Strike and Seal
Overpowering Attack fits the toolkit of a combat planner who favors sudden, decisive plays. The card reads as a clean combat trick that turns an ordinary swing into a committed push. Players who build around creatures with evasion or assassination synergies will find this card slots easily into aggressive and midrange builds from the Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed release.
The flavor reflects a trained strike from the hidden blade and rewards timing. Use Overpowering Attack to force unfavorable blocks, push through lethal damage, or protect a key attacker in a crowded combat step. It reads as practical, not flashy. An experienced pilot will time it on the declare attackers or in response to a blocker to maximize impact and pressure the opponent's life total and board state.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{R}
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Card Type – Instant
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Target creature gets +3/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn. If you control an Assassin, that creature gets +5/+0 instead.
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Power / Toughness – N A
