Incite the Horde
Agitator Ant is a compact red tool for tabletop politics and incremental board growth. The card name matters here because the effect rewards multiplayer chaos. At the beginning of your end step each player may place two +1/+1 counters on a creature they control. Those creatures become goaded for the turn which forces aggressive choices and can break stalemates. As a two two for {2}{R} it is an efficient body that also catalyzes combat and value engines.
Use Agitator Ant in decks that want to pressure opponents while building worth across the table. It surfaces well with sacrifice outlets and token generators because the counters stick and goad provokes attacks. In Commander this card plays like a mild provoker that nudges combat math and creates targets for removal planning. The flavor suits Karlov Manor, a setting where small instigations can change the room.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {2}{R}
- Card Type – Creature
- Subtypes – Insect
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – At the beginning of your end step, each player may put two +1/+1 counters on a creature they control. Goad each creature that had counters put on it this way. (Until your next turn, those creatures attack each combat if able and attack a player other than you if able.)
- Power / Toughness – 2/2