Silent Shroud
Cover of Darkness brings a surgical incision of fear to your black deck. For a single and a black this enchantment asks you to name a creature type as it enters the battlefield, then gives all creatures of that type fear so they slip past most defenders. The printed wording matches the Universes Beyond: Assassin's Creed art and frame and the foil treatment on this Light Play copy accentuates the midnight rooftops that frame the card's effect.
Used well this card targets opposing tribal lines or reinforces your own evasive plan. It pairs with removal that clears artifact or black blockers and with creatures that punish blocked attackers. The flavor line underscores the set's Assassin theme while the rules text is tight enough for tournament play and savvy enough for cube or commander lists. Condition is Light Play and the card is a foil so it stands out in sleeve and display without compromising playability.
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. (They can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)
