mtg black defensive cards How to Defend Against Counters with in E.S.P (White Blue Black Control)

If you counter their spell, you usually have to target it to do so, resulting in a crime

Sojourners Companion Sojourner's Companion is a strictly better Myr Enforcer, and it was banned in Pauper to weaken the affinity menace there

Card Name Mana Cost Type Legendary Artifact Rarity Special rules Text Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, you may pay

And we couldn't just have one of them as a legendary character, so we get another legendary pair

Now lets talk about what to avoid offering the other decks if you want your fun archetype to succeed

Nick Price dives into the 10 most-played cards from the release's first dedicated product, and why they still matter to brewers in 2026