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Aradesh, the Founder
Price tag $0.28

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

#3558 Current Rank
#3468 Last Week
#2945 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

S.H.I.E.L.D. Spy Kit S.H.I.E.L.D. Spy Kit
+49% Synergy $0.33
Peggy Carter, Secret Agent Peggy Carter, Secret Agent
+49% Synergy
Shattered Acolyte Shattered Acolyte
+7% Synergy $0.12
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+5% Synergy $0.29
Erode Erode
+0% Synergy $5.71

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
+79% Synergy $0.24
Argivian Cavalier Argivian Cavalier
+72% Synergy $0.08
Benalish Faithbonder Benalish Faithbonder
+69% Synergy $0.05
Lupine Prototype Lupine Prototype
+68% Synergy $0.26
Coalition Skyknight Coalition Skyknight
+68% Synergy $0.09
Woolly Razorback Woolly Razorback
+65% Synergy $0.52
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+63% Synergy $0.46
Relic Golem Relic Golem
+63% Synergy $0.16
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+56% Synergy $2.56
Stoic Ephemera Stoic Ephemera
+55% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

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

Idolized Idolized
+55% Synergy $1.46
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+55% Synergy $0.42
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+52% Synergy $0.28
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+50% Synergy $0.51
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+50% Synergy $0.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $1.95
Austere Command Austere Command
+24% Synergy $0.42
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.20
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-4% Synergy $4.94
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $6.25
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $53.05
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-16% Synergy $37.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Sunweb Sunweb
+50% Synergy $0.35
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+45% Synergy $0.50
Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+44% Synergy $1.22
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+39% Synergy $18.57
Akrasan Squire Akrasan Squire
+38% Synergy $0.23
Knight of Glory Knight of Glory
+38% Synergy $0.22
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+38% Synergy $0.88
Sigiled Paladin Sigiled Paladin
+36% Synergy $0.31
Veteran of the Depths Veteran of the Depths
+33% Synergy $0.20
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+32% Synergy $0.32
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+32% Synergy $2.12
Wanderbrine Preacher Wanderbrine Preacher
+30% Synergy $0.13
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+30% Synergy $0.37
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+30% Synergy $0.35
Compassionate Healer Compassionate Healer
+27% Synergy $0.09
Regal Bunnicorn Regal Bunnicorn
+26% Synergy $0.73
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+24% Synergy $0.20
Samite Herbalist Samite Herbalist
+24% Synergy $0.22
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+23% Synergy $0.35
Aven Squire Aven Squire
+22% Synergy $0.24
Encumbered Reejerey Encumbered Reejerey
+21% Synergy $0.14
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+19% Synergy $0.37
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+18% Synergy $31.70
Shifting Wall Shifting Wall
+18% Synergy $0.46
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+16% Synergy $4.83
Runaway Carriage Runaway Carriage
+16% Synergy $0.06
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+16% Synergy $1.01
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+15% Synergy $0.47
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+14% Synergy $0.24
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+13% Synergy $1.95
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+13% Synergy $0.27
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+12% Synergy $0.72
Training Drone Training Drone
+11% Synergy $0.05
Glass Golem Glass Golem
+11% Synergy $0.15
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+11% Synergy $2.13
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+10% Synergy $13.69
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+10% Synergy $0.65
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $46.08
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+9% Synergy $0.42
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+8% Synergy $12.87
Boon-Bringer Valkyrie Boon-Bringer Valkyrie
+8% Synergy $0.49
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.34
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+7% Synergy $5.22
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+7% Synergy $10.89
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+2% Synergy $22.85
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+0% Synergy $0.74
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.98
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $58.40
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-7% Synergy $17.18
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-11% Synergy $4.55

Instants

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

Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+30% Synergy $1.37
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+30% Synergy $0.31
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+23% Synergy $0.29
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+16% Synergy $0.39
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+11% Synergy $3.03
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+10% Synergy $22.27
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+9% Synergy $0.66
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+9% Synergy $7.43
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+9% Synergy $0.24
Riverguard's Reflexes Riverguard's Reflexes
+9% Synergy $0.08
Keep Out Keep Out
+8% Synergy $0.16
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+7% Synergy $2.21
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+7% Synergy $0.38
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+6% Synergy $1.07
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+6% Synergy $0.38
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
+6% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.37
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $1.76
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $5.10
Reprieve Reprieve
+5% Synergy $1.34
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.31
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+3% Synergy $0.26
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.24
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+3% Synergy $0.52
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+2% Synergy $0.18
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+1% Synergy $3.96
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+0% Synergy $1.65
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.11
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.46
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $1.13
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-10% Synergy $16.54
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-11% Synergy $3.99

Sorceries

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

Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+18% Synergy $0.82
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+10% Synergy $0.41
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+10% Synergy $0.37
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.32
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $4.70
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $2.86
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $1.12
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+4% Synergy $0.41
Winnowing Winnowing
+3% Synergy $0.31
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $2.26
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.29
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+0% Synergy $8.73
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+0% Synergy $1.34
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-3% Synergy $0.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+36% Synergy $1.01
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+35% Synergy $0.18
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+31% Synergy $14.36
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+30% Synergy $0.34
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+30% Synergy $1.84
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+25% Synergy $2.74
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $2.31
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+19% Synergy $4.71
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+17% Synergy $0.53
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+17% Synergy $1.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $4.39
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+15% Synergy $11.17
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+13% Synergy $0.43
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+13% Synergy $31.18
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+12% Synergy $1.76
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+12% Synergy $26.43
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+10% Synergy $44.72
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+10% Synergy $9.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.30
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+9% Synergy $0.35
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+8% Synergy $3.57
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $4.16
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+8% Synergy $0.91
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+8% Synergy $2.53
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+7% Synergy $0.31
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+5% Synergy $2.42
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+5% Synergy $0.30
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+5% Synergy $0.45
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $3.53
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $5.62
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+4% Synergy $1.47
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+3% Synergy $11.31
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.76
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+1% Synergy $1.36
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $5.77
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-14% Synergy $7.87
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-15% Synergy $1.28

Enchantments

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

Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+45% Synergy $0.19
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+30% Synergy $0.45
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+27% Synergy $0.33
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+24% Synergy $9.74
Team Avatar Team Avatar
+18% Synergy $0.21
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+18% Synergy $0.68
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+11% Synergy $7.87
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+10% Synergy $0.29
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+10% Synergy $9.20
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+9% Synergy $0.59
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+9% Synergy $0.24
Crescendo of War Crescendo of War
+7% Synergy $2.03
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+7% Synergy $0.23
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+6% Synergy $0.35
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+6% Synergy $0.38
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.45
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+5% Synergy $0.24
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+1% Synergy $4.16
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+0% Synergy $7.80
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+0% Synergy $0.64
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+0% Synergy $4.73
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
0% Synergy $8.49
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-1% Synergy $18.25
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-5% Synergy $4.62
Land Tax Land Tax
-8% Synergy $13.68
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $0.67

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+30% Synergy $1.14
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+8% Synergy $1.56
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+1% Synergy $1.82

Utility Lands

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

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+49% Synergy $2.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+38% Synergy $0.40
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+17% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy $2.44
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+8% Synergy $0.42
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+8% Synergy $5.83
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+7% Synergy $20.73
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+5% Synergy $7.60
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+5% Synergy $3.85
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.35
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.56
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.36
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.36
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+2% Synergy $0.80
Karoo Karoo
+0% Synergy $1.17
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-2% Synergy $0.38
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.30
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.34
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-4% Synergy $0.42
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-6% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.93
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-8% Synergy $5.91
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-11% Synergy $5.99
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-13% Synergy $4.85
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-15% Synergy $50.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.31
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+11% Synergy $3.59
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $2.48
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+4% Synergy $3.38
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $4.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $2.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-1% Synergy $3.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $0.98

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.25
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+5% Synergy $2.63
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $0.08
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+0% Synergy $1.65
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+0% Synergy $1.34
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.98
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.22

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