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Aradesh, the Founder
Price tag $0.16

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

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2689 Current Rank
#2829 Last Week
#2639 Last Month

New Cards

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

Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+20% Synergy $7.96
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+13% Synergy $47.41
Aunt May Aunt May
+12% Synergy $2.24
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+6% Synergy $0.15
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
-1% Synergy $17.98

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
+82% Synergy $0.16
Argivian Cavalier Argivian Cavalier
+73% Synergy $0.03
Benalish Faithbonder Benalish Faithbonder
+71% Synergy $0.03
Woolly Razorback Woolly Razorback
+70% Synergy $0.50
Lupine Prototype Lupine Prototype
+68% Synergy $0.09
Coalition Skyknight Coalition Skyknight
+68% Synergy $0.04
Relic Golem Relic Golem
+68% Synergy $0.20
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+66% Synergy $0.80
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+59% Synergy $2.77
Stoic Ephemera Stoic Ephemera
+59% Synergy $0.07

Top Cards

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

Idolized Idolized
+55% Synergy $0.59
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+51% Synergy $0.57
Sunweb Sunweb
+51% Synergy $0.36
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+47% Synergy $0.23
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+46% Synergy $0.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $1.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+21% Synergy $0.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $0.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $50.22
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $34.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $37.00

Creatures

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

Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+50% Synergy $1.09
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+46% Synergy $0.52
Knight of Glory Knight of Glory
+39% Synergy $0.16
Akrasan Squire Akrasan Squire
+38% Synergy $0.16
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+36% Synergy $8.64
Sigiled Paladin Sigiled Paladin
+33% Synergy $0.25
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+31% Synergy $0.26
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+30% Synergy $0.93
Veteran of the Depths Veteran of the Depths
+30% Synergy $0.26
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+28% Synergy $0.22
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+27% Synergy $0.58
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+26% Synergy $3.06
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+25% Synergy $0.21
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+25% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+24% Synergy $2.90
Regal Bunnicorn Regal Bunnicorn
+24% Synergy $0.52
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+24% Synergy $0.12
Aven Squire Aven Squire
+22% Synergy $0.09
Shifting Wall Shifting Wall
+22% Synergy $0.37
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+20% Synergy $37.50
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+20% Synergy $0.74
Runaway Carriage Runaway Carriage
+20% Synergy $0.11
Samite Herbalist Samite Herbalist
+17% Synergy $0.07
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+16% Synergy $3.22
Training Drone Training Drone
+16% Synergy $0.06
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+15% Synergy $0.12
Glass Golem Glass Golem
+15% Synergy $0.20
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+14% Synergy $0.29
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+13% Synergy $8.38
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+13% Synergy $0.31
Boon-Bringer Valkyrie Boon-Bringer Valkyrie
+13% Synergy $0.36
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+13% Synergy $0.12
Phyrexian Marauder Phyrexian Marauder
+13% Synergy $1.30
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $30.28
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+12% Synergy $0.79
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+10% Synergy $1.22
Crumbling Colossus Crumbling Colossus
+10% Synergy $0.07
Sungold Sentinel Sungold Sentinel
+10% Synergy $0.16
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+9% Synergy $15.25
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+8% Synergy $9.60
Ticket Tortoise Ticket Tortoise
+8% Synergy $0.04
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+7% Synergy $0.54
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+6% Synergy $6.98
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.28
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+4% Synergy $5.08
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+4% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $4.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $45.59
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-6% Synergy $10.41
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-13% Synergy $1.84

Instants

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

Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+34% Synergy $0.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+26% Synergy $0.38
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+26% Synergy $0.66
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+16% Synergy $0.90
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+14% Synergy $0.24
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+13% Synergy $0.26
Get Lost Get Lost
+10% Synergy $4.90
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+9% Synergy $4.91
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+9% Synergy $0.51
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $17.03
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+7% Synergy $0.40
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $1.36
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.23
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+6% Synergy $0.29
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $6.73
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $0.78
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+5% Synergy $0.04
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.20
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+2% Synergy $0.42
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.70
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.43
Disenchant Disenchant
-5% Synergy $0.17
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $0.86
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-11% Synergy $8.12
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-11% Synergy $3.24

Sorceries

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

Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+17% Synergy $0.27
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+10% Synergy $0.58
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+9% Synergy $0.60
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+8% Synergy $0.14
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+7% Synergy $0.77
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+6% Synergy $9.03
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $5.77
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $1.78
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $4.03
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+3% Synergy $1.24
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.67
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-1% Synergy $1.34
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-7% Synergy $0.29
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
+36% Synergy $4.42
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+35% Synergy $0.71
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+34% Synergy $0.18
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+31% Synergy $1.15
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+30% Synergy $0.22
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+28% Synergy $0.99
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+25% Synergy $6.60
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+23% Synergy $3.93
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $2.11
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+21% Synergy $0.48
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+20% Synergy $34.22
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+19% Synergy $0.55
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+19% Synergy $0.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $4.54
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $18.49
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+13% Synergy $4.54
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+12% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+11% Synergy $36.21
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $3.34
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+9% Synergy $0.84
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+8% Synergy $3.48
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+8% Synergy $0.26
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+8% Synergy $0.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.26
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $1.62
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+7% Synergy $13.59
Altar of the Goyf Altar of the Goyf
+7% Synergy $0.06
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+6% Synergy $0.14
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+6% Synergy $0.14
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $2.24
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $1.38
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+5% Synergy $1.18
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+5% Synergy $0.48
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $0.83
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+3% Synergy $1.01
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+3% Synergy $26.35
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.85
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+2% Synergy $7.52
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.25
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+1% Synergy $1.13
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $5.28
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-6% Synergy $3.26
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $3.12
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-10% Synergy $3.60

Enchantments

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

Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+44% Synergy $0.15
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+33% Synergy $0.54
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+24% Synergy $5.68
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+23% Synergy $2.26
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+17% Synergy $3.36
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+14% Synergy $3.91
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+11% Synergy $1.52
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+9% Synergy $0.54
Crescendo of War Crescendo of War
+9% Synergy $1.55
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+7% Synergy $0.08
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+6% Synergy $0.16
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+5% Synergy $18.62
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+5% Synergy $0.16
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.14
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+5% Synergy $0.22
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+4% Synergy $4.57
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.26
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $24.73
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+1% Synergy $1.45
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
0% Synergy $1.04
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $6.05
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
-1% Synergy $1.37
Folk Hero Folk Hero
-2% Synergy $5.63
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-5% Synergy $0.34
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $3.09
Land Tax Land Tax
-9% Synergy $20.79

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+28% Synergy $0.93
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
0% Synergy $1.00
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-2% Synergy $34.00

Utility Lands

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

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+51% Synergy $1.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+45% Synergy $0.32
War Room War Room
+17% Synergy $2.85
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+17% Synergy $0.33
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+17% Synergy $11.52
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+8% Synergy $0.26
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.22
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+4% Synergy $0.19
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.55
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $4.55
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+2% Synergy $12.11
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
0% Synergy $0.51
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.09
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $11.12
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.23
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-1% Synergy $0.35
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.49
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.02
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $4.66
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $3.53
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-10% Synergy $16.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.59
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-11% Synergy $0.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-16% Synergy $35.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+26% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.21
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+18% Synergy $3.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+16% Synergy $1.15
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+8% Synergy $4.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.34
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $0.59
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+2% Synergy $18.81
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $8.02
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-4% Synergy $4.22
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.15

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+26% Synergy $0.24
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.23
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $5.70
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.06
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.67
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.70
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $4.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.15

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