Kenway at the Helm
Edward Kenway translates pirate play into consistent value. This Legendary Creature from Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed is a five five that asks you to build around tapped attackers and Vehicles. At the beginning of your end step you get a Treasure for each tapped Assassin, Pirate, and or Vehicle you control, which converts combat pressure into fuel for more plays. That line reads like a template for midrange pirate decks and Vehicles shells that want repeatable mana and incremental advantage.
Kenway also punishes successful board aggression. Whenever a Vehicle you control deals combat damage to a player you look at the top card of that player s library and exile it face down. You may play that card for as long as it remains exiled. That ability doubles as card selection and long term tempo growth. Use it to lock down your opponent s top end or to find answers off the top while your Treasures finance more attacks. Practical in Commander and compelling in casual Vintage style Vehicle builds. Pick up this Light Play foil if you want a showpiece that actually changes game plans. Add it to your deck and start converting skirmishes into currency and card advantage.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{U}{B}{R}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Human Assassin Pirate
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – At the beginning of your end step, create a Treasure token for each tapped Assassin, Pirate, and/or Vehicle you control. Whenever a Vehicle you control deals combat damage to a player, look at the top card of that player s library, then exile it face down. You may play that card for as long as it remains exiled.
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Power / Toughness – 5/5
