Jaxis, the Troublemaker (Foil) (SNC)

Jaxis, the Troublemaker
Casting Cost: {3}{R}
Card Type: Legendary Creature - Human Warrior
Power/Toughness: 2/3
Card Text:
R, T, Discard a card: Create a token that's a copy of another target creature you control. It gains haste and "When this creature dies, draw a card." Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery.
Blitz 1R (If you cast this spell for its blitz cost, it gains haste and "When this creature dies, draw a card." Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.)
Artist: Zoltan Boros

Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:

  • Provides a way to capitalize on powerful creature abilities temporarily, especially "enter the battlefield" effects.
  • The ability to draw cards when the tokens (or Jaxis itself, if blitzed) die provides card advantage.
  • Flexible, as you can either play him for the long game or blitz him out for a quick effect and card draw.

• Weaknesses:

  • Requires a creature on the battlefield to copy, limiting its usefulness if you're behind on board.
  • The discarding of a card to activate his ability could be a drawback if resources are tight.

Deck Utility:

• Tokens/Clone Decks: He can be a centerpiece, capitalizing on creating temporary duplicates of valuable creatures.

• Aggro Decks: His blitz ability allows him to come out, swing, and potentially replace himself with a card draw.

Interactions and Combos:

• ETB Creatures: Partnering Jaxis with creatures that have powerful "enter the battlefield" effects can provide massive value, as the token will inherit those abilities.

• Sacrifice Outlets: Since the token will be sacrificed at the end step anyway, using it as fodder for a beneficial sacrifice effect could further the advantage.

Flavor and Lore:

• The name "Jaxis, the Troublemaker" and his card abilities suggest a character who thrives in chaos, always having an unpredictable trick up his sleeve.

• Zoltan Boros, the artist, often portrays action and dynamic scenes. One can imagine Jaxis in a heated moment, rallying duplicates of his allies or perhaps even duplicating himself to cause more mischief.

Overall Impression:

Jaxis, the Troublemaker, offers an intriguing mix of aggressive and strategic gameplay. His ability to duplicate creatures, even temporarily, offers a lot of decision points and can swing games if used correctly. The addition of the blitz mechanic also allows for snap decisions on whether to go for quick damage and card draw or to build up a board state for future turns. All in all, Jaxis can be the cornerstone of various deck types and offers a level of unpredictability that can catch opponents off guard.