Merchant’s Menace
Item Shopkeep is a subtle but effective addition to aggressive decks in the Universes Beyond: FINAL FANTASY set. For just {1}{R}, this Human Citizen provides a reliable 2/2 body that supports your attacking equipped creatures by granting menace when you declare an attack. This ability forces your opponent to assign two or more blockers, which can open up combat options and apply pressure in tight board states. The synergy between this card and your equipment-based strategies makes it a tactical choice for enhancing attacks without overextending your mana investment.
Drawing from the flavor of a bustling marketplace, Item Shopkeep embodies the spirit of utility and opportunism. Though a Common rarity card, its impact in combat scenarios punches above its weight by enabling evasive attacks and complicating defensive lines. If your deck utilizes equipment or wants to push through blockers more consistently, this card deserves a spot. It’s a practical tool from the FINAL FANTASY crossover that fits well in red’s toolkit of direct aggression and board presence.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{R}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Human Citizen
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Card Text: Whenever you attack, target attacking equipped creature gains menace until end of turn. (It can’t be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
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Power / Toughness: 2/2
