Poke

Poke is a common Necrobinder attack that costs 1 Energy where you deal 1 damage and Osty deals 6 damage. This starter-caliber card demonstrates the Necrobinder's core mechanic: commanding Osty to attack alongside you. The majority of Poke's damage comes from Osty, making it essential to keep Osty alive for this card to reach its full potential.

Poke pairs with other Osty attack cards like Flatten and Rattle for sustained damage output. Invoke and Grave Warden provide Summon effects that keep Osty healthy between attacks. In builds focused on Osty's offensive role, Sic Em and Protector scale Osty's damage further. Bound Phylactery's passive Summon 1 each turn ensures Osty stays alive for Poke's damage.

As a common starter, Poke is the Necrobinder's basic damage tool in the early game. Against Overgrowth enemies, Poke with a healthy Osty provides respectable damage output. In the late game, Poke may be a removal candidate once you have stronger Osty commands or Doom-based damage. However, in Osty/Summon focused builds, Poke remains a lean, efficient damage card throughout the run.