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Emperor Apatzec Intli IV
Legendary Creature — Human Noble
Whenever another creature enters under your control, that creature perpetually gains haste if its power is 4 or greater. If its toughness is 4 or greater, you gain 4 life. If its mana value is 4 or greater, seek a creature card.
3 / 4
“Big creatures that haste, gain life, and tutor themselves. Midrange value engine.”
Midrange
Intermediate
Combat damage, Tokens swarm
Ramp, Tokens, Aristocrats
Strategy
Emperor Apatzec Intli IV rewards you for playing big creatures, turning each new threat into a multi-faceted advantage engine. Every creature entering the battlefield with 4+ power gets haste to attack immediately, creatures with 4+ toughness pad your life total, and anything costing 4 or more mana tutors a creature straight from your deck. This means you're essentially drawing and accelerating simultaneously while your board develops faster than opponents can handle.
The deck thrives on a midrange shell: ramp into mid-sized threats and let the Emperor do the heavy lifting. You want creatures that hit multiple thresholds—a 4/4 or larger is ideal—and won't clutter your hand since you're seeking extras. Include reliable ramp (Cultivate, Three Visits) to hit your creatures consistently, then pack efficient beaters in the 4-7 mana slot. The perpetual haste effect ensures even late-game bombs come in swinging, while life gain buys you time against aggressive tables.
You win through combat damage by deploying a steady stream of hastily-animated threats faster than opponents can block. The seek ability keeps gas flowing, so you rarely feel mana-screwed—just keep playing creatures and let the Emperor's triggers fill your board.
Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Key Synergies
Budget Build
Skip pricey staples like Doubling Season; use budget ramp like Farseek and Kodama's Reach, and fill the creature slots with uncommon 4/4+ flyers and stompers from recent sets.
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