Dead Before Sunrise — Evening Strike
Dead Before Sunrise is a compact red instant that turns your outlaws into short lived threats. Cast it for {3}{R} and your outlaws receive a one turn boost to power and a tap activated damage ability. The card rewards aggressive timing and tight sequencing when you want to clear blockers or finish off a weakened threat without committing creatures to combat.
From a deck building angle this spell pairs well with token generators and any creature that already presses board advantage. The outlaws clause matters in play and in lore; the mechanic threads the set by grouping certain creature types under a single label. Use it at the end of an opponent turn to punish blocks or after combat to push lethal damage through while keeping your attackers alive.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {3}{R}
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Card Type: Instant
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Subtypes: None
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Until end of turn, outlaw creatures you control get +1/+0 and gain "{T}: This creature deals damage equal to its power to target creature." (Assassins, Mercenaries, Pirates, Rogues, and Warlocks are outlaws.)
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Power / Toughness: N A
