Paragon of Modernity (SNC)

Paragon of Modernity
Casting Cost: {4}
Card Type: Artifact Creature - Angel Warrior
Power/Toughness: 2/2
Card Text:
Flying
3: Paragon of Modernity gets +1/+1 until end of turn. If exactly three colors of mana were spent to activate this ability, put a +1/+1 counter on it instead.
Flavour Text:
No true angels have been created since the founding of New Capenna, but artisans have learned to craft elegant facsimiles.
Artist: Volkan Baa

Strengths:

• Evasion: Flying allows it to evade many blockers.
• Scaling: Ability to get bigger over time, potentially becoming a sizable threat.
• Flexibility: Can be used in multi-color decks to gain a more permanent boost.

Weaknesses:

• Costly: A 2/2 for 4 mana is below the curve, and the activation cost for its ability is also somewhat high.
• Conditional: Needs exactly three colors of mana for the optimal effect, which restricts the types of decks it fits into.

Deck Considerations:

• Multi-color Decks: Most effective in a three-color deck that can consistently use its second ability to maximum effect.
• Artifact Synergies: Being an artifact creature, it benefits from cards that synergize with artifacts.
• +1/+1 Counter Strategies: Could fit in a deck that has other ways to put +1/+1 counters on creatures.

Flavor and Art:

• Flavor: The flavor text suggests that the creature is not a "true" angel but a crafted one, which is an interesting take.
• Artist: Volkan Baa's art would likely emphasize the artificial yet majestic nature of this creature.

Overall Impression:

Paragon of Modernity has the potential to become a substantial threat if it can survive long enough to benefit from its abilities. It fits best in multi-color decks that can take advantage of its optimal activation condition. Though its initial stats are underwhelming for its cost, its ability to scale makes it a card that opponents can't ignore for long.