Countermagic : Mystic Snake, Frilled Mystic, Draining Whelk Reanimation : Karmic Guide, Phyrexian Delver, Extraction Specialist Milling : Manic Scribe, Thieves' Guild Enforcer, Sage's Row Denizen Self-Milling : Stitcher's Supplier, Satyr Wayfinder, Balustrade Spy Discard : Burglar Rat, Mesmeric Fiend, Sin Collector Goading : Insufferable Balladeer, Jeering Homunculus, Vengeful Ancestor "Gain Control" effects : Hostage Taker, Agent of Treachery, Gonti, Lord of Luxury Clones : virtually all of them, though a few are decently pricey
So I took a shortcut
This ability really enables the deck to be aggressive without being oppressive, and its fantastic
The all-important rules text on these cards fell below the fold, now if only we could get the throwback price of a daily newspaper from 1962 (about 7 cents)
This shapeshifter has you covered
Updated March 7, 2025 by Ryan Hay: Esper is one of the strongest three-color identities in Magic: The Gathering, with plenty of removal to handle any problem, counter spells to stop the biggest threats from even reaching the table, and board wipes and utility cards to get you in the game longer