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Meddling Mage 
Creature — Human Wizard
Oracle Text
As this creature enters, choose a nonland card name.
Spells with the chosen name can't be cast.
Format Legality
ModernLegacyVintagePremodernDuel Commander
Competitive Play by Format
Top 8 decklists that played Meddling Mage, by format.
| Format | Decks 30d | Avg 30d | Decks 12mo | Avg 12mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premodern | 24 | 3.6 | 141 | 3.3 |
| Legacy | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1.5 |
| Modern | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Details
- Set
- The List
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana value
- 2
- Collector #
- ARB-8
Non-foilBorderless
Recent Top-8 Decks Playing Meddling Mage
4
Final: 4 | Swiss: 4
Main Deck
Creatures (4)
Sorceries (11)
Instants (14)
Enchantments (4)
Lands (21)
Sideboard
7
Final: 7 |
Main Deck
Creatures (11)
Sorceries (9)
Instants (16)
Artifacts (1)
Planeswalkers (3)
Lands (20)
Sideboard
5
Final: 5 | Swiss: 3
Main Deck
Creatures (50)
- 1 Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
- 1 Diversion Unit
- 1 Floodpits Drowner
- 1 Malevolent Hermit
- 1 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Coppercoat Vanguard
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
- 1 Tax Collector
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Thalia's Lieutenant
- 1 Tithe Taker
- 1 Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
- 1 Reflector Mage
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Werefox Bodyguard
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Death-Greeter's Champion
- 1 Aether Channeler
- 1 Anointed Peacekeeper
- 1 Archon of Emeria
- 1 Brutal Cathar
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Extraction Specialist
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Caves of Chaos Adventurer
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Ranger of Eos
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Cursecatcher
- 1 Mausoleum Wanderer
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Novice Inspector
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Selfless Savior
- 1 Thraben Inspector
- 1 Meddling Mage
- 1 Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
- 1 Unsettled Mariner
- 1 Grand Abolisher
- 1 Judge's Familiar
- 1 Mockingbird
Sorceries (1)
Instants (5)
Artifacts (1)
Enchantments (2)
Planeswalkers (1)
Lands (39)
- 1 Adarkar Wastes
- 1 Aether Hub
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Battlefield Forge
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Deserted Beach
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elegant Parlor
- 1 Flooded Strand
- 1 Floodfarm Verge
- 1 Hallowed Fountain
- 1 Inspiring Vantage
- 1 Marsh Flats
- 1 Meticulous Archive
- 1 Misty Rainforest
- 1 Mystic Gate
- 1 Otawara, Soaring City
- 1 Plateau
- 1 Polluted Delta
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Reflecting Pool
- 1 Rugged Prairie
- 1 Sacred Foundry
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 1 Seachrome Coast
- 1 Snow-Covered Island
- 1 Snow-Covered Mountain
- 4 Snow-Covered Plains
- 1 Sunbillow Verge
- 1 Sundown Pass
- 1 Thundering Falls
- 1 Tundra
- 1 Volcanic Island
- 1 Windswept Heath
- 1 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard
7
Final: 7 | Swiss: 5
Main Deck
Creatures (49)
- 1 Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
- 1 Floodpits Drowner
- 1 Aragorn, King of Gondor
- 1 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
- 1 Coppercoat Vanguard
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Luminarch Aspirant
- 1 Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
- 1 Tax Collector
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Thalia's Lieutenant
- 1 Tithe Taker
- 1 Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
- 1 Reflector Mage
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Werefox Bodyguard
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Death-Greeter's Champion
- 1 Aether Channeler
- 1 Kitesail Larcenist
- 1 Anointed Peacekeeper
- 1 Archon of Emeria
- 1 Brutal Cathar
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Sanguine Evangelist
- 1 Thalia, Heretic Cathar
- 1 Caves of Chaos Adventurer
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Ranger of Eos
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Mausoleum Wanderer
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Champion of the Parish
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Novice Inspector
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Thraben Inspector
- 1 Meddling Mage
- 1 Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
- 1 Unsettled Mariner
- 1 Grand Abolisher
- 1 Mockingbird
Instants (5)
Artifacts (1)
Enchantments (2)
Planeswalkers (1)
Lands (39)
- 1 Adarkar Wastes
- 1 Aether Hub
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Battlefield Forge
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elegant Parlor
- 1 Flooded Strand
- 1 Floodfarm Verge
- 1 Hallowed Fountain
- 1 Hengegate Pathway
- 1 Inspiring Vantage
- 1 Marsh Flats
- 1 Meticulous Archive
- 1 Misty Rainforest
- 1 Mystic Gate
- 1 Needleverge Pathway
- 1 Otawara, Soaring City
- 1 Plateau
- 1 Polluted Delta
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Reflecting Pool
- 1 Rugged Prairie
- 1 Sacred Foundry
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 1 Seachrome Coast
- 1 Snow-Covered Island
- 1 Snow-Covered Mountain
- 4 Snow-Covered Plains
- 1 Sunbillow Verge
- 1 Thundering Falls
- 1 Tundra
- 1 Volcanic Island
- 1 Windswept Heath
- 1 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (51)
- 1 Diversion Unit
- 1 Floodpits Drowner
- 1 Malevolent Hermit
- 1 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
- 1 Archivist of Oghma
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Coppercoat Vanguard
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Ethersworn Canonist
- 1 Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
- 1 Remorseful Cleric
- 1 Tax Collector
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Thalia's Lieutenant
- 1 Tithe Taker
- 1 Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
- 1 Reflector Mage
- 1 Flickerwisp
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Werefox Bodyguard
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Death-Greeter's Champion
- 1 Imodane's Recruiter
- 1 Simian Spirit Guide
- 1 Aether Channeler
- 1 Kitesail Larcenist
- 1 Anointed Peacekeeper
- 1 Archon of Emeria
- 1 Brutal Cathar
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Extraction Specialist
- 1 Sanguine Evangelist
- 1 Palace Jailer
- 1 Caves of Chaos Adventurer
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Mausoleum Wanderer
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Meddling Mage
- 1 Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
- 1 Grand Abolisher
- 1 Judge's Familiar
- 1 Mockingbird
Sorceries (1)
Instants (6)
Artifacts (1)
Enchantments (1)
Lands (39)
- 1 Adarkar Wastes
- 1 Aether Hub
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Battlefield Forge
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elegant Parlor
- 1 Flooded Strand
- 1 Floodfarm Verge
- 1 Hallowed Fountain
- 1 Hengegate Pathway
- 1 Inspiring Vantage
- 1 Marsh Flats
- 1 Meticulous Archive
- 1 Misty Rainforest
- 1 Mystic Gate
- 1 Needleverge Pathway
- 1 Otawara, Soaring City
- 1 Plateau
- 1 Polluted Delta
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Reflecting Pool
- 1 Rugged Prairie
- 1 Sacred Foundry
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 1 Seachrome Coast
- 1 Snow-Covered Island
- 1 Snow-Covered Mountain
- 4 Snow-Covered Plains
- 1 Sunbillow Verge
- 1 Thundering Falls
- 1 Tundra
- 1 Volcanic Island
- 1 Windswept Heath
- 1 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (51)
- 1 Diversion Unit
- 1 Floodpits Drowner
- 1 Malevolent Hermit
- 1 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
- 1 Archivist of Oghma
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Coppercoat Vanguard
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Ethersworn Canonist
- 1 Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
- 1 Remorseful Cleric
- 1 Tax Collector
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Thalia's Lieutenant
- 1 Tithe Taker
- 1 Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
- 1 Reflector Mage
- 1 Flickerwisp
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Werefox Bodyguard
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Death-Greeter's Champion
- 1 Imodane's Recruiter
- 1 Simian Spirit Guide
- 1 Aether Channeler
- 1 Kitesail Larcenist
- 1 Anointed Peacekeeper
- 1 Archon of Emeria
- 1 Brutal Cathar
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Extraction Specialist
- 1 Sanguine Evangelist
- 1 Palace Jailer
- 1 Caves of Chaos Adventurer
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Mausoleum Wanderer
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Meddling Mage
- 1 Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
- 1 Grand Abolisher
- 1 Judge's Familiar
- 1 Mockingbird
Sorceries (1)
Instants (6)
Artifacts (1)
Enchantments (1)
Lands (39)
- 1 Adarkar Wastes
- 1 Aether Hub
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Battlefield Forge
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elegant Parlor
- 1 Flooded Strand
- 1 Floodfarm Verge
- 1 Hallowed Fountain
- 1 Hengegate Pathway
- 1 Inspiring Vantage
- 1 Marsh Flats
- 1 Meticulous Archive
- 1 Misty Rainforest
- 1 Mystic Gate
- 1 Needleverge Pathway
- 1 Otawara, Soaring City
- 1 Plateau
- 1 Polluted Delta
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Reflecting Pool
- 1 Rugged Prairie
- 1 Sacred Foundry
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 1 Seachrome Coast
- 1 Snow-Covered Island
- 1 Snow-Covered Mountain
- 4 Snow-Covered Plains
- 1 Sunbillow Verge
- 1 Thundering Falls
- 1 Tundra
- 1 Volcanic Island
- 1 Windswept Heath
- 1 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard
7
Final: 7 | Swiss: 5
Main Deck
Creatures (50)
- 1 Charming Scoundrel
- 1 Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
- 1 Diversion Unit
- 1 Floodpits Drowner
- 1 Malevolent Hermit
- 1 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Coppercoat Vanguard
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Remorseful Cleric
- 1 Tax Collector
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Thalia's Lieutenant
- 1 Tithe Taker
- 1 Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
- 1 Reflector Mage
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Death-Greeter's Champion
- 1 Aether Channeler
- 1 Kitesail Larcenist
- 1 Anointed Peacekeeper
- 1 Archon of Emeria
- 1 Brutal Cathar
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Extraction Specialist
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Caves of Chaos Adventurer
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Ranger of Eos
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Mausoleum Wanderer
- 1 Mantis Rider
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Novice Inspector
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Thraben Inspector
- 1 Meddling Mage
- 1 Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
- 1 Unsettled Mariner
- 1 Grand Abolisher
- 1 Judge's Familiar
- 1 Mockingbird
Sorceries (1)
Instants (5)
Artifacts (1)
Enchantments (2)
Planeswalkers (1)
Lands (39)
- 1 Adarkar Wastes
- 1 Aether Hub
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Battlefield Forge
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elegant Parlor
- 1 Flooded Strand
- 1 Floodfarm Verge
- 1 Hallowed Fountain
- 1 Hengegate Pathway
- 1 Inspiring Vantage
- 1 Marsh Flats
- 1 Meticulous Archive
- 1 Misty Rainforest
- 1 Mystic Gate
- 1 Needleverge Pathway
- 1 Otawara, Soaring City
- 1 Plateau
- 1 Polluted Delta
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Reflecting Pool
- 1 Rugged Prairie
- 1 Sacred Foundry
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 1 Seachrome Coast
- 1 Snow-Covered Island
- 1 Snow-Covered Mountain
- 4 Snow-Covered Plains
- 1 Sunbillow Verge
- 1 Thundering Falls
- 1 Tundra
- 1 Volcanic Island
- 1 Windswept Heath
- 1 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (50)
- 1 Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
- 1 Diversion Unit
- 1 Floodpits Drowner
- 1 Malevolent Hermit
- 1 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Coppercoat Vanguard
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Remorseful Cleric
- 1 Tax Collector
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Thalia's Lieutenant
- 1 Tithe Taker
- 1 Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
- 1 Reflector Mage
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Werefox Bodyguard
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Death-Greeter's Champion
- 1 Aether Channeler
- 1 Kitesail Larcenist
- 1 Anointed Peacekeeper
- 1 Archon of Emeria
- 1 Brutal Cathar
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Extraction Specialist
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Sanguine Evangelist
- 1 Caves of Chaos Adventurer
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Ranger of Eos
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Mausoleum Wanderer
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Novice Inspector
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Thraben Inspector
- 1 Meddling Mage
- 1 Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
- 1 Unsettled Mariner
- 1 Grand Abolisher
- 1 Judge's Familiar
- 1 Mockingbird
Sorceries (1)
Instants (5)
Artifacts (1)
Enchantments (2)
Planeswalkers (1)
Lands (39)
- 1 Adarkar Wastes
- 1 Aether Hub
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Battlefield Forge
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elegant Parlor
- 1 Flooded Strand
- 1 Floodfarm Verge
- 1 Hallowed Fountain
- 1 Hengegate Pathway
- 1 Inspiring Vantage
- 1 Marsh Flats
- 1 Meticulous Archive
- 1 Misty Rainforest
- 1 Mystic Gate
- 1 Needleverge Pathway
- 1 Otawara, Soaring City
- 1 Plateau
- 1 Polluted Delta
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Reflecting Pool
- 1 Rugged Prairie
- 1 Sacred Foundry
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 1 Seachrome Coast
- 1 Snow-Covered Island
- 1 Snow-Covered Mountain
- 4 Snow-Covered Plains
- 1 Sunbillow Verge
- 1 Thundering Falls
- 1 Tundra
- 1 Volcanic Island
- 1 Windswept Heath
- 1 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard
1
Final: 1 | Swiss: 1
Main Deck
Creatures (50)
- 1 Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
- 1 Diversion Unit
- 1 Floodpits Drowner
- 1 Malevolent Hermit
- 1 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
- 1 Cathar Commando
- 1 Coppercoat Vanguard
- 1 Drannith Magistrate
- 1 Remorseful Cleric
- 1 Tax Collector
- 1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1 Thalia's Lieutenant
- 1 Tithe Taker
- 1 Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
- 1 Reflector Mage
- 1 Ranger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Werefox Bodyguard
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Death-Greeter's Champion
- 1 Aether Channeler
- 1 Kitesail Larcenist
- 1 Anointed Peacekeeper
- 1 Archon of Emeria
- 1 Brutal Cathar
- 1 Elite Spellbinder
- 1 Extraction Specialist
- 1 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Sanguine Evangelist
- 1 Caves of Chaos Adventurer
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Ranger of Eos
- 1 Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 1 Solitude
- 1 Mausoleum Wanderer
- 1 Benevolent Bodyguard
- 1 Esper Sentinel
- 1 Giver of Runes
- 1 Guide of Souls
- 1 Mother of Runes
- 1 Novice Inspector
- 1 Ocelot Pride
- 1 Thraben Inspector
- 1 Meddling Mage
- 1 Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
- 1 Unsettled Mariner
- 1 Grand Abolisher
- 1 Judge's Familiar
- 1 Mockingbird
Sorceries (1)
Instants (5)
Artifacts (1)
Enchantments (2)
Planeswalkers (1)
Lands (39)
- 1 Adarkar Wastes
- 1 Aether Hub
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Battlefield Forge
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elegant Parlor
- 1 Flooded Strand
- 1 Floodfarm Verge
- 1 Hallowed Fountain
- 1 Hengegate Pathway
- 1 Inspiring Vantage
- 1 Marsh Flats
- 1 Meticulous Archive
- 1 Misty Rainforest
- 1 Mystic Gate
- 1 Needleverge Pathway
- 1 Otawara, Soaring City
- 1 Plateau
- 1 Polluted Delta
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Reflecting Pool
- 1 Rugged Prairie
- 1 Sacred Foundry
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 1 Seachrome Coast
- 1 Snow-Covered Island
- 1 Snow-Covered Mountain
- 4 Snow-Covered Plains
- 1 Sunbillow Verge
- 1 Thundering Falls
- 1 Tundra
- 1 Volcanic Island
- 1 Windswept Heath
- 1 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard
6
Final: 6 | Swiss: 6
Main Deck
Creatures (25)
Sorceries (5)
Instants (20)
Planeswalkers (3)
Lands (27)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (25)
Sorceries (5)
Instants (20)
Planeswalkers (3)
Lands (27)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (25)
Sorceries (5)
Instants (20)
Planeswalkers (3)
Lands (27)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (25)
Sorceries (5)
Instants (20)
Planeswalkers (3)
Lands (27)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (9)
Sorceries (13)
Instants (16)
Lands (29)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (28)
- 4 Gilded Drake
- 1 Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
- 1 Harbinger of the Seas
- 3 Charming Prince
- 4 Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
- 2 Samwise the Stouthearted
- 1 Skyclave Apparition
- 1 Venser, Shaper Savant
- 1 Loran of the Third Path
- 4 Recruiter of the Guard
- 1 Witch Enchanter
- 2 Solitude
- 2 Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
- 1 Meddling Mage
