Spear of Leonidas — Strike with Purpose
The Spear of Leonidas is a compact but flexible tool for aggressive red decks in the Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed line. It reads as both a tempo lever and a utility option; equipping a creature for two mana gives you repeated attack triggers that can convert each combat step into damage, token advantage, or card selection depending on the board state. For pilots who value precise lines, the Spear offers a simple menu to punish open attackers and to extend reach on a favorable board.
In play the spear rewards timing and sequencing. Choose double strike to close games quickly, summon a 3/2 legendary Horse token named Phobos to apply pressure or chump block, or use the revelation mode to filter your hand and dig for answers. The card slots neatly into creature-based red decks and fits well with sacrifice synergies or haste engines. Add it to a sideboard plan when you expect longer games or include it main deck where every attack can double as card advantage or board development. Pick one option each attack and let your matchup decisions do the rest.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{R}
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Card Type – Legendary Artifact — Equipment
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Subtypes – Legendary Artifact, Equipment
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever equipped creature attacks, choose one —
- Bull Rush — It gains double strike until end of turn.
- Summon — Create Phobos, a legendary 3/2 red Horse creature token.
- Revelation — Discard two cards, then draw two cards.
Equip 2
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Power / Toughness – N A
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Loyalty – N A
