Cursed Mirror
Artifact
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As this artifact enters, you may have it become a copy of any creature on the battlefield until end of turn, except it has haste.
Why Play Cursed Mirror
Ramping into powerful threats while providing immediate board presence makes this artifact valuable in creature-heavy metas. The ability to copy an opponent's best creature and attack immediately with haste creates explosive tempo swings, especially when copying expensive creatures you couldn't normally afford early. Red decks appreciate the mana acceleration combined with a relevant body, while the instant-speed nature allows you to surprise opponents by copying creatures during combat or end of turn steps.Format Notes
Commander represents the primary format where Cursed Mirror shines, fitting perfectly into red-based decks that want both ramp and flexibility. The multiplayer environment provides numerous high-value copy targets from opponents' boards, making the effect consistently powerful throughout the game. Legacy and Modern see occasional play in artifact-based strategies, though the three-mana cost competes with more efficient options in these faster formats.Combos & Synergies
Copying creatures with powerful enter-the-battlefield effects like Eternal Witness or Shriekmaw provides immediate value even if the copy dies at end of turn. Pairing with haste enablers like Fervor allows copied creatures to attack even when the original couldn't, while artifact synergies with cards like Goblin Welder let you recur the Mirror for repeated copying effects. The mana ability also supports artifact-matters strategies alongside other mana rocks.Featured in These Decks
- Raining Cats and Dogs Commander
- Quick Draw Commander
- Paradox Power Commander
- Mishra’s Burnished Banner Commander
- Lorehold Legacies Commander
