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Kozilek, the Great Distortion

Legendary Creature — Eldrazi · {8}{C}{C} · Colorless commander

When you cast this spell, if you have fewer than seven cards in hand, draw cards equal to the difference. Menace Discard a card with mana value X: Counter target spell with mana value X.

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What Kozilek, the Great Distortion 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 · cast_spellWhen you cast this spell, if you have fewer than seven cards in hand, draw cards equal to the difference.
• Activated abilityDiscard a card with mana value X: Counter target spell with mana value X.
• Keyword · menacemenace

What a Kozilek, the Great Distortion deck wants

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

• 8× Evasion that does NOT target or attach — for a commander your own auras and equipment cannot legally touch
• 9× Actually remove one problem permanent — preventing its damage is not removing it
• 3× Answer a whole board at once
• 10× Find the exact card the plan needs
• 12× Refill your hand
• 5× Keep a permanent you control alive through removal
• 11× Get ahead on mana

Best cards for Kozilek, the Great Distortion

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