Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
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$0.38Legendary Creature — Vampire Detective
Dimir surveil reanimator that grows its flying commander every turn and returns a creature from the graveyard at each end step.
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Mirko is a 3-mana flier with vigilance who gets a +1/+1 counter every time you surveil. At the beginning of your end step, you may return a creature card from your graveyard whose power is less than Mirko's, with a finality counter so it gets exiled if it dies again. The deck surveils as often as possible to grow him, fills the graveyard with targets, and plays zero-power clones like Spark Double that he can return from the first turn on, copying the best creature on the table.
In the recorded games, Deranged Assistant, Contingency Plan, Otherworldly Gaze and Gossip's Talent kept the surveil triggers coming. Reanimated threats like Archfiend of Depravity and Massacre Wurm swung games once Mirko had enough counters. One list ran Peregrine Drake and Deadeye Navigator for infinite mana, with Treachery to steal permanents. Mirko also attacked on his own, and Lightning Greaves helped him survive. The deck usually built a steady value engine rather than a quick kill. Its main weakness was repeated removal on Mirko, since every recast resets his counters and the end step recursion along with them.
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Mirko, Obsessive Theorist decks.
Eye of Jace+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.23
Yuriko, Hope from the Shadows+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.25
Proft, Consulting Detective+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.20
Theorist's Proxy+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.37
Turbulent Wetlands+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.39
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's abilities and overall game plan.
Doom Whisperer+81% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$6.52
Unshakable Tail+76% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.34
Sinister Starfish+71% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.32
Otherworldly Gaze+71% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.33
Case of the Shifting Visage+70% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.33
Pile On+69% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.35
Enhanced Surveillance+68% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.32
Consider+67% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$0.33
Dogged Detective+65% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.25
Curate+64% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.28
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Mirko, Obsessive Theorist decks.
Doom Whisperer+81% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$6.52
Unshakable Tail+76% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.34
Sinister Starfish+71% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.32
Otherworldly Gaze+71% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.33
Case of the Shifting Visage+70% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.33
Pile On+69% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.35
Enhanced Surveillance+68% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.32
Consider+67% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$0.33
Price of Fame+64% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.30
Reanimate+47% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$10.26
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Fierce Guardianship-7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$63.67
Cyclonic Rift-9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$39.16
Vampiric Tutor-9% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$53.81
Rhystic Study-11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$69.03
Demonic Tutor-11% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$66.26
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Dogged Detective+65% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.25
Nightveil Sprite+62% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.23
Phyrexian Metamorph+57% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$2.30
Master of Death+55% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.37
Massacre Wurm+53% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$2.69
Twilight Diviner+52% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.96
Ravenous Chupacabra+49% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.97
Mulldrifter+48% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.34
Lazav, the Multifarious+48% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.34
Matoya, Archon Elder+48% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$1.08
Grave Researcher+46% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$1.78
Dream Eater+42% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.38
Fain, the Broker+42% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$2.61
Dimir Spybug+41% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.24
Baleful Strix+41% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$7.63
Vizier of Many Faces+40% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.37
Syr Konrad, the Grim+40% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$1.68
Twilight Prophet+36% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$3.82
Shriekmaw+34% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.32
Mindwhisker+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.18
Spark Double+29% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$10.43
Body Double+27% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.26
Starving Revenant+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.33
Snarling Gorehound+24% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.24
Overseer of the Damned+24% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.39
Clever Impersonator+23% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$4.05
Auton Soldier+22% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$12.69
Grave Titan+22% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.32
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+22% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$5.00
Copycrook+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.30
Sheoldred, Whispering One+20% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$21.26
Dimir Strandcatcher+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.84
Rune-Sealed Wall+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.96
Sphinx of the Second Sun+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$5.94
Il Mheg Pixie+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.21
Archon of Cruelty+17% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$2.33
Amphin Mutineer+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.29
Likeness Looter+15% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.93
Evil Twin+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.47
Vile Entomber+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.23
Glasspool Mimic+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$6.42
Copy Catchers+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.33
Dawnhand Dissident+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.36
Rona, Herald of Invasion+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.82
Marvo, Deep Operative+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.71
Ledger Shredder+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$9.04
Solemn Simulacrum+11% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.31
Agent of Treachery+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.99
Y'shtola Rhul+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.15
Satoru, the Infiltrator+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.01
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Mirko, Obsessive Theorist safe.
Curate+64% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.28
Mission Briefing+60% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.37
Ephara's Dispersal+50% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.29
Sinister Sabotage+36% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.28
Unauthorized Exit+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.22
Swallowed by Leviathan+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.26
Counterpoint+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.37
Entomb+15% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$17.36
Dreams of Laguna+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.20
Don't Make a Sound+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.21
Banishing Betrayal+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.19
Lethal Scheme+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.30
Unexplained Disappearance+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.20
Frantic Search+8% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.02
Spellgyre+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.23
Drag the Canal+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.24
Bitter Triumph+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.28
Slip Out the Back+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.28
Tainted Indulgence+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Brainstorm+2% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.75
Malakir Rebirth0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$13.83
Fell the Profane-3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.42
Fact or Fiction-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.23
Waterlogged Teachings-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.40
Sink into Stupor-3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$9.18
Withering Torment-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.53
Fierce Guardianship-7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$63.67
Cyclonic Rift-9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$39.16
Mana Drain-9% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$56.12
Vampiric Tutor-9% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$53.81
Swan Song-10% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$10.43
Deadly Rollick-10% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$28.56
Drown in the Loch-11% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.70
Arcane Denial-13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.14
An Offer You Can't Refuse-14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.12
Negate-17% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.29
Counterspell-18% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$4.59
Dark Ritual-22% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$8.00
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's game plan and control the board.
Notion Rain+58% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.28
Charnel Serenade+45% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.32
Discovery // Dispersal+40% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.12
Toxic Deluge+39% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$5.08
Connive // Concoct+35% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.32
Rise of the Dark Realms+35% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$5.99
Buried Alive+29% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$3.13
Diresight+27% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.16
Black Sun's Zenith+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.35
Victimize+12% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.26
Deep Analysis+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.25
Start the TARDIS+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
Contingency Plan+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.15
Risky Research+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.19
Unmarked Grave+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.25
Thought Erasure+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.25
Taigam's Scheming+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.05
Persist+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.87
Hymn of the Faller+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.15
Living Death+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.68
Lively Dirge+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.67
Breach the Multiverse+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$10.56
Blasphemous Edict0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.32
Windfall-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$6.12
Damnation-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$22.05
Singularity Rupture-5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.50
Demonic Tutor-11% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$66.26
Feed the Swarm-15% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.21
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Candlestick+36% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.23
Sword of Once and Future+33% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$5.24
Essence Anchor+27% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.26
The Grim Captain's Locker+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.25
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$6.89
Ransom Note+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.19
Blade of the Bloodchief+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.55
Champion's Helm+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.91
Swiftfoot Boots+3% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.78
Lightning Greaves-2% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$4.00
Wayfarer's Bauble-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Animate Dead+49% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$7.54
Necromancy+46% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$18.84
Gossip's Talent+38% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.32
Search for Azcanta+33% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$1.99
Disinformation Campaign+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.29
Phyrexian Arena+18% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$4.35
Ripples of Undeath+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$8.48
Think Tank+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.22
Mystic Remora-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$12.19
Rhystic Study-11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$69.03
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Mirko, Obsessive Theorist to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.84
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.40
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Tocasia's Dig Site+61% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.28
Nesting Grounds+49% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.26
Mystic Sanctuary+37% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$1.42
Drownyard Temple+30% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.30
Bojuka Bog+27% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$1.54
Rogue's Passage+23% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.77
Temple of the False God+12% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.34
Reliquary Tower+6% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$4.91
Geier Reach Sanitarium+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.53
Spymaster's Vault+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.06
Cephalid Coliseum+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.36
Restless Reef+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.03
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$11.42
Otawara, Soaring City-5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$28.50
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$53.47
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Mind Stone+14% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.30
Talisman of Dominance+13% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.64
Laser Screwdriver+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.55
Dimir Signet+10% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.37
Thought Vessel+6% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$2.23
Everflowing Chalice+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.34
Arcane Signet+5% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$1.16
Sol Ring+0% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$1.97
Fellwar Stone-13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.91
Lands
The mana base foundation for Mirko, Obsessive Theorist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Conduit Pylons+37% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.30
Hidden Grotto+37% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.27
Port of Karfell+35% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.24
Fetid Pools+34% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.32
River of Tears+33% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.30
Tainted Isle+28% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$2.11
Undercity Sewers+25% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$14.94
Darkwater Catacombs+24% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.33
Dimir Aqueduct+20% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.36
Choked Estuary+19% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.38
Ash Barrens+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.33
Surveillance Room+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.18
Myriad Landscape+17% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.31
Sunken Hollow+16% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.38
Glasspool Mimic+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$6.42
Sinister Hideout+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.20
Gallifrey Council Chamber+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.32
Command Tower+6% Synergy
in 94% of decks
$0.32
Swamp+2% Synergy
in 99% of decks
$0.11
Island+2% Synergy
in 99% of decks
$0.07
Hidden Lair0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.71
Boggart Trawler0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.70
Fabled Passage0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.05
Malakir Rebirth0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$13.83
Gloomlake Verge-1% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$10.37
Hydroelectric Specimen-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.15
Fell the Profane-3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.42
Darkslick Shores-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.53
Waterlogged Teachings-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.40
Clearwater Pathway-3% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$4.98
Sink into Stupor-3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$9.18
Polluted Delta-4% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$20.24
Underground Sea-5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
Sunken Ruins-5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.45
Watery Grave-6% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$9.62
Underground River-7% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.58
Shipwreck Marsh-7% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.55
Morphic Pool-8% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$28.22
Evolving Wilds-8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.32
Dismal Backwater-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.16
Drowned Catacomb-9% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.45
Exotic Orchard-13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.28
Temple of Deceit-19% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.20
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist Deck Stats
Based on 9,372 Mirko, Obsessive Theorist decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 21 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 3 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 30
- Instant 12
- Sorcery 8
- Artifact 9
- Enchantment 5
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 30 |
| Instant | 12 |
| Sorcery | 8 |
| Artifact | 9 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 18 basic, 17 nonbasic
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| 2024-12 | 214 |
| 2025-01 | 206 |
| 2025-02 | 209 |
| 2025-03 | 224 |
| 2025-04 | 248 |
| 2025-05 | 282 |
| 2025-06 | 253 |
| 2025-07 | 281 |
| 2025-08 | 277 |
| 2025-09 | 209 |
| 2025-10 | 244 |
| 2025-11 | 294 |
| 2025-12 | 255 |
| 2026-01 | 243 |
| 2026-02 | 249 |
| 2026-03 | 288 |
| 2026-04 | 263 |
| 2026-05 | 279 |
| 2026-06 | 357 |
| 2026-07 | 348 |
| 2026-08 | 404 |
| 2026-09 | 596 |
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