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Maeve, Insidious Singer
Legendary Creature — Siren
{2}{U}: Goad target creature. Whenever that creature attacks one of your opponents this turn, you draw a card. (A goaded creature attacks each combat if able and attacks a player other than you if able, until your next turn.)
3 / 4
“Goad opponents' creatures into fighting each other while drawing cards.”
Control
Intermediate
Combat damage, Card advantage
Control, Card Draw, Tactical Politics
Strategy
Maeve, Insidious Singer turns your opponents' creatures into card-drawing engines by goading them into attacking each other instead of you. Your core gameplan is to repeatedly activate Maeve's ability each turn, forcing opponents' threats to swing at one another while you accumulate cards and value. This defensive approach buys time for you to assemble a winning position—whether that's a critical mass of card advantage, a combo piece, or simply outlasting everyone through attrition and control spells.
The deck thrives on political play and protecting Maeve while maximizing her ability uses. You'll want mana rocks to repeatedly cast her ability, instant-speed tricks to protect her from removal, and evasion so she survives the chaos. Control elements like counterspells and board wipes help manage threats while your opponents soften each other up. Since you're drawing tons of cards, you can afford to run cantrips and selection spells that fuel your hand and keep options flowing.
Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Key Synergies
Budget Build
Skip pricey blue dual lands—basic Islands and utility lands like Mystic Sanctuary work fine. Replace expensive cantrips like Snapcaster Mage with Opt and Thought Scour.
Most-Played Cards
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Illusionist's Gambit
Dissipation Field
Fog Bank
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