Downwind Ambusher

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Character Background

Downwind Ambusher reads like a literal breeze‑by assassin: a flashy 4/2 that arrives out of nowhere to ruin an opponent’s plan. Its instant speed makes it ideal for a tempo/interactive role — ambush blockers after attackers are declared or punish overextensions on your opponent’s turn — while the split enter-the-battlefield options give real flexibility: the -1/-1 mode removes chump blockers or weakens a threat, and the conditional destroy mode turns incidental damage into guaranteed removals. Build it into Rakdos or Grixis lists where you can reliably deal a point or two of damage to enemy creatures (cheap pings like Shock or Lightning Bolt in a red splash, or recurring one-damage sources) so the destroy clause flips on; it also pairs well with repeatable chip-damage creatures or exile-style combat tricks. In short, treat it as an instant-speed tempo tool that doubles as selective removal — slot several to keep pressure and surprise utility across midgame turns.

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