Silent Toll of the Crypt
Crypt Ghast brings reliable Orzhov utility to any black deck that leans on Swamp count and incremental advantage. As a 2 2 Spirit for {3}{B} it is modest on its face but the built in Extort and the mana doubling on tapping Swamps open space for long games where every life point and extra black matters. Experienced pilots use it on the midgame turn to convert chump blocking into steady drains while setting up for heavier plays on the following turns.
Play it in a control list that values attrition or in a mono black ramp shell where the additional black mana accelerates threat density. The card pairs with extort engines and sac outlets for repeated value and rewards land counts and disciplined sequencing. Crypt Ghast feels right in the lanes of Ravnica where the Orzhov collect small payments that add up over the course of the match.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Spirit
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Extort (Whenever you cast a spell, you may pay {W/B}. If you do, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain that much life.) Whenever you tap a Swamp for mana, add an additional {B}.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2