Sharp Utility with Spare Dagger
The Spare Dagger from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms offers a modest boost with a twist of tactical versatility. This artifact equipment enhances your creature by granting +1 power, sharpening its threat on the battlefield. More importantly, it introduces a unique triggered ability that allows you to trade the dagger for a quick strike, dealing 1 damage to any target whenever the equipped creature attacks and you choose to sacrifice the dagger. This mechanic encourages calculated aggression, perfect for decks that thrive on incremental damage and maintaining tempo.
Its low equip cost of 1 mana makes Spare Dagger an accessible upgrade early or late in the game. It synergizes well with creatures that benefit from repeated equipment, such as those with reanimation or recursion capabilities like Kor Duelist or Reckless Charge effects. The Light Play Foil finish adds a subtle shimmer to this common artifact, appealing to collectors who want a touch of shine without overstating its presence.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}
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Card Type: Artifact — Equipment
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Subtypes: Equipment
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Equipped creature gets +1/+0 and has "Whenever this creature attacks, you may sacrifice Spare Dagger. When you do, this creature deals 1 damage to any target." Equip 1 (1: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
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Power / Toughness: N/A
