Perforating Artist: Slash Zone Specialist
Perforating Artist is a compact attacker that pairs deathtouch with a raid trigger that punishes passive opponents. It costs {1}{B}{R} to cast and presents a 3 2 body that changes combat math; a single point of damage is enough to take down larger blockers while the raid clause pressures opponents after you swing. Players who pilot aggressive decks will find it useful for trading up and setting up a penalizing end step when it connects in an attack.
The card reads cleanly and predictably so it fits into both draft picks and constructed shells that want efficient removal on a stick. The art reinforces the card role by showing a nimble devil slicing through the crowd, which maps to the card ability that forces tough choices on your opponent during your end step. Consider it where you need a low cost body that converts aggression into attrition and hand or board disruption.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}{R}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Devil
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Raid At the beginning of your end step, if you attacked this turn, each opponent loses 3 life unless that player sacrifices a nonland permanent of their choice or discards a card.
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Power / Toughness – 3/2
