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Deck Primer / Description

Overview

Big threat creatures with strong abilities or ETB flicker capabilities.

Tutoring

Use creature tutors for:

Use noncreature tutors for:

Combos

  • Niv-Mizzet, Parun + Curiosity can kill all players on the spot if you have more cards in deck than the total remaining life of all opponents.
  • Kodama of the East Tree to cheat out creatures from your hand (copying this trigger works, see 603.2d).

Card Breakdown

Below are the most popular cards played in this deck:

Creatures

Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun [MKC]
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender <FDN Special Guest> [SPG]
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope [CMM]
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder [BLC]
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider [KHM]
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain Sisay, Weatherlight Captain [MH1]
Carth the Lion Carth the Lion [MH2]
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds Obeka, Splitter of Seconds [OTJ]
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate [EOC]
Jodah, the Unifier Jodah, the Unifier <showcase> [DMU]
Progenitus Progenitus [FDN]
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion <showcase> [CLB]
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice Atraxa, Praetors' Voice [MUL]
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite <Phyrexian Praetors> [SLD] (F)
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn [FDN]
Bringer of the Black Dawn Bringer of the Black Dawn [5DN]
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise <borderless> [DMR]
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling <extended> [LTR]
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove [M3C]
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage [LCC]
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty [TDC]
Spark Double Spark Double [WAR]
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests [BNG]
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree [BLC]
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut [FIN]
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan [DRC]
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed <Zuko, Redeemed - borderless> [TLE]
Emmara, Soul of the Accord Emmara, Soul of the Accord [GRN]
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse [BLC]
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy <Seymour Guado> [FCA]
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler [PLIST]
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner [BLC]
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer [GRN]
Captain Sisay Captain Sisay <Suki of the Kyoshi Warriors - borderless> [TLE]
Kona, Rescue Beastie Kona, Rescue Beastie [DSK]
Jegantha, the Wellspring Jegantha, the Wellspring [MUL]
Okaun, Eye of Chaos Okaun, Eye of Chaos [BBD]
Yarok, the Desecrated Yarok, the Desecrated <Encyclopedia> [SLC]
Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom [BBD]
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm [BLC]
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis [DSC]
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir [LCC]
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial [SCD]
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight [CMM]
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem [CLB]
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide <precon> [CMR]
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned [SCD]
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon [FDN]
Sandstone Oracle Sandstone Oracle [2XM]
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One [JMP]
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty [MH2]
Ashen Rider Ashen Rider [2X2]
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant [LCI]
Maelstrom Wanderer Maelstrom Wanderer [CMM]
Terastodon Terastodon [M3C]
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger <Phyrexian Praetors> [SLD] (F)
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer [DDC]
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus [PLIST]

Planeswalkers

Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God [RVR]
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh [HOU]
Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher <Imagine: Critters> [BLC] (F)
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon [M21]
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage [CMM]
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils [WAR]
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage [AVR]
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting [ONE]
Narset Transcendent Narset Transcendent [DTK]
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time <276> [M21]
Chandra, Legacy of Fire Chandra, Legacy of Fire [CMM]
Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable [KHM]
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria [DOM]
Vraska the Unseen Vraska the Unseen [C19]
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General [FDN]
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker [DDH] (F)
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast [CMM]
Commodore Guff Commodore Guff <display> [CMM] (F)
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor [A25]
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion <Imagine: Critters> [BLC] (F)
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns <showcase> [OTP]
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker [MOM]
Jace, Architect of Thought Jace, Architect of Thought [CMM]
Kiora, Master of the Depths Kiora, Master of the Depths [BFZ]
Liliana, Waker of the Dead Liliana, Waker of the Dead [M21]
Ral Zarek Ral Zarek [C19]
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno [CMM]

Spells

Farseek Farseek [TDC]
Cultivate Cultivate [EOC]
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore [EOC]
Counterspell Counterspell <Wild Rose Rebellion> [FCA]
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto <Shadowbringers> [FCA]
Three Visits Three Visits [WHO]
Farewell Farewell [M3C]
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth Primevals' Glorious Rebirth [DMC]
Path to Exile Path to Exile <foil etched> [ACR]
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares [TDC]
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection <Aang's Shelter - borderless> [TLE]
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge [MH3]
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act [TDC]
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift [CMM]
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor [PLIST]
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy <extended> [ACR]
Negate Negate [ZNR]
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth [DSC]
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat [C20]
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast <retro> [BRC]
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor <retro> [DMR]
Pongify Pongify [TDC]
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor [MB1]
Mana Drain Mana Drain <showcase> [OTP]
Open the Way Open the Way [MAT]
Beast Within Beast Within [EOC]
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship [CMM]
Generous Gift Generous Gift <precon> [CMR]
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach [TDC]
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim [EOC]
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict [LTC]
Utter End Utter End [DSC]
Deploy the Gatewatch Deploy the Gatewatch [CMM]
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum <Encyclopedia> [SLC]
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation [A25]
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse [BLC]
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill <retro> [MH2]
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal <borderless> [2X2]
Swan Song Swan Song [EOC]
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping [NEO]
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor <retro> [DMR]
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial [DRC]
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze <Encyclopedia> [SLC]
Explore Explore [BLC]
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention <borderless> [TLE]
Snap Snap [DMR]
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking [TDC]
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm [EOE]
Force of Negation Force of Negation <borderless> [TLE]
Putrefy Putrefy [TDC]
Search for Glory Search for Glory [KHM]
Vindicate Vindicate [FIC]
Harmonize Harmonize [BLC]
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery [BLC]
Force of Will Force of Will <retro> [DMR]
Ignite the Beacon Ignite the Beacon [WAR]
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty [BLC]
Time Wipe Time Wipe [BLC]
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail [CMM]

Artifacts

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet [DSC]
Sol Ring Sol Ring [DSC]
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern <retro> [RVR]
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone [TDC]
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere [C17]
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack [CMR]
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic [M3C]
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil [CMM]
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier <extended> [DRC]
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet <oil slick> [ONE]
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic [ZNR]
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox [MRD]
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet [BLC]
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator <retro> [BRC]
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction [FIC]
Monster Manual Monster Manual <extended> [CLB]
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex [ONC]
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond [ST]
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top [EMA]
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble [MH3]
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet [LCC]
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet [TDC]
Simic Signet Simic Signet [CLU]
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity [TDC]
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity [DRC]
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance [PIP]
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence [FIC]
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience [BLC]
All-Fates Scroll All-Fates Scroll [EOE]
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon [THB]
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot [CMM]
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror [M3C]
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine <retro> [BRC]
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus [DMU]
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun [LCI]
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery [M21]
The Great Henge The Great Henge <The Banyan Tree - borderless> [TLE]

Enchantments

Paradox Haze Paradox Haze <EOE Special Guest> [SPG]
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe [RNA]
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora [ICE]
Oath of Teferi Oath of Teferi [CMM]
Doubling Season Doubling Season [FDN] (F)
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun [MH3]
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy [WOT]
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove [MH2]
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy <showcase> [SNC]
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison [TDC]
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study [PR]
Oath of Ajani Oath of Ajani [AER]
Propaganda Propaganda [WHO]
Spelunking Spelunking [LCI]
Maelstrom Nexus Maelstrom Nexus [FMB1] (F)
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers [WHO]
Oath of Nissa Oath of Nissa [PLIST]
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl [PLIST]
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience <retro> [RVR]
Counterbalance Counterbalance [PLIST]
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent [BLB]
Liliana's Talent Liliana's Talent [MOC]
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen [WOT]
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library <retro> [DMR]
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment <retro> [RVR]
Mirrormade Mirrormade [DSC]
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild [RNA]
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy [TDC]
Court of Bounty Court of Bounty [CMR]
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart [UL]
Guardian Project Guardian Project [RNA]
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation <planeswalker stamp> [M20]
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact [MKM]
All Will Be One All Will Be One [ONE]
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake [MH2]
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety [DSC]
Omniscience Omniscience [FDN]

Lands

Command Tower Command Tower <263> [WHO]
Forest Forest <254> [THB]
Island Island <251> [THB]
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard [BLC]
Mountain Mountain <253> [THB]
Plains Plains <250> [THB]
Swamp Swamp <252> [THB]
The World Tree The World Tree [KHM]
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome [IKO]
City of Brass City of Brass [5ED]
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry [SCD]
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome <showcase> [IKO]
Temple Garden Temple Garden [GRN]
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool [EOE]
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain [RNA]
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats [MH2]
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool <borderless> [EOS]
Savai Triome Savai Triome <showcase> [IKO]
Watery Grave Watery Grave [EOE]
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath [MH3]
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome <showcase> [IKO]
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa [MH2]
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds <153> [DRC]
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand [MH3]
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine [RNA]
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome [IKO]
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest [MH2]
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace [TDM]
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower <showcase> [SNC]
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower [M3C]
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel [TDM]
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters <showcase> [SNC]
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs [MH2]
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden <showcase> [SNC]
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence [JOU]
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb [GRN]
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta [MH3]
Steam Vents Steam Vents <Lorwyn - borderless> [ECL]
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse <precon> [CMR]
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge <showcase> [SNC]
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground <showcase> [SNC]
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac [DRC]
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine [FIC]
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion [EOC]
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes <borderless> [EOS]
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn [MH2]
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel [BLC]
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground [EOE]
Tropical Island Tropical Island [3ED]
Tundra Tundra [3ED]
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth [M3C]
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt [RNA]
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures [NEO]
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts [M3C]
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis [LCC]
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery [PLIST]
Savage Lands Savage Lands [PLIST]
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage [EOC]
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard [2X2]
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel [LTR]
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity [DSC]
Interplanar Beacon Interplanar Beacon [CMM]
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost [FIC]
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs [CMR]
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls [KHM]
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry [GRN]
Savannah Savannah [3ED]
Scrubland Scrubland [3ED]
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds [CLB]
Underground Sea Underground Sea [3ED]
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium [CMM]
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth [M15]
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island [3ED]
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm [KHM]
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum [DSC]
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline [KHM]
Bayou Bayou [3ED]
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire [MH3]
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade [CLB]
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls [LCI]
Crystal Quarry Crystal Quarry <borderless> [EOS]
Dark Depths Dark Depths [M3C]
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns <borderless> [EOS]
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel [KHM]
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite [CLB] (F)
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool [CLB]
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge [BLC]
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape <precon> [CMR]
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City [NEO]
Plateau Plateau [3ED]
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage [LCC]
Rupture Spire Rupture Spire <precon> [CMR]
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves [MKC]
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket [TDC]
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating [CMR]
Starting Town Starting Town [FIN]
Taiga Taiga [3ED]
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel <borderless> [TLE]
Training Center Training Center [CMR]
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers [MKM]
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions [CMM]
Vivid Grove Vivid Grove [NCC]
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills [KTK]

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