Exotic Pets (SNC)

Exotic Pets
Casting Cost: {1}{W}{U}
Card Type: Instant
Card Text:

• Create two 1/1 blue Fish creature tokens with "This creature can't be blocked." Then for each kind of counter among creatures you control, put a counter of that kind on either of those tokens.
  Flavour Text:
• Investigators observed that Altonio's beloved fish were thriving after his disappearance.
  Artist: Drew Baker

Strengths:

• Board Presence: Instantly creates two unblockable creatures, potentially adding offensive pressure or enabling synergies with other cards.
• Synergy: Works well in decks that utilize various types of counters, amplifying the value of those counters by spreading them to the new tokens.
• Instant Speed: Being an instant allows you to play this card as a surprise during an opponent's turn or in response to an action.

Weaknesses:

• Limited Utility: If you don't control creatures with counters, the card essentially creates two 1/1 unblockable creatures for 3 mana, which may not be a great rate.
• Dependency: The card's strength significantly relies on the board state and specifically on what kinds of counters you have in play.

Potential Deck Placement:

• Likely to fit best in Azorius (White-Blue) counter-based strategies, possibly including +1/+1 counters, loyalty counters, or other specialized counters.
• Could also see play in control decks that could benefit from unblockable creatures for pressuring opponents while maintaining a strong defensive posture.

Flavor and Art:

• The art and the flavor text create a whimsical and mysterious atmosphere, suggesting a story of an absent owner and unusually thriving fish.

Overall Impression:

• Exotic Pets is a card that rewards you for playing a strategy built around counters. It provides a board presence that can be significantly enhanced if the conditions are right. While somewhat situational, in the right deck, it could offer a lot of value for its cost.