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Trelane, Squire of Gothos
Legendary Creature — Q
Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.) Ward {2} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.) Trelane can't be blocked.
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“Unblockable vigilance threat that demands protection—evasive Voltron in blue.”
Midrange
Beginner
Commander damage
Voltron, Spellslinger
Strategy
Trelane is an evasive threat that demands answers while protecting itself. With unblockability, vigilance, and ward, it swings in for guaranteed damage turn after turn without fear of combat trades. Your gameplan is straightforward: get Trelane out, attack reliably, and protect it long enough to deal 21 commander damage. Since Trelane doesn't tap when attacking, you can lean into instant-speed interaction and tempo plays—hold up mana to cast protection spells or use activated abilities between combat phases.
Build around card draw and evasion to maximize Trelane's unblockable damage. You want effects that reward you for attacking or cantrips that let you protect your commander while staying ahead on cards. Blue's arsenal of counterspells, bounce effects, and tempo plays keeps opponents from mounting a defense. The ward ability makes it expensive for opponents to remove or control Trelane, so prioritize cards that scale its protection or give additional defensive layers.
Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Key Synergies
Budget Build
Skip pricey cantrips like Snapcaster Mage; use budget draws like Opt, Slip Through Space, and cheap counterspells like Mana Leak or Counterspell instead.
Signature Cards
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