Bitter Triumph — Clean Kill in the Dark
Bitter Triumph sits as a concise removal spell for decks that trade resources for tempo. At {1}{B} you choose to discard a card or pay three life as an additional cost, then destroy target creature or planeswalker. The card fits into sacrifice themes, hand graveyard synergies, and any shell that values cheap answers to big threats.
In play the decision is practical. Use it early to clear a blocker and push damage or later to answer a planeswalker before it takes over the board. The Lost Caverns of Ixalan framing gives the art a furtive feel that matches the card text. Bitter Triumph rewards tight sequencing and knowledge of when to spend life or card advantage to preserve your win condition.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost — {1}{B}
- Card Type — Instant
- Subtypes —
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) — As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card or pay 3 life. Destroy target creature or planeswalker.
- Power / Toughness — N A
- Loyalty — N A