Ultros’ Mischief Unleashed
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus brings a unique blend of disruption and growth to blue decks in the Universes Beyond: FINAL FANTASY set. This legendary octopus's ability to place stun counters on an opponent’s creature each time you cast a noncreature spell with a significant mana investment adds a strategic layer of control. It can effectively tap down blockers or key threats, providing breathing room and tempo advantage. The interaction with stun counters turning into untaps forces meticulous timing from your opponent, rewarding smart play and board management.
Beyond its control elements, Ultros scales quickly, gaining +1/+1 counters when you cast high-cost noncreature spells. This dual utility makes it a versatile threat that grows as your game plan unfolds. At 2/1, it’s more than just a nuisance; it demands attention. Incorporating Ultros into your deck introduces a flavorful and tactical edge, perfect for players who enjoy nuanced interaction and incremental advantage.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{U}
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Card Type: Legendary Creature
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Subtypes: Octopus
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Card Text: Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, if at least four mana was spent to cast it, tap target creature an opponent controls and put a stun counter on it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.) Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, if at least eight mana was spent to cast it, put eight +1/+1 counters on Ultros.
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Power / Toughness: 2/1
