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Mangara, the Diplomat
Legendary Creature — Human Cleric
Lifelink Whenever an opponent attacks with creatures, if two or more of those creatures are attacking you and/or planeswalkers you control, draw a card. Whenever an opponent casts their second spell each turn, draw a card.
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“Draw cards while staying safe; politics reward you for being attacked.”
Control
Intermediate
Combat damage, Control
Control, Lifegain, Tokens
Strategy
Mangara, the Diplomat is a political defensive piece that turns opponent aggression into card advantage. Her lifelink keeps you healthy while you draw cards whenever multiple creatures attack you or whenever opponents cast their second spell each turn. This means you're rewarded for being targeted and for opponents playing spells—you literally benefit from the table's natural activity. The deck leans into control and tempo, using board wipes, removal, and taxing effects to slow down aggressive strategies while you accumulate resources. You'll win through a combination of card advantage generating a bigger hand, then closing out the game with efficient creatures, anthems, or board control.
Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Key Synergies
Budget Build
Skip pricey tutors like Enlightened Tutor; use cheaper draw spells like Coastal Piracy effects and board wipes like Condemn or Settle the Wreckage instead of premium versions.
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