Rakdos on Bounty Patrol
Rakdos, the Muscle blends brute force with a compact toolbox that rewards a specific play pattern. This Showcase foil from Outlaws of Thunder Junction sits at {2}{B}{R} and arrives as a 6 slash 5 Demon Mercenary with flying and trample. The first paragraph of his rules steers deck construction toward sacrifice synergies because each sacrifice unlocks exile digs from an opponent library and grants a short window to cast those cards using any color of mana. As a card for midrange sacrifice builds he accelerates card advantage while pressuring life totals through flying damage and trample hits.
Practical use is simple and direct. Sacrifice fodder and timing matter. Use the exile trigger to curve into high impact plays during your turn and keep a backup creature for the activated ability that makes Rakdos indestructible for a turn while tapping him. The foil Showcase art leans into the set personality so the piece reads well on any collector or competitive playmat while the Light Play condition keeps it accessible for players who want to use the card in decks rather than lock it away in a box.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{B}{R}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Demon Mercenary
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying, trample
Whenever you sacrifice another creature, exile cards equal to its mana value from the top of target player’s library. Until your next end step, you may play those cards, and mana of any type can be spent to cast those spells.
Sacrifice another creature: Rakdos, the Muscle gains indestructible until end of turn. Tap it. Activate only once each turn.
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Power / Toughness – 6/5
