Hi Guys! It's me again masterzarlyn28 in the hive! I'll be sharing my Splinterlands Cards Card Look Alike Episode with you in today's blog. We are now on the letter "B" which is backfire,I pick 2 common card from water and earth element! We will discuss the game lore, statistics, card cost, and availability.

Although Flying Squid are not truly capable of flight, their moniker comes from their ability to launch themselves from the water and glide above the surface for long distances before resubmerging. These aggressive predators shoot ink into the eyes of their prey to blind them before attacking with their lengthy tentacles.
The Chaos Legion captain stood at the helm of the ship, gazing out at the empty sea. The sky was an overcast gray, and a brisk breeze ruffled his hair. A large flock of seagulls skimmed the surface of the water, flying ever closer.

He squinted his eyes. The birds drew nearer. As they did, he saw they weren't gulls at all. They were white, yes, but instead of wings and feathers, they had smooth, sheeny skin and tentacles that waved through the air.

From high above in the ship's crow's nest came the cry of alarm. “Flying Squid, twelve o'clock!”

The crew sprang into action, but it was already too late. Before most could reach for their weapons, the squid were upon them. The creatures fired sprays of ink, blinding the men and women below. Those that were able to take up arms flailed uselessly at the creatures, who stayed just out of each, striking with their long and muscular tentacles.

The captain drew his saber and swung at a squid as it whizzed at his head. He missed, and it shot a stream of ink into his face. His eyes burned, and the blinded captain wiped at them futilely.

A tentacle wrapped around his ankle. Another encircled his wrist. He struggled, but his other ankle and wrist were soon grabbed by more tentacles.

They began to pull him apart and, oh, how he screamed.

Venari Knifers are specialized rogues, assassins, and thieves that make their living through shadier dealings in the Realm of Silence underneath Praetoria. They often work as part of criminal organizations or guilds, taking on contracts to put more gold in their pockets. When the Chaos Legion's agents came to Praetoria, many Venari Knifers saw them as new benefactors for their mercenary work. Using the tunnels that run beneath the surface world, the Knifers move like shadows in the night to strike at their opponents.

Like the rest of their kin, Knifers are masters of tools and technology. They've used their knowledge to perfect the Knifer Rig. A deadly weapon powered by magic and pneumatics, Knifer Rigs consist of six fully articulated blades and rods carried on the back. When not in use, they fold away neatly and unobtrusively. When employed, however, they are silent, speedy, and absolutely deadly.
Lyberg rubbed his eyes and squinted around the dimly lit alley. He thought he’d seen… what? He wasn’t sure, but when he looked again, it was gone.

He shook his head. The day had been long. It was probably a trick of the light or his overwrought imagination.

As he started down the alley again, he heard a whisper of movement behind him. But when he spun around, there was nothing but darkness and shadows.

A series of sharp pains pierced his back in rapid succession.

Lyberg let out a cry and fell forward. He rolled over and let out a gasp. His attacker was humanoid, hairless and pale, with large ears and wide eyes. A Venari dressed in leather. From its back, six hinged metal rods protruded, each tipped with a wicked blade. In the moonlight, the blood dripping from them looked almost silvery.

Before Lyberg could so much as beg for his life, the rods pistoned forward, all six blades striking at once. Contract fulfilled.

Reference: https://splinterlands.com/?p=card_details&id=368&gold=false&edition=7&tab=lore
: https://splinterlands.com/?p=card_details&id=384&gold=false&edition=7&tab=lore

If an enemy misses this Monster with an attack, the attacker takes 2 damage.

If the enemy monster does have a shield, it only takes 1 damage.

https://www.splintercards.com/abilities.php?ab=91

Name: Flying Squid
Role: Monster
Card Edition: Chaos Legion Card
Element: Water Unit
Rarity: Common
Damage Type: Melee
Abilities: Reach, Blind and Backfire
Mana: 7

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Name: Venari Knifer
Role: Monster
Card Edition: Chaos Legion Card
Element: Earth Unit
Rarity: Common
Damage Type: Melee
Abilities: Thorns and Backfire
Mana: 6

CARD STATS

🥉 BRONZE LEAGUE 🥉

They differ in speed and health power but deal the same melee damage. As you can see, they both have a unique skill at level 3. One is the ability to reach, and the other is the power to thorn. At level 3, Venari Knifer has a speed of 5, which is sufficient to avoid an enemy monster's attack. It has a thorn ability that can be employed as a benefit when a monster with just melee damage is allowed to enter the battle. Another strong card that can attack while in the second position is the Flying Squid.

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🥈 SILVER LEAGUE 🥈

While Venari Knifer added 2 health power, Flying Squid's speed and power rose by 1. The ability is still the same..

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🥇 GOLD LEAGUE 🥇

While keeping their health and melee damage, both monsters now move faster. Both of them now possess new abilities. While Knifer's additional ability is backfire, which deals two damage to monsters that missed this monster, Flying Squid's additional ability is blind, which increases the likelihood that melee and ranged attacks will miss their targets.

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🏆 DIAMOND/CHAMPION LEAGUE 🏆

The health of Flying Squid rises, and the backfire ability is added, while Knifer damage is pretty stunning at 4 damage. You now have a really outstanding speed speed and enormous health power with this 6 or 7 mana!

MARKET PRICE (DEC)

FLYING SQUID

Flying Squid price at the moment is $.07 per bcx or $28 for a max level regular foil while the gold is around $1.19 per bcx or $45.22. Flying squid regular foil has been consistently hitting $0.08 and $0.07 while the gold foil is in the $1.

VENARI KNIFER

Venari Knifer price at the moment is $.03 per bcx or $12 for a max level regular foil while the gold is around $.35 per bcx or $13.3. The price on regular foil has been playing between .03 and .02 while the gold foil slowly dropping.

Based on the data above, Venari Knifer is cheaper compared to Flying Squid, one of the reason is the ability since it only has 2 ability compared to the other monster.

GOOD MATCH RULESET

MELEE MAYHEM
If you have melee monsters in the back-line with Sneak or Opportunity, those abilities take precedence. Select a summoner that increases melee attack or a summoner that reduces melee attack of enemies + a tank with Shield. Thorns, Inspire, Blast, Retaliate help in this ruleset.

RISE OF THE COMMONS
Only Common and Rare Monsters may be used in battles.
If you have melee monsters in the back-line with Sneak or Opportunity, those abilities take precedence. Select a summoner that increases melee attack or a summoner that reduces melee attack of enemies + a tank with Shield. Thorns, Inspire, Blast, Retaliate help in this ruleset.

SPREADING FURY
All Monsters have the Enrage ability.
Increase Melee attack and Speed when damaged. Values are multiplied by 1.5 and rounded up. Prefer Melee monsters with Sneak, Opportunity in the back row.

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL
Only Monsters with Melee attack may be used in battles.

Choose a summoner that increases/reduces Melee attack or Mylor. Keep a monster with Shield, Retaliate or Thorns in the first position. Reach, Sneak, Opportunity help in this ruleset.

Reference: https://www.splintercards.com/rulesets

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