Rictus Robber

In Commander, Rictus Robber fits discard-focused decks helmed by commanders that reward or weaponize the opponent's empty hand — it taxes one player per swing, which is modest in a four-player pod but adds up over a long game. In 1v1 formats like Legacy and Modern, the lack of evasion and the two-power body make it too slow against the format's threats; dedicated discard shells have better options at the same mana cost. Standard and Pioneer are its most forgiving constructed homes if a Rakdos or Dimir aggro-control shell wants redundancy on the effect, though it still competes with more efficient alternatives. Across all formats, Rictus Robber is a role-player, not a staple — it earns its slot only when the deck is specifically built to exploit what opponents discard.