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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

#2567 Current Rank
#2435 Last Week
#2689 Last Month

New Cards

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

Team Avatar Team Avatar
+13% Synergy $0.08
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $2.40

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
+80% Synergy $0.15
Argivian Cavalier Argivian Cavalier
+70% Synergy $0.02
Benalish Faithbonder Benalish Faithbonder
+70% Synergy $0.06
Lupine Prototype Lupine Prototype
+68% Synergy $0.11
Woolly Razorback Woolly Razorback
+68% Synergy $0.44
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+68% Synergy $0.65
Coalition Skyknight Coalition Skyknight
+67% Synergy $0.04
Relic Golem Relic Golem
+66% Synergy $0.19
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+59% Synergy $3.06
Idolized Idolized
+57% Synergy $0.48

Top Cards

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

Stoic Ephemera Stoic Ephemera
+56% Synergy $0.11
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+50% Synergy $0.22
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+50% Synergy $0.41
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+46% Synergy $0.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+31% Synergy $1.20
Austere Command Austere Command
+24% Synergy $0.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $0.96
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.06
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-4% Synergy $3.89

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $44.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $30.49

Creatures

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

Sunweb Sunweb
+50% Synergy $0.30
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+47% Synergy $0.53
Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+47% Synergy $1.04
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+37% Synergy $10.39
Akrasan Squire Akrasan Squire
+36% Synergy $0.18
Knight of Glory Knight of Glory
+36% Synergy $0.19
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+31% Synergy $0.89
Sigiled Paladin Sigiled Paladin
+31% Synergy $0.23
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+30% Synergy $0.55
Veteran of the Depths Veteran of the Depths
+30% Synergy $0.23
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+28% Synergy $0.19
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+28% Synergy $0.34
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+28% Synergy $1.26
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+27% Synergy $0.19
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+25% Synergy $0.08
Regal Bunnicorn Regal Bunnicorn
+24% Synergy $0.45
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+23% Synergy $5.58
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+23% Synergy $0.15
Aven Squire Aven Squire
+20% Synergy $0.07
Runaway Carriage Runaway Carriage
+20% Synergy $0.15
Shifting Wall Shifting Wall
+20% Synergy $0.45
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+19% Synergy $0.54
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+18% Synergy $34.43
Samite Herbalist Samite Herbalist
+18% Synergy $0.08
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+14% Synergy $2.81
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+14% Synergy $0.09
Training Drone Training Drone
+14% Synergy $0.03
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+14% Synergy $0.33
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+13% Synergy $0.11
Glass Golem Glass Golem
+13% Synergy $0.14
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+13% Synergy $0.95
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $32.81
Boon-Bringer Valkyrie Boon-Bringer Valkyrie
+12% Synergy $0.42
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+12% Synergy $10.33
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+12% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Marauder Phyrexian Marauder
+12% Synergy $1.28
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+10% Synergy $1.25
Ticket Tortoise Ticket Tortoise
+10% Synergy $0.04
Crumbling Colossus Crumbling Colossus
+10% Synergy $0.11
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+9% Synergy $7.43
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+8% Synergy $17.34
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+7% Synergy $8.17
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+7% Synergy $0.34
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+5% Synergy $0.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.20
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+3% Synergy $5.76
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.79
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $42.73
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-7% Synergy $9.19
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-14% Synergy $1.89

Instants

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

Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+33% Synergy $0.19
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+27% Synergy $0.60
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+25% Synergy $0.30
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+14% Synergy $0.26
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+14% Synergy $0.60
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+14% Synergy $0.08
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+13% Synergy $0.15
Get Lost Get Lost
+9% Synergy $3.79
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+9% Synergy $0.48
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $14.89
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+7% Synergy $6.73
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+7% Synergy $0.91
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.19
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+6% Synergy $0.90
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $2.97
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+6% Synergy $0.30
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $6.62
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.61
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.46
Disenchant Disenchant
-5% Synergy $0.14
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-6% Synergy $0.75
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-10% Synergy $9.22
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $3.79

Sorceries

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

Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+16% Synergy $0.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+9% Synergy $0.45
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+9% Synergy $0.51
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+9% Synergy $0.13
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+7% Synergy $5.95
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $0.90
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $3.39
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+4% Synergy $1.82
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+4% Synergy $7.66
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $1.31
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.06
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-1% Synergy $0.78
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-2% Synergy $0.20
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-7% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+37% Synergy $5.78
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+33% Synergy $0.77
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+33% Synergy $0.80
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+31% Synergy $0.19
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+27% Synergy $0.20
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+25% Synergy $1.55
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+24% Synergy $2.04
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+24% Synergy $5.84
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+23% Synergy $2.89
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+19% Synergy $36.41
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+18% Synergy $0.52
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+18% Synergy $0.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $3.86
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+16% Synergy $19.89
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+16% Synergy $1.10
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+13% Synergy $0.33
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+13% Synergy $5.86
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+11% Synergy $38.64
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $3.81
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.19
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+9% Synergy $0.25
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+9% Synergy $0.86
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+8% Synergy $3.44
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+8% Synergy $1.78
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+7% Synergy $12.49
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+7% Synergy $0.44
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+6% Synergy $0.17
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+6% Synergy $0.16
Altar of the Goyf Altar of the Goyf
+6% Synergy $0.04
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $2.34
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $2.52
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.16
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+4% Synergy $1.18
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+3% Synergy $29.23
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+2% Synergy $1.11
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy $1.38
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+2% Synergy $8.73
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.96
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $5.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+43% Synergy $0.15
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+32% Synergy $0.45
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+25% Synergy $3.28
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+24% Synergy $5.80
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+17% Synergy $7.94
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+12% Synergy $1.80
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+12% Synergy $3.98
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+11% Synergy $0.65
Crescendo of War Crescendo of War
+8% Synergy $1.67
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+8% Synergy $0.11
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+6% Synergy $0.19
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.14
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.31
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+5% Synergy $0.06
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+5% Synergy $0.30
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+3% Synergy $16.35
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+2% Synergy $4.03
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+1% Synergy $0.66
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
0% Synergy $3.33
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $4.69
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $26.05
Folk Hero Folk Hero
-1% Synergy $5.00
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $1.59
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-3% Synergy $0.22
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $3.70
Land Tax Land Tax
-8% Synergy $20.00

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+28% Synergy $0.92
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
0% Synergy $0.90
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-5% Synergy $29.84

Utility Lands

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

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+50% Synergy $1.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+43% Synergy $0.37
War Room War Room
+18% Synergy $4.92
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+15% Synergy $0.24
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+15% Synergy $14.11
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+13% Synergy $4.47
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+9% Synergy $0.19
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.21
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $1.36
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.11
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.37
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.43
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $13.12
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.05
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.23
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.45
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-2% Synergy $0.68
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.11
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-7% Synergy $3.51
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $5.10
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-9% Synergy $18.39
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-9% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-17% Synergy $38.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+26% Synergy $0.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $1.22
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+19% Synergy $3.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy $0.17
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+8% Synergy $3.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.92
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.21
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $9.68
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.15
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-3% Synergy $5.85
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.15

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+24% Synergy $0.19
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.37
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $6.69
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.06
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.61
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.79
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.16

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