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Dark Confidant is a compact engine for card advantage that asks you to weigh each draw. The card reads plainly and functions reliably; you pay {1}{B} to put a Human Wizard into play that turns your upkeep into card selection and a steady life payment. In practical play this card speeds through your deck, fuels spells and threats, and forces tight resource decisions because every revealed card comes straight into your hand while costing life equal to its mana value.
In the streets of Ravnica this retro frame printing captures the grinder vibe. Use Dark Confidant in decks that want early tempo and a flow of answers or finishers. It pairs best with low curve strategies and ways to mitigate life loss. The flavor matches the mechanic. Greatness comes at a cost, and this card makes that cost part of your plan.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Wizard
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – At the beginning of your upkeep, reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. You lose life equal to its mana value.
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Power / Toughness – 2/1