Mass of Mysteries
Legendary Creature — Elemental
First strike, vigilance, trample At the beginning of combat on your turn, another target Elemental you control gains myriad until end of turn. (Whenever it attacks, for each opponent other than defending player, you may create a token copy that's tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker they control. Exile the tokens at end of combat.)
Strategy & Gameplay
Mass of Mysteries is a powerful five-color legendary Elemental that serves as an exceptional commander or key component in elemental-focused strategies across multiple formats. With a respectable 5/5 stat line backed by first strike, vigilance, and trample, this creature provides immediate board presence while the vigilance keyword enables aggressive play patterns without sacrificing your defensive positioning. The real power lies in its myriad granting ability, which turns your other Elemental creatures into multiplayer powerhouses by creating attacking token copies for each opponent, effectively tripling or quadrupling your offense in multiplayer Commander games. This synergy makes Mass of Mysteries particularly valuable in dedicated Elemental decks that run supporting creatures like Omnath variants, Risen Reef, or other Elemental lords that benefit from the token generation. The creature fits seamlessly into Gruul, Temur, or full five-color Elemental shells where it amplifies your existing board while providing evasion through trample and combat safety via vigilance. Beyond pure Elemental strategies, Mass of Mysteries appeals to Commander players seeking versatile five-color commanders with repeatable value generation and multiplayer-scaling effects. Its legacy and vintage legality makes it a consideration for cube formats and eternal formats, though the mana requirement demands careful mana base construction. Whether you're building a casual Elemental Commander deck or incorporating this card into an existing strategy, Mass of Mysteries offers the combination of immediate impact, recursive value, and multiplayer-relevant effects that makes it a compelling addition to any collection focused on creature-based strategies.
Illustrated by Jeff Miracola