Rogue Salvager of the Ruined Foundry
Noxious Gearhulk arrives as a pragmatic answer to big threats and stalled boards. This Near Mint Commander Tarkir Dragonstorm printing shows the gleaming construct stepping out of a sunlit courtyard, its plated frame and mechanical joints clearly visible while clockwork grime clings to the recesses. Cast for {4}{B}{B}, the 5/4 Artifact Creature Construct combines menace with a targeted removal trigger, letting you clear a blocker or an opposing win condition and immediately pressure through lanes that were previously closed.
The enter the battlefield clause gives you flexibility since you may destroy another target creature and then convert that removal into life equal to the destroyed creature's toughness. In an attrition matchup this card functions as both removal and stabilizer. Experienced players will appreciate how it slots into Aristocrat lists, sacrifice synergies, or a control shell that needs repeatable high impact bodies. Add it to your deck and resolve it at the right moment to swing tempo back in your favor.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {4}{B}{B}
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Card Type – Artifact Creature
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Subtypes – Construct
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Menace. When this creature enters, you may destroy another target creature. If a creature is destroyed this way, you gain life equal to its toughness.
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Power / Toughness – 5/4
