Poison Skies with Black Dragon
The Black Dragon from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms embodies a deadly presence that commands control of the skies. With a formidable flying ability, it patrols the battlefield with ease, evading ground-based threats effortlessly. Its Acid Breath ability triggers upon entering play, delivering a potent -3/-3 blow to a target creature your opponent controls, often swinging the tempo in your favor by removing early blockers or weakening key threats. This interaction makes Black Dragon a versatile pick for decks that crave a mid-to-late game stabilizer with both offensive and defensive utility.
While its 4/4 frame at the cost of {5}{B}{B} may seem demanding, Black Dragon synergizes well with cards that can accelerate your mana or protect your flying menace, such as artifact mana sources or enchantments that grant resilience. Its flavor reminds players of the dark allure and ruinous nature of black dragons in Dungeons & Dragons lore, where these creatures thrive amidst the downfall of mortal realms. Integrate Black Dragon into your game plan to leverage its acid breath as a strategic removal tool and aerial threat.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {5}{B}{B}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Dragon
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Card Text / Rules Text: Flying
Acid Breath — When Black Dragon enters the battlefield, target creature an opponent controls gets -3/-3 until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness: 4/4
