Brineborn Cutthroat — Instant Timing, Quiet Payoff
Brineborn Cutthroat is the sort of efficient tempo piece that rewards timing and reads the table. At {1}{U} with flash it slips into combat or a defensive block on your opponent's end step and then grows whenever you cast spells on their turn. That interaction makes it a natural fit in reactive blue shells that want to capitalize on counterspells, bounce, cantrips, and other instant speed interaction to convert disruption into board presence.
In practical play the 2 1 body is lean but meaningful; the merfolk pirate profile means it slides into tribal synergies while its flash lets you adapt to attack windows and surprise blocks. The Foundations Jumpstart print in Light Play is a player copy that shows modest table wear yet remains a ready card for event play. If your deck aims to convert reactive turns into permanent advantage, Brineborn Cutthroat is a low cost way to turn answers into threats. Add it to your cart to shore up late step lines and shore up your tempo plan.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{U}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Merfolk Pirate
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flash. Whenever you cast a spell during an opponent's turn, put a +1/+1 counter on Brineborn Cutthroat.
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Power / Toughness – 2/1
