Treasure the Menace of Forsworn Paladin
The Forsworn Paladin from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms is a compact yet cunning threat that leverages black mana’s subtle cruelty. This 1/1 Human Knight wields menace with effortless grace, forcing opponents to reconsider blocking choices. Its true strength, however, lies in its ability to generate Treasure tokens by paying a single life and tapping itself, a nod to the risky bargains often found in the Forgotten Realms. These Treasures are not just currency but fuel for a tactical boost that can turn the tide of combat.
By paying two mana and tapping the Paladin, you can pump a creature’s power by +2 and, if you use Treasure mana to pay, grant it deathtouch until end of turn. This layered synergy encourages a clever interplay with other Treasure-generating cards like Goldspan Dragon or Magda, Brazen Outlaw, amplifying both offensive potential and subtle board control. Forsworn Paladin offers a versatile role in aggressive and midrange decks alike, embodying the essence of a resourceful knight who thrives on sacrifice and cunning.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {B}
- Card Type: Creature
- Subtypes: Human Knight
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Menace
{1}{B}, {T}, Pay 1 life: Create a Treasure token.
{2}{B}: Target creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn. If mana from a Treasure was spent to activate this ability, that creature also gains deathtouch until end of turn. - Power / Toughness: 1/1