Dont underestimate the cheeky 2/1 First strike stat-line, either
The two choices hit a wide enough range of threats to make Abrade a staple in Cube decks and an excellent sideboard tool
Gyome, Master Chef + Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar Aside the cauldrons in their art, my main reason to include Gyome, Master Chef and Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar is that I wanted at least one deck that can run a cat/oven combo (Cauldron Familiar + Witch's Oven)
Target creature gains double strike until the end of turn
Thankfully, you can still play the Merfolk Pirate in Legacy, Vintage, and whatever Cube you want
Gallery and List of Background Cards Acolyte of Bahamut Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Shadow Thieves Candlekeep Sage Clan Crafter Cloakwood Hermit Criminal Past Cultist of the Absolute Dragon Cultist Dungeon Delver Faceless One Far Traveler Feywild Visitor Flaming Fist Folk Hero Guild Artisan Hardy Outlander Haunted One Inspiring Leader Master Chef Noble Heritage Passionate Archaeologist Popular Entertainer Raised by Giants Scion of Halaster Shameless Charlatan Street Urchin Sword Coast Sailor Tavern Brawler Veteran Soldier Notable Cards I call out these cards based mostly on flavor and how well I think their abilities line up with what the background is supposed to be about
