Spring Splasher — Riposte from the Marsh
Spring Splasher is a compact tempo piece for blue decks that punishes blocks and shifts combat math in your favor. This Near Mint Foil print from Outlaws of Thunder Junction pairs crisp art with a simple trigger that reads like a trick in match play. Cast it on turn two and pressure ground defenses while keeping your own attackers nimble.
The card excels in aggressive or tempo shells that want to swing early and force unfavorable trades for the defender. The printed trigger works as a one time buff to lower an opponent creature's power when Splasher attacks. In limited play it doubles as a surprise answer to a chump block. This foil English copy is a solid playable and a neat lore touch from the set; the flavor text hints at the creature lore of Thunder Junction without getting in the way of the game plan.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost — {1}{U}
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Card Type — Creature
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Subtypes — Frog Beast
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) — Whenever Spring Splasher attacks, target creature defending player controls gets -3/-0 until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness — 2/1