Magic: The Gathering: 10 Most Powerful One-Mana Creatures In Standard Right Now

Now into our top 3, we get a one-drop which people have called too powerful for standard. Gilded goose does so many small things that, while none of its effects are outright ridiculous, its power level is off the charts. Like Arboreal Grazer, while having no power this creature’s flying mechanic and more than 1 toughness means it can act as flying defence, though that is certainly the least of its potential.

As well as being able to spend 2 mana and tap this creature for a food token, you receive one for free upon entry. The food tokens themselves are phenomenal, able to be sacrificed for a quick 3 life heal which, when working with 20 health, can quickly start to turn the tide of battle. Furthermore, there are several cards, including another card on this list yet to be revealed, which have synergies with food tokens.

Finally, as if this creature didn’t already have enough utility, it can sacrifice a food token to gain a mana of any colour, helping you to achieve high-mana-drop plays early in the game and to potentially help along multi-coloured decks with difficult mana bases.