Stride Swiftly with Boots of Speed
The Boots of Speed from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms encapsulate the quintessential red mana philosophy: raw, direct, and exhilarating. This modest artifact equipment pumps a creature’s agility by granting it haste alongside a modest +1 boost to power. In practice, that tiny increment can turn the tide, allowing your creatures to strike the moment they land on the battlefield, maximizing tempo and punishing opponents who rely on slow defenses or tricky setups. The low equip cost means you can pivot quickly, arming your frontline with this speed-enhancer at instant-like readiness during your main phase.
Boots of Speed synergizes brilliantly with creatures that thrive off haste or benefit from incremental power bonuses—think of pairing it with aggressive one-drops or creatures that trigger effects upon attacking. It also fits naturally into burn or aggressive red decks where every point of damage counts. This foil light play edition makes it a visually appealing addition for collectors and players alike, catching the light just like the fiery trails this equipment seemingly leaves behind.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {R}
- Card Type: Artifact — Equipment
- Subtypes: Equipment
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Equipped creature gets +1/+0 and has haste.
Equip {1} ({1}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.) - Power / Toughness: N/A