Core synergy pieces Tax and lock pieces: Resource denial: Value under locks: Commanders 37.5% (3) 25.0% (2) 25.0% (2) 12.5% (1) How to beat it Flexible permanent removal is the most direct answer because modern stax pieces are spread across creatures (Drannith Magistrate, Collector Ouphe, Archon of Emeria), artifacts (Sphere of Resistance, Winter Orb), and enchantments (Rule of Law, Deafening Silence)
(You are way behind if, at any point during this turn, an opponent had 10 or more life than you, controlled at least three more creatures than you, or had at least three more cards in hand than you.) To determine if you are way behind, check the game state as it was at any point during the current turn, regardless of whether Knight of Lost Causes was on the battlefield at that time
Last updated on June 23, 2026 Marvel Super Heroes Key Art | Illustration by Chris Rallis Avengers and Planeswalkers assemble
This is a super important reprint, as Edgar Markov is one of the most desirable MTG commanders of all time, and was becoming ludicrously expensive
Has Improvise, which allows you to tap artifacts that you control to help pay for Foundry Assembler's casting cost, each artifact paying for one generic mana
