Dead Weight (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Near Mint Foil

Sink Their Strength

Dead Weight is a classic removal tool that finds a clear home in aggressive black decks and control shells that need cheap interaction. Dead Weight enchants a creature and reduces its combat value by two on both axes, turning promising attackers into manageable targets or finishing off a creature already leaning toward defeat. As a Near Mint Foil from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan this printing also offers a subtle finish that stands out in sleeve and playmat shots used for coverage or trade displays.

Playing Dead Weight is straightforward. Cast it on a blocker to blunt tempo or on an attacker on the way to combat to shift trades in your favor. It pairs well with sacrifice outlets and removal suites that pressure opposing boards while you accrue incremental advantage. The card fits into sideboards where cheap efficient answers are needed and into low curve black lists that prize tempo and disruption over raw value.

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