Smelted Chargebug: Quick Burn and Tactics
Smelted Chargebug slides into play as a compact red artifact creature with menace, a solid fit for fast red strategies from Modern Horizons 3. With a cost of {1}{R}, it lands as a 1/3 that threatens to punch through on the first few turns, and the foil finish adds a vivid sheen that catches the eye during tense exchanges. The card’s compact frame and aggressive traits make it a practical, tempo oriented addition to midrange or burn leaning decks.
When Smelted Chargebug enters the battlefield, you get {R}{R} (two energy counters), a resource that can fuel fast playlines in red builds. Whenever it attacks, you may pay {R}. If you do, another target attacking creature gets +1/+0 and gains menace until end of turn, enabling you to distribute pressure and create favorable combat scenarios. This pairing of immediate impact and optional payoff keeps the board in motion and gives you subtle ways to bend combat in your favor.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {1}{R}
- Card Type: Artifact Creature Insect
- Subtypes: Insect
- Card Text (Printed): Menace. When Smelted Chargebug enters the battlefield, you get {R}{R} (two 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.
- Power / Toughness: 1/3
