Strike Swift with Hired Claw
The Hired Claw from the Bloomburrow set embodies the precision and tenacity of a Lizard Mercenary. It thrives in aggressive decks that capitalize on coordinated attacks, delivering incremental but consistent damage to your opponents. Each time you launch an assault with any number of Lizards, this creature dutifully deals 1 damage to a chosen foe, ensuring your pressure remains relentless. Its modest size belies its tactical value, making it a reliable addition when you want to chip away at life totals while advancing your board state.
Moreover, Hired Claw's activated ability lets you invest mana to increase its power and toughness, but only if an opponent has lost life that turn. This conditional growth reinforces timing and strategic planning, rewarding players who keep the offensive momentum. In decks that blend tribal synergy with efficient damage output, this Lizard Mercenary exemplifies the subtle but effective tactics favored in Bloomburrow’s woodland battlegrounds.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {R}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Lizard Mercenary
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Card Text / Rules Text: Whenever you attack with one or more Lizards, Hired Claw deals 1 damage to target opponent.
{1}{R}: Put a +1/+1 counter on Hired Claw. Activate only if an opponent lost life this turn and only once each turn.
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Power / Toughness: 1/2
