Rust Monster Roars in Foil
The Rust Monster from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms brings a familiar menace to your battlefield with a practical twist. Its First Strike ability ensures it can trade effectively in combat, especially against creatures without evasion or quick damage. What truly sets it apart is the sacrifice mechanic. By sacrificing artifacts, Rust Monster gains a temporary power boost, turning even modest artifact collections into fuel for aggressive plays. This synergy nudges decks that lean on artifact tokens or cheap equipment, such as those featuring Fervent Champion or Acquisitions Expert, to maximize value from both offense and utility.
In its light play foil edition, this card offers players a collectible edge with vibrant artwork by Russ Nicholson, capturing the unsettling nature of the beast. Whether you're aiming to disrupt artifact-based strategies or push early board control in red-centric builds, Rust Monster remains a versatile staple. Its fusion of aggression and utility mirrors the adventurous spirit of the set, ensuring it feels right at home in any toolbox or aggressive deck.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {2}{R}
- Card Type: Creature
- Subtypes: Beast
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Card Text: First strike
Sacrifice an artifact: Rust Monster gets +2/+0 until end of turn. - Power / Toughness: 2/1