Pickpocket on the Prowl
Thieving Varmint from Commander Outlaws of Thunder Junction is a compact tool for tempo and resource twisting in black builds. It arrives as a 2 1 creature that trades with bigger threats thanks to deathtouch while recovering life via lifelink. The extended art presents the varmint mid heist clutching a pocket watch which fits the set mood and gives a clear read at the table for opponents and pilots alike.
The real value sits in the tap ability. For a single life you convert the creature into a two mana splash of any color that can only be spent to cast spells you do not own. That phrasing rewards political play and draft style interactions in multiplayer, and it can create deceptive windows for stealing card advantage or fueling surprise answers. Practical, compact and efficient, this card finds a home in decks that leverage small sacrifices into outsized plays.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Varmint
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Deathtouch, lifelink. {T}, Pay 1 life: Add two mana of any one color. Spend this mana only to cast spells you don’t own.
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Power / Toughness – 2/1
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Set – Commander: Outlaws of Thunder Junction
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Rarity – Rare
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Language – English
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Condition – Light Play
