You want the Elspeths, and you might want a few copies of Pithing Needle, but figuring out the cuts can be tricky
Playing artifacts pumps up Tidus, Blitzball Star, makes Gaelicat into a formidable threat, or even draws you a ton of cards later with Edgar, King of Figaro
Its usually worth it, but its an important consideration
You still get the enters trigger, so cards with strong enters abilities like Vaultborn Tyrant and Kogla, the Titan Ape are prime targetsjust avoid cards like Terror of the Peaks and Cityscape Leveler that need to stick around for maximum impact
This gives it a sturdy, reassuring feel
Last updated on February 2, 2026 Don Andres, the Renegade | Illustration by Daarken I love theft strategies in Magic, built around stealing and winning with your opponents' cards