Speedball, New Warrior

Speedball wants to be your spell target in the best way possible—every time someone casts a spell on him, he grows bigger and you get to redirect that spell to something more useful. This is a tempo-based strategy that turns defensive spells into offensive tools. You'll load Speedball up with targeting spells (removal, buffs, card draw) that trigger his growth while letting you choose the real victim. The deck wins through commander damage as Speedball pumps up turn after turn, or by using spells to control the board while you attack with an increasingly threatening hero. Think of him as a lightning rod for your opponents' removal—they waste it on pump effects and you turn those into two-for-ones.

Build around instant-speed targeting spells that put Speedball in the crosshairs. Cards like Unsummon, Lightning Bolt, and Counterspell trigger his ability while doing actual work. Equipment like Mjölnir or Super-Soldier Serum turn him into a resilient beatstick that dodges spot removal. The mana base wants to be greedy on blue-red colors so you can flash in tricks and hold up interaction. You're not trying to be a pure combo deck, but the ability to redirect spells means every turn presents puzzle-solving opportunities.

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