Mind Flayer’s Mental Command

The Mind Flayer from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms brings a chilling blend of control and strategic depth to any blue deck. This 3/3 Horror creature excels at commandeering your opponent’s forces, thanks to its signature Dominance Monster ability. As it strides onto the battlefield, it seizes control of a target creature, turning your foe’s strength against them for as long as your Mind Flayer remains standing. This dynamic makes it a powerful tempo tool, disrupting your opponent’s plans while bolstering your board presence.

While its cost requires careful mana management with {3}{U}{U}, the payoff is worthwhile in decks that thrive on manipulation and control. The Mind Flayer pairs well with cards that protect or enhance its staying power, such as counterspells or cards that grant hexproof, ensuring your stolen asset remains firmly in your grasp. Its horror subtype also opens synergy doors with cards that care about creature types or trigger on Horror entering the battlefield, making it a versatile pick for thematic and competitive builds alike.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost: {3}{U}{U}
• Card Type: Creature
• Subtypes: Horror
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Dominance Monster — When Mind Flayer enters the battlefield, gain control of target creature for as long as you control Mind Flayer.
• Power / Toughness: 3/3