Blazing Deckliner: Magmatic Galleon

Magmatic Galleon is a compact engine in red decks that trades immediately on arrival. When Magmatic Galleon enters the battlefield it deals 5 damage to target creature an opponent controls, which lets it remove a blocker or take out a key creature before you commit to attacking. With Crew 2 you do not need a full board to turn it into a 5 5 attacker, so it fits well in aggressive and midrange builds that want efficient threat density.

Beyond raw power the Galleon offers incremental advantage. Whenever one or more creatures your opponents control are dealt excess noncombat damage you create a Treasure token, so incidental ping effects and the entry damage convert into mana tempo. The Extended Art foil presents the ship slashing through molten surf, a visual cue that this card excels at clearing the way and funding follow up plays.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {3}{R}{R}
• Card Type – Artifact — Vehicle
• Subtypes – Vehicle
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Magmatic Galleon enters the battlefield, it deals 5 damage to target creature an opponent controls. Whenever one or more creatures your opponents control are dealt excess noncombat damage, create a Treasure token. Crew 2.
• Power / Toughness – 5/5