The Jolly Balloon Man, a character from MTG’s Duskmourn: House of Horror set, may be a Boros Commander, but his nightmarish clown persona would be better suited for the Cult of Rakdos.
MTG’s Duskmourn set is venturing into uncharted territory as a horror-themed Magic: The Gathering set. Departing from the gothic horror of the popular Innistrad, Duskmourn instead draws inspiration from horror trends of the 1980s and beyond, offering a fresh and thrilling experience for fans.
In addition to the eerie TV-static geists, which could easily belong in an old-school horror show, Duskmourn pays homage to slasher films with their creation, the Razorkin. The Jolly Balloon Man plays a crucial role in this faction, showcasing that fear of clowns will always be relevant.
Previously, the Clown Creature type was only found in Magic’s humorous Unfinity series, but The Jolly Balloon Man introduces the archetype to a significant MTG release.
MTG’s new Clown Commander is a creepy treat for Duskmourn players
Despite its underwhelming attacking stats, The Jolly Balloon Man is still a valuable utility Creature in a typically aggressive color combination like Boros. Costing only 1RW and possessing Haste, this Legendary 1/4 can quickly join the battlefield. Its tap ability makes it a useful pick for various situations, making it a versatile addition to any deck.
When The Jolly Balloon Man is tapped and one generic mana is paid, you can use this card’s ability to generate a Balloon token Creature that replicates a Creature you currently command. This action can only be executed as a Sorcery.
The Balloon possesses a stat line of 1/1, as well as flying and haste abilities, enabling it to immediately attack or tap upon entering the battlefield. The token will be sacrificed at the start of the following end step.
Through duplicating Creatures that are enhanced regardless of their original stats, this Commander guarantees that you will inflict a significant amount of difficult-to-defend against damage each round.
Nevertheless, The Jolly Balloon Man’s true worth lies in its ability to utilize both enter the battlefield effects and sacrifice triggers, allowing for strategic maneuvers despite its unpredictable and frenzied nature.
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