Manifold Mouse: Small But Tactical
The Manifold Mouse from the Bloomburrow set brings surprising versatility to any red deck focused on critter synergy. As a Mouse Soldier creature, this card rewards strategic timing by offering an impactful combat bonus early in your attack phase. By granting your chosen Mouse either double strike or trample at the start of combat on your turn, it flexibly adapts to the board state—whether you need to push through blockers or deal damage twice for maximum impact.
Though modest in stats, Manifold Mouse’s true value lies in its Offspring ability, requiring only a modest investment of mana to activate. This enhances the swarm potential typical of the Bloomburrow set, encouraging players to leverage multiple creatures working in unison. The card perfectly exemplifies how even the smallest creatures can shift the battlefield’s momentum with the right positioning and timing.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {1}{R}
- Card Type: Creature
- Subtypes: Mouse Soldier
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Offspring {2}
At the beginning of combat on your turn, target Mouse you control gains your choice of double strike or trample until end of turn. - Power / Toughness: 1/2