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Hivis of the Scale
Legendary Creature — Lizard Shaman
You may choose not to untap Hivis during your untap step. {T}: Gain control of target Dragon for as long as you control Hivis and Hivis remains tapped.
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“Steal Dragons and lock them down permanently with a tap-to-control engine.”
Midrange
Intermediate
Combat damage, Commander damage
Theft Effects, Dragons, Ramp, Control
Strategy
Hivis of the Scale is a quirky control commander that steals Dragons and locks them down with a tap ability. Your game plan revolves around finding Dragons—whether your opponents' or your own—and taking them over permanently by keeping Hivis tapped. This means you're building a deck that generates value while Hivis sits there working, turning other people's threats into your own win condition.
The core strategy is to maximize Dragons you can steal or create, then swing through for commander damage or raw beats. You'll want ramp to get Hivis out early, then use cards that either bring Dragons into play (like dragon tutors and token generators) or force opponents to play Dragons you can steal. Red's theft effects pair beautifully here—cards that temporarily steal creatures work great when Hivis can make it permanent. Your untap effects are optional, meaning you have full control over when Hivis taps and untaps, giving you flexibility to dodge removal or reset when needed.
Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Key Synergies
Budget Build
Swap expensive Dragons like Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury for budget rares like Dragon Tempest and Dragonstorm; use Gamble and Traverse the Outlands instead of pricey tutors.
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