Offender at Large: Slip In, Strike Out
Offender at Large is a compact red threat that rewards timing and disguise. Cast for {4}{R} to deploy a 5/4 Giant Rogue that pressures blockers and trades favorably in combat. The disguise mechanic lets you cheat the curve by putting it into play face down as a 2/2 with ward 2 for three mana and then turning it face up for its disguise cost when the moment is right. Use that window to bait removal or protect your tempo plays.
When Offender at Large enters the battlefield or is turned face up it can push damage through by granting up to one target creature +2/+0 until end of turn. That trigger pairs well with equipment, pump effects, or other creatures that benefit from a surprise power spike. This Light Play Foil English print from Murders at Karlov Manor fits decks that want a late game finisher or a deceptive midrange threat with straightforward synergy and a clear role at the table.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {4}{R}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Giant Rogue
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Disguise {4}{R} (You may cast this card face down for {3} as a 2/2 creature with ward 2. Turn it face up any time for its disguise cost.) When Offender at Large enters the battlefield or is turned face up, up to one target creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness – 5/4
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Rarity – Common
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Set – Murders at Karlov Manor
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Language and Condition – English, Light Play Foil
