Vodalian Hexcatcher

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Flash

Other Merfolk you control get +1/+1.

Sacrifice a Merfolk: Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {1}.

Legality

Format	Legality
1v1 Commander	Legal
Alchemy	Legal
Archenemy	Legal
Arena	Legal
Block Constructed	Legal
Brawl	Legal
Canadian Highlander	Legal
Casual	Legal
Commander / EDH	Legal
Commander: Rule 0	Legal
Custom	Legal
Duel Commander	Legal
Gladiator	Legal
Highlander	Legal
Historic	Legal
Legacy	Legal
Leviathan	Legal
Limited	Legal
Modern	Legal
Oathbreaker	Legal
Pioneer	Legal
Planechase	Legal
Pre-release	Legal
Quest Magic	Legal
Standard	Legal
Tiny Leaders	Legal
Vanguard	Legal
Vintage	Legal

Discussion (8)

king-saproling on i like draw card

2 weeks ago

Looks good. Personally I would make these swaps:

Kefnet the Mindful -> Apprentice Wizard
Teferi, Master of Time -> Vodalian Hexcatcher
Lorthos, the Tidemaker -> Ominous Seas
Stormtide Leviathan -> Atemsis, All-Seeing
Tidal Force -> Dramatic Reversal
Arcanis the Omnipotent -> Universal Automaton
solemn simulacrum -> Unstable Obelisk
burnished hart -> Relic of Legends
steel hellkite -> Martyr of Frost
Master of Winds -> Malevolent Hermit  ^Flip
cloudkin seer -> Voidmage Prodigy

legendofa on Whirlpool

1 month ago

As I see it, the islandwalk is just a little added bonus, if you decide not to include Spreading Seas or Reef Shaman or anything, giving you an extra push against {U}. Vodalian Hexcatcher is probably still the better choice, though. I wasn't sure if there were any special budget constraints.

Winceless on Whirlpool

1 month ago

Thanks for the suggestion, legendofa! I've been back and forth about whether to include Coralhelm Commander in this deck. The two lords you suggested wouldn't function too well in this deck as I have no way of converting the opponent's lands into islands, but I'm thinking a couple more Vodalian Hexcatchers might be a superior choice for that slot.

heckproof on Fish People

6 months ago

Icbrgr I've actually seen Merrow Reejerey used a lot before. As far as I've seen, I'd rather have my 3-drop slot filled with the playset of Svyelun of Sea and Sky, because it ends up winning more games for me, and Vodalian Hexcatcher has been really great as the 3rd lord in the deck.

That being said, Nikachu knows what he's talking about, and if it's working for you, it's definitely not a wrong choice. In fact, I've been trying to decide if I wanna put in a copy or two of Master of Waves, because it's good in this meta and also buffs Subtlety.

Chasmolinker on So, You Wanna Play Merfolk Yea? (Budget)

1 year ago

I'm always amazed at the creativity and quality of your deck builds. This one wasn't too difficult as the bulk of the list is pretty budget to begin with by Modern's standards. I came close to splashing green for some ramp and Hydroid Krasis but abandoned the idea once I gave the green Merfolk suite a closer look. It wouldn't have been a Merfolk deck in the way most people looking to play the archetype would enjoy playing. It would have just been a Simic pile with a Merfolk sub-theme. This deck really boils down to a few key cards that you HAVE to include no matter the budget. (Lord of Atlantis might not be one of them) Currently, Subtlety, Vodalian Hexcatcher, and Aether Vial definitely are. Otawara, Soaring City is also key since it can't be countered. The deck needs as much interaction and resiliency as possible in today's Modern Metagame.

Puzzle_Master12 on Noob needs help with merfolk

1 year ago

I'm a big modern merfolk player, but some all time star Merfolk (that are pretty cheap) you could include are. - Silvergill Adept, Merfolk Trickster, Master of the Pearl Trident, Svyelun of Sea and Sky, & Vodalian Hexcatcher!

WhiteEagle_12 on Budget Modern Merfolk

1 year ago

DMU added Vodalian Hexcatcher. I imagine it could be worse in some matchups, but depending on your meta, I think the versatility is worth it versus one of your other buffing merfolk.

420MensRightsActivist on Dominaria United Spoilers

1 year ago

i think Leaf-Crowned Visionary will definitely be modern playable, as will Vodalian Hexcatcher.

Electrostatic Infantry is sure to be a fun powerhouse in at least standard. grixis control or izzet turbo probably.

Tolarian Terror is easily a 1 mana 5/5 with ward 2 in multiple formats.

Bite Down is the exact same thing as Master's Rebuke. and both will be standard legal at the same time.

the "defiler" cycle doesn't quite seem balanced imo, with the blue and green ones being the obvious strongest.

Coral Colony seems good in an Arcades, the Strategist commander deck.