Tempo Decks: Protect the Queen
Tempo decks deploy an early threat, then use efficient interaction to protect it while disrupting the opponent.
Core Elements
Evasive Threats
Creatures that are hard to block: flyers, hexproof, etc.
Cheap Counterspells
1-2 mana counters to protect your threat.
Bounce Effects
Temporarily remove blockers or reset opponent's tempo.
Cantrips
Cheap spells that draw cards to find answers.
Popular Archetypes
Izzet Murktide
Murktide Regent backed by counterspells and cantrips.