Phantom Deckhand on Watch

Departed Deckhand is a compact tempo piece that punishes targeted removal and rewards board planning. At two mana and a 2/2 body, it pressures opponents while its restriction on blocking narrows favorable combat math to spirits. Expect it to perform as an early evasive attacker in a tribal shell or as a utility creature that opens lanes for bigger threats.

The printed triggers matter. When Departed Deckhand becomes the target of a spell, sacrifice it, so protect it with counterspells or avoid making it an obvious target. Its static clause that it can only be blocked by Spirits and its activated ability for three and a blue providing a similar unblockable window for another creature let you steer combat in predictable ways. Practical, compact, and fitting for ghostly pirate lists that target the sky and the sea alike.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {1}{U}
• Card Type – Creature
• Subtypes – Spirit Pirate
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Departed Deckhand becomes the target of a spell, sacrifice it. Departed Deckhand can’t be blocked except by Spirits. {3}{U}: Another target creature you control can’t be blocked this turn except by Spirits.
• Power / Toughness – 2/2