Tivit, Seller of Secrets Commander deck


Deck Overview

Dive into the world of illusions with the Tivit Seller of Secrets Commander Deck—a magician’s puzzle of synergies and deceptive spells. With each game, uncover layers of secrecy and unlock powerful combos that will leave your opponents second-guessing every move.

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Main deck

Commander

Tivit, Seller of Secrets - MTG Card versions

Tivit, Seller of Secrets

Creatures (16)

Archivist of Oghma - MTG Card versions

Archivist of Oghma

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Aven Mindcensor - MTG Card versions

Aven Mindcensor

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Dauntless Dismantler - MTG Card versions

Dauntless Dismantler

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Displacer Kitten - MTG Card versions

Displacer Kitten

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Drannith Magistrate - MTG Card versions

Drannith Magistrate

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Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines - MTG Card versions

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines

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Esper Sentinel - MTG Card versions

Esper Sentinel

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Grand Abolisher - MTG Card versions

Grand Abolisher

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Hullbreaker Horror - MTG Card versions

Hullbreaker Horror

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Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - MTG Card versions

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff

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Notion Thief - MTG Card versions

Notion Thief

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Orcish Bowmasters - MTG Card versions

Orcish Bowmasters

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Phyrexian Metamorph - MTG Card versions

Phyrexian Metamorph

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Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - MTG Card versions

Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

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Talion, the Kindly Lord - MTG Card versions

Talion, the Kindly Lord

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Thassa's Oracle - MTG Card versions

Thassa's Oracle

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Archivist of Oghma - MTG Card versions

Archivist of Oghma

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Aven Mindcensor - MTG Card versions

Aven Mindcensor

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Dauntless Dismantler - MTG Card versions

Dauntless Dismantler

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Displacer Kitten - MTG Card versions

Displacer Kitten

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Drannith Magistrate - MTG Card versions

Drannith Magistrate

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Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines - MTG Card versions

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines

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Esper Sentinel - MTG Card versions

Esper Sentinel

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Grand Abolisher - MTG Card versions

Grand Abolisher

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Hullbreaker Horror - MTG Card versions

Hullbreaker Horror

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Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff - MTG Card versions

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff

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Notion Thief - MTG Card versions

Notion Thief

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Orcish Bowmasters - MTG Card versions

Orcish Bowmasters

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Phyrexian Metamorph - MTG Card versions

Phyrexian Metamorph

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Sheoldred, the Apocalypse - MTG Card versions

Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

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Talion, the Kindly Lord - MTG Card versions

Talion, the Kindly Lord

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Thassa's Oracle - MTG Card versions

Thassa's Oracle

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Sorceries (7)

Damn - MTG Card versions

Damn

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Damnation - MTG Card versions

Damnation

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Demonic Tutor - MTG Card versions

Demonic Tutor

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Imperial Seal - MTG Card versions

Imperial Seal

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Sevinne's Reclamation - MTG Card versions

Sevinne's Reclamation

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Toxic Deluge - MTG Card versions

Toxic Deluge

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Windfall - MTG Card versions

Windfall

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Damn - MTG Card versions

Damn

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Damnation - MTG Card versions

Damnation

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Demonic Tutor - MTG Card versions

Demonic Tutor

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Imperial Seal - MTG Card versions

Imperial Seal

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Sevinne's Reclamation - MTG Card versions

Sevinne's Reclamation

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Toxic Deluge - MTG Card versions

Toxic Deluge

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Windfall - MTG Card versions

Windfall

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Instants (24)

An Offer You Can't Refuse - MTG Card versions

An Offer You Can't Refuse

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Cryptic Command - MTG Card versions

Cryptic Command

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Cyclonic Rift - MTG Card versions

Cyclonic Rift

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Dark Ritual - MTG Card versions

Dark Ritual

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Delay - MTG Card versions

Delay

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Demonic Consultation - MTG Card versions

Demonic Consultation

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Dig Through Time - MTG Card versions

Dig Through Time

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Enlightened Tutor - MTG Card versions

Enlightened Tutor

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Flusterstorm - MTG Card versions

Flusterstorm

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Force of Negation - MTG Card versions

Force of Negation

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Force of Will - MTG Card versions

Force of Will

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Get Lost - MTG Card versions

Get Lost

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Mana Drain - MTG Card versions

Mana Drain

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Mental Misstep - MTG Card versions

Mental Misstep

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Mystical Tutor - MTG Card versions

Mystical Tutor

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Orim's Chant - MTG Card versions

Orim's Chant

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Pact of Negation - MTG Card versions

Pact of Negation

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Silence - MTG Card versions

Silence

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Swan Song - MTG Card versions

Swan Song

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Swords to Plowshares - MTG Card versions

Swords to Plowshares

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Tainted Pact - MTG Card versions

Tainted Pact

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Trickbind - MTG Card versions

Trickbind

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Vampiric Tutor - MTG Card versions

Vampiric Tutor

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Vanishing Verse - MTG Card versions

Vanishing Verse

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An Offer You Can't Refuse - MTG Card versions

An Offer You Can't Refuse

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Cryptic Command - MTG Card versions

Cryptic Command

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Cyclonic Rift - MTG Card versions

Cyclonic Rift

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Dark Ritual - MTG Card versions

Dark Ritual

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Delay - MTG Card versions

Delay

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Demonic Consultation - MTG Card versions

Demonic Consultation

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Dig Through Time - MTG Card versions

Dig Through Time

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Enlightened Tutor - MTG Card versions

Enlightened Tutor

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Flusterstorm - MTG Card versions

Flusterstorm

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Force of Negation - MTG Card versions

Force of Negation

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Force of Will - MTG Card versions

Force of Will

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Get Lost - MTG Card versions

Get Lost

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Mana Drain - MTG Card versions

Mana Drain

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Mental Misstep - MTG Card versions

Mental Misstep

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Mystical Tutor - MTG Card versions

Mystical Tutor

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Orim's Chant - MTG Card versions

Orim's Chant

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Pact of Negation - MTG Card versions

Pact of Negation

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Silence - MTG Card versions

Silence

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Swan Song - MTG Card versions

Swan Song

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Swords to Plowshares - MTG Card versions

Swords to Plowshares

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Tainted Pact - MTG Card versions

Tainted Pact

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Trickbind - MTG Card versions

Trickbind

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Vampiric Tutor - MTG Card versions

Vampiric Tutor

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Vanishing Verse - MTG Card versions

Vanishing Verse

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Artifacts (18)

Arcane Signet - MTG Card versions

Arcane Signet

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Chromatic Lantern - MTG Card versions

Chromatic Lantern

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Fellwar Stone - MTG Card versions

Fellwar Stone

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Grafdigger's Cage - MTG Card versions

Grafdigger's Cage

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Imposter Mech - MTG Card versions

Imposter Mech

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Lotus Petal - MTG Card versions

Lotus Petal

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Mana Crypt - MTG Card versions

Mana Crypt

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Mind Stone - MTG Card versions

Mind Stone

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Mox Opal - MTG Card versions

Mox Opal

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Sensei's Divining Top - MTG Card versions

Sensei's Divining Top

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Sol Ring - MTG Card versions

Sol Ring

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Talisman of Dominance - MTG Card versions

Talisman of Dominance

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Talisman of Hierarchy - MTG Card versions

Talisman of Hierarchy

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Talisman of Progress - MTG Card versions

Talisman of Progress

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The One Ring - MTG Card versions

The One Ring

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Thought Vessel - MTG Card versions

Thought Vessel

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Time Sieve - MTG Card versions

Time Sieve

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Wishclaw Talisman - MTG Card versions

Wishclaw Talisman

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Arcane Signet - MTG Card versions

Arcane Signet

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Chromatic Lantern - MTG Card versions

Chromatic Lantern

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Fellwar Stone - MTG Card versions

Fellwar Stone

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Grafdigger's Cage - MTG Card versions

Grafdigger's Cage

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Imposter Mech - MTG Card versions

Imposter Mech

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Lotus Petal - MTG Card versions

Lotus Petal

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Mana Crypt - MTG Card versions

Mana Crypt

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Mind Stone - MTG Card versions

Mind Stone

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Mox Opal - MTG Card versions

Mox Opal

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Sensei's Divining Top - MTG Card versions

Sensei's Divining Top

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Sol Ring - MTG Card versions

Sol Ring

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Talisman of Dominance - MTG Card versions

Talisman of Dominance

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Talisman of Hierarchy - MTG Card versions

Talisman of Hierarchy

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Talisman of Progress - MTG Card versions

Talisman of Progress

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The One Ring - MTG Card versions

The One Ring

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Thought Vessel - MTG Card versions

Thought Vessel

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Time Sieve - MTG Card versions

Time Sieve

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Wishclaw Talisman - MTG Card versions

Wishclaw Talisman

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Lands (28)

Ancient Tomb - MTG Card versions

Ancient Tomb

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Arid Mesa - MTG Card versions

Arid Mesa

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Bloodstained Mire - MTG Card versions

Bloodstained Mire

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City of Brass - MTG Card versions

City of Brass

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Command Tower - MTG Card versions

Command Tower

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Exotic Orchard - MTG Card versions

Exotic Orchard

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Flooded Strand - MTG Card versions

Flooded Strand

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Godless Shrine - MTG Card versions

Godless Shrine

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Hallowed Fountain - MTG Card versions

Hallowed Fountain

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Island - MTG Card versions

Island

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Mana Confluence - MTG Card versions

Mana Confluence

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Marsh Flats - MTG Card versions

Marsh Flats

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Misty Rainforest - MTG Card versions

Misty Rainforest

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Morphic Pool - MTG Card versions

Morphic Pool

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Otawara, Soaring City - MTG Card versions

Otawara, Soaring City

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Plains - MTG Card versions

Plains

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Polluted Delta - MTG Card versions

Polluted Delta

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Raffine's Tower - MTG Card versions

Raffine's Tower

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Scalding Tarn - MTG Card versions

Scalding Tarn

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Sea of Clouds - MTG Card versions

Sea of Clouds

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Silent Clearing - MTG Card versions

Silent Clearing

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Spire of Industry - MTG Card versions

Spire of Industry

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Swamp - MTG Card versions

Swamp

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Underground River - MTG Card versions

Underground River

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Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth - MTG Card versions

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

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Vault of Champions - MTG Card versions

Vault of Champions

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Verdant Catacombs - MTG Card versions

Verdant Catacombs

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Watery Grave - MTG Card versions

Watery Grave

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Ancient Tomb - MTG Card versions

Ancient Tomb

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Arid Mesa - MTG Card versions

Arid Mesa

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Bloodstained Mire - MTG Card versions

Bloodstained Mire

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City of Brass - MTG Card versions

City of Brass

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Command Tower - MTG Card versions

Command Tower

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Exotic Orchard - MTG Card versions

Exotic Orchard

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Flooded Strand - MTG Card versions

Flooded Strand

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Godless Shrine - MTG Card versions

Godless Shrine

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Hallowed Fountain - MTG Card versions

Hallowed Fountain

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Island - MTG Card versions

Island

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Mana Confluence - MTG Card versions

Mana Confluence

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Marsh Flats - MTG Card versions

Marsh Flats

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Misty Rainforest - MTG Card versions

Misty Rainforest

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Morphic Pool - MTG Card versions

Morphic Pool

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Otawara, Soaring City - MTG Card versions

Otawara, Soaring City

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Plains - MTG Card versions

Plains

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Polluted Delta - MTG Card versions

Polluted Delta

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Raffine's Tower - MTG Card versions

Raffine's Tower

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Scalding Tarn - MTG Card versions

Scalding Tarn

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Sea of Clouds - MTG Card versions

Sea of Clouds

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Silent Clearing - MTG Card versions

Silent Clearing

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Spire of Industry - MTG Card versions

Spire of Industry

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Swamp - MTG Card versions

Swamp

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Underground River - MTG Card versions

Underground River

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Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth - MTG Card versions

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

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Vault of Champions - MTG Card versions

Vault of Champions

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Verdant Catacombs - MTG Card versions

Verdant Catacombs

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Watery Grave - MTG Card versions

Watery Grave

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Deck Overview

Dive into the world of illusions with the Tivit Seller of Secrets Commander Deck—a magician’s puzzle of synergies and deceptive spells. With each game, uncover layers of secrecy and unlock powerful combos that will leave your opponents second-guessing every move.

Deck Composition

  • Mana Curve: Embracing Tivit Seller of Secrets Commander Deck’s strength in subtlety and surprise, the mana curve smoothly escalates, giving players the ability to cast increasingly impactful spells as the game progresses. Mana accelerators like “Arcane Signet” help us reach our goals more swiftly.
  • Land Count: This well-built deck features a land base of 36, offering a strategic selection of basic lands, utility lands, and a few multicolor lands to fit into Tivit’s color identity, balancing access and functionality.
  • Win Conditions: Aiming for victory, this commander deck leverages Tivit’s ability to create secret passages for game-winning combos and unblockable creatures, along with alternative conditions through voltron strategies or cunning politic plays.
  • Card Synergy: Carefully selected, each card complements another—be it through increasing the number of secrets Tivit can sell or harnessing the power of value engine cards—everything works in harmony for the deck’s agenda.
  • Color Balance: Perfectly calibrated, the deck’s mana sources are aligned with Tivit’s color spectrum, providing consistent access to all the necessary mana without sacrifices, allowing full utilization of the deck’s potential every turn.
  • Card Advantage: Generating advantage is key; hence the inclusion of cards like “Mystic Remora” and “Reconnaissance Mission”. These ensure a steady flow of card draw, keeping options open and plans flexible.
  • Tempo: Controlling the pace is crucial, and the deck employs cards like “Propaganda” and “Frozen Aether” to slow down opponents while gradually setting up our board for the decisive moments.
  • Versatility: Flexibility is woven into this deck, with cards like “Brazen Borrower” and “Aetherize” providing a wide range of answers to opponents’ threats, ensuring adaptability in various game scenarios.
  • Sideboard Strategy: Though Commander is traditionally a single-game format, having a suite of adaptable cards for varied situations like “Grafdigger’s Cage” or “Mystical Dispute” is beneficial for those who like to tailor their deck in between matches in a casual setting.
  • Resilience: Standing strong against adversities, the deck is equipped with countermeasures like “Negate” and “Ghostly Flicker”, not only to dodge removal but also to capitalize on the innate abilities of our commander and other key cards.

Deck Strengths

Legendary Power: Tivit, Seller of Secrets Commander Deck revolves around its formidable commander whose presence can dominate the battlefield with game-altering abilities.

Multi-Angle Threats: This deck is designed with a strategic blend of cards offering various win conditions and disrupting opponents through versatile threats.

Adaptability: Flexibility is key in this deck, with cards that can be tailored to counter a wide range of opposing plays, ensuring resilience and persistence through the match.

Deck Weaknesses

Complexity: Piloting the Tivit Seller of Secrets Commander Deck demands a nuanced understanding of synergies and timing. Mastering its intricate lines of play is essential for victory but can be daunting for new pilots.

Targeted Removal: The deck’s reliance on its namesake card makes it vulnerable to pinpoint disruption. Ensuring Tivit’s survival against single-target spells and abilities is critical, necessitating a well-crafted defense strategy.

Cards Breakdown

  • Tivit, Seller of Secrets: As the linchpin of the deck, this legendary creature generates card advantage and deception by letting you play with the top card of your library revealed and cast Illusion spells.
  • Chaos Warp: A red staple that forces target permanents to shuffle into their owners’ libraries, then those players reveal the top card, potentially replacing the threat with something benign.
  • Rhystic Study: An enchantment that offers consistent card draw, taxing opponents unless they pay extra for their spells—building your hand while potentially slowing down others.
  • Propaganda: A crucial defense tool, it deters opponents from attacking you by requiring a mana payment, thus protecting your life total and your board.
  • Reigns of Power: A trick up your sleeve, allowing you to exchange control of all creatures you and target opponent control, often turning an opponent’s offense into your advantage.
  • Mystical Tutor: Offers unparalleled deck manipulation by searching for an instant or sorcery card, ensuring you have the right answer or threat when you need it most.
  • Reliquary Tower: This land is key in maintaining a sizeable hand, removing the seven-card limit to capitalize on your deck’s card-drawing capabilities.
  • Glen Elendra Archmage: A repeatable counter creature thanks to persist, which means you can stop not just one, but two key spells with a single card.
  • Expropriate: A game-ending sorcery that questions your opponents with critical decisions on giving you extra turns or yielding their permanents to your control.
  • Cyclonic Rift: Can reset the board in your favor by returning nonland permanents you don’t control to their owners’ hands, usually swung during the late game for a massive tempo gain.

Similar Decks

If you’re intrigued by the strategy behind the Tivit Seller of Secrets Commander Deck, there are a number of similar decks that might also capture your interest. The “Thieves’ Guild Enforcer” deck, for instance, employs a rogue-based strategy that disrupts opponents while amassing card advantage. Deck enthusiasts often draw parallels with the “Sneak Attack” deck, which surprises opponents with unexpected threats. The “Mystical Tutor” and “Time Warp” decks are also akin to Tivit, focusing on magic manipulation to outwit adversaries. Finally, the “Artificer’s Intuition” deck utilizes artifacts with cunning to lock down victory, just as Tivit commands secrets to triumph.

How to Beat

  • Land Destruction Deck:
    • Targets key lands to disrupt mana acceleration.
    • Limits resources to delay Tivit’s high-value spells.
    • Forces the deck to play off-curve, struggling to cast pivotal cards.
  • Stax & Lockdown Deck:
    • Applies global restrictions to slow down the game.
    • Prevents Tivit deck from gaining the card advantage.
    • Implements taxing effects to make spells cost prohibitive.
  • Combo Disruption Deck:
    • Uses hand disruption and counterspells to hinder combo assembly.
    • Removes key pieces through targeted discard and extraction effects.
    • Focuses on preventing Tivit’s spell-based win conditions.

BurnMana Recommendations

In the clever dance of strategy that is the Tivit Seller of Secrets Commander Deck, knowing your deck’s strengths and navigating its nuances unlocks the path to victory. Whether it’s the slow build-up of mana, leveraging Tivit’s deceptive abilities, or protecting her from targeted threats, success hinges on the pilot’s insight into game flow and opponent disruption.

Adapt, anticipate, and act—master these tenets and you’ll maximize Tivit’s arsenal of secrets to secure win after win.