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Nicanzil, Current Conductor: Explore
Price tag $0.21

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Scout

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Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 34% Merfolk 32% Self-Mill 10% Explore 8% Lands Matter 5%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Nicanzil, Current Conductor players are trying out in Explore decks.

Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
+10% Synergy $2.99
Proctor's Gaze Proctor's Gaze
+8% Synergy $0.17
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+7% Synergy $0.33
Growth Curve Growth Curve
+6% Synergy $0.24
Paradox Gardens Paradox Gardens
+2% Synergy $0.17

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Nicanzil, Current Conductor's Explore builds — cards that lean hardest into the Explore theme.

Over the Edge Over the Edge
+94% Synergy $0.22
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+90% Synergy $0.23
Cenote Scout Cenote Scout
+86% Synergy $0.25
Jadelight Spelunker Jadelight Spelunker
+86% Synergy $0.30
Path of Discovery Path of Discovery
+84% Synergy $0.36
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Hakbal of the Surging Soul
+82% Synergy $0.38
River Herald Scout River Herald Scout
+81% Synergy $0.16
Jadelight Ranger Jadelight Ranger
+80% Synergy $0.39
Twists and Turns Mycoid Maze Twists and Turns
+80% Synergy $0.30
Topography Tracker Topography Tracker
+80% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

The staple cards most Nicanzil, Current Conductor Explore decks run as their core.

Deepfathom Echo Deepfathom Echo
+78% Synergy $0.32
Enter the Unknown Enter the Unknown
+78% Synergy $0.36
Sentinel of the Nameless City Sentinel of the Nameless City
+78% Synergy $0.45
River Herald Guide River Herald Guide
+78% Synergy $0.05
Seeker of Sunlight Seeker of Sunlight
+76% Synergy $0.06
Merfolk Branchwalker Merfolk Branchwalker
+74% Synergy $0.27
Subterranean Schooner Subterranean Schooner
+65% Synergy $0.35
Wildgrowth Walker Wildgrowth Walker
+56% Synergy $0.34
Tishana's Wayfinder Tishana's Wayfinder
+55% Synergy $0.08
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+44% Synergy $0.23

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Explore plan in Nicanzil, Current Conductor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Waterwind Scout Waterwind Scout
+55% Synergy $0.07
Ixalli's Diviner Ixalli's Diviner
+49% Synergy $0.09
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+48% Synergy $0.38
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+45% Synergy $0.34
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
+45% Synergy $0.33
Storm Fleet Negotiator Storm Fleet Negotiator
+44% Synergy $0.26
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+39% Synergy $0.31
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+39% Synergy $0.28
Deeproot Historian Deeproot Historian
+39% Synergy $0.30
Merfolk Cave-Diver Merfolk Cave-Diver
+38% Synergy $0.18
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+37% Synergy $6.85
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
+36% Synergy $0.34
Forerunner of the Heralds Forerunner of the Heralds
+36% Synergy $0.48
Deeproot Elite Deeproot Elite
+35% Synergy $0.28
Merfolk Mistbinder Merfolk Mistbinder
+33% Synergy $0.19
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+32% Synergy $0.30
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
+31% Synergy $0.32
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+30% Synergy $0.37
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+30% Synergy $0.34
Siren Lookout Siren Lookout
+30% Synergy $0.17
Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+28% Synergy $0.33
Singer of Swift Rivers Singer of Swift Rivers
+28% Synergy $0.29
Emperor's Vanguard Emperor's Vanguard
+28% Synergy $0.11
Tishana, Voice of Thunder Tishana, Voice of Thunder
+27% Synergy $0.36
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+26% Synergy $3.96
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+23% Synergy $2.60
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+20% Synergy $0.16
Tributary Instructor Tributary Instructor
+20% Synergy $0.28
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+19% Synergy $0.54
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+18% Synergy $0.35
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+17% Synergy $0.32
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+17% Synergy $0.30
Pathfinding Axejaw Pathfinding Axejaw
+16% Synergy $0.12
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+14% Synergy $2.90
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+13% Synergy $0.24
Horizon Explorer Horizon Explorer
+13% Synergy $2.47
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+12% Synergy $0.33
Swift Warden Swift Warden
+11% Synergy $0.22
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+10% Synergy $0.35
Orysa, Tide Choreographer Orysa, Tide Choreographer
+9% Synergy $0.22
Benthic Biomancer Benthic Biomancer
+8% Synergy $0.22
Deeproot Wayfinder Deeproot Wayfinder
+8% Synergy $0.30
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+3% Synergy $2.44
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+3% Synergy $0.76
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $52.17
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
0% Synergy $3.68
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
-3% Synergy $7.27
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
-3% Synergy $0.41
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
-4% Synergy $0.33
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.38

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Nicanzil, Current Conductor's Explore deck ahead.

Brackish Blunder Brackish Blunder
+44% Synergy $0.06
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+31% Synergy $0.35
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+24% Synergy $1.04
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+18% Synergy $1.96
River Heralds' Boon River Heralds' Boon
+11% Synergy $0.04
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+10% Synergy $0.26
Filter Out Filter Out
+10% Synergy $0.32
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+8% Synergy $0.29
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+7% Synergy $7.95
Voidslime Voidslime
+7% Synergy $0.61
Blinding Fog Blinding Fog
+7% Synergy $0.18
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.37
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+6% Synergy $0.35
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+6% Synergy $0.69
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+5% Synergy $0.35
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+5% Synergy $0.22
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+5% Synergy $0.62
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+4% Synergy $0.29
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+4% Synergy $0.94
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $1.03
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+3% Synergy $0.31
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+1% Synergy $0.33
Simic Charm Simic Charm
0% Synergy $0.98
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-3% Synergy $0.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.43
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-3% Synergy $0.25
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.14
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-7% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.46
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-13% Synergy $0.60
Pongify Pongify
-15% Synergy $1.98
Beast Within Beast Within
-19% Synergy $0.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-19% Synergy $13.39
Counterspell Counterspell
-30% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Explore game plan forward for Nicanzil, Current Conductor.

Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+15% Synergy $0.85
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+14% Synergy $2.27
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+14% Synergy $0.41
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+12% Synergy $0.16
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+11% Synergy $1.49
Crashing Tide Crashing Tide
+11% Synergy $0.07
Glimpse the Core Glimpse the Core
+11% Synergy $0.25
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+10% Synergy $0.36
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+9% Synergy $0.36
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+8% Synergy $0.29
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+6% Synergy $0.36
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+6% Synergy $0.31
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+5% Synergy $1.30
Wanderwine Farewell Wanderwine Farewell
+5% Synergy $0.10
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+3% Synergy $9.42
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+2% Synergy $0.28
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
0% Synergy $0.19
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
0% Synergy $0.28
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
0% Synergy $5.44
Explore Explore
-6% Synergy $0.38
Farseek Farseek
-17% Synergy $0.71
Three Visits Three Visits
-18% Synergy $5.51
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-19% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-23% Synergy $2.31
Cultivate Cultivate
-28% Synergy $0.30
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-28% Synergy $1.14

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Nicanzil, Current Conductor Explore decks.

Lodestone Needle Guidestone Compass Lodestone Needle
+49% Synergy $0.07
Shadowed Caravel Shadowed Caravel
+32% Synergy $0.21
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+18% Synergy $3.13
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+14% Synergy $0.45
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+13% Synergy $3.87
Explorer's Cache Explorer's Cache
+11% Synergy $0.20
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+7% Synergy $7.28
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+6% Synergy $0.29
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+5% Synergy $3.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Explore strategy in Nicanzil, Current Conductor decks.

Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+40% Synergy $3.12
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+39% Synergy $1.83
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+36% Synergy $0.26
Spelunking Spelunking
+27% Synergy $3.84
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+19% Synergy $0.39
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+18% Synergy $1.29
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+14% Synergy $0.49
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+13% Synergy $2.71
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+11% Synergy $6.41
Aquatic Incursion Aquatic Incursion
+11% Synergy $0.26
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+10% Synergy $18.09
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+8% Synergy $0.36
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+6% Synergy $1.49
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+6% Synergy $1.54
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+5% Synergy $14.98
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+5% Synergy $0.37
Curiosity Curiosity
+5% Synergy $1.27
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+4% Synergy $9.00
Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+3% Synergy $11.56
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.35
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+1% Synergy $7.61
Exploration Exploration
-6% Synergy $32.33
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Nicanzil, Current Conductor's Explore game plan.

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+8% Synergy $0.32

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Nicanzil, Current Conductor Explore decks.

Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+18% Synergy $0.21
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+16% Synergy $0.18
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+15% Synergy $2.16
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+11% Synergy $0.30
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+10% Synergy $0.38
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+8% Synergy $4.72
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+5% Synergy $0.39
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+4% Synergy $0.31
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+4% Synergy $2.74
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.32
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $24.13
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+2% Synergy $15.65
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+1% Synergy $4.90
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.29
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-7% Synergy $0.34
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-10% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-14% Synergy $15.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Nicanzil, Current Conductor's Explore strategy.

Simic Signet Simic Signet
-11% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-15% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-26% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-43% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Nicanzil, Current Conductor's Explore decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+36% Synergy $0.32
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+17% Synergy $0.33
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+17% Synergy $0.31
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+16% Synergy $0.31
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+11% Synergy $0.33
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+11% Synergy $0.26
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+10% Synergy $0.44
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+8% Synergy $0.28
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
+8% Synergy $0.20
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+6% Synergy $0.75
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+5% Synergy $0.11
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+5% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+4% Synergy $0.24
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+3% Synergy $0.27
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+3% Synergy $0.22
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.13
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $49.78
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $12.70
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $39.06
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
0% Synergy $0.25
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.35
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-1% Synergy $0.12
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-1% Synergy $1.59
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-2% Synergy $8.52
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $1.02
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-5% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.26
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-7% Synergy $6.52
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.25
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-8% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.39
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-8% Synergy $1.73
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-9% Synergy $0.49
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-10% Synergy $8.09
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $36.10
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-12% Synergy $11.06
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-13% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.24

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Nicanzil, Current Conductor: Explore.

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Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
Sita Varma, Masked Racer Sita Varma, Masked Racer
The Thirteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Thirteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Thirteenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Thirteenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Thirteenth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Thirteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Thirteenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Thirteenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Marcus, Mutant Mayor Marcus, Mutant Mayor
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Toothy, Imaginary Friend Pir, Imaginative Rascal // Toothy, Imaginary Friend
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
Kianne, Dean of Substance Kianne, Dean of Substance
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Master Chef Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef
Tanazir Quandrix Tanazir Quandrix
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Danny Pink Danny Pink
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Master Chef Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Master Chef
Helga, Skittish Seer Helga, Skittish Seer
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Thrasios, Triton Hero Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Runadi, Behemoth Caller Runadi, Behemoth Caller
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Master Chef Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
Tromell, Seymour's Butler Tromell, Seymour's Butler
The Thirteenth Doctor Clara Oswald The Thirteenth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Thirteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Thirteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt