Dead Weight (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Light Play

Sink Their Strength

Dead Weight from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is a compact Aura for controlling the board. Dead Weight casts for {B} and enchants a creature to reduce its combat presence. It is a simple answer to midrange threats and an efficient way to turn trades in your favor without committing additional board resources.

In play Dead Weight functions as a removal light tool and a tempo piece. Attach it to an attacking creature to blunt damage or to a blocker to strip toughness and force awkward blocks. The card fits cleanly into aggressive black decks that need cheap answers and into control shells that benefit from low cost interaction. A practical pickup for players who prioritize consistent measures over flashy plays.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {B}
• Card Type – Enchantment
• Subtypes – Aura
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Enchant creature. Enchanted creature gets −2/−2.
• Power / Toughness – N A