergy $1.64

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Aradesh, the Founder safe.

Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+34% Synergy $0.21
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+26% Synergy $0.40
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+26% Synergy $0.53
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+15% Synergy $0.39
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+14% Synergy $0.17
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+13% Synergy $0.23
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+12% Synergy $0.07
Get Lost Get Lost
+9% Synergy $4.41
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+8% Synergy $6.95
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+8% Synergy $0.55
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+7% Synergy $17.98
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+6% Synergy $0.63
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $1.38
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+6% Synergy $0.26
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.26
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $7.66
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $0.71
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.36
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.69
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.46
Disenchant Disenchant
-5% Synergy $0.17
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $0.86
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $8.91
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $3.46

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Aradesh, the Founder's game plan and control the board.

Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+16% Synergy $0.27
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+10% Synergy $0.41
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+9% Synergy $0.44
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+9% Synergy $0.12
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+7% Synergy $6.27
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $0.81
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+6% Synergy $9.01
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+4% Synergy $1.95
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $3.33
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $1.24
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.72
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-1% Synergy $2.14
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-2% Synergy $0.22
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-8% Synergy $0.27
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-11% Synergy $2.26

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+37% Synergy $5.30
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+34% Synergy $0.75
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+33% Synergy $0.19
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+31% Synergy $0.92
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+28% Synergy $0.15
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+26% Synergy $1.59
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+25% Synergy $4.86
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+23% Synergy $2.19
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+23% Synergy $2.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $4.12
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+19% Synergy $0.50
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+19% Synergy $0.85
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+18% Synergy $36.97
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+18% Synergy $0.86
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+16% Synergy $18.76
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+14% Synergy $5.14
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+13% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+11% Synergy $36.97
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $5.40
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+10% Synergy $0.94
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+9% Synergy $0.23
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+8% Synergy $3.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.21
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $1.51
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+7% Synergy $11.95
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+7% Synergy $0.45
Altar of the Goyf Altar of the Goyf
+7% Synergy $0.05
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+6% Synergy $0.16
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+6% Synergy $0.06
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $2.02
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $2.20
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+5% Synergy $1.02
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+4% Synergy $1.15
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+4% Synergy $0.54
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+3% Synergy $27.67
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+3% Synergy $8.52
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy $1.10
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $1.06
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+2% Synergy $1.54
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $5.22
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $2.70
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-10% Synergy $5.02

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Aradesh, the Founder's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+43% Synergy $0.13
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+33% Synergy $0.44
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+25% Synergy $6.55
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+23% Synergy $2.17
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+17% Synergy $2.97
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+14% Synergy $3.90
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+10% Synergy $1.50
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+10% Synergy $0.60
Crescendo of War Crescendo of War
+9% Synergy $1.58
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+7% Synergy $0.17
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+6% Synergy $0.18
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.13
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+6% Synergy $0.10
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.26
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+5% Synergy $0.28
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+4% Synergy $16.11
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+4% Synergy $0.16
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+3% Synergy $4.21
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+1% Synergy $0.79
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $4.88
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $24.39
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
0% Synergy $0.97
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
-1% Synergy $3.77
Folk Hero Folk Hero
-1% Synergy $5.83
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-2% Synergy $0.54
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-4% Synergy $0.22
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $3.00
Land Tax Land Tax
-10% Synergy $22.02

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Aradesh, the Founder to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+28% Synergy $1.01
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
0% Synergy $0.64
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $29.42

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+50% Synergy $1.41
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+44% Synergy $0.31
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+24% Synergy $6.83
War Room War Room
+17% Synergy $3.03
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+17% Synergy $0.35
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+16% Synergy $14.62
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+10% Synergy $0.30
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.21
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+4% Synergy $0.16
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.39
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $3.24
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.34
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $12.19
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.07
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.29
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $12.40
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-1% Synergy $0.72
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.15
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.39
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $4.06
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $3.80
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-10% Synergy $16.79
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-10% Synergy $0.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $1.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-17% Synergy $39.21

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+25% Synergy $0.27
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+19% Synergy $3.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+17% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.49
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $3.64
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.05
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $0.52
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+1% Synergy $19.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.46
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $8.70
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-4% Synergy $4.90
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.16

Lands

The mana base foundation for Aradesh, the Founder decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+25% Synergy $0.28
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.26
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $6.54
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.72
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.69
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $4.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.16

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Aradesh, the Founder.

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Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
Jareth, Leonine Titan Jareth, Leonine Titan
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Commander Eesha Commander Eesha
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Prava of the Steel Legion Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Jeska, Thrice Reborn Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
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Frodo, Sauron's Bane Frodo, Sauron's Bane
Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile