REDHREC #20043

Hawkeye, Master Marksman

Legendary Creature — Human Archer Hero

First strike, reach Trick Arrows — Whenever Hawkeye becomes tapped, you may pay {1} up to three times. When you do, choose up to that many. • Net — Target creature can't block this turn. • Explosive — Hawkeye deals 2 damage to target player. • Boomerang — Discard a card, then draw a card.

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“Tap-for-value archer dealing damage, cycling cards, and controlling blocks.”

PlaystyleMidrange

DifficultyIntermediate

Wins viaCommander damage, Combat damage

ThemesSpellslinger, Artifacts

Strategy

How this commander wants to play

Hawkeye is a tap-for-value engine that rewards you for attacking and activating his Trick Arrows ability. Every time he taps—whether through combat or active abilities—you get to choose up to three powerful effects: locking down blockers, shooting opponents for damage, or cycling your hand. The deck builds around untap effects and cost reducers to maximize this tapping potential, turning Hawkeye into a repeatable, one-mana source of removal, burn, and card draw. You win through consistent commander damage, incremental burn from repeated tapping, and the flexibility to adapt your strategy turn by turn.

Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.

Key Synergies

Cards that especially shine here

Budget Build

Same gameplan, less money

Swap expensive untap effects like Rings of Brighthearth for budget alternatives like Pemmin's Aura or Thousand-Year Elixir; use Hawkeye's Bow as your first equipment instead of pricey tutors.