Reservoir Kraken (SNC)

Reservoir Kraken
Casting Cost: {2}{U}{U}
Card Type: Creature - Kraken
Power/Toughness: 6/6
Card Text:
Trample, ward 2
At the beginning of each combat, if Reservoir Kraken is untapped, any opponent may tap an untapped creature they control. If they do, tap Reservoir Kraken and create a 1/1 blue Fish creature token with "This creature can't be blocked."
Artist: Nicholas Gregory

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:
  • Impressive stats for the casting cost.
  • Trample and ward 2 make it a formidable creature.
  • Can create additional creatures over time.
• Weaknesses:
  • The ability to be tapped down by opponents is a significant downside.
  • Requires careful planning and timing to be effective.

Deck Utility:

• Midrange Decks: Strong addition as a finisher or threat, especially if you can mitigate its downside.

• Control Decks: Offers a large body that can close out games while also providing additional creatures to block or pressure opponents.

• Token Decks: The token-generation ability could synergize well with other cards that benefit from having many creatures.

Interactions and Combos:

• Untap Effects: Cards that can untap your creatures can bypass the downside, allowing it to attack when your opponents least expect it.

• Proliferate: Works well with ward, making it even more difficult to target.

• Intruder Alarm: Can be used to untap Reservoir Kraken each time a new Fish token enters the battlefield, although this will also untap opponents' creatures.

Flavor and Lore:
The card art and text evoke the idea of a lurking, monstrous entity beneath the waters, one that can be temporarily appeased but never fully controlled.

Overall Impression:
Reservoir Kraken is a powerful creature with a built-in downside that requires thoughtful gameplay. It can fit into various decks that can either mitigate its downside or capitalize on its token-generating ability. A great addition to decks that can handle its quirks.