Kambal, Profiteering Mayor — Mayor of Margins
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor is a compact legendary body that punishes token floods against you and turns your own token production into steady life gain. The card excels in matches where opponent token generators are common since its mirror ability copies one instance of entering tokens under opponents control as tapped copies. As a seasoned player you will appreciate how Kambal slots into defensive midrange shells and political multiplayer lists where incremental advantage matters.
On offense Kambal converts each clustered token you create into one point of life per opponent which trades tempo for longevity. The printed rules text is straightforward to read at the table so you can count triggers and plan around the once each turn limiter. Use Kambal to tax swarm strategies and to stabilize against repeated token triggers while keeping a predictable two four body to block or pressure when needed.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{W}{B}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Human Advisor
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever one or more tokens enter the battlefield under your opponents' control, for each of them, create a tapped token that's a copy of it. This ability triggers only once each turn.
Whenever one or more tokens enter the battlefield under your control, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life. -
Power / Toughness – 2/4
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Rarity – Rare
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Set – Outlaws of Thunder Junction
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Language – English
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Condition – Light Play