Tackle Artist (SOS)

Creature — Orc Sorcerer

Trample Opus — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. If five or more mana was spent to cast that spell, put two +1/+1 counters on this creature instead.

Reliable threat for spellslinger strategies in Pioneer and Commander. Tackle Artist rewards instant and sorcery-heavy decks with efficient scaling—each spell triggers its Opus ability, and high-mana spells double the payoff. The trample evasion ensures it pressures opponents even when blocked, making it a solid mid-range creature that grows faster than most alternatives in the same slot. Best in decks already committed to casting multiple spells per turn, where it becomes a genuine threat by turn 5–6.

Secrets of Strixhaven — Common