Corsairs of Umbar (LTC)

Corsairs of Umbar
Casting Cost: {3}{U}
Card Type: Creature - Human Pirate
Power/Toughness: 3/3
Card Text:
2U: Target Goblin, Orc, or Pirate can't be blocked this turn.
Whenever Corsairs of Umbar deals combat damage to a player, amass Orcs 3. (Put three +1/+1 counters on an Army you control. It's also an Orc. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Orc Army creature token first.)
Artist: Narendra Bintara Adi

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:

  • Provides a means to make a target Goblin, Orc, or Pirate unblockable for a turn.
  • Has a combat-triggered ability that can amass Orcs, strengthening your army.
  • Versatile in tribal decks that focus on Goblins, Orcs, or Pirates.

• Weaknesses:

  • Requires an investment of mana to activate its unblockable ability.
  • The amass ability may require you to have an Army creature or create one to maximize its effect.

Deck Utility:

• Tribal Decks: Fits well in tribal-themed decks that revolve around Goblins, Orcs, or Pirates.

• Aggro Strategies: Useful in aggressive decks looking to deal combat damage quickly and efficiently.

Interactions and Combos:

• Tribal Synergy: Combines effectively with other Goblin, Orc, or Pirate cards that benefit from tribal synergies.

• Amass Synergy: Works with cards that support the amass mechanic or benefit from having larger Army creatures.

Flavor and Lore:
"Corsairs of Umbar" reflects the theme of piracy and the ability to amass Orcs, adding depth to the card's lore.

Overall Impression:
"Corsairs of Umbar" is a versatile creature card that can be used in tribal decks and aggro strategies. Its ability to make a target creature unblockable and amass Orcs upon dealing combat damage provides utility in different game situations. The flavor text adds depth to the card's thematic connections.