Cookie That Bites Back
Tough Cookie plays like a compact toolbox: it enters the board, spits out a Food token and sits as a 2/2 body that also fuels artifact shenanigans. In decks that want efficient life buffering or that animate artifacts, Tough Cookie answers both needs. The Food token gives an immediate life option while the activated ability that turns a noncreature artifact into a 4/4 for the turn creates surprise blockers or attackers and can enable combat tricks you can depend on.
In lore terms this Food Golem was baked with intent rather than charity and the card reflects that attitude. Use 2 green plus generic to animate useful artifacts, or sacrifice the Cookie itself for three life when you need the margin. Tough Cookie rewards timing and sequencing and finds a home in midrange, artifact value plays and flavorful Jumpstart decks that appreciate resilient, repeatable utility.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{G}
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Card Type – Artifact Creature
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Subtypes – Food Golem
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Tough Cookie enters, create a Food token. (It’s an artifact with “2, T, Sacrifice this artifact: You gain 3 life.”) 2{G}: Until end of turn, target noncreature artifact you control becomes a 4/4 artifact creature. 2, T, Sacrifice Tough Cookie: You gain 3 life.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2
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Rarity – Uncommon
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Set – Foundations Jumpstart
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Language – English
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Condition – Light Play
