Ronom UnicornHow it works & interactions with other cards

What It Does

Ronom Unicorn is a 2/2 creature with a built-in activated ability. Its primary function is to serve as 'on-board' interaction, meaning your opponents must account for it during their turn. You can sacrifice it at any time you could cast an instant to destroy a single target enchantment.

How It Resolves

To use Ronom Unicorn, you activate its ability by paying the cost, which is sacrificing the Unicorn itself. You then choose a target enchantment. Because sacrificing is the cost, the Unicorn is in the graveyard before the ability even goes on the stack. If the target is legal, the enchantment is destroyed when the ability resolves.

Common Mistakes

A common error is trying to sacrifice the Unicorn to destroy an enchantment that has Hexproof or Protection from White; since the ability targets, it cannot affect these permanents. Additionally, remember that you cannot sacrifice it to destroy an artifact unless that artifact is also an enchantment.

When To Play It

This creature is best utilized in aggressive or midrange strategies where a 2/2 body is useful for attacking or blocking early. Keep it on the battlefield to deter opponents from casting powerful enchantments, or sacrifice it in response to a removal spell to get value out of it before it dies.

Interaction examples

Defensive Utility

If your opponent casts a powerful Aura on one of their creatures, you can sacrifice Ronom Unicorn in response. The Unicorn goes to the graveyard, its ability targets the Aura, and the Aura is destroyed before it can provide any benefit.

Mana Development and Combat

Ornithopter of Paradise

You can use Ornithopter of Paradise to produce the white mana needed to cast Ronom Unicorn on turn two. This establishes a board presence that includes both mana acceleration and enchantment removal, forcing your opponent to choose which threat to deal with first.

Creature Synergy

Esper Sentinel

While Ronom Unicorn handles enchantments, Esper Sentinel taxes your opponent's noncreature spells. Together, they create a difficult environment for opponents who rely on spells rather than creatures, as the Unicorn can destroy the very enchantments your opponent might use to try and buff their own board or hinder yours.