Meet The Infamous Cruelclaw: Bloomburrow’s Cunning Weasel
The Infamous Cruelclaw brings a tactical edge to decks that thrive on pressure and resource manipulation. This legendary Weasel Mercenary’s menace ability makes it a slippery threat in combat, forcing opponents to reconsider blocking choices. Beyond its 3/3 body and the intimidating presence on the battlefield, Cruelclaw excels at controlling your draw by exiling cards from the top of your library. Its unique ability to let you cast exiled nonland cards by discarding instead of paying mana offers both flexibility and tempo advantage in midrange or aggressive strategies.
In the context of Bloomburrow’s rich narrative, The Infamous Cruelclaw embodies the set’s blend of cunning and opportunism. It fits seamlessly into black-red builds where managing resources while applying pressure is key. The foil Light Play version enhances its appeal to collectors and competitive players alike, featuring visually striking artwork that captures the mercenary’s sly nature and the explosive energy of its surroundings.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{B}{B}
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Card Type: Legendary Creature
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Subtypes: Weasel Mercenary
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Card Text: Menace
Whenever The Infamous Cruelclaw deals combat damage to a player, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card. You may cast that card by discarding a card rather than paying its mana cost.
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Power / Toughness: 3/3
