Buzzing with Menace: Carrion Locust
Welcome a creature born of the shadows, the Carrion Locust, into your battlefield arsenal. For just {2}{B}, this Insect Horror delivers a swift and punishing blow to your opponent. With its flying ability, this nimble menace promises to evade ground-based defenses while swooping down to feed on the fallen. Upon entering the battlefield, it exiles a target card from an opponent's graveyard, causing them to bleed life points in the process. If that card is a creature, your adversary loses an additional point—a deliciously tactical play that can turn the tide in your favor.
This card synergizes remarkably well with other graveyard manipulation spells such as Scavenge or Underworld Connections, allowing you to keep your opponent guessing and depleting their resources effectively. In a format where every point of life matters, the Carrion Locust is not merely a creature; it’s a strategic tool that combines aggression with utility. Bring it into your deck and watch it swarm your opponents with calculated precision.
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
