Slimy DualleechHow it works & interactions with other cards

Empowering the Small

Slimy Dualleech features a triggered ability that occurs at the beginning of combat on your turn. It specifically targets a creature you control with power 2 or less. Upon resolution, that creature gains a +1/+0 power boost and the deathtouch keyword until the end of the turn. This makes it an excellent tool for aggressive decks that rely on utility creatures or tokens to push through damage or force unfavorable blocks.

The Timing of Power Checks

When you put the ability on the stack, you must choose a target that currently has power 2 or less. If the creature's power increases above 2 before the ability resolves, the target becomes illegal and the ability will fail to resolve. However, once the ability has resolved and the bonus is applied, the creature's power can increase further without losing the deathtouch or the +1/+0 bonus.

Synergy and Strategy

Because this effect triggers every combat on your turn, it provides consistent pressure. It is particularly effective with creatures that have 'enters the battlefield' or 'death' triggers, as your opponent will be hesitant to block a deathtouch creature that provides value regardless of whether it survives combat. Use this to turn your utility creatures into legitimate combat threats.

Interaction examples

The Infinite Leech Growth

Furgul, Quag Nurturer

If you have Furgul, Quag Nurturer and Slimy Dualleech on the battlefield, Furgul's end step trigger sees that you already control a Leech. Instead of conjuring a new one, Furgul puts a +1/+1 counter on Slimy Dualleech. As long as Slimy Dualleech stays at power 2 or less (perhaps through its base stats), it can target itself during combat to become a 3/1 with deathtouch.

Double the Venom

Roaming Throne

With Roaming Throne on the battlefield naming 'Leech,' Slimy Dualleech's combat ability triggers an additional time. You can choose two different creatures with power 2 or less (or the same creature twice) to receive the +1/+0 and deathtouch bonuses. This allows you to threaten multiple blocks or spread the power across your board.

Deadly Value

Solemn Simulacrum

Solemn Simulacrum enters as a 2/2. At the beginning of your combat, Slimy Dualleech targets it. The Simulacrum becomes a 3/2 with deathtouch. Now, your opponent must decide: take 3 damage, or block it and lose their creature while allowing you to draw a card from the Simulacrum's death trigger.