TCG Playability
Sorcery
Create a token that's a copy of target creature you control, except it has haste and "At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice this token." Flashback {2}{R}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
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Electroduplicate is a versatile red sorcery that offers tremendous value in creature-heavy strategies across multiple formats. For just two red mana, this card creates a token copy of any creature you control that enters the battlefield with haste and sacrifices itself at the end of turn, enabling immediate damage output while setting up for subsequent turns. What makes this card particularly powerful is its flashback mechanic, allowing you to cast it a second time from your graveyard for four red mana total, essentially giving you two tokens from the same card investment across two turns. This makes Electroduplicate an exceptional inclusion in aggressive decks that leverage creatures with impactful enter-the-battlefield abilities or high power levels, as it effectively doubles your board presence and damage potential. The card shines in creature-focused archetypes such as Gruul aggro, Izzet tempo decks, or any strategy built around synergies with creatures that have relevant ETB triggers or sacrifice outlets. In formats like Pioneer and Modern, Electroduplicate pairs beautifully with creatures like Fury, Murktide, or other efficient creatures that benefit from repeated entries to the battlefield. Its flexibility also makes it viable in Commander and Brawl formats where it can amplify powerful creatures in the command zone or from your main deck. Players should prioritize Electroduplicate in their collection if they enjoy aggressive strategies that maximize creature value, as the flashback provides exceptional card advantage and tempo, turning a single spell into multiple impactful board states while maintaining pressure throughout the game.
Illustrated by Warren Mahy