Buzzing Into Battle: Carrion Locust
Step into the darkened skies of Dominaria with Carrion Locust, a formidable ally for any black mage. For just {2}{B}, this Insect Horror grants you the ability to take advantage of your opponent's discarded resources. With flying, it can swoop in for a surprise attack, disrupting your opponent's plans while draining their life with every arrival. The moment Carrion Locust hits the battlefield, you get to exile a target card from an opponent's graveyard, and if it's a creature, that opponent loses a life. This synergizes beautifully with cards like Thoughtseize or Duress, allowing you to keep their threats in check while enhancing your own board state.
In a format where resource management is key, Carrion Locust serves as a tactical tool, making it a perfect fit for graveyard-centric strategies. Pair it with synergistic cards such as Scavenging Ooze to maximize value from exiled creatures or Yawgmoth's Will to further manipulate the graveyard. Whether you're playing casually or in competitive settings, this common card from The Brothers' War could just be the disruption you need to claim victory.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {2}{B}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Insect Horror
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Flying
When Carrion Locust enters the battlefield, exile target card from an opponent’s graveyard. If it was a creature card, that player loses 1 life.
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Power / Toughness: 2/1
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Loyalty: N/A
