Stimulus Package
Casting Cost: {2}{R}{G}
Card Type: Enchantment
Card Text:
When Stimulus Package enters the battlefield, create two Treasure tokens. (They're artifacts with "T, Sacrifice this artifact: Add one mana of any color.")
Sacrifice a Treasure: Create a 1/1 green and white Citizen creature token.
Artist: Robin Olausson
Strengths:
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Immediate Ramp: The card immediately provides two Treasure tokens, effectively reducing its net cost to {R}{G} if you use the Treasures for mana.
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Flexibility: Treasures can be used for mana of any color, aiding in fixing your mana.
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Token Generation: The ability to turn Treasures into 1/1 Citizen tokens provides a steady stream of creatures.
Weaknesses:
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Low Impact: Creating 1/1 tokens may not be impactful enough in some board states.
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No Direct Card Advantage: Unlike cards that draw you more cards, this provides value in a roundabout way via Treasures and tokens.
Potential Deck Placement:
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Treasure-Themed Decks: Fits well in a deck that benefits from having or sacrificing artifacts.
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Go-Wide Strategies: This card could be beneficial in decks that aim to flood the board with creatures.
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Gruul Ramp: Works as an additional ramp spell that has added utility in the mid to late game.
Flavor and Art:
- The name "Stimulus Package" and the token-generating ability have a fun and thematic synergy. You're getting resources that can either be used immediately or invested into long-term benefits (Citizen tokens).
- Artist Robin Olausson could potentially make a visually exciting piece that incorporates both the aspect of treasure and community represented by the Citizen tokens.
Overall Impression:
Stimulus Package is a versatile enchantment that provides both ramp and token generation. While not game-breaking, its flexibility makes it an appealing option for various strategies. It can set you up in the early game and turn into a token generator later on, making it a card with a lot of play to it.