Kefka, Court Mage: Master of Madness
Kefka, Court Mage reshapes how disruption blends with card advantage in a Commander or casual Magic deck. This legendary Human Wizard forces every player to discard a card whenever he enters the battlefield or attacks, setting the stage for a chaotic exchange of resources. What makes Kefka unique is the compensation he offers—after all players discard, you draw a card for each different card type discarded, turning shared loss into your personal gain.
His activated ability ramps the pressure by compelling opponents to sacrifice permanents of their choice, adding a strategic layer that punishes slow or overly reliant board states. When you pay eight mana, Kefka transforms, which is a game-state shift worth building your deck around. This card’s synergy with diverse card types and its ability to pressure opponents’ boards make it an intriguing addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection focused on control and disruption.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {2}{U}{B}{R}
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Card Type: Legendary Creature
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Subtypes: Human Wizard
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Card Text: Whenever Kefka enters or attacks, each player discards a card. Then you draw a card for each card type among cards discarded this way.
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Activated Ability: {8}: Each opponent sacrifices a permanent of their choice. Transform Kefka. Activate only as a sorcery.
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Power / Toughness: 4/5
