The Over/Under - Predicting the Popularity of Marvel Super Heroes Commanders, Part 2

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Kyle Massa
Kyle Massa
The Over/Under - Predicting the Popularity of Marvel Super Heroes Commanders, Part 2

The Thanos-CopterThe Thanos-Copter | Art by Paulius Daščioras

And we're back for Part 2 of our historic three-part series on Marvel Super Heroes. That's right — this set has the most commanders ever!

Reminder on the rules of The Over/Under: Our line is 1,200 decks in one year, and we're guessing "Over" or "Under" that line for every commander.

Normally I'd give a little blurb on all of them, but since there are so darn many (379, to be exact), I'll only be discussing rares and mythics of the non-main set; the rest will still get a grade at the bottom. There's also one "Can't-Miss Pick" per article, which is my most confident selection.

Sound good? Then let's begin!

Amazing Spider-GirlAmazing Spider-Girl

Amazing Spider-Girl

Behold, another Spider-Man card! If that's not a repellant sales pitch to the MTG community, I don't know what is.

My prediction: Under

Black Panther, Claws of BastBlack Panther, Claws of Bast

Black Panther, Claws of Bast

This reads more like an uncommon to me.

My prediction: Under

Black Panther, Most DangerousBlack Panther, Most Dangerous

Black Panther, Most Dangerous

A Boros ReckonerBoros Reckoner effect is plenty powerful, especially when you can Power-up. But I see three problems. First, you need red for better damage effects, meaning you'd need to run this in the 99. Second, the anthem effect doesn't synergize with the reciprocal damage thing. Third, I need to conserve my word count.

My prediction: Under

Black Widow, Intel ExpertBlack Widow, Intel Expert

Black Widow, Intel Expert

My intel's telling me we've seen a heck of a lot of white symmetrical card-draw effects like this, and few of them become popular.

My prediction: Under

Captain America, LiberatorCaptain America, Liberator

Captain America, Liberator

A quick search of likely equipment yields some decent targets:

And they're all so faithful to Magic's original IP!

Seriously, though, you can also tutor serious bangers like Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves and SkullclampSkullclamp, which are among the format's most popular.

My prediction: Over

Captain America, SkyboundCaptain America, Skybound

Captain America, Skybound

I'd like this Cap for Limited, but not Commander. And he's not even available in Play Boosters!

My prediction: Under

Captain America, Steve RogersCaptain America, Steve Rogers

Captain America, Steve Rogers

This is like the Cap we just saw, only somehow worse.

My prediction: Under

Captain America, UnbowedCaptain America, Unbowed

Captain America, Unbowed

At this point in the power creep era, I'm a little surprised to see this at rare.

My prediction: Under

Captain Marvel, Shooting StarCaptain Marvel, Shooting Star

Captain Marvel, Shooting Star

A symmetrical Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares? I'd like that better if it wasn't on a seven-drop in mono-white.

My prediction: Under

Doctor Strange, SurgeonDoctor Strange, Surgeon

Doctor Strange, Surgeon

Gaining life is cool and all, but I'd prefer it on a better body than a five-mana 2/5. What's more, the good doctor does little else, and practically nothing on his own. No second opinion needed.

My prediction: Under

Everett K. Ross, Hapless AttachéEverett K. Ross, Hapless Attaché

Everett K. Ross, Hapless Attaché

This effect isn't bad, but it's best suited to a card in the 99. Also, adding the adjective "hapless" to a commander's title somewhat undercuts its appeal.

My prediction: Under

Falcon and RedwingFalcon and Redwing

Falcon and Redwing

This card reminds me of Krenko, Tin Street KingpinKrenko, Tin Street Kingpin, who's himself a commander of middling popularity, despite supporting one of the format's most popular creature types.

My prediction: Under

Hawkeye, BowslingerHawkeye, Bowslinger

Hawkeye, Bowslinger

Hawkeye's always been underpowered compared to his peers, so at least this card is flavorfully accurate.

My prediction: Under

Hercules, Olympian HeroHercules, Olympian Hero

Hercules, Olympian Hero

Not an uninteresting commander, but I see him encountering the same lack-of-red issue as Black Panther, Most DangerousBlack Panther, Most Dangerous.

My prediction: Under

Hyperion, Supreme HeroHyperion, Supreme Hero

Hyperion, Supreme Hero

Sick combo with Urza's ArmorUrza's Armor. Still, it's got the same problem as Captain Marvel, Shooting StarCaptain Marvel, Shooting Star: Sweet, but too expensive.

My prediction: Under

Matt Murdock, Justice SeekerMatt Murdock, Justice Seeker

Matt Murdock, Justice Seeker

Justice is cool and all, but if Matt was my commander, I'd seek a better one.

My prediction: Under

Nick Fury, SpymasterNick Fury, Spymaster

Nick Fury, Spymaster

...Of Trest?

Nah, just kidding. Edric, Spymaster of TrestEdric, Spymaster of Trest is way better. To be fair, Fury does draw cards and cast spells, both of which are undeniably useful. However, five mana is pushing it in today's day-and-age of efficiency, and it'll take more to make a mono-white commander stand out.

My prediction: Under

Queen Mother RamondaQueen Mother Ramonda

Queen Mother Ramonda

A neat card, but I think she'll suffer from the lack of name-brand recognition enjoyed by her son.

My prediction: Under

Winter Soldier, Reborn AvengerWinter Soldier, Reborn Avenger

Winter Soldier, Reborn Avenger

If mono-white low-mana-value Hero-reanimator becomes a thing, we'll know that Magic has truly jumped the shark (if it hasn't already).

My prediction: Under

Council of ReedsCouncil of Reeds

Council of Reeds

This doesn't multiply as fast as Scute SwarmScute Swarm, but it does have the same exponential effect. It takes a while to get going, but if you use a noncreature spell to cast the Council — say, Sol RingSol Ring —y ou can get them going immediately. Furthermore, the legend-rule-doesn’t-apply text is fun, as evidenced by Sakashima of a Thousand FacesSakashima of a Thousand Faces.

My prediction: Over

Helmut Zemo, MastermindHelmut Zemo, Mastermind

Helmut Zemo, Mastermind

Quite similar to Dreadhorde ArcanistDreadhorde Arcanist. Problem is, Arcanist appears in less than one percent of Commander decks.

My prediction: Under

Immortus, Master of EternityImmortus, Master of Eternity

Immortus, Master of Eternity

The noncreature spell thing is barely a drawback, since that's most of what you're casting in blue, anyway. Furthermore, blue offers plenty of blink, which lets you reset the TimetwisterTimetwister Power-up effect. Combine it with Narset, Parter of VeilsNarset, Parter of Veils and you might actually make an opponent or two cry.

My prediction: Over

Iron Man, Armored AvengerIron Man, Armored Avenger

Iron Man, Armored Avenger

The best part of every turn is the draw step. That one's free, and each draw beyond that works wonders for Iron Man, turning your team into a squadron of metal monsters. Also seems busted with Glen Elendra ArchmageGlen Elendra Archmage.

My prediction: Over

Iron Man, Bleeding EdgeIron Man, Bleeding Edge

Iron Man, Bleeding Edge

Hope I'm not going too hard on the Iron Man thing, because I kind of dig this one, too. Like, if you untap and cast a Kappa CannoneerKappa Cannoneer, you're going to be a happy camper — or super hero, as it were. Problem is, five mana's a lot to invest on a juicy target without so much as ward.

My prediction: Under

Iron Man, Futurist ParagonIron Man, Futurist Paragon

Iron Man, Futurist Paragon

Hey, that's not a bad ability — it just comes at the cost of a six-mana commander without any inherent protection that dies to VandalblastVandalblast.

My prediction: Under

Iron Man, Modern MarvelIron Man, Modern Marvel

Iron Man, Modern Marvel

This is one of the Intro Pack commanders, which explains its relative weakness for a mythic.

My prediction: Under

Jarvis, Earth's Mightiest ButlerJarvis, Earth's Mightiest Butler

Jarvis, Earth's Mightiest Butler

Mightier than Alfred Pennyworth?

My prediction: Under

Lockjaw, Slobbering TeleporterLockjaw, Slobbering Teleporter

Lockjaw, Slobbering Teleporter

This dog reminds me of my dog. And while my dog has become quite famous throughout the neighborhood, I doubt the same will happen for Lockjaw here. If you want to make stuff unblockable, Tetsuko Umezawa, FugitiveTetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive is a better way to do it.

My prediction: Under

Loki, Lord of MisruleLoki, Lord of Misrule

Loki, Lord of Misrule

Imagine copying The MindskinnerThe Mindskinner. Or Hullbreaker HorrorHullbreaker Horror. Or why not Displacer KittenDisplacer Kitten? You can get up to all kinds of mischief with Loki — which is kind of the point of Loki.

My prediction: Over

Namor, Scourge of the SeasNamor, Scourge of the Seas

Namor, Scourge of the Seas

I'd run this as a supporting piece in Hakbal of the Surging SoulHakbal of the Surging Soul decks, but never run it over Hakbal himself.

My prediction: Under

Professor HulkProfessor Hulk

Professor Hulk

This is the most un-blue blue commander I've ever read. And if Hulk was my professor, I might have to consider dropping the class.

My prediction: Under

Reed Richards, Smartest ManReed Richards, Smartest Man

Reed Richards, Smartest Man

Is it smart to deck yourself? Because that's what's going to happen a lot of the time, here. Granted, you could convert that into a win with Laboratory ManiacLaboratory Maniac or Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle, but that seems like a fragile strategy, to say the least.

My prediction: Under

Silver Surfer, Cosmic VoyagerSilver Surfer, Cosmic Voyager

Silver Surfer, Cosmic Voyager

Intriguing, but exclusively defensive. And although you can manufacture a heck of a lot of landfall triggers, that's not enough to move the needle — or surfboard, as it were.

My prediction: Under

The Wasp, Winsome AvengerThe Wasp, Winsome Avenger

The Wasp, Winsome Avenger

I've seen scarier wasps in my backyard.

My prediction: Under

Valeria Richards, PrecociousValeria Richards, Precocious

Valeria Richards, Precocious

This family seems to be all about drawing oodles of cards, which would be true of my family, too, if only anyone else in my household cared about Magic.

My prediction: Under

Vision, Spectral SynthezoidVision, Spectral Synthezoid

Vision, Spectral Synthezoid

Two words: Too expensive.

My prediction: Under

Vulture, Feathered FiendVulture, Feathered Fiend

Vulture, Feathered Fiend

Feels like half the commanders in this set are four-mana 2/4s. Also, more than half of them are going Under — and this is certainly one of them.

My prediction: Under

Wasp, Shrinking SaviorWasp, Shrinking Savior

Wasp, Shrinking Savior

She was The Wasp for a while. Now she's just Wasp. And while this card is halfway interesting, it probably won't even make it halfway to 1,200.

My prediction: Under

Black Widow, Daring OperativeBlack Widow, Daring Operative

Black Widow, Daring Operative

If people weren't tempted to Bojuka BogBojuka Bog your graveyard before...

My prediction: Under

Citizen V, Helmut ZemoCitizen V, Helmut Zemo

Citizen V, Helmut Zemo

This would be more appealing if you replaced Villain with Dogs or Cats or Slivers or something. As it stands, Villains just aren't that popular.

My prediction: Under

Crimson Cowl, Master of EvilCrimson Cowl, Master of Evil

Crimson Cowl, Master of Evil

Gee, I wonder what her favorite color is. Probably green. At any rate, we just went over the whole Villain thing.

My prediction: Under

Damocles Base, Sword of KangDamocles Base, Sword of Kang

Damocles Base, Sword of Kang

Here's how you play around villainous choices: Nobody plays the commander.

My prediction: Under

Doctor Doom, UnrivaledDoctor Doom, Unrivaled

Doctor Doom, Unrivaled

Look, we all know there's a lot that can go wrong here. Chiefly, if an opponent kills Doom with the ability on the stack, you lose instead of winning. However, it is the first time we've gotten a legendary Laboratory ManiacLaboratory Maniac, which has been a beloved alternate win condition for more than a decade. Combine with DoomsdayDoomsday for flavorful — and actual — fun.

My prediction: Over

Green Goblin, Back for MoreGreen Goblin, Back for More

Green Goblin, Back for More

I don't think I need to remind you about the reception of the set this card is back-for-more-ing from.

My prediction: Under

Iron Monger, Sadistic TycoonIron Monger, Sadistic Tycoon

Iron Monger, Sadistic Tycoon

Villains connive. We get it already!

My prediction: Still an Under

Kingpin, Wilson FiskKingpin, Wilson Fisk

Kingpin, Wilson Fisk

Two treasures is deece, but not enough to popularize a dude who does just about nothing else.

My prediction: Under

Klaw, Master of SoundKlaw, Master of Sound

Klaw, Master of Sound

A triggers-from-exile effect combined with a theft condition? Sounds like Prosper, Tome-BoundProsper, Tome-Bound combined with Gonti, Lord of LuxuryGonti, Lord of Luxury.

Problem is, Klaw isn't exactly a premier character. Like, he only appeared in two MCU projects, which is pretty paltry considering they churn out about 10 a year.

My prediction: Under

Madame Hydra, ReanimatedMadame Hydra, Reanimated

Madame Hydra, Reanimated

With this little upside for this much mana, the reanimation clearly didn't help.

My prediction: Under

Minotaur, Roxxon CEOMinotaur, Roxxon CEO

Minotaur, Roxxon CEO

I think someone needs to consult with the Roxxon board regarding this decision. And while this effect is powerful, it would be much more appealing on a much cheaper creature.

My prediction: Under

M.O.D.O.K., Evil IntellectM.O.D.O.K., Evil Intellect

M.O.D.O.K., Evil Intellect

Well that's annoying. Although I like that this commander rewards you for doing something you already want to do, it still feels like one of those dinky creatures that's going to get overlooked in a set with so many commanders.

My prediction: Under

Thanos, Death's ConsortThanos, Death's Consort

Thanos, Death's Consort

Flavorful? Yes. Impactful? Not very.

My prediction: Under

The Frightful FourThe Frightful Four

The Frightful Four

Feels like there's some copyright infringement going on here, which would be acceptable if this card was actually, you know, good.

My prediction: Under

Ultron the AnnihilatorUltron the Annihilator

Ultron the Annihilator

The set designers must've liked Ultron, because it feels like all his cards are juiced. These stats are slightly below rate, but in exchange, we get a free 2/2, plus a passive ability that threatens to Fireball your opponents from nowhere, especially with enough self-mill, which black provides plenty of.

My prediction: Over

Viper, Cruel ConspiratorViper, Cruel Conspirator

Viper, Cruel Conspirator

This theme barely works in Limited. How can we expect it to pull numbers in Commander?

My prediction: Under

Abomination, World RavagerAbomination, World Ravager

Abomination, World Ravager

Best when discarded, meaning you don't want it in your command zone.

My prediction: Under

Alicia Masters, Skilled SculptorAlicia Masters, Skilled Sculptor

Alicia Masters, Skilled Sculptor

It's difficult to invent text less impactful than "each player gains control of all creatures they own."

My prediction: Under

Batroc the LeaperBatroc the Leaper

Batroc the Leaper

The pun is not worth the card.

My prediction: Under

Daredevil, Fearless FighterDaredevil, Fearless Fighter

Daredevil, Fearless Fighter

This is one of those odd cards that really gets your senses tingling. Daredevil self-triggers the self-damage thing, but plenty of other weirdo red cards do the same, including Goblin ArtilleryGoblin Artillery, Spear SpewerSpear Spewer, and Zo-Zu the PunisherZo-Zu the Punisher. I'm intrigued.

My prediction: Over

Firebird, Blazing RangerFirebird, Blazing Ranger

Firebird, Blazing Ranger

We need something a little splashier than an anthem.

My prediction: Under

Franklin Richards, AscendantFranklin Richards, Ascendant

Franklin Richards, Ascendant

Kids are great. I just wouldn't trust them with the power to warp reality.

My prediction: Under (For Safety Reasons)

Hawkeye, Trick ShotHawkeye, Trick Shot

Hawkeye, Trick Shot

I think the creature type "Hawk" or "Eye" would've fared better than Hero.

My prediction: Under

Hulk, Always AngryHulk, Always Angry

Hulk, Always Angry

Love the flavor, but you need mana rocks in red to ramp, so your own commander destroying your stuff seems unappealing.

My prediction: Under

Hulkling, Young AvengerHulkling, Young Avenger

Hulkling, Young Avenger

Temporary clones are a lot less appealing than static ones — even if they are a Kree Skrull Hero, whatever that is.

My prediction: Under

Iron Fist, Hero for HireIron Fist, Hero for Hire

Iron Fist, Hero for Hire

The hiring committee has denied this application.

My prediction: Under

Iron Man, Tony StarkIron Man, Tony Stark

Iron Man, Tony Stark

The 2/1s can add up fast, but Tony does little until you untap with him.

My prediction: Under

Jack of Hearts, Volatile HeroJack of Hearts, Volatile Hero

Jack of Hearts, Volatile Hero

But I don't want my commander to die!

My prediction: Under

Killmonger, Ruthless UsurperKillmonger, Ruthless Usurper

Killmonger, Ruthless Usurper

Lots of text, but little of it provides anything new — let alone interesting — to mono-red.

My prediction: Under

Lady Loki, Agent of ChaosLady Loki, Agent of Chaos

Lady Loki, Agent of Chaos

This card is like the works of John Steinbeck: You slog through a whole lot of dense text, finally finish it, then think to yourself, Was it worth it?

No. No it wasn't.

My prediction: Under

Living LaserLiving Laser

Living Laser

Kinda neat, but ultimately, this laser isn't worth the squeeze. Not that you can squeeze a laser.

My prediction: Under

Loki, God of LiesLoki, God of Lies

Loki, God of Lies

A popular character who lets you steal your friends' stuff? Go get your Gut ShotGut Shots ready.

My prediction: Over

Luke Cage, Hero for HireLuke Cage, Hero for Hire

Luke Cage, Hero for Hire

I'd like my money back please, Mr. Cage.

My prediction: Under

Nico Minoru, RunawayNico Minoru, Runaway

Nico Minoru, Runaway

If Prosper, Tome-BoundProsper, Tome-Bound has taught us anything, it's that reading is hot. Also, casting stuff from exile — or in Nico's case, anywhere besides the hand — is trivial. Plotting, Adventure, Cascade, Suspend, Flashback...name an alternate-cost mechanic and it probably triggers this commander.

My prediction: Over

Photon, Mighty MarvelPhoton, Mighty Marvel

Photon, Mighty Marvel

Random mana is cool and all, but your opponents will never, ever let you get it, since Photon provides neither haste nor self-protection.

My prediction: Under

Puppet Master, String PullerPuppet Master, String Puller

Puppet Master, String Puller

We've seen this style of commander so many times before, and almost always on a cooler creature.

My prediction: Under

She-Hulk, WallbreakerShe-Hulk, Wallbreaker

She-Hulk, Wallbreaker

Bushido for Heroes ain't gonna do it.

My prediction: Under

Spider-Man, New ChampionSpider-Man, New Champion

Spider-Man, New Champion

This doesn't do nothing. Just feels like it's gotten lost in the noise of all these other commanders.

My prediction: Under

Spider-Man, Web-SpinnerSpider-Man, Web-Spinner

Spider-Man, Web-Spinner

We can do better.

My prediction: Under

Stilt-Man, Towering TerrorStilt-Man, Towering Terror

Stilt-Man, Towering Terror

Stealing stuff is fun, but it comes at the cost of getting laughed out of the room for running this goof.

My prediction: Under

The Immortal WeaponsThe Immortal Weapons

The Immortal Weapons

This commander is quaint. And we need to do better than quaint.

My prediction: Under

The Vision and Scarlet WitchThe Vision and Scarlet Witch

The Vision and Scarlet Witch

This is a lot like Spider-Man, New ChampionSpider-Man, New Champion: Pretty deece, but nobody's thinking about it—or should I say, them.

My prediction: Under

The Whizzer, Classic SpeedsterThe Whizzer, Classic Speedster

The Whizzer, Classic Speedster

An instant classic.

My prediction: Over (Can't-Miss Pick)

Thor, Asgard's AvengerThor, Asgard's Avenger

Thor, Asgard's Avenger

Watered down Torbran, Thane of Red FellTorbran, Thane of Red Fell? No thank you.

My prediction: Under

Thor, Guardian of MidgardThor, Guardian of Midgard

Thor, Guardian of Midgard

Too much setup. Too easy to disrupt.

My prediction: Under

Titania, Proud PummelerTitania, Proud Pummeler

Titania, Proud Pummeler

This is what Titania, Protector of ArgothTitania, Protector of Argoth became after getting into powerlifting. Still not that impressive.

My prediction: Under

War Machine, Avenging ArsenalWar Machine, Avenging Arsenal

War Machine, Avenging Arsenal

Modified is like fetch. Stop trying to make modified happen.

My prediction: Under

Abomination, Irradiated BruteAbomination, Irradiated Brute

Abomination, Irradiated Brute

If you thought Villains were unpopular, try Gammas.

My prediction: Under

Devil DinosaurDevil Dinosaur

Devil Dinosaur

Villains and Gammas don't work in Commander. But Dinosaurs? Dinosaurs are so fetch.

My prediction: Over

Giant-Man, Gargantuan GeniusGiant-Man, Gargantuan Genius

Giant-Man, Gargantuan Genius

This commander feels win-more to me, not to mention self-aggrandizing.

My prediction: Under

Hit-MonkeyHit-Monkey

Hit-Monkey

I want this for my The MimeoplasmThe Mimeoplasm deck...but that's just me.

My prediction: Under

Hulk, Brutal BrawlerHulk, Brutal Brawler

Hulk, Brutal Brawler

Not designed for expert-level sets.

My prediction: Under

Hulk, Strongest There IsHulk, Strongest There Is

Hulk, Strongest There Is

Yeah, but again...Gamma creatures?

My prediction: Under

Lucky the Pizza DogLucky the Pizza Dog

Lucky the Pizza Dog

People like dogs. People like pizza. Ergo, people will like this commander.

My prediction: Over

M'Baku, Jabari ChieftainM'Baku, Jabari Chieftain

M'Baku, Jabari Chieftain

Cool flavor, but I'd rather not give my opponents free cards.

My prediction: Under

Medusa, Inhuman QueenMedusa, Inhuman Queen

Medusa, Inhuman Queen

A hairdresser's nightmare.

My prediction: Under

Mister ImmortalMister Immortal

Mister Immortal

This reminds me of Russell Wilson calling himself "Mr. Unlimited" in all the wrong ways.

My prediction: Under

Nakia, Wakandan OperativeNakia, Wakandan Operative

Nakia, Wakandan Operative

Monarchy plus cars doesn't do it for me.

My prediction: Under

Rhino, Terrible TramplerRhino, Terrible Trampler

Rhino, Terrible Trampler

Fairly impactful, but he's got the stink of the Spider-Man set all over him. And I hear rhinos smell pretty bad.

My prediction: Under

Sauron, Dino DevoteeSauron, Dino Devotee

Sauron, Dino Devotee

I don't know what's going on here, but it's pretty funny.

My prediction: Over

Shang-Chi, Martial MentorShang-Chi, Martial Mentor

Shang-Chi, Martial Mentor

Not much subtlety with this in your command zone.

My prediction: Under

W'Kabi, Shield of the NationW'Kabi, Shield of the Nation

W'Kabi, Shield of the Nation

That's two conditions to be met just to get a Rhino. Not interested.

My prediction: Under

Wolverine, Claws OutWolverine, Claws Out

Wolverine, Claws Out

Not bad, but I think we'll get even better versions of Wolverine in the inevitable X-Men set.

My prediction: Under

Zuri, Warrior of WakandaZuri, Warrior of Wakanda

Zuri, Warrior of Wakanda

Seems better in the 99 of an Affinity-style deck than as the head honcho.

My prediction: Under

Galactus, Devourer of WorldsGalactus, Devourer of Worlds

Galactus, Devourer of Worlds

Fun card, but if you like Galactus, you're probably playing The Coming of GalactusThe Coming of Galactus instead.

My prediction: Under

H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable RobotH.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot

H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot

Lovable? Sure. But viable...?

My prediction: Under

Jocasta, Automaton AvengerJocasta, Automaton Avenger

Jocasta, Automaton Avenger

If Jocasta's returning to the battlefield when you attack with your commander, she is, therefore, not your commander.

My prediction: Under

Molecule ManMolecule Man

Molecule Man

Now this card is sweet. The colorless color identity narrows your options drastically, but you've still got some tantalizing ones, including Rise of the EldraziRise of the Eldrazi, All Is DustAll Is Dust, and whatever version of Ugin you can afford.

My prediction: Over

Silver Surfer, Galactus's HeraldSilver Surfer, Galactus's Herald

Silver Surfer, Galactus's Herald

Neat flavor, but why goad only one creature when so many commanders out there goad them all?

My prediction: Under

The FantasticarThe Fantasticar

The Fantasticar

This card might be tearing up Vintage, but in our format, there's not quite enough fast mana to make it consistent enough.

My prediction: Under

The Thanos-CopterThe Thanos-Copter

The Thanos-Copter

My good buddy Drew wants to build this for the memes. For most other players, I suspect it'll just remain a meme.

My prediction: Under

Tri-Sentinel, Act of VengeanceTri-Sentinel, Act of Vengeance

Tri-Sentinel, Act of Vengeance

Splashy and impactful, but this character seems too obscure to have many fans.

My prediction: Tri-Under

Ultron, Machine OverlordUltron, Machine Overlord

Ultron, Machine Overlord

More than 300 creatures match this description. However, most are about as good as Battering RamBattering Ram.

My prediction: Under

Vision, Synthezoid AvengerVision, Synthezoid Avenger

Vision, Synthezoid Avenger

This is pretty much just The VisionThe Vision minus a bullet point.

My prediction: Under

Recap

Overs

  1. Captain America, LiberatorCaptain America, Liberator
  2. Council of ReedsCouncil of Reeds
  3. Immortus, Master of EternityImmortus, Master of Eternity
  4. Iron Man, Armored AvengerIron Man, Armored Avenger
  5. Loki, Lord of MisruleLoki, Lord of Misrule
  6. Doctor Doom, UnrivaledDoctor Doom, Unrivaled
  7. Ultron the AnnihilatorUltron the Annihilator
  8. Daredevil, Fearless FighterDaredevil, Fearless Fighter
  9. Loki, God of LiesLoki, God of Lies
  10. Nico Minoru, RunawayNico Minoru, Runaway
  11. The Whizzer, Classic SpeedsterThe Whizzer, Classic Speedster (Can't-Miss Pick)
  12. Devil DinosaurDevil Dinosaur
  13. Lucky the Pizza DogLucky the Pizza Dog
  14. Sauron, Dino DevoteeSauron, Dino Devotee
  15. Molecule ManMolecule Man

Unders

  1. Amazing Spider-GirlAmazing Spider-Girl
  2. Ant-Man, Scott LangAnt-Man, Scott Lang
  3. Black Panther, Claws of BastBlack Panther, Claws of Bast
  4. Black Panther, Most DangerousBlack Panther, Most Dangerous
  5. Black Widow, Intel ExpertBlack Widow, Intel Expert
  6. Bucky Barnes, Eager AllyBucky Barnes, Eager Ally
  7. Captain America, SkyboundCaptain America, Skybound
  8. Captain America, Steve RogersCaptain America, Steve Rogers
  9. Captain America, UnbowedCaptain America, Unbowed
  10. Captain Marvel, Shooting StarCaptain Marvel, Shooting Star
  11. Doctor Jane FosterDoctor Jane Foster
  12. Doctor SpectrumDoctor Spectrum
  13. Doctor Strange, SurgeonDoctor Strange, Surgeon
  14. Donald Blake, Guise of ThorDonald Blake, Guise of Thor
  15. Everett K. Ross, Hapless AttachéEverett K. Ross, Hapless Attaché
  16. Falcon and RedwingFalcon and Redwing
  17. Falcon, Joaquin TorresFalcon, Joaquin Torres
  18. Foggy Nelson, On RetainerFoggy Nelson, On Retainer
  19. General Thunderbolt RossGeneral Thunderbolt Ross
  20. Hawkeye, BowslingerHawkeye, Bowslinger
  21. Hawkeye, Clint BartonHawkeye, Clint Barton
  22. Hercules, Olympian HeroHercules, Olympian Hero
  23. Hyperion, Supreme HeroHyperion, Supreme Hero
  24. Matt Murdock, Justice SeekerMatt Murdock, Justice Seeker
  25. Mockingbird, Bobbi MorseMockingbird, Bobbi Morse
  26. Nick Fury, SpymasterNick Fury, Spymaster
  27. Nighthawk, Dark DefenderNighthawk, Dark Defender
  28. Peggy Carter, Secret AgentPeggy Carter, Secret Agent
  29. Photon, Lady of LightPhoton, Lady of Light
  30. Queen Mother RamondaQueen Mother Ramonda
  31. The Falcon, Sam WilsonThe Falcon, Sam Wilson
  32. The Howling CommandosThe Howling Commandos
  33. The Wasp, Janet Van DyneThe Wasp, Janet Van Dyne
  34. Winter Soldier, Bucky BarnesWinter Soldier, Bucky Barnes
  35. Winter Soldier, Reborn AvengerWinter Soldier, Reborn Avenger
  36. Zarda, the Power PrincessZarda, the Power Princess
  37. Blue Marvel, Adam BrashearBlue Marvel, Adam Brashear
  38. Graviton, Fundamental ForceGraviton, Fundamental Force
  39. Happy Hogan, BodyguardHappy Hogan, Bodyguard
  40. Helmut Zemo, MastermindHelmut Zemo, Mastermind
  41. Impossible ManImpossible Man
  42. Iron Man, Bleeding EdgeIron Man, Bleeding Edge
  43. Iron Man, Futurist ParagonIron Man, Futurist Paragon
  44. Iron Man, Modern MarvelIron Man, Modern Marvel
  45. Jarvis, Earth's Mightiest ButlerJarvis, Earth's Mightiest Butler
  46. Lockjaw, Slobbering TeleporterLockjaw, Slobbering Teleporter
  47. Namora, the Sea QueenNamora, the Sea Queen
  48. Namor, Scourge of the SeasNamor, Scourge of the Seas
  49. Pharaoh Rama-TutPharaoh Rama-Tut
  50. Professor HulkProfessor Hulk
  51. Reed Richards, Smartest ManReed Richards, Smartest Man
  52. Rescue, Pepper PottsRescue, Pepper Potts
  53. Silver Surfer, Cosmic VoyagerSilver Surfer, Cosmic Voyager
  54. The Wasp, Winsome AvengerThe Wasp, Winsome Avenger
  55. Valeria Richards, PrecociousValeria Richards, Precocious
  56. Victor Timely, Wily TycoonVictor Timely, Wily Tycoon
  57. Vision, Spectral SynthezoidVision, Spectral Synthezoid
  58. Vulture, Feathered FiendVulture, Feathered Fiend
  59. Wasp, Shrinking SaviorWasp, Shrinking Savior
  60. Black Widow, Daring OperativeBlack Widow, Daring Operative
  61. Bob, Reluctant HYDRA AgentBob, Reluctant HYDRA Agent
  62. Boomerang, Blade FlingerBoomerang, Blade Flinger
  63. Citizen V, Helmut ZemoCitizen V, Helmut Zemo
  64. Count NefariaCount Nefaria
  65. Crimson Cowl, Master of EvilCrimson Cowl, Master of Evil
  66. Damocles Base, Sword of KangDamocles Base, Sword of Kang
  67. Fixer, Techno TerrorFixer, Techno Terror
  68. Green Goblin, Back for MoreGreen Goblin, Back for More
  69. Hammerhead, Maggia BossHammerhead, Maggia Boss
  70. Iron Monger, Sadistic TycoonIron Monger, Sadistic Tycoon
  71. Kingpin, Wilson FiskKingpin, Wilson Fisk
  72. Klaw, Master of SoundKlaw, Master of Sound
  73. MACH-1, Swooping ScoundrelMACH-1, Swooping Scoundrel
  74. Madame Hydra, ReanimatedMadame Hydra, Reanimated
  75. Minotaur, Roxxon CEOMinotaur, Roxxon CEO
  76. M.O.D.O.K., Evil IntellectM.O.D.O.K., Evil Intellect
  77. Radioactive ManRadioactive Man
  78. Songbird, Sonic ScreamerSongbird, Sonic Screamer
  79. Thanos, Death's ConsortThanos, Death's Consort
  80. The Frightful FourThe Frightful Four
  81. Titanium ManTitanium Man
  82. Ultimo, Civilization's EndUltimo, Civilization's End
  83. Valentina Allegra de FontaineValentina Allegra de Fontaine
  84. Viper, Cruel ConspiratorViper, Cruel Conspirator
  85. White Widow, Yelena BelovaWhite Widow, Yelena Belova
  86. Abomination, World RavagerAbomination, World Ravager
  87. Alex Wilder, RunawayAlex Wilder, Runaway
  88. Alicia Masters, Skilled SculptorAlicia Masters, Skilled Sculptor
  89. Batroc the LeaperBatroc the Leaper
  90. Black Widow, Natasha RomanoffBlack Widow, Natasha Romanoff
  91. Chase Stein, RunawayChase Stein, Runaway
  92. Elektra, Femme FataleElektra, Femme Fatale
  93. Firebird, Blazing RangerFirebird, Blazing Ranger
  94. Franklin Richards, AscendantFranklin Richards, Ascendant
  95. Happy Hogan, Dauntless DriverHappy Hogan, Dauntless Driver
  96. Hawkeye, Trick ShotHawkeye, Trick Shot
  97. Hulk, Always AngryHulk, Always Angry
  98. Hulk, Bruce BannerHulk, Bruce Banner
  99. Hulkling, Young AvengerHulkling, Young Avenger
  100. Iron Fist, Hero for HireIron Fist, Hero for Hire
  101. Iron Man, Tony StarkIron Man, Tony Stark
  102. Jack of Hearts, Volatile HeroJack of Hearts, Volatile Hero
  103. Killmonger, Ruthless UsurperKillmonger, Ruthless Usurper
  104. Lady Loki, Agent of ChaosLady Loki, Agent of Chaos
  105. Lady Spider, Maybelle ReillyLady Spider, Maybelle Reilly
  106. Living LaserLiving Laser
  107. Living Lightning, Charged UpLiving Lightning, Charged Up
  108. Luke Cage, Hero for HireLuke Cage, Hero for Hire
  109. Molly Hayes, RunawayMolly Hayes, Runaway
  110. Photon, Mighty MarvelPhoton, Mighty Marvel
  111. Puppet Master, String PullerPuppet Master, String Puller
  112. Quicksilver, Pietro MaximoffQuicksilver, Pietro Maximoff
  113. Scarlet Witch, Wanda MaximoffScarlet Witch, Wanda Maximoff
  114. She-Hulk, Jennifer WaltersShe-Hulk, Jennifer Walters
  115. She-Hulk, WallbreakerShe-Hulk, Wallbreaker
  116. Spider-Man, Hometown HeroSpider-Man, Hometown Hero
  117. Spider-Man, New ChampionSpider-Man, New Champion
  118. Spider-Man, Web-SpinnerSpider-Man, Web-Spinner
  119. Stick, Fearless MentorStick, Fearless Mentor
  120. Stilt-Man, Towering TerrorStilt-Man, Towering Terror
  121. The Immortal WeaponsThe Immortal Weapons
  122. The Vision and Scarlet WitchThe Vision and Scarlet Witch
  123. Thor, Asgard's AvengerThor, Asgard's Avenger
  124. Thor, Guardian of MidgardThor, Guardian of Midgard
  125. Titania, Proud PummelerTitania, Proud Pummeler
  126. War Machine, Avenging ArsenalWar Machine, Avenging Arsenal
  127. Whirlwind, Killer CycloneWhirlwind, Killer Cyclone
  128. Wiccan, Young AvengerWiccan, Young Avenger
  129. Abomination, Irradiated BruteAbomination, Irradiated Brute
  130. Big BerthaBig Bertha
  131. Black Tom CassidyBlack Tom Cassidy
  132. Bushmaster, Coiled HenchmanBushmaster, Coiled Henchman
  133. Colossus, Steel StalwartColossus, Steel Stalwart
  134. Darwin, Adaptive MutantDarwin, Adaptive Mutant
  135. DoormanDoorman
  136. FlatmanFlatman
  137. Giant-Man, Gargantuan GeniusGiant-Man, Gargantuan Genius
  138. Goliath, Mass ManipulatorGoliath, Mass Manipulator
  139. Hit-MonkeyHit-Monkey
  140. Hulk, Brutal BrawlerHulk, Brutal Brawler
  141. Hulk, Strongest There IsHulk, Strongest There Is
  142. M'Baku, Jabari ChieftainM'Baku, Jabari Chieftain
  143. Medusa, Inhuman QueenMedusa, Inhuman Queen
  144. Mister ImmortalMister Immortal
  145. Moon-Boy, Dino RiderMoon-Boy, Dino Rider
  146. Nakia, Wakandan OperativeNakia, Wakandan Operative
  147. Rhino, Terrible TramplerRhino, Terrible Trampler
  148. Shang-Chi, Martial MentorShang-Chi, Martial Mentor
  149. Storm, Shaker of SkiesStorm, Shaker of Skies
  150. The Fabulous Frog-ManThe Fabulous Frog-Man
  151. Tippy-Toe, Terrific PartnerTippy-Toe, Terrific Partner
  152. White Tiger, Amulet KeeperWhite Tiger, Amulet Keeper
  153. W'Kabi, Shield of the NationW'Kabi, Shield of the Nation
  154. Wolfsbane, Highland HeroWolfsbane, Highland Hero
  155. Wolverine, Claws OutWolverine, Claws Out
  156. X-23, Deadly WeaponX-23, Deadly Weapon
  157. Zuri, Warrior of WakandaZuri, Warrior of Wakanda
  158. Galactus, Devourer of WorldsGalactus, Devourer of Worlds
  159. H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable RobotH.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot
  160. Jocasta, Automaton AvengerJocasta, Automaton Avenger
  161. Machine Man, Model X-51Machine Man, Model X-51
  162. Silver Surfer, Galactus's HeraldSilver Surfer, Galactus's Herald
  163. The FantasticarThe Fantasticar
  164. The Thanos-CopterThe Thanos-Copter
  165. Tri-Sentinel, Act of VengeanceTri-Sentinel, Act of Vengeance
  166. Ultron, Machine OverlordUltron, Machine Overlord
  167. Victor Mancha, RunawayVictor Mancha, Runaway
  168. Vision, Synthezoid AvengerVision, Synthezoid Avenger

Fingers cramping. Brain aching. Just one more part to go. See you then!

Kyle Massa

Kyle Massa


Kyle A. Massa is a writer and avid Magic player living somewhere in upstate New York with his wife, their daughter, and three wild animals. His current favorite card is Loki, God of Mischief. You can find him on Substack at www.substack.com/@wildcardmtg or on YouTube at @WildcardMTG.

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