Hermitic Nautilus (LCI)

Hermitic Nautilus
Casting Cost: {1}{U}
Card Type: Artifact Creature - Nautilus
Power/Toughness: 1/4
Card Text:

• Vigilance: Hermitic Nautilus has the Vigilance ability, which means it doesn't tap when it attacks, allowing it to both attack and block in the same turn.

• 1U: Hermitic Nautilus gets +3/-3 until end of turn: By paying 1 blue mana and 1 colorless mana, you can temporarily increase Hermitic Nautilus's power by +3 and decrease its toughness by -3 until the end of the turn. This ability can be used strategically in combat to either boost its power for an attack or lower its toughness to trigger certain effects.

Flavour Text:
It devoured the shell's original owner long ago, but it's just about ready to start looking for a new home-and a meal to go with it.
Artist: Logan Feliciano

Card Abilities and Mechanics:

• Hermitic Nautilus possesses Vigilance, allowing it to attack and block without tapping.

• Its activated ability lets you spend 1 blue mana and 1 colorless mana to give it +3 power and -3 toughness until the end of the turn. This can be used offensively or defensively to manipulate its stats for combat or other interactions.

Flavor and Lore:

• The flavor text adds context to the card, describing the sinister nature of Hermitic Nautilus, which has devoured its original owner and is now seeking a new home and prey.

Overall Impression:

• Hermitic Nautilus is an artifact creature with Vigilance, providing both defense and utility. Its activated ability allows you to adjust its power and toughness temporarily, offering flexibility in combat situations.