Steal the Spotlight

Captivating Crew is a compact red threat that trades control for tempo. The card lets you seize an opponent creature for a turn for a small investment of mana. Use it to remove a blocker, finish off a wounded attacker, or turn an enemy creature into an unexpected attacker that can close out a game the same turn it changes sides.

In Outlaws of Thunder Junction this plays like a tactical play rather than a long game plan. The ability to untap and give haste creates a short window of decisive action. It reads well in pirate themed decks where grabbing a shipmate for one bold maneuver fits the set voice. Experienced players will value the timing and baiting opportunities this creates when you plan around instant speed tricks and sacrifice lines.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {3}{R}
• Card Type – Creature
• Subtypes – Human Pirate
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – {3}{R}: Gain control of target creature an opponent controls until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery.
• Power / Toughness – 4/3