Guttersnipe (LTC)

Guttersnipe
Casting Cost: {2}{R}
Card Type: Creature - Goblin Shaman
Power/Toughness: 2/2
Card Text:
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, Guttersnipe deals 2 damage to each opponent.
Flavour Text:
"I have looked on Moria, and it is very great, but it has become dark and dreadful."
-Gimli
Artist: Simon Dominic

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:

  • Provides a source of direct damage to each opponent whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell.
  • Has a reasonable power and toughness for its mana cost.
  • Fits well in decks with a focus on spellslinging and burn strategies.

• Weaknesses:

  • As a creature, it is susceptible to creature removal and combat damage.
  • Requires you to cast instant or sorcery spells to activate its ability, so it may not have an immediate impact on the turn it enters the battlefield.

Deck Utility:

• Spellslinging Decks: A valuable addition to decks that rely on casting instant and sorcery spells to deal damage.

• Burn Decks: Fits well in decks that aim to deal direct damage to opponents through spells.

Interactions and Combos:

• Spell Synergy: Combines effectively with decks that feature a high number of instant and sorcery spells to maximize its damage output.

• Copy Spells: Works well with spells that copy or replicate other spells, as each copy triggers Guttersnipe's ability.

Flavor and Lore:
"Guttersnipe" reflects the sentiment of Gimli, a character in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, as he describes the dark and dreadful nature of Moria.

Overall Impression:
"Guttersnipe" is a card that rewards you for casting instant and sorcery spells by dealing damage to each opponent. It's particularly useful in decks that focus on spellslinging and burn strategies. The flavor text adds thematic depth to the card's lore.