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Aradesh, the Founder
Price tag $0.17

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

#2797 Current Rank
#3051 Last Week
#2736 Last Month

New Cards

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

Encumbered Reejerey Encumbered Reejerey
+67% Synergy $0.18
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+33% Synergy $6.35
Timid Shieldbearer Timid Shieldbearer
+33% Synergy $0.09
Wanderbrine Preacher Wanderbrine Preacher
+33% Synergy $0.11
Winnowing Winnowing
+32% Synergy $0.36

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 $0.19
Argivian Cavalier Argivian Cavalier
+71% Synergy $0.03
Benalish Faithbonder Benalish Faithbonder
+70% Synergy $0.04
Lupine Prototype Lupine Prototype
+67% Synergy $0.11
Coalition Skyknight Coalition Skyknight
+67% Synergy $0.06
Woolly Razorback Woolly Razorback
+66% Synergy $0.48
Relic Golem Relic Golem
+65% Synergy $0.12
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+65% Synergy $0.83
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+59% Synergy $3.80
Idolized Idolized
+56% Synergy $0.57

Top Cards

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

Stoic Ephemera Stoic Ephemera
+55% Synergy $0.08
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+50% Synergy $0.23
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+49% Synergy $0.49
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+47% Synergy $0.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy $1.58
Austere Command Austere Command
+25% Synergy $0.43
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $0.87
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.16
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-4% Synergy $3.84

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $47.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $48.00
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-13% Synergy $31.52

Creatures

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

Sunweb Sunweb
+49% Synergy $0.35
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+46% Synergy $0.51
Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+45% Synergy $1.11
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+36% Synergy $11.51
Knight of Glory Knight of Glory
+36% Synergy $0.15
Akrasan Squire Akrasan Squire
+35% Synergy $0.20
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+32% Synergy $0.54
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+31% Synergy $0.90
Sigiled Paladin Sigiled Paladin
+30% Synergy $0.23
Veteran of the Depths Veteran of the Depths
+30% Synergy $0.23
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+28% Synergy $0.64
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+28% Synergy $0.21
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+28% Synergy $1.78
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+28% Synergy $0.35
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+27% Synergy $0.10
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+26% Synergy $0.20
Regal Bunnicorn Regal Bunnicorn
+23% Synergy $0.58
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+22% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+21% Synergy $5.66
Aven Squire Aven Squire
+20% Synergy $0.09
Samite Herbalist Samite Herbalist
+20% Synergy $0.04
Runaway Carriage Runaway Carriage
+19% Synergy $0.12
Shifting Wall Shifting Wall
+18% Synergy $0.46
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+17% Synergy $37.09
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+17% Synergy $0.56
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+15% Synergy $0.41
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+15% Synergy $0.28
Training Drone Training Drone
+14% Synergy $0.06
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+14% Synergy $0.09
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+13% Synergy $0.14
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+13% Synergy $1.14
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+12% Synergy $3.03
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $46.99
Compassionate Healer Compassionate Healer
+12% Synergy $0.04
Glass Golem Glass Golem
+12% Synergy $0.12
Boon-Bringer Valkyrie Boon-Bringer Valkyrie
+11% Synergy $0.45
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+11% Synergy $13.75
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+10% Synergy $1.66
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+10% Synergy $0.39
Phyrexian Marauder Phyrexian Marauder
+10% Synergy $1.24
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+8% Synergy $7.61
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+7% Synergy $9.67
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+6% Synergy $18.93
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+5% Synergy $0.35
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+4% Synergy $7.02
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.77
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $46.54
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-7% Synergy $9.76
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-14% Synergy $4.31

Instants

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

Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+31% Synergy $0.22
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+27% Synergy $0.84
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+24% Synergy $0.27
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+14% Synergy $1.56
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+13% Synergy $0.35
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+12% Synergy $0.09
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+12% Synergy $0.25
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+9% Synergy $17.09
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+9% Synergy $7.77
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+9% Synergy $0.53
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+8% Synergy $2.80
Get Lost Get Lost
+8% Synergy $4.76
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+7% Synergy $1.08
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+7% Synergy $1.31
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.32
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+6% Synergy $6.84
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
+6% Synergy $0.20
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.32
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+5% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.44
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.47
Disenchant Disenchant
-5% Synergy $0.10
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-5% Synergy $0.97
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-11% Synergy $14.64
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-11% Synergy $4.53

Sorceries

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

Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+17% Synergy $0.36
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+9% Synergy $0.52
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+9% Synergy $0.85
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+9% Synergy $0.17
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+7% Synergy $0.96
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $5.73
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $4.79
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+5% Synergy $8.47
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+4% Synergy $3.13
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+3% Synergy $1.58
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.97
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-1% Synergy $0.73
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-1% Synergy $0.13
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+35% Synergy $12.25
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+33% Synergy $0.85
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+32% Synergy $1.50
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+31% Synergy $0.20
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+26% Synergy $0.23
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+24% Synergy $2.84
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+23% Synergy $2.35
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+23% Synergy $3.36
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+21% Synergy $6.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $4.38
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $41.18
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+17% Synergy $0.55
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+17% Synergy $1.08
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+16% Synergy $24.06
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+16% Synergy $1.42
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+13% Synergy $0.39
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+12% Synergy $6.38
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+11% Synergy $40.10
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $3.04
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.23
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+9% Synergy $2.26
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+9% Synergy $0.22
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+8% Synergy $0.71
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+7% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+7% Synergy $12.27
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $4.13
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+6% Synergy $0.13
Altar of the Goyf Altar of the Goyf
+6% Synergy $0.06
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+6% Synergy $0.50
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $2.24
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $2.37
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+5% Synergy $0.50
Wedgelight Rammer Wedgelight Rammer
+5% Synergy $0.06
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.23
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+4% Synergy $1.24
Lumen-Class Frigate Lumen-Class Frigate
+4% Synergy $0.19
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+3% Synergy $1.18
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+2% Synergy $1.18
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.22
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.73
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+2% Synergy $31.93
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+2% Synergy $11.05
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $6.34
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-10% Synergy $4.74
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-14% Synergy $3.72

Enchantments

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

Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+43% Synergy $0.17
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+31% Synergy $0.44
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+25% Synergy $6.62
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+24% Synergy $4.49
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+14% Synergy $8.49
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+13% Synergy $4.25
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+12% Synergy $0.64
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+10% Synergy $2.10
Crescendo of War Crescendo of War
+9% Synergy $1.65
Team Avatar Team Avatar
+8% Synergy $0.10
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+7% Synergy $0.18
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+6% Synergy $0.18
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.13
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+6% Synergy $0.08
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+6% Synergy $0.21
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+5% Synergy $0.30
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.36
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+2% Synergy $16.85
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+2% Synergy $4.88
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+1% Synergy $0.84
Folk Hero Folk Hero
0% Synergy $5.82
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
-1% Synergy $4.01
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $1.10
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-2% Synergy $28.55
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-2% Synergy $0.37
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $5.73
Land Tax Land Tax
-8% Synergy $24.31

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+28% Synergy $1.02
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
0% Synergy $1.08

Utility Lands

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

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+50% Synergy $1.60
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+44% Synergy $0.27
War Room War Room
+18% Synergy $5.27
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+17% Synergy $0.30
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+13% Synergy $4.57
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+13% Synergy $15.40
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+10% Synergy $0.29
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+7% Synergy $2.59
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $5.12
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+5% Synergy $1.62
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.22
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.59
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.38
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.11
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.06
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $13.31
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.28
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.48
Karoo Karoo
0% Synergy $1.16
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-1% Synergy $0.60
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-7% Synergy $4.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $5.18
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-8% Synergy $19.58
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.28
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-15% Synergy $45.08

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+26% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+17% Synergy $1.71
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+17% Synergy $3.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.23
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $3.53
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+6% Synergy $6.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.72
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $0.80
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.04
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $8.99
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-1% Synergy $6.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-6% Synergy $0.18

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+22% Synergy $0.22
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.32
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $6.57
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.97
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.36
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.44
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.77
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.13

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