Windfall — Magic: The Gathering card

Windfall

{2}{U}
Sorcery

Each player discards their hand, then draws cards equal to the greatest number of cards a player discarded this way.

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Set Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander
Rarity Uncommon
Mana Value 3
Artist Scott Murphy
Collector # 123
Scryfall

Why Play Windfall

Graveyard-focused decks and spell-heavy strategies benefit most from this powerful draw engine that can refill your hand while fueling your graveyard. The card shines when you can empty your hand quickly through cheap spells or artifacts, then force all players to draw based on opponents who were holding larger hands. Timing is crucial—cast it when opponents have accumulated cards while you've spent yours, effectively turning their card advantage into shared resources while you gain the tempo advantage.

Format Notes

Windfall remains a Commander staple due to its ability to break parity in multiplayer games and provide explosive card draw for the entire table. Its ban in Legacy stems from enabling degenerate combo strategies that could win immediately after resolving, particularly with graveyard-based combos. In Commander, it's valued both as a political tool and an engine piece, often serving as a reset button when the game stalls or as setup for big turns.

Combos & Synergies

Notion Thief creates a devastating lock by drawing all the cards yourself while opponents get nothing, essentially Mind Twisting the entire table. Narset, Parter of Veils provides a similar but less extreme effect, limiting opponents to one card each while you draw the full amount. The card also pairs excellently with flashback spells, madness cards, and graveyard value engines like Underworld Breach that can immediately capitalize on the freshly stocked graveyard.

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Sorcery Commander