Mirror on the Runway
Slick Imitator from Aetherdrift is a compact blue engine that rewards tempo and timing. The Light Play Foil shows off the card art cleanly while preserving tournament legality. On the table it reads as a one drop that scales into a toolbox; its printed ability builds "speed" across the game and its sacrifice clause converts tempo into value by copying a spell you already control. This makes Slick Imitator a reliable choice for decks that want incremental advantage and repeatable interaction without committing a full turn to set up.
From a lore angle the card fits Aetherdrift's fast paced circuits and contraptions. The ooze moves through scenes like a living program, mimicking spells once it reaches peak speed. In practice play it pairs well with cheap instants and spells you want to double up on the same turn. Add it to control shells or tempo builds where each incremental loop matters. Order your copy now to test how a small body and a flexible sacrifice effect can reshape a turn.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{U}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Ooze
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Start your engines! (If you have no speed, it starts at 1. It increases once on each of your turns when an opponent loses life. Max speed is 4.) Max speed — {1}, Sacrifice this creature: Copy target spell you control. You may choose new targets for the copy. (A copy of a permanent spell becomes a token.)
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Power / Toughness – 1/3
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Rarity – Uncommon
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Set – Aetherdrift
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Language – English
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Condition – Light Play
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Style – Foil
