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Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
{2}{U}, Discard a card: Counter target spell if it has the same mana value as the discarded card.
“Discard-based control—counter spells by discarding the right mana values.”
Hisoka is a clever control engine built on information and timing. Your goal is to generate a hand full of varied mana values so you can always have an answer ready—discard the perfect card to counter whatever your opponent plays. The deck rewards careful sequencing and hand management. You'll lean into card draw and selection to keep your hand stocked with options, then use Hisoka's ability to pick apart your opponents' game plans one spell at a time.
The core gameplan involves staying reactive and building a soft lock once Hisoka hits the board. Pair her with wheels and cycling effects to keep refreshing your hand and ensuring you hit the right mana values. Cards that let you see your deck, like Brainstorm and Scroll Rack, become pseudo-tutors when you know what you need to discard. You win by grinding out resources, countering key threats, and eventually casting your own win conditions—usually a hasty finisher or a card advantage engine that goes unanswered.
Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Skip pricey cantrips like Scalding Tarn; use basics and budget blue cantrips like Opt, Sprite Dragon, and Counterspell proxies to keep costs down.
Inclusion = % of Hisoka, Minamo Sensei decks running this card. +lift = percentage-point boost over the format average.
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