The Cruelty of Gix might just be the most challenging and engaging Magic card I’ve ever played with. It has three unique abilities, which you can set to go off on whatever timeline you see fit. One of the abilities allows you to search for any card in your library. Talk about a decision tree with many branches!
Such a complex and fascinating card merits a discussion all of its own. In this Deep Dive, I’ll tell you everything you need to know to master The Cruelty of Gix.
The Cruelty of Gix is the absolute midrange trump card. This is a powerful Saga which gives you a ton of agency over the direction of the game. It’s tricky to use, and not every path you take will always lead to winning, but once you get more experience with it – and with the help of this Deep Dive – you’ll find yourself making better and better choices with the read ahead and tutor abilities. You can frequently leverage Cruelty into winning games, and resolving it is a great feeling in any deck built around it.
