Mystic Remora
Enchantment
Cumulative upkeep 
(At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)<br>Whenever an opponent casts a noncreature spell, you may draw a card unless that player pays 
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Why Play Mystic Remora
For just one mana, you get an incredibly powerful card advantage engine that punishes opponents for casting noncreature spells. The card shines in multiplayer formats where multiple opponents are likely to trigger it each turn cycle, often drawing you 2-3 cards before you need to pay upkeep costs. Play it early when opponents have cheap spells and limited mana to pay the {4} tax, or drop it mid-game when opponents are forced to cast important spells regardless of the tax.Format Notes
Mystic Remora is an absolute Commander staple, appearing in blue decks across all power levels due to its incredible efficiency in multiplayer games. The card sees play in Legacy and Vintage combo decks that want cheap card selection, though it's less impactful in 1v1 formats where you only have one opponent to tax. Its low mana cost and immediate impact make it particularly strong in competitive multiplayer metas heavy with instant-speed interaction.Combos & Synergies
Pairs excellently with Rhystic Study to create a punishing card draw suite that forces opponents into difficult decisions every spell they cast. Brainstorm and other cheap card selection helps you find Mystic Remora early when it's most effective. The card also synergizes well with Smothering Tithe in tax-heavy strategies, as opponents face multiple costly decisions that either advance your gameplan or severely constrain their plays.Featured in These Decks
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