Marvin, Murderous Mimic — Magic: The Gathering card

Marvin, Murderous Mimic

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Legendary Artifact Creature — Toy

Marvin has all activated abilities of creatures you control that don't have the same name as this creature.

*In a moment of bloodthirsty whimsy, a razorkin once picked up a ventriloquist's puppet and used it to terrorize a survivor. Now it hunts on its own, with no one pulling its strings.*

Power/Toughness: 2/2

Set Duskmourn: House of Horror
Rarity Rare
Mana Value 2
Artist Mirko Failoni
Collector # 253
Scryfall

Why Play Marvin, Murderous Mimic

At just two mana, Marvin provides incredible value by copying activated abilities from your entire board of creatures. The card shines in creature-heavy strategies where you can deploy multiple utility creatures early and then amplify their effects through Marvin's copying ability. Deploy Marvin after establishing a board presence with creatures that have powerful tap abilities, mana-generating effects, or repeatable activated abilities that can immediately impact the game state.

Format Notes

Commander represents Marvin's strongest format due to the singleton nature encouraging diverse creature suites and longer games that allow for complex board states. The card sees moderate play in Pioneer and Modern artifact-based strategies, particularly those running creature toolboxes. Standard applications depend heavily on the current creature environment, but Marvin typically performs well when utility creatures with strong activated abilities are prevalent in the format.

Combos & Synergies

Clockwork Percussionist pairs excellently by providing both early pressure and a useful activated ability for Marvin to copy. Cards with mana-generating activated abilities like Llanowar Elves or Noble Hierarch turn Marvin into an additional mana source while maintaining board presence. Protective Sphere creates a powerful defensive shell when combined with Marvin, effectively doubling your ability to prevent damage and protect key permanents during crucial turns.

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Creature Artifact Standard Modern Pioneer