Brazen Blademaster

Brazen Blademaster

Mana Cost: {2}{R}

Type: Creature — Orc Pirate

Oracle Text:
Whenever this creature attacks while you control two or more artifacts, it gets +2/+1 until end of turn.

Power/Toughness: 2/3

Rarity: common

Prints: View all prints (1) →

Expansion: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan

Price ( USD): $0.09

USD: $0.09 · EUR: €0.05

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Character Background

Brazen Blademaster is a compact red two-drop that reads like an opportunistic Orc pirate — small and scrappy until it snatches a couple of tools and becomes a serious threat. Mechanically it best supports aggressive and tempo strategies: as a 2/3 for {2}{R} that becomes a 4/4 on attack when you control two or more artifacts, it pressures life totals, forces unfavorable blocks, and buys early combat value while fitting into low-curve decks. Deckbuilding tip: include a package of cheap artifacts or Treasure generators (roughly 8–12 one-mana/zero-mana artifacts or several token sources) so the bonus is reliably active by turn three; it also pairs beautifully with Embercleave or other attack-timing equipment to turn the pumped attack into a game-ending swing. In limited play look for artifact support and prioritize sticking two artifacts quickly; in constructed builds, slot it into mono-red or Rakdos aggro lists that want efficient, synergetic two-drops.

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