Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats

Zagras is all about building a efficient creature-heavy deck that swings at planeswalkers and wins through combat. The party mechanic (Cleric, Rogue, Warrior, Wizard) makes Zagras cheaper and easier to cast, so you'll want a good mix of creatures filling those roles. Once Zagras hits the board, every creature becomes a serious threat thanks to deathtouch, and you get free planeswalker destruction whenever you connect with combat damage—which is huge for shutting down opposing walkers before they ult.

Your game plan is straightforward: fill your deck with creatures that matter (party creatures, lords, evasive threats), ramp a bit in the early turns, then turn creatures sideways and watch your opponents crumble. Haste means Zagras swings the turn he comes down, so you're applying immediate pressure. The deathtouch aura effect also turns modest creatures into powerful blockers, giving you staying power if the game grinds. You're not trying to be a combo machine—you're a combat-focused goodstuff deck that leverages Zagras's combat evasion and planeswalker immunity to dominate the midgame.

Win by dealing combat damage through evasion and overwhelming board presence. Bonus: your creatures will naturally be useful for party strategies and synergies, making the deck cohesive without feeling forced.

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