Kain, Traitorous Dragoon: Master of Skyborne Betrayal
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon stands out in any Magic deck that values control shifts and card advantage through tactical risk. This Legendary Human Knight from the Universes Beyond: FINAL FANTASY set arrives with a mana cost of {2}{B}, making it an accessible midrange threat. His Jump ability grants flying during your turn, offering consistent aerial pressure that can dodge blockers and hit opponents unexpectedly. This makes Kain a versatile attacker, capable of applying steady damage from above.
What truly defines Kain’s gameplay is his unique combat trigger. When he deals combat damage to a player, control of Kain switches to that player. The twist comes with the draw and Treasure token creation tied to this exchange — you gain card advantage proportional to the damage dealt, while your opponent’s life total takes a hit. This dynamic forces opponents to weigh their options carefully and opens up interesting strategic layers. Kain, Traitorous Dragoon fits well into decks that leverage sacrifice or control synergies, rewarding players who excel at managing shifting board states.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {2}{B}
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Card Type: Legendary Creature
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Subtypes: Human Knight
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Card Text: Jump — During your turn, Kain has flying. Whenever Kain deals combat damage to a player, that player gains control of Kain. If they do, you draw that many cards, create that many tapped Treasure tokens, then lose that much life.
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Power / Toughness: 2/4
