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Tempo

Early threats protected by cheap, disruptive interaction.

Tempo decks deploy an efficient threat, then use cheap interaction (bounce, counters, removal) to keep the opponent off-balance while the clock runs out.

Every exchange is measured in mana and time, not just cards — you win by being a step ahead, not by going bigger.

Example cards

  • Brazen Borrower // Petty Theft
  • Daze
  • Delver of Secrets // Insectile Aberration
  • Snapcaster Mage
  • Spell Pierce
  • Young Pyromancer

Formats