One of these Cormela combos (thank you, Commander Spellbook) starts with the Glamour Thief on the battlefield, with Saw in Half and Dark Ritual in your hand and available
Partners Akiri, Line-Slinger 6,541decks Akroma, Vision of Ixidor 3,739decks Alena, Kessig Trapper 4,833decks Alharu, Solemn Ritualist 787decks Anara, Wolvid Familiar 2,616decks Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist 15,121decks Armix, Filigree Thrasher 3,010decks Breeches, Brazen Plunderer 4,603decks Brinelin, the Moon Kraken 1,530decks Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder 6,945decks Dargo, the Shipwrecker 9,022decks Eligeth, Crossroads Augur 3,131decks Esior, Wardwing Familiar 4,730decks Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar 3,585decks Fluros of Myra's Marvels 49decks Francisco, Fowl Marauder 6,411decks Ghost of Ramirez DePietro 1,743decks Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood 7,029decks Glacian, Powerstone Engineer 772decks Halana, Kessig Ranger 2,118decks Hardy of Myra's Marvels 117decks Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer 3,201decks Ignacio of Myra's Marvels 395decks Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper 8,891decks Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker 13,892decks Jeska, Thrice Reborn 8,923decks Kamahl, Heart of Krosa 3,317decks Katerina of Myra's Marvels 300decks Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar 12,302decks Keleth, Sunmane Familiar 3,921decks Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor 2,055decks Kodama of the East Tree 10,668decks Krark, the Thumbless 11,873decks Kraum, Ludevic's Opus 18,229decks Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix 6,766decks Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel 1,451decks Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist 4,161decks Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator 21,440decks Miara, Thorn of the Glade 1,302decks Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel 1,792decks Nocturno of Myra's Marvels 304decks Numa, Joraga Chieftain 868decks Prava of the Steel Legion 2,465decks Radiant, Serra Archangel 621decks Ravos, Soultender 6,995decks Rebbec, Architect of Ascension 2,751decks Reyhan, Last of the Abzan 11,550decks Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh 40,209decks Sakashima of a Thousand Faces 16,106decks Sengir, the Dark Baron 1,605decks Siani, Eye of the Storm 1,989decks Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa 5,132decks Silas Renn, Seeker Adept 17,691decks Slurrk, All-Ingesting 1,819decks Tana, the Bloodsower 11,537decks Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools 10,311decks The Prismatic Piper 432decks Thrasios, Triton Hero 42,404decks Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith 6,386decks Tormod, the Desecrator 4,354decks Tymna the Weaver 43,745decks Vial Smasher the Fierce 19,166decks Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful 17,885decks Partner with Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur 2,511decks Amy Pond // Rory Williams 91decks Bebop, Skull & Crossbones // Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder 719decks Brallin, Skyshark Rider // Shabraz, the Skyshark 3,814decks Cazur, Ruthless Stalker // Ukkima, Stalking Shadow 4,807decks Evie Frye // Jacob Frye 699decks Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant 24,434decks Gorm the Great // Virtus the Veiled 843decks Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever 8,340decks Jenny Flint // Madame Vastra 2,184decks Kamber, the Plunderer // Laurine, the Diversion 618decks Khorvath Brightflame // Sylvia Brightspear 1,132decks Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer 1,559decks Merry, Warden of Isengard // Pippin, Warden of Isengard 4,103decks Nikara, Lair Scavenger // Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel 1,292decks Okaun, Eye of Chaos // Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom 9,778decks Owen Grady, Raptor Trainer // Blue, Loyal Raptor 5,442decks Pir, Imaginative Rascal // Toothy, Imaginary Friend 3,073decks Rhoda, Geist Avenger // Timin, Youthful Geist 1,249decks Rowan Kenrith // Will Kenrith 968decks Silvar, Devourer of the Free // Trynn, Champion of Freedom 4,833decks Choose a Background Karlach, Fury of Avernus 10,611decks Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer 7,985decks Wilson, Refined Grizzly 7,827decks Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward 7,526decks Burakos, Party Leader 6,184decks Ganax, Astral Hunter 6,127decks Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar 5,992decks Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy 5,105decks Wyll, Blade of Frontiers 4,456decks Gut, True Soul Zealot 4,252decks Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion 4,166decks Jaheira, Friend of the Forest 3,637decks Erinis, Gloom Stalker 3,490decks Volo, Itinerant Scholar 3,235decks Zellix, Sanity Flayer 3,225decks Durnan of the Yawning Portal 1,991decks Sarevok, Deathbringer 1,956decks Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker 1,868decks Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant 1,820decks Rasaad yn Bashir 1,664decks Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher 1,664decks Renari, Merchant of Marvels 1,587decks Safana, Calimport Cutthroat 1,562decks Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat 1,384decks Halsin, Emerald Archdruid 1,105decks Alora, Merry Thief 974decks Skanos Dragonheart 924decks Amber Gristle O'Maul 767decks Imoen, Mystic Trickster 734decks Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody 716decks Viconia, Drow Apostate 697decks Backgrounds Raised by Giants 8,256decks Master Chef 7,671decks Noble Heritage 6,855decks Sword Coast Sailor 6,494decks Haunted One 5,966decks Folk Hero 5,697decks Candlekeep Sage 5,448decks Scion of Halaster 5,317decks Acolyte of Bahamut 5,306decks Agent of the Iron Throne 4,221decks Inspiring Leader 3,989decks Street Urchin 3,508decks Flaming Fist 3,278decks Cultist of the Absolute 3,127decks Guild Artisan 3,003decks Dungeon Delver 2,989decks Far Traveler 2,951decks Feywild Visitor 2,933decks Agent of the Shadow Thieves 2,655decks Cloakwood Hermit 2,571decks Clan Crafter 2,522decks Passionate Archaeologist 2,091decks Hardy Outlander 1,669decks Tavern Brawler 1,598decks Dragon Cultist 1,451decks Criminal Past 1,135decks Popular Entertainer 1,020decks Veteran Soldier 900decks Shameless Charlatan 817decks Faceless One 172decks Friends Forever Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist 5,437decks Cecily, Haunted Mage 5,635decks Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant 4,368decks Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter 2,604decks Othelm, Sigardian Outcast 4,214decks Sophina, Spearsage Deserter 2,210decks Wernog, Rider's Chaplain 9,042decks Doctors Ace, Fearless Rebel 247decks Adric, Mathematical Genius 681decks Amy Pond 1,142decks Barbara Wright 278decks Bill Potts 145decks Clara Oswald 7,826decks Dan Lewis 918decks Donna Noble 770decks Graham O'Brien 485decks Ian Chesterton 363decks Jamie McCrimmon 380decks Jo Grant 312decks K-9, Mark I 960decks Leela, Sevateem Warrior 852decks Martha Jones 375decks Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg 250decks Nyssa of Traken 176decks Peri Brown 753decks Romana II 1,618decks Rose Noble 1,275decks Rose Tyler 5,860decks Ryan Sinclair 1,794decks Sarah Jane Smith 2,422decks Susan Foreman 3,738decks Tegan Jovanka 440decks The Eighth Doctor 359decks The Eleventh Doctor 1,310decks The Fifteenth Doctor 454decks The Fifth Doctor 995decks The First Doctor 791decks The Fourteenth Doctor 4,455decks The Fourth Doctor 1,647decks The Fugitive Doctor 518decks The Ninth Doctor 1,328decks The Second Doctor 3,609decks The Seventh Doctor 751decks The Sixth Doctor 3,221decks The Tenth Doctor 8,225decks The Third Doctor 1,445decks The Thirteenth Doctor 2,930decks The Twelfth Doctor 3,425decks The War Doctor 3,487decks Vislor Turlough 2,451decks Yasmin Khan 2,439decks Survivors Abby, Merciless Soldier 1,697decks Ellie, Brick Master 3,946decks Ellie, Vengeful Hunter 2,155decks Joel, Resolute Survivor 5,110decks Father & Son Atreus, Impulsive Son 12,210decks Kratos, Stoic Father 12,210decks Character Select April O'Neil, Live on the Scene 1,411decks Donatello, the Brains 2,345decks Leonardo, the Balance 12,467decks Michelangelo, the Heart 10,001decks Raphael, the Muscle 2,445decks Splinter, the Mentor 655decks
This feels like an immediate staple for decks that can reliably impulse and cast spells from exile
For instance, heres a Naya Adventures deck that would be content to just stay Gruul, if not for the incredible power afforded by the Showdown splash by Brad Nelson: Creatures (26) 2 Scavenging Ooze 2 Embereth Shieldbreaker 4 Lovestruck Beast 2 Giant Killer 4 Edgewall Innkeeper 4 Bonecrusher Giant 4 Brushfire Elemental 4 Kazandu Mammoth Planeswalkers (1) Lands (22) Spells (11) On the other side of the coin, however, we can also use it as a red splash, such as in the following list by Game_Night, adding it to an otherwise Azorius Blink (Yorion) deck: Creatures (15) 3 Charming Prince 3 Yorion, Sky Nomad 4 Skyclave Apparition 3 Glasspool Mimic 2 Alrund, God of the Cosmos Planeswalkers (3) Lands (30) Spells (32) 4 Glass Casket 4 Omen of the Sea 3 Omen of the Forge 2 Omen of the Sun 4 Elspeth Conquers Death 4 Emeria's Call 4 Showdown of the Skalds 4 Alrund's Epiphany 3 Doomskar Sideboard What is the format coming to
