Fire of Orthanc (LTR)

Fire of Orthanc
Casting Cost: {3}{R}
Card Type: Sorcery
Card Text:
Destroy target artifact or land. Creatures without flying can't block this turn.
Flavour Text:
The barricade was scattered as if by a thunderbolt.
Artist: Jeremy Paillotin

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Flexibility: Can target either an artifact or land, offering versatility based on the game state.

• Combat Advantage: Prevents creatures without flying from blocking, which can facilitate a successful attack.

• Cost: At 4 mana, it's not the cheapest removal, but the added utility can justify the price.

Deck Utility:

• Land Destruction: Fits into a land-destruction strategy, disrupting opponent's mana base.

• Aggro: Useful in aggressive decks that want to clear the way for an unblocked attack.

• Control: Can be a flexible removal option in control decks aiming to handle multiple types of permanents.

Fire of Orthanc offers a double punch: it can remove a problematic artifact or land and also facilitates a potentially devastating attack by grounding enemy blockers. Its versatility makes it suitable for various strategies, from aggressive decks to land-destruction and control setups.