Last updated on June 21, 2026 Orcish Bowmasters | Illustration by Maxim Kostin Like many Magic players, I am a huge fan of enter-the-battlefield effects, especially coming from creatures, as midrange decks are among the most common types of deck I tend to use
Timetwister It might look like this is pretty far down the list for part of the Power 9, but there are some significant drawbacks to Timetwister
Deadeye Duelist might be the most easily accessible source of crime for those trying to maximize triggers
When you cast a historic spell
Spending five mana to give each player the option of a draw-seven at sorcery speed means that your opponent will get the first crack at actually casting the cards, but spending six mana for the opportunity to leverage the cards drawn first is much more powerful if you can afford to take a turn off
A premier example is the Pauper Faeries deck that focuses less on controlling the game and more on disrupting the opponent while beating down with small fliers