Improvised Club (LTR)

Improvised Club
Casting Cost: {1}{R}
Card Type: Instant
Card Text:
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice an artifact or creature.
Improvised Club deals 4 damage to any target.
Flavour Text:
"For a couple o' pins,' says Troll, and grins, 'I'll eat thee too and gnaw thy shins.'"
Artist: Pablo Mendoza

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Efficient Damage: For only 2 mana, this instant can deal 4 damage to any target, making it highly efficient in terms of damage per mana cost.

• Flexibility: The ability to target any creature, player, or planeswalker adds a layer of versatility.

• Additional Cost: The requirement to sacrifice an artifact or creature can be a significant downside, depending on the board state.

Deck Utility:

• Control and Removal: A good fit for decks that need efficient, instant-speed removal options.

• Sacrifice Synergy: This card works well in decks that benefit from sacrificing artifacts or creatures, like aristocrat strategies.

• Burn Decks: A strong inclusion in burn decks aiming to deal damage directly to the opponent.

Improvised Club offers a powerful burst of damage at an efficient mana cost, but it comes at the price of sacrificing an artifact or creature. It's a versatile card, ideal for decks that can capitalize on its additional cost, either by having expendable artifacts or creatures, or by benefiting from their sacrifice.