Loki, God of Mischief

Umono-blue{1}{U}$1.11
Legendary Creature — God Sorcerer Villain
Loki, God of Mischief card art

Whenever a player or permanent becomes the target of an ability you control, draw a card. This ability triggers only once each turn.

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How Loki decks play in EDH

Loki, God of Mischief is a mono-blue commander costing 1U, and its legendary creature - god sorcerer villain line shapes the whole deck around it. It draws extra cards, so the deck can afford a lower curve and lean on volume. The cards below are the ones Loki, God of Mischief decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.

Most-played cards

20 cards · about $57.90

Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.

Card draw (4)

Lyra, Tolarian Archangel
Lyra, Tolarian Archangel
$1.22
Elrond, Moon-Reader
Elrond, Moon-Reader
$1.74
The Theorist, Jace Beleren
The Theorist, Jace Beleren
$39.48
Old Fat Spider Can't See Me
Old Fat Spider Can't See Me
$0.15

Counterspells (1)

Counterspell
Counterspell
$1.33

Creatures (4)

Grixis Illusionist
Grixis Illusionist
$0.05
Timin, Youthful Geist
Timin, Youthful Geist
$0.40
Screeching Sliver
Screeching Sliver
$0.35
Aphetto Alchemist
Aphetto Alchemist
$3.07

Synergy & payoffs (9)

Wizard's Staff
Wizard's Staff
$2.98
Squee's Toy
Squee's Toy
$0.15
Navigator's Compass
Navigator's Compass
$0.18
Rhystic Deluge
Rhystic Deluge
$0.18
Unnatural Selection
Unnatural Selection
$0.22
Codex Shredder
Codex Shredder
$0.31
Glasses of Urza
Glasses of Urza
$0.53
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
$3.45

Lands (2)

Unstable Frontier
Unstable Frontier
$0.11

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Loki deck questions

What colours can I use in a Loki, God of Mischief deck?

Loki, God of Mischief has a mono-blue colour identity, so every card in the deck must be blue or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.

What are the best cards for Loki, God of Mischief?

The cards played most often in Loki, God of Mischief decks include Lyra, Tolarian Archangel, Elrond, Moon-Reader, The Theorist, Jace Beleren. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.

How much does a Loki, God of Mischief deck cost?

The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $57.90 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.

Can I build a Loki, God of Mischief deck from cards I already own?

Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.

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