Goldfury Strider: Ironclad Charger
Goldfury Strider is a compact powerhouse that does what most midrange red decks want. The card name signals its role on the battlefield as a trample threat that pushes damage through blockers while serving as an artifact synergetic piece. With its 3 5 body and an ability that can pump a teammate for an instant swing in power, the Strider fits cleanly into decks that leverage untapped artifacts or creature tokens for incremental advantage.
Play it on turn five or later and use the activated ability to turn a token or artifact creature into a meaningful attacker. The activation cost requires two untapped artifacts or creatures which keeps interactions predictable and prevents easy abuse on the opponent turn. In Lost Caverns of Ixalan flavor terms the Strider is a salvaged juggernaut scavenged from the caverns to bolster boarding parties and raiding crews rather than a flashy finisher.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {4}{R}
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Card Type – Artifact Creature
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Subtypes – Golem
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Trample. Tap two untapped artifacts and/or creatures you control: Target creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery.
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Power / Toughness – 3/5