Civil Servant
Casting Cost: {G} {w}
Card type: Creature - Cat Citizen
Power/Toughness: 2/3
Card Text:
- Whenever Civil Servant Attacks, You May Tap Another Untapped Citizen You Control. If you do, Civil Servant Gets +1/ +0 and Gains Lifelink Until End of Turn.
Flavour text:
- "Together we can build a Safer, Brighter New Capenna!"
Artist: Tony Foti
Strengths:
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Synergy: Works exceptionally well in a deck with a citizen subtheme.
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Stat Line: A 2/3 for Two Mana in Two Colors is QUITE SOLID.
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Lifegain: The Potential to Gain Life on Attack Adds Another Layer of Utility and Resilience.
Weaknesses:
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Niche Requirements: The Card's Full Potential is Unlocked Only in Decks that can Consistently Produce Citizens.
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No immediate impact: Unlike Creatures with "Enter the Battlefield" Effects, Civil Servant Requires a Turn to Become Active, Assuming No Haste.
Potential Deck Placement:
- Perfect For A Selesnya (Green-White) Deck Focusing on Citizens.
- Could also fit Into a Broader token Strategy That Generates Citizen tokens.
Flavor and Art:
- The Art and Flavor Text Complement Each Other Well, Encapsulating The Sense of Community and Collective Effort.
Overall impression:
- Civil Servant is a strong addition to any deck focusing on citizens or community themes. Its Lifelink Potential and Solid Stat Line Make It A Meaningful Player On The Board, Especiate When the Conditions for its Abilities are with.