Clever Loot and Quick Hits

Enterprising Scallywag is a compact value engine that punches above its cost. For {1}{R} you get a 2/2 Goblin Pirate that threatens the board while offering a reliable late game resource if it descends. The card reads plainly and works with any strategy that self mills or sacrifices permanents to fuel treasure based plays. In limited formats this foil uncommon is an efficient early play that also scales into a longer game plan by converting a graveyard event into a Treasure token.

From a lore perspective the Scallywag fits Ixalan exploration. It is the sort of crew member who seizes a fallen prize and turns it into gold for the fleet. In practice the card pairs cleanly with dredge effects, sacrifice outlets, and any deck that wants extra mana options. Play it on curve and you get both a blocker and a way to capitalize on a descent trigger without extra setup.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {1}{R}
• Card Type – Creature
• Subtypes – Goblin Pirate
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – At the beginning of your end step, if you descended this turn, create a Treasure token. (You descended if a permanent card was put into your graveyard from anywhere.)
• Power / Toughness – 2/2