Mastering the Skies with Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon from the Universes Beyond: FINAL FANTASY set offers a unique blend of evasive prowess and high-stakes risk. This legendary Human Knight arrives on the battlefield for a modest cost of {2}{B}, equipped with Jump—granting him flying during your turn. This ability alone makes Kain a formidable threat in combat phases, allowing him to bypass ground defenders and strike with precision.
However, Kain’s true complexity lies in his combat damage trigger. When he deals damage to an opponent, control of Kain shifts to that player. This exchange is anything but a simple handoff, as the new controller must then draw cards, create tapped Treasure tokens equal to the number drawn, and lose life accordingly. It’s a calculated gamble that can disrupt your opponent’s resources while potentially replenishing your own hand through strategic timing. Kain embodies the intricate tension of control and sacrifice, fitting seamlessly into decks that thrive on manipulation and tactical advantage.
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
