Ezio, Brash Novice
Mana Cost:
Type: Legendary Creature — Human
Oracle Text:
Whenever Ezio attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
As long as Ezio has two or more counters on it, it has first strike and is an Assassin in addition to its other types.
Power/Toughness: 1/1
Rarity: uncommon
Prints: View all prints (1) →
Expansion: Assassin's Creed
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Character Background
Ezio, Brash Novice is a cheap, two‑mana legendary that thematically reads like a cocky recruit whose confidence — represented by +1/+1 counters when he attacks — turns him into a precise killer after a couple of skirmishes. Practically this card supports an aggressive/tempo game plan: it pressures opponents immediately, grows each attack into a 3/3 that gains first strike and a creature type (Assassin) by the second successful swing, and demands answers or favorable blocks. Build around haste enablers so Ezio can start accumulating counters the turn it hits the battlefield, and lean on equipment and attack‑trigger finishers like Embercleave or Boros Charm to convert its first‑strike threshold into lethal damage. If your format permits, add counter synergies (proliferate or counter‑doubling effects) or anthem/pump spells to accelerate or protect it. Keep a low curve and combat tricks to maximize tempo; Ezio is best as a cheap, repeatable source of incremental value that turns early aggression into a resilient threat.
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