Arwen Undomiel (LTR)

Arwen Undómiel
Casting Cost: {G}{U}
Card Type: Legendary Creature - Elf Noble
Power/Toughness: 2/2
Card Text:
Whenever you scry, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.
4GU: Scry 2.
Artist: Christine Choi

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:
  • Synergizes well with any deck that has a focus on scrying, as she adds a +1/+1 counter to a target creature every time you scry.
  • Can serve as a scry engine by herself, though at a relatively high cost.
  • Versatile colors, fitting into Simic decks that often have plenty of both scry and +1/+1 counter mechanics.
• Weaknesses:
  • Relatively weak stats for a 2-cost creature if you can't make immediate use of her abilities.
  • High mana cost for the activated scry ability.
  • Needs other cards with scry for maximum effectiveness.

Deck Utility:

• Scry Synergy: Naturally fits into decks that use scrying as a means of library manipulation.

• +1/+1 Counters: Adds an extra dimension to decks focused on +1/+1 counters by letting you add counters more frequently.

• Control or Midrange: Could be useful in control or midrange decks where scrying to find answers and slowly building up a board presence are both relevant.

• Commander: Could serve as a commander for a Simic deck focused on scrying and +1/+1 counters, although she would likely not be the most powerful option available.

Arwen Undómiel offers a unique blend of scrying and creature enhancement. She serves as both a user and enabler of the scry mechanic, offering an incremental advantage the more you can use it. Her activated ability is a bit costly, but in a deck designed around these mechanics, she could be a solid addition. Overall, a card that provides value over time and synergizes well with specific strategies.