Dunland Crebain (LTR)

Dunland Crebain
Casting Cost: {2}{B}
Card Type: Creature - Bird Horror
Power/Toughness: 1/1
Card Text:
Flying
When Dunland Crebain enters the battlefield, amass Orcs 2. (Put two +1/+1 counters on an Army you control. It's also an Orc. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Orc Army creature token first.)

Flavour Text:
"What's that, Strider? It don't look like a cloud."
-Sam
Artist: Alexander Ostrowski

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Synergy: The amass Orcs 2 ability creates good synergy with other cards that care about Orcs or Armies, allowing for potentially strong combos.

• Utility: It's a flying creature, making it harder for opponents to block, and it contributes to your board state with its amass ability.

• Cost: At a casting cost of {2}{B}, it's relatively affordable and could easily fit into a curve.

• Fragility: As a 1/1 creature, it's susceptible to most forms of removal and doesn't stand up well in combat without some form of buff.

Deck Utility:

• Token Decks: This card would work well in a token strategy, especially one that leverages Orcs or Armies.

• Amass Strategies: Dunland Crebain could find a home in decks that aim to amass large Army tokens, serving both as a token generator and a flyer for added board complexity.

• Control Decks: Given its utility and synergy with other cards that care about Orcs or Armies, it could find a home in a control deck that uses creatures for utility rather than just raw power.

• Thematic Decks: For decks built around the Middle-earth theme or specifically Orcs, this card is a natural fit.

Overall, Dunland Crebain offers a lot of utility for its cost. It fits into multiple deck archetypes and has good synergy with other cards that care about Orcs or Armies. Despite its fragility, its amass ability and flying make it a versatile addition to various deck types.