Consuming Corruption

Consuming Corruption is a compact black instant from Modern Horizons 3. It deals X damage to target creature or planeswalker and you gain X life. The spell demonstrates black mana's precise efficiency, providing removal and a life swing in a single cast. The swampy artwork sets a mood of patient calculation, aligning with the flavor text about Lort the Sneaky and a mire bound shortcut.

Used to answer a problematic threat on the spot or to improve your position late in the game, Consuming Corruption scales with the amount of mana you invest. By choosing the X value you tailor the impact to the current board, removing a troublesome creature or planeswalker while increasing your life total. The card fits well into control and midrange builds that value efficient answers and survivability, and the art reinforces that shadowy, deliberate approach that black players rely on.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {B}{B}
• Card Type – Instant
• Subtypes – None
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Consuming Corruption deals X damage to target creature or planeswalker and you gain X life.
• Power / Toughness – —
• Loyalty – —