Will of the Mardu — Tactical Instant for Commanders
Will of the Mardu is a compact, utility instant that rewards a commander presence. Cast for {2}{W}, the card gives you a choice between two practical effects and, when you control your commander as you cast it, allows both outcomes. One mode floods the board with 1 1 red Warrior tokens relative to a target player s creature count while the other converts your board state into direct removal by dealing damage to a target creature equal to the number of creatures you control. The card plays smoothly in token themes and decks that lean on board density.
From a gameplay perspective Will of the Mardu is flexible in both offense and answer roles. Use the token mode to rebuild after a board wipe or to pressure opponents with chump blockers and synergies that care about creature entry. Use the damage mode to pick off a key blocker or a combo piece without committing additional resources. Near Mint English printing from Commander Tarkir Dragonstorm sits well in white beatdown, Mardu aggro, or any commander shell that values modular answers. Add it to your list if you want a low cost instant that scales with your board presence.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{W}
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Card Type – Instant
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Choose one. If you control a commander as you cast this spell, you may choose both instead. • Create a number of 1/1 red Warrior creature tokens equal to the number of creatures target player controls. • Will of the Mardu deals damage to target creature equal to the number of creatures you control.
