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Aradesh, the Founder
Price tag $0.21

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

#2857 Current Rank
#2569 Last Week
#2797 Last Month

New Cards

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

Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+38% Synergy $0.56
Wanderbrine Preacher Wanderbrine Preacher
+30% Synergy $0.12
Encumbered Reejerey Encumbered Reejerey
+20% Synergy $0.11
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+14% Synergy $2.20
Winnowing Winnowing
+8% Synergy $0.43

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 $0.22
Argivian Cavalier Argivian Cavalier
+73% Synergy $0.04
Benalish Faithbonder Benalish Faithbonder
+71% Synergy $0.07
Coalition Skyknight Coalition Skyknight
+69% Synergy $0.06
Lupine Prototype Lupine Prototype
+68% Synergy $0.26
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+67% Synergy $0.88
Woolly Razorback Woolly Razorback
+66% Synergy $0.48
Relic Golem Relic Golem
+66% Synergy $0.15
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+60% Synergy $2.81
Idolized Idolized
+57% Synergy $0.65

Top Cards

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

Stoic Ephemera Stoic Ephemera
+56% Synergy $0.17
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+53% Synergy $0.38
Sunweb Sunweb
+52% Synergy $0.32
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+51% Synergy $0.17
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+50% Synergy $0.46
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+27% Synergy $1.85
Austere Command Austere Command
+26% Synergy $0.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.25
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-2% Synergy $4.85
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $7.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $51.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $49.53
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-14% Synergy $32.30

Creatures

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

Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+51% Synergy $0.52
Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+46% Synergy $1.25
Knight of Glory Knight of Glory
+39% Synergy $0.16
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+38% Synergy $26.54
Akrasan Squire Akrasan Squire
+38% Synergy $0.18
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+34% Synergy $0.86
Sigiled Paladin Sigiled Paladin
+34% Synergy $0.23
Veteran of the Depths Veteran of the Depths
+34% Synergy $0.21
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+33% Synergy $2.69
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+31% Synergy $0.30
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+28% Synergy $0.68
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+28% Synergy $0.30
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+27% Synergy $0.43
Regal Bunnicorn Regal Bunnicorn
+26% Synergy $0.60
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+26% Synergy $0.12
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+21% Synergy $31.98
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+21% Synergy $6.24
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+21% Synergy $0.24
Samite Herbalist Samite Herbalist
+20% Synergy $0.12
Aven Squire Aven Squire
+20% Synergy $0.09
Compassionate Healer Compassionate Healer
+19% Synergy $0.15
Shifting Wall Shifting Wall
+18% Synergy $0.50
Runaway Carriage Runaway Carriage
+17% Synergy $0.08
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+16% Synergy $0.60
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+15% Synergy $0.48
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+14% Synergy $0.22
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+14% Synergy $0.40
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+14% Synergy $0.11
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+13% Synergy $1.11
Training Drone Training Drone
+12% Synergy $0.06
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+11% Synergy $4.26
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $54.35
Glass Golem Glass Golem
+11% Synergy $0.12
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+10% Synergy $12.99
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+10% Synergy $0.51
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+10% Synergy $12.48
Boon-Bringer Valkyrie Boon-Bringer Valkyrie
+10% Synergy $0.45
Crumbling Colossus Crumbling Colossus
+10% Synergy $0.07
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+9% Synergy $1.96
Phyrexian Marauder Phyrexian Marauder
+9% Synergy $1.28
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+6% Synergy $20.81
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+5% Synergy $9.46
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+4% Synergy $0.33
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+3% Synergy $7.28
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $53.73
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.56
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-7% Synergy $15.62
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.30
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-13% Synergy $4.80

Instants

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

Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+33% Synergy $0.31
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+30% Synergy $1.01
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+26% Synergy $0.37
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+14% Synergy $0.40
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+13% Synergy $18.36
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+13% Synergy $2.38
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+11% Synergy $8.52
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+10% Synergy $0.26
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+10% Synergy $0.32
Riverguard's Reflexes Riverguard's Reflexes
+10% Synergy $0.06
Keep Out Keep Out
+10% Synergy $0.10
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $1.28
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+9% Synergy $0.45
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
+9% Synergy $0.30
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+8% Synergy $3.44
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+7% Synergy $0.93
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+7% Synergy $0.35
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.90
Get Lost Get Lost
+6% Synergy $5.33
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+6% Synergy $2.68
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.33
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $7.51
Appeal to Eirdu Appeal to Eirdu
+5% Synergy $0.07
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+4% Synergy $0.57
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.19
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+3% Synergy $0.13
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+2% Synergy $2.92
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.39
Disenchant Disenchant
-3% Synergy $0.11
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.48
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $1.22
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-9% Synergy $4.22
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $15.89

Sorceries

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

Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+19% Synergy $0.34
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+12% Synergy $1.26
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.58
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+10% Synergy $0.25
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+7% Synergy $1.02
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $3.34
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $6.29
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+4% Synergy $9.47
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $1.93
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+2% Synergy $0.24
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.72
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.15
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+36% Synergy $0.97
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+34% Synergy $12.25
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+34% Synergy $2.66
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+34% Synergy $0.20
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+28% Synergy $0.38
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+26% Synergy $2.57
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $3.24
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+22% Synergy $3.29
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+20% Synergy $10.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $4.56
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $39.36
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+17% Synergy $0.57
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+16% Synergy $1.54
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $28.23
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+14% Synergy $1.27
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $44.24
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+12% Synergy $0.42
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+12% Synergy $3.50
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+11% Synergy $8.97
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+10% Synergy $1.94
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.28
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+9% Synergy $0.33
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+8% Synergy $4.34
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+8% Synergy $0.95
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+7% Synergy $0.22
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $3.31
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+6% Synergy $11.92
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+6% Synergy $0.22
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $3.99
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+5% Synergy $2.18
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+5% Synergy $0.46
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+3% Synergy $1.56
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy $0.93
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.61
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.40
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+1% Synergy $23.27
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $8.56
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-12% Synergy $4.65
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-14% Synergy $5.41

Enchantments

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

Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+46% Synergy $0.21
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+32% Synergy $0.43
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+28% Synergy $7.86
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+25% Synergy $3.51
Team Avatar Team Avatar
+16% Synergy $0.23
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+13% Synergy $0.62
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+12% Synergy $8.72
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+11% Synergy $2.62
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+11% Synergy $5.23
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+10% Synergy $0.23
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+9% Synergy $0.27
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+7% Synergy $0.18
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+7% Synergy $0.24
Crescendo of War Crescendo of War
+7% Synergy $1.60
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+6% Synergy $0.20
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+6% Synergy $0.35
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.43
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+1% Synergy $17.47
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+1% Synergy $5.25
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+1% Synergy $1.43
Folk Hero Folk Hero
0% Synergy $6.37
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-1% Synergy $0.48
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
-1% Synergy $3.80
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $29.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-5% Synergy $5.86
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $25.63

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+31% Synergy $1.07
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+1% Synergy $1.80

Utility Lands

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

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+49% Synergy $1.60
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+42% Synergy $0.39
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+16% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $9.15
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+12% Synergy $17.23
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+10% Synergy $0.43
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+9% Synergy $5.39
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+7% Synergy $4.84
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+4% Synergy $2.66
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+4% Synergy $0.24
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+4% Synergy $3.41
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.44
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.48
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.29
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.27
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $12.62
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.89
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.31
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-2% Synergy $0.36
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.28
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-3% Synergy $0.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.30
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-7% Synergy $22.56
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-7% Synergy $0.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-8% Synergy $5.99
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $5.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.70
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-14% Synergy $43.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+27% Synergy $0.39
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+16% Synergy $3.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $2.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.30
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $3.88
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $4.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.06
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+3% Synergy $6.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-1% Synergy $3.98
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.01
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.19

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+21% Synergy $0.10
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+10% Synergy $4.76
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.33
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $7.40
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.39
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.38
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.56
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.19

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