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Illvoi Operative
Oracle Text
Whenever you cast your second spell each turn, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Card Details
Mana CostCharacter Background
Illvoi Operative is a cheap 1U body that reads like a small, stealthy threat that learns from every second action you take — a thematic jellyfish rogue that bulks up after you chain spells. It best supports tempo and spellslinger/value game plans: as an early two-drop that can quickly become a real clock, it pressures opponents while your cantrips and cheap interaction keep you ahead on resources. Deckbuilding-wise, slot it into shells that consistently play two spells per turn — build around one-mana cantrips and cheap instants (Opt/Serum Visions/Ponder in formats that have them, or equivalent limited/standard filters), plus cheap interaction like Vapor Snag/unsummon or single-mana counters to reliably trigger growth. It also pairs well with +1/+1-counter synergies in Simic lists (Hardened Scales/proliferate effects) or cards that reward incremental threats. Treat it as an early tempo enabler: protect it with countermagic or give it evasion so those accumulating counters actually translate into damage.
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Character Background
Illvoi Operative is a cheap 1U body that reads like a small, stealthy threat that learns from every second action you take — a thematic jellyfish rogue that bulks up after you chain spells. It best supports tempo and spellslinger/value game plans: as an early two-drop that can quickly become a real clock, it pressures opponents while your cantrips and cheap interaction keep you ahead on resources. Deckbuilding-wise, slot it into shells that consistently play two spells per turn — build around one-mana cantrips and cheap instants (Opt/Serum Visions/Ponder in formats that have them, or equivalent limited/standard filters), plus cheap interaction like Vapor Snag/unsummon or single-mana counters to reliably trigger growth. It also pairs well with +1/+1-counter synergies in Simic lists (Hardened Scales/proliferate effects) or cards that reward incremental threats. Treat it as an early tempo enabler: protect it with countermagic or give it evasion so those accumulating counters actually translate into damage.
Generated using gpt-5-mini · Updated at 2026-05-16 10:40:44 UTC