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Grand Marshal Macie
Legendary Creature — Human Performer
You may choose not to untap Grand Marshal Macie during your untap step. If you do, put a pause counter on it, then you lose 1 life for each pause counter on it. Whenever Macie becomes untapped, remove all pause counters from it. {2}, {T}: Choose an "until end of turn" or "this turn" effect. As long as Macie remains tapped, that effect doesn't end.
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“Lock down temporary effects forever by keeping Macie tapped.”
Control
Advanced
Combat damage, Combo
Control, Aristocrats, Voltron
Strategy
Grand Marshal Macie is a unique control piece that locks down temporary effects, making her perfect for decks that want to stretch one-time advantages into lasting value. The core gameplan is to tap Macie in response to powerful "until end of turn" effects—like extra turns, pump spells, or anthems—and keep her tapped to make those effects permanent. You'll use the pause counter system strategically, sometimes choosing to skip untap steps to maintain control while paying life as a resource. This turns cards like extra turn effects or temporary board wipes into permanent game-changers.
Win conditions come from making opponent removal spells permanent (via effects like "Vindicate"), locking in card draw engines, or duplicating anthem effects to build an unstoppable board. The deck plays as a midrange control shell with burst turns, leaning into Orzhov colors for removal, board wipes, and ways to generate temporary effects worth freezing. You're essentially turning tempo into permanence, which rewards careful sequencing and meta-awareness.
Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Key Synergies
Budget Build
Skip pricey planeswalkers; use efficient removal like Cast Down and Swords to Plowshares instead, and lean on card draw from affordable sources like Phyrexian Arena.
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