Faerie Mastermind

{1}{U}
Creature — Faerie Rogue

Flash

Flying

Whenever an opponent draws their second card each turn, you draw a card.

{3}{U}: Each player draws a card.

Set March of the Machine
Rarity Rare

Why Play Faerie Mastermind

Flash makes this an excellent reactive threat that can be deployed at instant speed to pressure planeswalkers or serve as an unexpected blocker. The card advantage engine triggers whenever opponents draw their second card each turn, making it particularly strong against decks that naturally draw multiple cards like control strategies or opponents using card selection. Deploy it end-of-turn when you suspect opponents have card draw effects, then ride the incremental advantage while applying pressure with an evasive body.

Format Notes

Pioneer and Modern see the most competitive play, where the card punishes popular draw engines like Expressive Iteration and considers. Commander naturally amplifies its power since opponents frequently draw extra cards from various sources, making it a solid inclusion in blue-based value decks. The current price point reflects its multi-format appeal, though it hasn't reached oppressive levels requiring ban consideration in any format.

Combos & Synergies

The activated ability creates symmetrical card draw that always triggers your own ability, essentially turning four mana into drawing two cards while giving opponents one. Teferi's Ageless Insight doubles the cards you draw from the trigger, creating explosive card advantage. Narset, Parter of Veils creates a powerful lock by preventing opponents from drawing the extra cards while you still benefit, and Notion Thief can completely reverse the effect to your advantage.

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Creature Flying Flash Cantrip