Master Decoy
Ninth Edition 27★ • common
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 27★
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Ben Thompson
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
white mana, tap: Tap target creature.
A skilled decoy can throw your enemies off your trail. A master decoy can survive to do it again.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Master Decoy first appeared in the Mercadian Masques expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1999, capturing the intrigue of the set’s political, trade-focused narrative. The Ninth Edition printing, released in 2005, brought this card into the modern core set era, providing a consistent white creature option that emphasized the tactical manipulation of the battlefield through its tapping ability.
The card was illustrated by the artist Christopher Moeller, who employed a detailed, atmospheric style to depict the decoy’s deceptive nature. The artwork focuses on the interplay of light and shadow to evoke a sense of subterfuge, fitting the theme of a card designed to misdirect opponents by neutralizing their key threats. It has long been regarded as a classic utility piece for players focusing on board control.
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