Creatures (37) 4 Meddling Mage 4 Noble Hierarch 4 Phantasmal Image 4 Champion of the Parish 4 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben 4 Mantis Rider 4 Reflector Mage 4 Thalia's Lieutenant 3 Kitesail Freebooter 2 Tomik, Distinguished Advokist Lands (19) Spells (4) Modern Humans could use another two-drop that interacts with the opponent and Tomik may be that card, though you probably dont want to play basic Island in your deck at this point anymore
I also like the added text on this card that Temporary Lockdown didn't have - the ability to sacrifice it, putting all cards exiled with it into the graveyard, and making a small army of tokens in return
The reprint values a saving grace, with a rock solid roster of heavily-played goodies
Updated on June 26, 2026, by Niall Walsh : We've added one of the new Marvel Super Heroes precon decks to this list following the set's launch, as it's one of the strongest precons on paper in recent years, but better still, it actually lives up to the hype in gameplay
I cringe when I hear someone say 32 or 33, but I hear it (I always get "but I've got like six mana rocks too!" in response)
Then exiling an artifact can come in clutch (looking at you The One Ring), and of course that board wipe at the end could possibly change the face of the game