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Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph

Legendary Creature — Tyranid Human · {1}{U}{R} · Red/Blue commander

Ward {2} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.) Three Autostubs — Whenever another source you control deals exactly 1 damage to a permanent or player, Ghyrson Starn deals 2 damage to that permanent or player.

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What Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph actually does

Read off the card by the same engine the Forge and Analyzer use — this is the mechanical classification, not a summary.

• Triggered ability · otherWhenever another source you control deals exactly 1 damage to a permanent or player, Ghyrson Starn deals 2 damage to that permanent or player.
• Keyword · three autostubsthree autostubs
• Keyword · wardward

What a Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph deck wants

The plan the Forge derives for this commander: the roles it fills and how many of each.

• 32× A creature that HAS the keyword the commander's trigger counts — a card that merely says the word is not one
• 7× Actually remove one problem permanent — preventing its damage is not removing it
• 2× Answer a whole board at once
• 3× Answer a spell or ability before it resolves
• 10× Find the exact card the plan needs
• 8× Refill your hand
• 3× Keep a permanent you control alive through removal
• 11× Get ahead on mana

Best cards for Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph

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