Winter, Cynical Opportunist
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$0.34Legendary Creature — Human Warlock
Golgari self-mill that hits delirium, then exiles a varied graveyard at end step to put a permanent back onto the battlefield.
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Winter has deathtouch and mills three cards whenever she attacks. With delirium, at the beginning of your end step you may exile any number of graveyard cards with four or more card types among them, then put a permanent card from among those onto the battlefield with a finality counter. The finality counter exiles it if it would die. The deck plays lots of self-mill and cards with multiple types, like artifact creatures, so the graveyard always has the variety Winter needs and every turn ends with a free permanent.
In the recorded games, Malevolent Rumble, Mulch and Ripples of Undeath filled the graveyard early, and Winter herself worked as a deathtouch blocker while delirium came online. Grist, the Hunger Tide was a priority to protect, Morbid Opportunist drew cards off creature deaths, and Griselbrand or Ob Nixilis Reignited came back as late-game value. The deck won through recurring threats that removal could not keep down, often in a longer game. It started slowly in several games, and Lightning Greaves did not always save key creatures from instant-speed removal. Flicker-heavy opponents and graveyard hate made the end-step trigger much weaker.
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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#400
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Winter, Cynical Opportunist.
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Winter, Cynical Opportunist decks.
Something Worth Saving+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.13
Liliana the Repentant+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.88
Primal Witchstalker+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.21
Dark Matter Manipulator+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.81
Avacyn, Angel of Horror+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$12.46
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Winter, Cynical Opportunist's abilities and overall game plan.
Tree of Tales+86% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$1.48
Vault of Whispers+85% Synergy
in 92% of decks
$4.56
Demolisher Spawn+76% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$0.35
Darkmoss Bridge+76% Synergy
in 85% of decks
$0.36
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette+75% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.39
Nyx Weaver+75% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.27
Grisly Salvage+74% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$0.28
Noxious Gearhulk+73% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.46
Stitcher's Supplier+72% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$0.37
Whip of Erebos+72% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$10.15
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Winter, Cynical Opportunist decks.
Demolisher Spawn+76% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$0.35
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette+75% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.39
Nyx Weaver+75% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.27
Grisly Salvage+74% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$0.28
Noxious Gearhulk+73% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.46
Stitcher's Supplier+72% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$0.37
Whip of Erebos+72% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$10.15
Grist, the Hunger Tide+65% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.47
Reanimate+63% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$10.65
Haywire Mite+61% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$0.53
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Bolas's Citadel0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$15.17
Crop Rotation-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.54
Demonic Tutor-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$64.43
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Winter, Cynical Opportunist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Solemn Simulacrum+48% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.55
Hornet Queen+45% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.33
Old Stickfingers+43% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.36
Deathcap Cultivator+41% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.25
Giant Adephage+40% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.46
Sakura-Tribe Elder+39% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.43
Ishkanah, Grafwidow+36% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$1.68
Six+35% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$5.36
Syr Konrad, the Grim+34% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$1.69
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary+34% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.32
Millikin+34% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.31
Moldgraf Monstrosity+32% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.29
Colossal Grave-Reaver+32% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$10.78
Valgavoth, Terror Eater+26% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$22.66
Burnished Hart+25% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.21
Scavenging Ooze+25% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.28
Archon of Cruelty+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.09
Overlord of the Balemurk+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$20.84
Twitching Doll+23% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$2.54
Sheoldred, Whispering One+22% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$21.85
Summon: Titan+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.74
Aftermath Analyst+20% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.95
Skull Prophet+19% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.74
Moldgraf Millipede+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.21
Carrion Grub+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.18
Gnarlwood Dryad+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.34
The Swarmweaver+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.34
Hermit Druid+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$9.57
Underrealm Lich+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$10.50
Suspicious Bookcase+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.20
Barrowgoyf+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$16.42
Massacre Wurm+11% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.68
Icetill Explorer+11% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$24.83
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$27.46
Twilight Diviner+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.00
Grave Researcher+11% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.98
Satyr Wayfinder+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.25
Doom Whisperer+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$6.25
Summon: Bahamut+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$26.76
Necron Deathmark+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.34
Overlord of the Hauntwoods+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$8.39
Osseous Sticktwister+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.27
Old Rutstein+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.55
Ornithopter of Paradise+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.90
Amzu, Swarm's Hunger+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$18.15
Golgari Grave-Troll+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.94
Stinkweed Imp+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.56
Eternal Witness+4% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$2.16
Disciple of Freyalise+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.40
Arasta of the Endless Web0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.40
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Winter, Cynical Opportunist safe.
Grapple with the Past+67% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.28
Arachnogenesis+52% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$7.77
Harrow+48% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.27
Drag to the Roots+35% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.29
Putrefy+30% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.30
Inscription of Abundance+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.36
Midnight Tilling+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.28
Entomb+11% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$17.82
Cache Grab+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.22
Eyeblight's Ending+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.27
Withering Torment+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.35
Fell the Profane+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.48
Dina's Guidance+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.58
Revitalizing Repast0% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.66
Crop Rotation-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.54
Malakir Rebirth-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$12.09
Deadly Rollick-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$27.21
Dark Ritual-5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$8.15
Abrupt Decay-5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.57
Tear Asunder-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Assassin's Trophy-13% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$1.25
Heroic Intervention-19% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$9.26
Beast Within-19% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.69
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Winter, Cynical Opportunist's game plan and control the board.
Mulch+63% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.29
Convert to Slime+56% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.61
Formless Genesis+46% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.24
Culling Ritual+43% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.51
Night's Whisper+31% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.24
Buried Alive+30% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$3.10
Rampant Growth+29% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.37
Harmonize+21% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.24
Rise of the Witch-king+19% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.38
Demonic Counsel+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.53
Malevolent Rumble+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.48
Life from the Loam+12% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$5.44
Stitch Together+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.45
Incarnation Technique+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$9.29
Breach the Multiverse+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$9.25
Living Death+8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.49
Victimize+7% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.50
Traverse the Ulvenwald+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.67
Squirming Emergence+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
Chain of Smog+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$8.28
Rise of the Dark Realms+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.77
Bala Ged Recovery+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$6.55
Blasphemous Edict+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.69
Dread Return-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.46
Toxic Deluge-4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$5.31
Demonic Tutor-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$64.43
Three Visits-9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.20
Farseek-11% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.58
Nature's Lore-13% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.03
Cultivate-31% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.39
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Whispersilk Cloak+35% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$2.25
Hedge Shredder+30% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.91
Matzalantli, the Great Door+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.23
Portal to Phyrexia+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$49.18
Mesmeric Orb+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$17.28
Wondrous Crucible+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.37
Palantír of Orthanc+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$15.15
Perpetual Timepiece+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.37
Conduit of Worlds+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.11
Bolas's Citadel0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$15.17
Lightning Greaves-4% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.97
Swiftfoot Boots-14% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.86
Cauldron of Essence-17% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.60
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Winter, Cynical Opportunist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Deadbridge Chant+62% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.35
Cemetery Tampering+57% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.35
Crawling Sensation+53% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.30
Ripples of Undeath+43% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$8.97
Binding the Old Gods+40% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.30
Deathreap Ritual+32% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.35
Into the Pit+25% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.29
Animate Dead+14% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$7.28
Lignify+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.15
Tarmogoyf Nest+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.20
Virtue of Persistence+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.43
Out of the Tombs+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$10.52
Eldrazi Conscription+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.47
Insidious Roots+6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.11
Grave Betrayal+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.28
Teval's Judgment+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$9.47
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.37
Dredger's Insight+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.33
Necromancy+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$18.02
Sandwurm Convergence+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.39
Crawling Infestation+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.28
Phyrexian Arena-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.84
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Winter, Cynical Opportunist to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Wrenn and Seven+62% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$2.72
Professor Onyx+49% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$5.83
Ob Nixilis Reignited+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.33
Liliana, Death's Majesty+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.40
Battles
Battles that give Winter, Cynical Opportunist decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.
Invasion of Fiora+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.48
Invasion of Zendikar+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Invasion of Shandalar+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.06
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Tree of Tales+86% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$1.48
Vault of Whispers+85% Synergy
in 92% of decks
$4.56
Dryad Arbor+70% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$3.46
Tranquil Thicket+49% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.24
Barren Moor+48% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.34
Nesting Grounds+39% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.34
Bojuka Bog+37% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$1.36
Temple of the False God+35% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.18
Grim Backwoods+33% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.25
Reliquary Tower+20% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$4.38
Shifting Woodland+17% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$7.21
Darksteel Citadel+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.40
Dakmor Salvage+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.32
Treasure Vault+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.10
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$11.30
Urza's Saga+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$39.13
Boseiju, Who Endures-6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$46.42
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-13% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$51.64
Rogue's Passage-16% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.37
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-17% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$14.16
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Mind Stone+40% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.33
Talisman of Resilience+40% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.47
Golgari Signet+32% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.38
Commander's Sphere+32% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.21
Arcane Signet+23% Synergy
in 85% of decks
$0.39
Sol Ring+12% Synergy
in 92% of decks
$1.21
Lands
The mana base foundation for Winter, Cynical Opportunist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Darkmoss Bridge+76% Synergy
in 85% of decks
$0.36
Viridescent Bog+47% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.35
Ash Barrens+47% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.28
Twilight Mire+41% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.48
Terramorphic Expanse+40% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.17
Exotic Orchard+38% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.25
Evolving Wilds+36% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.10
Tainted Wood+35% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.37
Necroblossom Snarl+33% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.47
Golgari Rot Farm+32% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$0.31
Valgavoth's Lair+30% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.51
Llanowar Wastes+28% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.82
Temple of Malady+27% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.28
Woodland Cemetery+23% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$0.75
Jungle Hollow+23% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.21
Command Tower+10% Synergy
in 96% of decks
$0.24
Scene of the Crime+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.27
Boggart Trawler+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.92
Underground Mortuary+2% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$15.05
Swamp+1% Synergy
in 99% of decks
$0.11
Bala Ged Recovery+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$6.55
Forest+0% Synergy
in 99% of decks
$0.09
Fell the Profane+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.48
Disciple of Freyalise+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.40
Revitalizing Repast0% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.66
Bloodstained Mire-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$20.18
Polluted Delta-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$20.43
Wooded Foothills-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$19.10
Windswept Heath-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$11.89
Malakir Rebirth-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$12.09
Nurturing Peatland-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.59
Wastewood Verge-4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$8.19
Fabled Passage-5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.93
Bayou-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
Blooming Marsh-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.05
Verdant Catacombs-8% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$28.80
Darkbore Pathway-8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.90
Turbulent Fen-9% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.15
Vernal Fen-14% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.48
Undergrowth Stadium-16% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$6.00
Overgrown Tomb-16% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$7.39
Deathcap Glade-17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.64
Winter, Cynical Opportunist Deck Stats
Based on 6,870 Winter, Cynical Opportunist decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 5 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 27
- Instant 7
- Sorcery 10
- Artifact 8
- Enchantment 8
- Planeswalker 3
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 27 |
| Instant | 7 |
| Sorcery | 10 |
| Artifact | 8 |
| Enchantment | 8 |
| Planeswalker | 3 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 14 basic, 22 nonbasic
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| 2024-10 | 103 |
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| 2024-12 | 197 |
| 2025-01 | 240 |
| 2025-02 | 202 |
| 2025-03 | 272 |
| 2025-04 | 310 |
| 2025-05 | 370 |
| 2025-06 | 368 |
| 2025-07 | 462 |
| 2025-08 | 390 |
| 2025-09 | 438 |
| 2025-10 | 421 |
| 2025-11 | 485 |
| 2025-12 | 477 |
| 2026-01 | 432 |
| 2026-02 | 436 |
| 2026-03 | 491 |
| 2026-04 | 464 |
| 2026-05 | 597 |
| 2026-06 | 573 |
| 2026-07 | 624 |
| 2026-08 | 621 |
| 2026-09 | 707 |
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