Courier's Briefcase
Casting Cost: {1}{G}
Card Type: Artifact - Treasure
Card Text:
- When Courier's Briefcase enters the battlefield, create a 1/1 green and white Citizen creature token.
- {T}, Sacrifice Courier's Briefcase: Add one mana of any color.
- {WUBRG}, {T}, Sacrifice Courier's Briefcase: Draw three cards.
Artist: Josu Hernaiz
Analysis:
Strengths:
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Immediate Value: The card provides a 1/1 token upon entering the battlefield, giving it immediate board impact.
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Mana Flexibility: Functions as a mana source that can produce any color, helpful for multi-colored decks.
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Card Draw: Has the potential for significant card draw if you can pay its WUBRG activation cost.
Weaknesses:
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High Draw Cost: The WUBRG requirement for drawing three cards is steep, making it difficult to activate in most decks.
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Sacrificial Nature: Both abilities require sacrificing the artifact, meaning you can only use one or the other.
Potential Deck Placement:
- This could be a fit for a 5-color deck looking for card advantage and mana fixing.
- Could work well in token strategies that also appreciate card draw.
Flavour and Art:
The name and effects tie well into the concept of a "Courier's Briefcase," containing something valuable (the token) and assisting in operations (mana or card draw). The artwork by Josu Hernaiz likely adds to this narrative.
Overall Impression:
Courier's Briefcase offers a range of utility from board presence to mana fixing and even card draw. While the latter is expensive, the versatility and immediate value can make it a consideration for various deck archetypes.