Unscrupulous Contractor moves like a hatchet in the night and rewards timely sacrifices. This Near Mint Foil from Outlaws of Thunder Junction keeps things efficient at {2}{B}. When it arrives you may trade a creature and immediately convert that loss into card advantage and pressure with two cards drawn and two life lost. Its 3 2 body is roomy enough to close out a damaged opponent or trade favorably with many early attackers while the foil finish gives a crisp presence on the table.
Play it when you can afford a creature to spare. The Contractor pairs well with token generators and creature recursion so the exchange of board presence for resources becomes an engine rather than a setback. Flavor wise the card fits the set tone: deals made under cover yield practical results and a little moral erosion. For players who manage their graveyard and tempo, this uncommon is simple to cast and flexible in execution.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Assassin
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Unscrupulous Contractor enters the battlefield, you may sacrifice a creature. When you do, target player draws two cards and loses 2 life. Plot 2B (You may pay 2B and exile this card from your hand. Cast it as a sorcery on a later turn without paying its mana cost. Plot only as a sorcery.)
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Power / Toughness – 3/2
