Poison-Blade Mentor — Precision in the Shadows
Poison-Blade Mentor is a compact tool for incremental advantage in a creature combat plan. The card name signals the role clearly: a two one with deathtouch and a triggered attack ability that spreads that lethal edge to another Assassin you control. In play the Mentor is both a threat and a forcing piece; it demands favorable blocks from opponents and turns otherwise small attackers into trade engines.
From a deckbuilding perspective this card rewards creature synergy and timing. Cast Poison-Blade Mentor on the second turn to apply constant pressure or hold it back to trigger a crucial exchange. The printed abilities read plainly and interact well with anthem effects and sacrifice outlets. If you run focused Assassin tribal, this card converts board presence into reliable removal through combat. Add it to any black aggressive or midrange shell to sharpen your combat math. Pick up this Near Mint English copy and slot it into your list to tighten your creature matchups.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Assassin
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Deathtouch. Whenever Poison Blade Mentor attacks, another target Assassin you control gains deathtouch until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness – 2/1
