Animal Friend

Description

Released in 2024 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Fallout crossover, Animal Friend appears as card number 600 in the PIP set code. This foil Rare card is classified as an Enchantment — Aura with a mana cost of {1}{G} and a mana value of 2. Designed by Maxim Kostin, the card brings the whimsical yet deadly ecosystem of the Fallout universe into the strategic framework of Magic. As an Aura, Animal Friend attaches to a creature to enhance its offensive capabilities. The enchantment grants the enchanted creature a triggered ability that activates whenever it attacks. Upon attacking, the controller creates a 1/1 green Squirrel creature token. The power of this token scales significantly based on the enchanted creature's attachments. For every Aura and Equipment attached to the creature other than Animal Friend itself, the created Squirrel token receives an additional +1/+1 counter. This mechanic rewards players who build dense, equipment-heavy or aura-heavy strategies, turning a single attack into a swarm of increasingly powerful squirrels. The foil treatment adds a premium finish to the card, making it a desirable addition to any collection focused on the Fallout crossover. While the flavor text hints at a mutualistic relationship, the gameplay offers a robust engine for token generation and board presence. This product represents a distinct intersection of two major pop culture franchises, offering both strategic depth and collectible value for dedicated Magic players and Fallout fans alike.