Ruthless Lawbringer: Judge of the Sterling Company
Ruthless Lawbringer plays like a focused removal tool that demands a price. When Ruthless Lawbringer enters the battlefield you may sacrifice another creature. When you do destroy target nonland permanent. That exchange is straightforward and fits cleanly into midrange and sacrifice synergies where a 3 2 body and an immediate answer can swing board states in your favor.
From a lore angle the card reads like a contract carried out at blade point. The Sterling Company trusts verdicts that can be enforced on the spot. Expect this Vampire Assassin to slot into decks that trade resources for tempo and that can reliably produce fodder to fuel its triggered sacrifice. It also pairs with recursion and token engines to get repeated value off the sacrifice clause.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{W}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Vampire Assassin
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Ruthless Lawbringer enters the battlefield, you may sacrifice another creature. When you do, destroy target nonland permanent.
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Power / Toughness – 3/2
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Set – Outlaws of Thunder Junction
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Rarity – Uncommon
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Condition – Light Play
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Language – English
