Spark the Reveal
Pyrotechnic Performer brings predictable disruption to red decks that like surprises. Cast it face down for three as a 2/2 with ward 2 then flip it for {2}{R} to reveal a 3/2 Viashino Assassin that punishes opponents when creatures are turned face up. The triggered ability scales with the creature doing the revealing so copies, token strategies, and effects that turn creatures face up create consistent multi opponent damage in multiplayer or repeated pressure in one on one play.
Play it where forcing a flip gives you tempo and reach. It slots into aggressive midrange builds and surprise toolkit decks that abuse face down creatures and morph style interaction. The art and foil treatment underline the set tone while the printed disguise cost and the triggered damage make deck planning straightforward rather than gimmicky.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{R}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Viashino Assassin
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Disguise {2}{R} (You may cast this card face down for 3 as a 2/2 creature with ward 2. Turn it face up any time for its disguise cost.) Whenever Pyrotechnic Performer or another creature you control is turned face up, that creature deals damage equal to its power to each opponent.
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Power / Toughness – 3/2
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Rarity – Rare
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Set – Murders at Karlov Manor
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Language – English
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Condition – Light Play
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Style – Foil
