Rattleback Apothecary: Poisoned Promises
Rattleback Apothecary is a compact tool for black midgame pressure. The card name belongs to a 3 2 creature with deathtouch that turns a simple crime into an immediate tactical upgrade. When you commit a crime you can grant one of your creatures menace or lifelink until end of turn which creates tight combat math and surprise trades. This foil near mint copy from Outlaws of Thunder Junction is ideal for players who value both utility and a disruptive clock.
Play it as a deterrent or as a finisher. Deathtouch forces blocks that do not scale well while the granted menace option helps push through evasive damage and the lifelink option stabilizes your life total after aggressive exchanges. The flavor matches the set tone with a Gorgon Warlock brewing mischief and profit in equal measure. If you build around crime mechanics this card slots into wide creature shells or small token synergies with minimal fuss.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Gorgon Warlock
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Deathtouch
Whenever you commit a crime, target creature you control gains your choice of menace or lifelink until end of turn.
(Targeting opponents, anything they control, and/or cards in their graveyards is a crime.)
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Power / Toughness – 3/2
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Rarity – Uncommon
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Set – Outlaws of Thunder Junction
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Language – English
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Condition – Near Mint
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Style – Foil
