Swift Strikes with Jaded Sell-Sword
Jaded Sell-Sword exemplifies the opportunistic fighter archetype that thrives in the chaotic world of Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. This Dragon Warrior enters the fray ready to seize openings, especially when fueled by Treasure mana, granting it first strike and haste. This synergy makes it an excellent fit in decks that generate Treasure tokens, allowing you to leverage your artifacts not just for mana but also for aggressive tempo swings. Its 4/3 body is sturdy enough to trade favorably in early to mid-game skirmishes, making every swing count.
The card’s design encourages interaction with artifact synergies and Treasure generation strategies, pairing nicely with cards like Goldspan Dragon or Prosperous Pirates. Using Treasure mana to cast Jaded Sell-Sword can turn a simple creature drop into a sharp offensive strike. Its flavor echoes the mercenary ethos—nothing comes free, and every advantage costs more than just gold, capturing the mercurial spirit of a battle-hardened warrior in Faerûn’s underbelly.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {3}{R}
- Card Type: Creature
- Subtypes: Dragon Warrior
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): When Jaded Sell-Sword enters the battlefield, if mana from a Treasure was spent to cast it, it gains first strike and haste until end of turn.
- Power / Toughness: 4/3