Rapid Hybridization
Instant
Destroy target creature. It can't be regenerated. That creature's controller creates a 3/3 green Frog Lizard creature token.
Why Play Rapid Hybridization
Blue rarely gets unconditional creature removal, making this a valuable tool for decks that need answers to problematic creatures. At just one mana, it efficiently handles expensive threats like Eldrazi titans or indestructible creatures that traditional blue removal can't touch. The 3/3 token drawback is often manageable since you're typically trading up in mana cost, and tempo-focused decks can pressure opponents before the Frog Lizard becomes relevant.Format Notes
Most effective in Modern and Legacy where expensive threats are common and the one-mana cost provides crucial tempo advantages. Sees occasional play in Pioneer control decks that need cheap interaction. In Commander, it's a solid inclusion for blue decks lacking other removal options, though the token creation is more punishing in multiplayer games where opponents have more time to utilize it.Combos & Synergies
Pairs excellently with Polymorph effects to transform the resulting token into something more valuable from your library. Works well alongside Detention Sphere or similar exile effects to permanently remove the token afterward. Control decks often combine it with board wipes like Wrath of God, using Rapid Hybridization for immediate threats before clearing the token later with mass removal.Featured in These Decks
- Temur Roar Commander
- Swell the Host Commander
- Quantum Quandrix Commander
- Family Matters Commander
- Explorers of the Deep Commander
