Smelted Chargebug: A Quick Spark on the Battlefield
Smelted Chargebug provides a practical early threat for red decks, a compact artifact creature with menace that can pressure blockers while you assemble the next move. It costs {1}{R}, has a solid 1/3 body, and comes with a battlefield welcome gift in the form of energy counters. In the forge lit by molten vents, these buzzing machines store power for the next burst, making every entry a little more interesting to plan around.
When it attacks, you may pay {R} to empower the attack further. If you do, another target attacking creature gets +1/+0 and gains menace until end of turn, adding a tactical layer to combat and enabling aggressive plays that tempo out unfavorable blocks. The card’s energy counters mechanic rewards careful sequencing, letting you fuel future plays while keeping the battlefield tense for your opponent.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{R}
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Card Type – Artifact Creature — Insect
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Subtypes – Insect
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Menace. When Smelted Chargebug enters the battlefield, you get 2 energy counters. Whenever Smelted Chargebug attacks, you may pay {R}. If you do, another target attacking creature gets +1/+0 and gains menace until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness – 1/3
