MTG brings Fallout 4’s favorite butler bot to provide big buffs

This robotic butler can be found in MTG’s Universes Beyond: Fallout set, and it’s already making waves with players.

While the wasteland may be a harsh and unforgiving place, there’s no reason to struggle through it alone.Companionsare a staple of the Fallout franchise, and the robotic Mr Handy butler Codsworth is one of the most helpful of them all.

MTG Fallout Codsworth Mr Handy droid

Codsworth, Handy Helper is not only a friendly face for Fallout players, it’s shaping up to be one of the most useful cards in the entire set. Codsworth is so helpful in fact, that it’s likely to see play in a barrage of new equipment-focused decks beyond justUniverses Beyond: Fallout.

How Codsworth, Handy Helper works in MTG

While Codsworth, Handy Helper is not an aggressive powerhouse, it still provides incredible support for your deck through Commander protection, ramp, and equipment boosting.

This card isn’t justa mechanical marvel, it’s also a hell of a flavor win. Each of Codsworth’s abilities is perfectly tied into its role as a helper drone, NPC companion, and all-around excellent butler.

MTG Fallout Codsworth card

Codsworth’s first ability provides its controller’sCommander creatureswith Ward 2, effectively shielding Codsworth’s master from incoming damage and making them difficult to target.

The secondary ability on this card allows Codsworth to provide his master with additional resources. Tapping Codsworth will add two white mana that can only be spent on auras and equipment, kitting out Creatures with buffs and gear.

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Codsworth, Handy Helper’s final ability is a great boon for Equipment decks. Codsworth can be tapped at sorcery speed to equip an Aura or Equipment toanother creatureits player controls for free. In essence, this is Codsworth performing a sacred butler’s duty; helping their master get dressed.

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MTG players react to Codsworth, Handy Helper

So far, MTG players are surprised at just how powerful Codsworth seems to be compared to its cheap mana cost.

Over on Reddit,user Structuremage asked:

“Why does this do so much?”

Commenter Musermat  wasquick to provide a satisfactory answerfor why Codsworth, Handy Helper comes with three useful abilities, stating simply:

“I mean, he does have three arms.”

Players will be able to get their hands on Codsworth, Handy Helper, and many moregreat new cardswhen MTG’s Universes Beyond: Fallout set launches onMarch 8.

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