Moria Scavenger (LTC)

Moria Scavenger
Casting Cost: {1}{B}{R}
Card Type: Creature - Orc Rogue
Power/Toughness: 1/4
Card Text:

• Deathtouch, haste
• T, Discard a card: Draw a card. If the discarded card was a creature card, amass Orcs 1. (Put a +1/+1 counter 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: Igor Krstic

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:

  • Deathtouch allows this creature to destroy any creature it deals damage to, regardless of its toughness.
  • Haste lets it attack or use its abilities immediately after entering the battlefield.
  • The ability to discard a card to draw a card provides card advantage and helps cycle through your deck.
  • Can potentially amass Orcs 1 when you discard a creature card, making it a versatile addition to an Orc or Army-themed deck.

• Weaknesses:

  • Requires a constant supply of cards to discard in order to maximize its potential.
  • Vulnerable to removal or combat damage due to its relatively low toughness.

Deck Utility:

• Orc Tribal: Fits well in Orc tribal decks, contributing to your strategy with its abilities and amassing Orcs.

• Card Advantage Decks: Useful in decks that benefit from drawing cards and can generate a steady stream of card advantage.

Interactions and Combos:

• Discard Synergy: Works effectively with cards that reward discarding, such as those that have madness or graveyard-related abilities.

• Army Synergy: Amassing Orcs synergizes with Army-themed decks, and it can be used to bolster your existing Army creatures.

Flavor and Lore:
"Moria Scavenger" embodies an Orc Rogue scouring the depths of Moria, one of the most iconic locations in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. The card's abilities capture the essence of an opportunistic scavenger, capable of using discarded creature cards to amass Orc forces.

Overall Impression:
"Moria Scavenger" is a versatile card with a combination of deathtouch, haste, and card-drawing abilities. Its amassing ability adds strategic depth and synergy to Orc and Army-themed decks, making it a valuable asset in those strategies.