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Traxos, Academy Guardian
Legendary Artifact Creature — Dragon Construct
This spell costs {2} less to cast if you've cast a noncreature spell this turn. Flying, vigilance Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)
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“Flying prowess dragon that rewards spell-slinging and costs less when you cast noncreature spells.”
Midrange
Intermediate
Commander damage
Spellslinger, Prowess
Strategy
Traxos is a modest flying threat that rewards you for casting noncreature spells—each one pumps it with prowess and also discounts its casting cost by {2}. The core gameplan is to build a spellslinger deck heavy on cheap instants and sorceries, casting them to grow Traxos while also advancing your game plan. You're essentially using Traxos as a evasive, vigilant clock that gets out of hand quickly once you chain a few spells together.
The deck thrives on cantrips, counterspells, and utility instants that cycle or generate value. Since Traxos only costs {3}{U} at baseline (and often {1}{U} after a noncreature spell), you'll ramp through interactions rather than mana dorks. Your win condition is commander damage—pump Traxos to 5+ power over a few turns while protecting it from removal. The vigilance means you can attack and still hold up mana for countermagic, making it a flexible tempo threat.
Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Key Synergies
Budget Build
Skip pricey cantrips like Counterspell's reserved list versions; use budget alternatives like Spell Pierce, Spell Stutter, and Opt. Replace Mystical Dispute with Unholy Heat or other efficient blue interaction.
Signature Cards
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