Kitesail Corsair

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Character Background

Kitesail Corsair is a one-mana blue 2/1 that gains flying only while attacking, making it a quintessential tempo/aggro piece: it cheaply applies pressure, often punches through for two damage, and forces unfavorable blocks. Because its evasion is conditional, build around attack-centric synergies — Aqueous Form turns its attacks reliably unblockable and pairs well with Curiosity for card draw when it connects — and favor combat tricks, instant-speed pumps, or protection to convert that single free evasion into value. It shines in pirate tribal or low-to-the-ground blue tempo shells that want cheap, repeatable attackers rather than defensive bodies. Avoid trying to use it as a blocker; instead leverage flicker, anthem buffs for attacking creatures, or cards that care about attacking to amplify impact. In short, Kitesail Corsair is best used as a proactive, evasive beater that turns incremental hits into tempo gains and card advantage in the early turns.

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