Baral and Kari Zev — Tandem of Trickery
Baral and Kari Zev pairs compact tempo with repeatable value. Baral and Kari Zev lets you tax opponents with first strike and menace while converting a single spell into a second threat. When you cast your first instant or sorcery each turn you get a free play window to cast another card with a lower mana value that shares a card type without paying its mana cost. If you prefer guaranteed bodies over risk the card creates a First Mate Ragavan token that enters as a ready attacker.
As a commander or a two drop in aggressive spellshells the card rewards precise sequencing. Use low mana value instants to chain free plays, or bait removal to produce a fast 2/1 red Monkey Pirate that gains haste and keeps pressure on life totals. The printed mix of combat keywords and triggered economy makes Baral and Kari Zev a practical pick for decks that want efficient interaction and recurring tempo advantages.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{U}{R}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Human
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – First strike, menace. Whenever you cast your first instant or sorcery spell each turn, you may cast a spell with lesser mana value that shares a card type with it from your hand without paying its mana cost. If you don't, create First Mate Ragavan, a legendary 2/1 red Monkey Pirate creature token. It gains haste until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness – 2/4
