Pacesetter Paragon — Quick-Strike Pilot
Pacesetter Paragon rewards tempo and careful timing. Pacesetter Paragon is a 2 3 red creature that takes advantage of the Exhaust mechanic to turn activation into immediate pressure. Play it on the second or third turn to contest early life totals, or as a follow up to a removal spell; the +1 +1 counter coupled with double strike makes each activation a meaningful shift in combat math.
In constructed and casual lists it wants support that can protect or enable repeat activations from the battlefield. It pairs naturally with pump effects and anthem effects that boost creatures before you Exhaust the ability. The card reads clearly so there is no ambiguity in activation windows, making it a reliable inclusion when you need predictable midgame punch. Pick up this Near Mint English printing for a consistent play experience in Aetherdrift decks.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{R}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Pilot
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Exhaust — 2R: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. It gains double strike until end of turn. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)
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Power / Toughness – 2/3
