mtg mind flayers commander deck “Mind Flayarrrrs” Budget Upgrade Guide - Baldur’s Gate | The Command Zone 471 gain control of target creature for as long as you control Mind Flayer. Magic The Gathering Commander Legends:

It has some control elements, Lore removal, and a Location-oriented style but it doesnt focus on a single one meaning you end up with some confused hands that contain pieces of all three

In a one-on-one game, this card is practically a death sentence for the other player, taking out their whole board and stocking your hand full to bursting with new options even if you dont finish them off on the same turn

you cant simply soak up the damage any more because the threat is so much higher

This flexibility is especially important for decks featuring the best black cards in MTG, where access to multiple colors can outweigh the cost of a small life payment