Treasure and Terror with Forsworn Paladin
The Forsworn Paladin embodies the gritty pragmatism and dark ambition that define the black-aligned knights of the Forgotten Realms. With menace granting evasion, this 1/1 Human Knight excels at making opponent blocks costly or impossible, setting the stage for incremental battlefield pressure. Its ability to sacrifice life for Treasure tokens fuels strategic resource generation and synergizes well with cards geared toward artifact or Treasure token interaction, such as Goldspan Dragon or Prying Blade.
Beyond mere treasure hunting, Forsworn Paladin’s second activated ability turns any creature into a potent threat by granting +2 power and potentially deathtouch if Treasure mana is used. This dual-purpose activation allows you to leverage your Treasure tokens aggressively, whether to clear blockers or secure lethal strikes. In decks that capitalize on life payment or artifact synergies, Forsworn Paladin is a tactical linchpin, providing versatility and incremental advantage in combat and resource management alike.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {B}
- Card Type: Creature
- Subtypes: Human Knight
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Card Text / Rules Text: Menace
{1}{B}, Tap, 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