Forsworn Paladin: The Dark Bargain Knight
Forsworn Paladin stands as a subtle yet potent agent of black mana's economy in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. With menace allowing it to dodge blockers easily, this 1/1 Human Knight’s true strength lies in its resource manipulation. By paying life and mana, it generates Treasure tokens, a key commodity for accelerating your game plan or enabling expensive spells. This mechanic invites clever timing—sacrificing a sliver of life to build a growing pool of mana sources that synergize well with cards like Goldspan Dragon or Prosperous Pirates, which thrive on Treasure tokens.
The activated ability to pump creatures while optionally granting deathtouch when fueled by Treasure mana makes Forsworn Paladin a tactical enabler in combat. That deathtouch bonus can turn even the smallest ally into a formidable deterrent, especially when combined with evasive creatures or those with lifelink to offset life payments. Its compact frame belies a versatile role in both aggressive and midrange black decks, where managing life total and board presence is a delicate balance. The foil treatment in light play condition highlights its grim resolve, perfect for collectors and competitive players alike.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {B}
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Card Type: Creature
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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.
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Power / Toughness: 1/1
