Undercover Ally with a Splash of Fish
Expendable Lackey embodies the cunning and disposable pawns of New Capenna’s blue guild. This 1/1 Human Citizen creature is more than just chump fodder; its graveyard utility turns your discarded resources into a nimble 1/1 blue Fish creature token that dodges blockers. This ability, activating only as a sorcery, offers a tactical second wind when the board needs a mild distraction or a precise chump block.
While modest on its own, Expendable Lackey synergizes well with cards that benefit from graveyard interactions or token generation, such as those that trigger off creatures entering the battlefield or leaving the graveyard. Its low mana cost ensures it fits smoothly into tempo-driven decks or blue control shells looking to stretch every point of value. Whether you’re weaving through New Capenna’s complex underworld or stalling for tempo, this foil near mint gem is a subtle but reliable piece in your strategy.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {U}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Human Citizen
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): 1{U}, Exile Expendable Lackey from your graveyard: Create a 1/1 blue Fish creature token with "This creature can't be blocked." Activate only as a sorcery.
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Power / Toughness: 1/1
