Shadow's Mantle
Cover of Darkness is a concise and effective black enchantment that fits naturally into tribal and disruption builds. As the card enters the battlefield you select a creature type and immediately grant fear to every creature of that type. In practice this creates openings for evasive attackers, softens opposing blocks, and pairs cleanly with sacrifice outlets or anthem effects that care about a chosen tribe.
The Extended Art Near Mint Foil on offer is visually striking and useful in play. Use Cover of Darkness in aggressive tribal decks to push damage through lanes that would otherwise be choked by blockers or in controlling shells to punish commanders and repeatable token lines. The printed text and low mana cost mean it resolves quickly and changes combat math on the spot. Add it to a sideboard for matchups where evasive damage and selective intimidation swing the game in your favor.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}
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Card Type – Enchantment
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Subtypes – (none)
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – As Cover of Darkness enters the battlefield, choose a creature type. Creatures of the chosen type have fear.
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Power / Toughness – N A
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Rarity – Rare
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Set – Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed
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Condition – Near Mint Foil, Extended Art
