Rakdos, the Muscle — A Mercenary for the Pit
Rakdos, the Muscle is built to turn sacrifice into advantage without ceremony. With flying and trample, this 6/5 legendary demon is both a threat in the air and a breaker on the ground. Its triggered exile ability converts the mana value of fallen creatures into a short window of card advantage by letting you play those exiled cards until your next end step while paying with any mana type. That makes even small chump sacrifices able to set up explosive turns or answer board threats without long setup.
The activated sacrifice clause is straightforward and practical. Sacrifice another creature to give Rakdos indestructible until end of turn and tap it to lock in the protection once per turn. In the context of Outlaws of Thunder Junction this card reads like a hired bruiser who auctions off bodies for profit and then spends the spoils immediately. It rewards tight sequencing and values both fodder creatures and careful timing when you want to turn losses into plays that keep you ahead.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {2}{B}{R}{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
