{"product_id":"forsworn-paladin-adventures-in-the-forgotten-realms-light-play-foil","title":"Forsworn Paladin (Adventures in the Forgotten Realms) Light Play Foil","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eForsworn Paladin: The Dark Bargain Knight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForsworn 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 \u003ci\u003eGoldspan Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eProsperous Pirates\u003c\/i\u003e, which thrive on Treasure tokens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCard Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMana Cost\u003c\/b\u003e: {B}\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCard Type\u003c\/b\u003e: Creature\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSubtypes\u003c\/b\u003e: Human Knight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCard Text \/ Rules Text (Printed)\u003c\/b\u003e: Menace\u003cbr\u003e\n    {1}{B}, {T}, Pay 1 life: Create a Treasure token.\u003cbr\u003e\n    {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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower \/ Toughness\u003c\/b\u003e: 1\/1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Journey’s End Games","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":42654663114908,"sku":"CGS-PGGK-11YADDHW","price":0.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/7328\/3467\/files\/372adedafee40ee4fa547750835b609d_12163fd8-82cc-4181-97fd-500502008ec9.jpg?v=1694552023","url":"https:\/\/journeysendgames.com\/products\/forsworn-paladin-adventures-in-the-forgotten-realms-light-play-foil","provider":"Journey’s End Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}