Master the Grave with Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai, stands as a calculated threat in any Magic deck that leverages its graveyard as a resource. Its casting cost drops in direct proportion to the number of creature cards lying dormant in your graveyard, offering a flexible and efficient route to the battlefield. This Legendary Creature is not just a body but a strategic piece with double strike, allowing it to deal damage both on the first and regular combat damage steps, maximizing offensive potential.
What sets Cyan apart is the incremental power it accrues from creatures leaving your graveyard. Each exit of a creature card boosts Cyan with a +1/+1 counter, making it an evolving threat that punishes opponents for graveyard interaction. This mechanic offers synergy in decks built around recursion or self-mill, rewarding careful planning and timing. A solid 3/3 base body complemented by its abilities means Cyan navigates mid to late-game scenarios with considerable impact.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {6}{W}
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Card Type: Legendary Creature
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Subtypes: Human Samurai
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Card Text / Rules Text: This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature card in your graveyard.
Double strike
Whenever one or more creature cards leave your graveyard, put a +1/+1 counter on Cyan.
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Power / Toughness: 3/3
