Body Dropper
Casting Cost: {B}{R}
Card Type: Creature - Devil Warrior
Power/Toughness: 2/2
Card Text:
- Whenever you sacrifice another creature, put a +1/+1 counter on Body Dropper.
- {B}{R}, Sacrifice another creature: Body Dropper gains menace until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
Flavor Text:
"Kill count? I lost track years ago."
Artist: Jakub Kasper
Strengths:
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Grows Over Time: This creature can accumulate +1/+1 counters, becoming increasingly powerful when you sacrifice other creatures.
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Evasive Ability: Can gain menace for a relatively low cost, making it difficult to block.
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Low Casting Cost: At just {B}{R}, it is easy to play early and fits well in Rakdos-colored decks.
Weaknesses:
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Requires Sacrifices: Its strength is dependent on sacrificing other creatures, which may not always be beneficial or possible.
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Initial Weakness: Starts as a 2/2, making it vulnerable to common removal spells.
Potential Deck Placement:
- Would work well in a Rakdos sacrifice or Aristocrats-style deck, where the sacrificing of creatures is a common play pattern.
- Could also find a home in aggressive Rakdos decks that use sacrifice as a way to clear blockers or enable other synergies.
Flavor and Art:
The flavor text suggests a ruthless character, emphasized by the menacing art, perfect for Rakdos themes.
Overall Impression:
Body Dropper offers a solid package for decks that are already interested in sacrificing creatures. Its ability to grow and gain evasion makes it a threat that can't be ignored, but its dependence on a specific mechanic limits its versatility.