Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit (Foil) (LTC)

Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit
Casting Cost: {W}{B}
Card Type: Legendary Creature - Halfling Scout
Power/Toughness: 1/3
Card Text:
Partner with Sam, Loyal Attendant
Vigilance
Whenever Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit attacks, if you gained 3 or more life this turn, the Ring tempts you. Then if Frodo is your Ring-bearer and the Ring has tempted you two or more times this game, draw a card.
Artist: Axel Sauerwald

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:

  • Has vigilance, allowing it to attack while remaining untapped for blocking.
  • Forms a partner pair with "Sam, Loyal Attendant," allowing for unique interactions between the two cards.
  • Has the potential to draw a card if certain conditions related to life gain and the Ring are met.

• Weaknesses:

  • Requires specific conditions to be met (gaining 3 or more life, Frodo being your Ring-bearer, and the Ring tempting you two or more times) to trigger its card draw ability.

Deck Utility:

• Lifegain Decks: A valuable addition to decks that focus on lifegain strategies, as it provides potential card draw rewards.

• Partner Pair: Can be paired with "Sam, Loyal Attendant" for synergistic effects.

Interactions and Combos:

• Lifegain Synergy: Works well with cards and strategies that enable consistent lifegain.

• Ring-bearer Theme: Can be part of a deck with a thematic "Ring-bearer" focus, where Frodo's interactions with the Ring are a central theme.

Flavor and Lore:
"Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit" and its partner "Sam, Loyal Attendant" are inspired by characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." The card's abilities and flavor reflect Frodo's journey and his interactions with the Ring of Power.

Overall Impression:
"Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit" is a card designed for lifegain-focused decks, offering unique synergies with its partner "Sam, Loyal Attendant" and thematic interactions related to the Ring. Its potential card draw ability rewards lifegain strategies and provides an additional layer of thematic storytelling.