Edric, Spymaster of Trest is a compact engine for political and draw-focused blue green decks. The card rewards skirmishes and favors evasive attackers since each instance of combat damage to an opponent can hand a free card to the creature's controller. In multiplayer Commander this shifts incentives at the table; opponents must weigh trading with your evasive team against feeding extra resources to whoever lands the hit.
As a 2/2 Legendary Elf Rogue for {1}{U}{G}, Edric encourages a low-commitment creature plan that prizes unblockable and deathtouch shenanigans. Use him to tax removal, to reward allies who trade in combat, and to smooth your hand while letting other players lug the board state forward. The card fits cleanly into a tempo or value shell and reads like deliberate spycraft more than flashy spectacle.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{U}{G}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Elf Rogue
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever a creature deals combat damage to one of your opponents, its controller may draw a card.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2
