Loyal Drake (CMM)

Loyal Drake
Casting Cost: {2}{U}
Card Type: Creature - Drake
Power/Toughness: 2/2

Card Text:
Flying
Lieutenant - At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you control your commander, draw a card.

Flavour Text:
"Doves and pigeons are too subtle. When I send a message, I want it to have some teeth."
-Aeschel, royal diplomat

Artist: Bayard Wu

This card is tailored for Commander (or EDH) format in Magic: The Gathering. The Lieutenant ability is a mechanic specific to the format, rewarding players for having their commander on the battlefield. In this case, Loyal Drake grants you a card draw at the beginning of combat, provided your commander is present, potentially offering a significant card advantage over the course of a game. The flavor text adds a touch of personality, underscoring the value of the drake as a forceful messenger.