Mauler on the Loose
Makeshift Mauler is a solid blue curve topper that rewards careful graveyard construction. As an experienced player you notice the trade immediately: a 4 5 body for {3}{U} that asks you to exile a creature card from your graveyard as an additional cost. That restriction shapes deck decisions; include low value creatures you are willing to lose or flicker targets you can reuse before casting the Mauler. In tempo driven builds the Mauler buys you a resilient threat that blocks and trades well against aggressive starts.
In Innistrad terms the Mauler reads like a utility horror that punishes sloppy graveyard management while enabling synergy with flashback and instant speed interaction. It pairs cleanly with self mill spells that leave expendable creatures, graveyard tutors and bounce effects that reset value. If you run blue midrange or a tempo shell the Makeshift Mauler offers a dependable late game finisher that also tightens up your matchup against creature heavy decks. Add it to decks where the graveyard is a resource and not a destination.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{U}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Zombie Horror
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – As an additional cost to cast this spell, exile a creature card from your graveyard.
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Power / Toughness – 4/5
