Gruul Spark and Muscle
Gruul Guildmage is a compact tool for tempo and board presence. The card reads as a straightforward {R}{G} two two creature that can translate mana and land resources into immediate impact. Sacrificing a land to deal two damage to a player or planeswalker gives you reach in grindy games, while the green activated pump lets you push through combat or save a blocker. This printing from Ravnica Remastered keeps the design tight and playable in both casual Gruul piles and limited decks.
Play it where you need flexible answers. The Guildmage fits early as a body to trade or attack and scales into the mid game because each ability has a clear role. Use the red mode to finish off planeswalkers or close out the last points of life. Use the green mode to turn a foreshadowing attacker into a real threat. The card reads like an honest piece of guildcraft rather than a flashy signature spell.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {R}{G}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Shaman
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – 3{R}, Sacrifice a land: Gruul Guildmage deals 2 damage to target player or planeswalker. 3{G}: Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2