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Dinotomaton is a compact engine for tempo and pressure in red artifact decks. The card Dinotomaton from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan provides a reliable on entry effect that pushes an attacker through with menace while also standing as a respectable four three body. Play it on curve to convert a midgame board stall into a window for additional damage or to enable a double strike of sorts with an evasive ally.
From a piloting perspective use Dinotomaton to protect a key attacker by granting menace the turn it lands or to surprise blockers after combat math resolves. The Dinosaur Gnome texture fits Lost Caverns of Ixalan themes while the artifact creature line up makes it easy to support with artifact tutors and sacrifice synergies. Practical and concise, Dinotomaton rewards timing and sequencing more than raw value.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost {3}{R}
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Card Type Artifact Creature
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Subtypes Dinosaur Gnome
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) Menace (This creature can not be blocked except by two or more creatures.) When Dinotomaton enters the battlefield, target creature you control gains menace until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness 4/3