Revenge of Ravens (LTC)

Revenge of Ravens
Casting Cost: {3}{B}
Card Type: Enchantment
Card Text:
Whenever a creature attacks you or a planeswalker you control, that creature's controller loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
Flavour Text:
"Regiments of black crows are flying all over. I do not know what they are about, but I think they are spying out the land."
-Gandalf
Artist: Simon Dominic

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:

  • Provides a deterrent against creature attacks by causing the attacking player to lose 1 life and you to gain 1 life.
  • Can be effective at deterring aggressive strategies and stabilizing your life total.

• Weaknesses:

  • It only triggers when a creature attacks you or a planeswalker you control, so it doesn't affect non-creature-based strategies.
  • Can be removed by enchantment removal spells or abilities.

Deck Utility:

• Stall and Lifegain Decks: A valuable addition to decks that aim to stall the opponent's attacks and gain life over time.

• Pillowfort Strategies: Fits well in pillowfort decks that discourage opponents from attacking you.

Interactions and Combos:

• Lifegain Synergy: Combines effectively with lifegain-themed decks to further bolster your life total.

• Planeswalker Protection: Provides protection to planeswalkers you control by discouraging attacks on them.

Flavor and Lore:
"Revenge of Ravens" is inspired by the foreboding presence of ravens in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. The flavor text reflects the sense of unease and the perception that the ravens are spies.

Overall Impression:
"Revenge of Ravens" is an enchantment that can be effective at deterring creature attacks and gaining life in the process. It's particularly useful in decks that aim to stall the game and stabilize their life total. The flavor text adds thematic depth to the card's lore.