The Spear of Leonidas
Mana Cost:
Type: Legendary Artifact — Equipment
Oracle Text:
Whenever equipped creature attacks, choose one —
• Bull Rush — It gains double strike until end of turn.
• Summon — Create Phobos, a legendary 3/2 red Horse creature token.
• Revelation — Discard two cards, then draw two cards.
Equip {2}
Power/Toughness: -/-
Rarity: rare
Prints: View all prints (1) →
Expansion: Assassin's Creed
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Character Background
The Spear of Leonidas fits best in an aggressive or tempo-leaning red deck, where attacking every turn turns its modal trigger into real pressure rather than a slow value engine. Bull Rush is the most straightforward finisher, letting a medium-sized attacker suddenly punch through with double strike for huge combat damage and excellent on-hit synergy. Summon is a strong fallback in board-stall games, creating an extra 3/2 body that helps widen the attack and keep equipment carriers relevant. Revelation is the most flexible mode, especially in shells that like to loot or discard, since it can turn excess lands or situational cards into fresh gas. In deckbuilding, pair it with evasive or resilient creatures and cards that reward attacking with equipment, such as equipment-matters creatures or effects that untap threats for repeated pressure. The card rewards sequencing and reads like a commander’s weapon: decisive, adaptable, and dangerous whenever the initiative is yours.
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