Masked Blackguard — Silent Strike
Masked Blackguard is a pragmatic pick for aggressive black decks that value surprise and tempo. With flash you can deploy this Human Rogue on an opponent's end step or in response to removal, turning a spare mana into an immediate threat. The card's activated ability provides a reliable push for damage or trades when you need it, and its 2 over 1 body is properly tuned to slip through blockers or absorb a single removal spell that would otherwise stop your curve.
In play this card reads as a utility attacker that also doubles as a combat trick. Experienced pilots will use its timing to bait removal and then cash in {2}{B} for a +1/+1 swing when it matters. The art and flavor sit well with Foundations Jumpstart sensibilities, portraying a compact villain whose swift appearance rewrites combat math and board decisions.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Rogue
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flash. {2}{B}: Masked Blackguard gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness – 2/1
