Marshal of the Lost — Tactical Vanguard
Marshal of the Lost is a compact but impactful addition for midrange attackers who value board control and efficient trades. As an Orc Warrior with deathtouch and a 3/3 body, the Marshal forces opponents to respect even small blockers while converting your attack step into raw tempo. The ability that grants target creature +X/+X until end of turn, where X equals the number of attacking creatures, scales naturally with swarm tactics and works best in lists that push multiple attackers or generate token swarms.
In play the Marshal reads like a practical linchpin; it pressures blocks, trades favorably, and amplifies assault turns without demanding extra mana. The card fits neatly into white black aggro or midrange shells from the Tarkir environment and pairs well with anthem effects and evasive creatures. There is a sliver of story in the artwork and flavor text that ties the figure to the Ancestral Maelstrom, which helps explain why this Orc leads charges that sway entire skirmishes.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{W}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Orc Warrior
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Deathtouch
Whenever you attack, target creature gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the number of attacking creatures.
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Power / Toughness – 3/3
