Smart Villains, Smarter Draws: Connive Returns in MTG Marvel Super Heroes

Magic designer Jeremy Geist explains that connive—a three-step, textured mechanic (draw, discard, and sometimes a +1/+1 counter)—is returning in Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes as a smoothing tool that rewards hand optimization and synergies with self-mill, sacrifice, and second-card-draw strategies. To fit connive across colors, white, red, and green receive extra scry support; preview cards HYDRA Troopers and Roxxon Brutes illustrate its use. The set releases June 26, 2026 with preorder options at local stores, TCGplayer, Amazon, and more.