Unleash the Horror: Defiler of Flesh
Meet the Defiler of Flesh, a formidable creature that embodies the eerie essence of Phyrexia within the Dominaria United set. As a 4/4 with Menace, this card brings an unsettling presence to your battlefield. Its unique ability allows you to pay 2 life as an additional cost for casting black spells, making those spells even more potent. This ability can certainly tilt the scales in your favor, especially when combined with cards like Dark Ritual or Thoughtseize, enabling explosive plays that can devastate your opponents. Just be wary; with great power comes great sacrifice.
The lore behind the Defiler of Flesh reveals the dark allure of the Phyrexians, drawing upon the souls of the fallen to fuel their sinister magic. Every black permanent you cast not only strengthens this creature but also forces your opponent to confront their fears, as it grants +1/+1 and menace to your other creatures. This synergy can create a relentless onslaught, overwhelming your foes before they can mount an effective defense. With the right strategy, the Defiler of Flesh can lead your army to victory in the haunting landscape of Dominaria.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {2}{B}{B}
- Card Type: Creature
- Subtypes: Phyrexian Horror
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Menace
As an additional cost to cast black permanent spells, you may pay 2 life. Those spells cost {B} less to cast if you paid life this way. This effect reduces only the amount of black mana you pay.
Whenever you cast a black permanent spell, target creature you control gets +1/+1 and gains menace until end of turn. - Power / Toughness: 4/4