Pedal to the Metal
Pedal to the Metal is a compact red instant that converts raw mana into an immediate combat edge. Cast for {X}{R} to push a creature's power by X and grant first strike until end of turn. The effect scales cleanly with available mana and plays well both as a surprise combat trick and as a way to close out races when your opponent expects a trade.
From Aetherdrift, this card fits aggressive builds and creature heavy midrange decks alike. The printed text is straightforward and predictable so timing matters more than flavor. Use it to force favorable blocks, finish off a wounded blocker, or protect a key attacker from a deathtouch trick. Add it when you want flexible burst damage and instant speed interaction. Consider packing multiple copies if your plan leans on tempo and incremental damage.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {X}{R}
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Card Type – Instant
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Subtypes –
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Target creature gets +X/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness – Not applicable
