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Macetail Hystrodon
Oracle Text
First strike, haste
Cycling {3} ({3}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Card Details
Mana CostSet
Character Background
Macetail Hystrodon is a classic example of a late-game red threat that can still fit into proactive tempo or midrange shells because it arrives with haste and first strike, letting it immediately pressure planeswalkers, punch through combat, and survive many unfavorable blocks as a 4/4. In practice, it works best as a top-end finisher for aggro decks that want one last burst of damage after emptying their hand, or in slower red decks that need a threat that also functions as insurance thanks to cycling. The cycling cost is especially valuable in decks with mana sinks, graveyard synergies, or cards that reward discarding, since drawing it early does not strand you with an expensive card. Pair it with cost reducers or mana acceleration to make the six-mana body more realistic, and consider combat tricks or burn spells that clear blockers so its first strike can push through cleanly.
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Character Background
Macetail Hystrodon is a classic example of a late-game red threat that can still fit into proactive tempo or midrange shells because it arrives with haste and first strike, letting it immediately pressure planeswalkers, punch through combat, and survive many unfavorable blocks as a 4/4. In practice, it works best as a top-end finisher for aggro decks that want one last burst of damage after emptying their hand, or in slower red decks that need a threat that also functions as insurance thanks to cycling. The cycling cost is especially valuable in decks with mana sinks, graveyard synergies, or cards that reward discarding, since drawing it early does not strand you with an expensive card. Pair it with cost reducers or mana acceleration to make the six-mana body more realistic, and consider combat tricks or burn spells that clear blockers so its first strike can push through cleanly.
Generated using gpt-5.4-mini · Updated at 2026-10-08 04:20:43 UTC