Clean Kill, Bitter Cost

Bitter Triumph from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is a compact removal spell that reads like a trade seasoned players take often. For {1}{B} you get an instant speed answer that destroys a creature or planeswalker, but the casting tax asks you to either discard a card or pay three life. That choice makes the card useful both as a clean out and as a tempo play depending on your hand state and life total.

Use Bitter Triumph when you need immediate interaction on an opponent threat or to clear blockers for a profitable attack. In limited it shines as efficient removal that forces decision making. The art and flavor sit squarely in the set tone with a sting of sacrifice built into every play. Bitter Triumph is practical in grindy midrange decks and still finds a home in control lists that can accept the occasional hand cost.

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 –
• Loyalty –