Treasure or Ruin? The Plundering Barbarian Delivers Both
The Plundering Barbarian from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms blends the raw power of a 2/2 Dwarf Barbarian with the utility of artifact disruption or mana acceleration. Upon entering the battlefield, you face a strategic choice that can pivot your game plan: either Smash the Chest to obliterate a pesky artifact or Pry It Open to generate a Treasure token. This flexibility makes the Barbarian a reliable inclusion in red decks that seek to keep opponent artifacts in check or fuel explosive mana plays with the Treasure it produces.
Its understated 2/2 body might not intimidate on its own, but pairing Plundering Barbarian with cards that capitalize on artifact destruction or Treasure tokens creates dynamic synergies. Cards like Goldspan Dragon amplify Treasure value, while artifact-heavy matchups turn the Barbarian into a pivotal control piece. For players navigating the blend of chaos and cunning that Adventures in the Forgotten Realms champions, this common creature offers both tactical options and consistent value from the early to mid-game.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {2}{R}
- Card Type: Creature
- Subtypes: Dwarf Barbarian
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Card Text / Rules Text: When Plundering Barbarian enters the battlefield, choose one —
• Smash the Chest — Destroy target artifact.
• Pry It Open — Create a Treasure token. (It’s an artifact with “{T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Add one mana of any color.”) - Power / Toughness: 2 / 2