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Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
Legendary Creature — Human Performer Ally
Flash Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) When Ty Lee enters, tap up to one target creature. It doesn't untap during its controller's untap step for as long as you control Ty Lee.
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“Flash tempo creature that taps threats while growing through instant-speed spellcasting.”
Aggro
Intermediate
Combat damage, Commander damage
Spellslinger, Tempo
Strategy
Ty Lee is a flash-enabled tempo creature that locks down opponents' key threats while growing through prowess. Your game plan revolves around casting cheap noncreature spells—instants, sorceries, and cantrips—to pump Ty Lee while simultaneously tapping down blockers and answers. The beauty of flash is flexibility: hold up mana and interact at instant speed, then flash in Ty Lee to either tap a threat or swing in unblocked. You're playing a lightweight control shell that turns card draw and interaction spells into both damage and disruption.
Win via evasive commander damage backed by tempo disruption. Ty Lee doesn't need to be huge—she just needs to connect consistently while her flash ability and prowess keep you protected from opposing blockers. The deck thrives on cheap cantrips (Ponder, Opt), interaction (Counterspell, Mystic Reflection), and evasion effects that let her slip through. You're not trying to go infinite; instead, you're playing a tempo game where every spell does double duty: advancing your board while fueling prowess and locking down threats.
Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Key Synergies
Budget Build
Skip pricey fast mana like Mox Diamond; use Thought Vessel, Sapphire Medallion, and bulk out with budget cantrips like Divest and Spell Pierce instead of pricey Force of Will variants.
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Consider
Ponder
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