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Aradesh, the Founder
Price tag $0.27

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

#3160 Current Rank
#3270 Last Week
#2847 Last Month

New Cards

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

Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+7% Synergy $0.32

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 $0.21
Argivian Cavalier Argivian Cavalier
+73% Synergy $0.05
Benalish Faithbonder Benalish Faithbonder
+70% Synergy $0.04
Lupine Prototype Lupine Prototype
+69% Synergy $0.19
Coalition Skyknight Coalition Skyknight
+69% Synergy $0.07
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+67% Synergy $1.02
Woolly Razorback Woolly Razorback
+67% Synergy $0.51
Relic Golem Relic Golem
+66% Synergy $0.17
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+60% Synergy $3.01
Idolized Idolized
+59% Synergy $0.74

Top Cards

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

Stoic Ephemera Stoic Ephemera
+57% Synergy $0.17
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+55% Synergy $0.38
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+52% Synergy $0.25
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+52% Synergy $0.49
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+50% Synergy $0.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+27% Synergy $1.92
Austere Command Austere Command
+26% Synergy $0.59
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $0.90
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-2% Synergy $4.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $6.47
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $54.73
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $102.57
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $57.08
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-15% Synergy $35.48

Creatures

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

Sunweb Sunweb
+53% Synergy $0.31
Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+47% Synergy $1.25
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+43% Synergy $0.49
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+40% Synergy $19.81
Knight of Glory Knight of Glory
+40% Synergy $0.23
Akrasan Squire Akrasan Squire
+39% Synergy $0.20
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+38% Synergy $0.89
Sigiled Paladin Sigiled Paladin
+36% Synergy $0.27
Veteran of the Depths Veteran of the Depths
+34% Synergy $0.19
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+33% Synergy $2.68
Wanderbrine Preacher Wanderbrine Preacher
+33% Synergy $0.14
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+31% Synergy $0.43
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+30% Synergy $0.32
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+30% Synergy $0.36
Regal Bunnicorn Regal Bunnicorn
+26% Synergy $0.53
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+26% Synergy $0.41
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+25% Synergy $0.12
Aven Squire Aven Squire
+22% Synergy $0.17
Samite Herbalist Samite Herbalist
+22% Synergy $0.17
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+21% Synergy $32.79
Compassionate Healer Compassionate Healer
+21% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+20% Synergy $5.40
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+20% Synergy $0.18
Runaway Carriage Runaway Carriage
+17% Synergy $0.07
Shifting Wall Shifting Wall
+17% Synergy $0.56
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+16% Synergy $0.85
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+15% Synergy $0.48
Encumbered Reejerey Encumbered Reejerey
+15% Synergy $0.13
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+14% Synergy $0.29
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+14% Synergy $0.71
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+14% Synergy $0.21
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+14% Synergy $1.19
Training Drone Training Drone
+13% Synergy $0.05
Glass Golem Glass Golem
+12% Synergy $0.14
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+11% Synergy $14.05
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $52.58
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+11% Synergy $13.26
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+11% Synergy $0.78
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+10% Synergy $1.89
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+9% Synergy $4.48
Boon-Bringer Valkyrie Boon-Bringer Valkyrie
+8% Synergy $0.50
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+7% Synergy $9.59
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.29
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+5% Synergy $22.29
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+1% Synergy $1.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.85
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $55.02
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-7% Synergy $16.41
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.32
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-12% Synergy $7.21

Instants

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

Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+33% Synergy $0.35
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+32% Synergy $0.83
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+27% Synergy $0.32
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+16% Synergy $0.39
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy $21.19
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+12% Synergy $2.49
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+11% Synergy $6.76
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+11% Synergy $0.27
Riverguard's Reflexes Riverguard's Reflexes
+11% Synergy $0.05
Keep Out Keep Out
+11% Synergy $0.12
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+10% Synergy $0.57
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+9% Synergy $2.29
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+9% Synergy $0.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $1.42
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+8% Synergy $1.14
Reprieve Reprieve
+7% Synergy $1.49
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
+7% Synergy $0.27
Get Lost Get Lost
+6% Synergy $4.61
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+6% Synergy $7.31
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+6% Synergy $1.20
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+6% Synergy $0.38
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.27
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+4% Synergy $0.55
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.25
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+3% Synergy $0.15
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+2% Synergy $5.98
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.54
Disenchant Disenchant
-3% Synergy $0.08
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.49
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $1.29
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-9% Synergy $3.10
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-11% Synergy $18.52

Sorceries

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

Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+19% Synergy $0.36
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.36
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+10% Synergy $0.95
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+9% Synergy $0.23
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $1.05
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $2.52
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $7.16
Winnowing Winnowing
+5% Synergy $0.40
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+4% Synergy $0.23
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $1.89
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+3% Synergy $9.35
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.65
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.22
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-4% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+36% Synergy $0.83
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+36% Synergy $0.18
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+34% Synergy $13.23
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+32% Synergy $2.84
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+30% Synergy $0.35
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+27% Synergy $2.51
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $3.94
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+21% Synergy $4.01
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+19% Synergy $11.80
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $3.43
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+18% Synergy $0.57
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+16% Synergy $36.51
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+16% Synergy $1.87
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $28.78
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $44.22
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+13% Synergy $0.38
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+13% Synergy $1.25
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+12% Synergy $8.88
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $3.77
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.32
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+8% Synergy $5.37
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+8% Synergy $2.09
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+8% Synergy $0.34
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+8% Synergy $0.89
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+7% Synergy $0.26
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $3.26
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+5% Synergy $2.68
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+5% Synergy $0.23
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+5% Synergy $0.47
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $3.17
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+4% Synergy $1.81
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+4% Synergy $11.83
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.65
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+1% Synergy $1.06
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $7.35
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-13% Synergy $1.45
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-15% Synergy $6.49

Enchantments

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

Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+47% Synergy $0.20
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+32% Synergy $0.46
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+28% Synergy $8.93
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+26% Synergy $0.43
Team Avatar Team Avatar
+21% Synergy $0.21
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+16% Synergy $0.64
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+11% Synergy $0.56
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+11% Synergy $8.79
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+11% Synergy $7.32
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+10% Synergy $0.25
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+10% Synergy $0.31
Crescendo of War Crescendo of War
+8% Synergy $2.00
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+7% Synergy $0.24
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+6% Synergy $0.38
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.41
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+6% Synergy $0.15
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+6% Synergy $0.40
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+1% Synergy $7.81
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
0% Synergy $17.75
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
0% Synergy $1.16
Forge Anew Forge Anew
0% Synergy $4.34
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-1% Synergy $0.57
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
-1% Synergy $6.50
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $3.46
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-5% Synergy $29.08
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $14.83

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+30% Synergy $1.13
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+10% Synergy $1.63
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+1% Synergy $1.66

Utility Lands

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

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+51% Synergy $1.81
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+42% Synergy $0.31
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+17% Synergy $0.41
War Room War Room
+14% Synergy $2.23
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+11% Synergy $17.61
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+9% Synergy $0.45
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+8% Synergy $5.58
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $5.62
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+5% Synergy $3.48
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.45
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.37
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.33
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.33
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+1% Synergy $0.64
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.21
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.40
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-3% Synergy $0.35
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.35
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-3% Synergy $0.34
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-7% Synergy $0.26
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-8% Synergy $8.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-8% Synergy $6.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.49
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-9% Synergy $5.38
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-14% Synergy $51.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.35
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+16% Synergy $3.87
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $2.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.34
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $3.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.39
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $3.92
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.63
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-1% Synergy $1.94
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.19
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.26

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.24
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+7% Synergy $3.66
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.27
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $8.23
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.16
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.41
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.54
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.85
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.32

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