Defiler of Flesh: Unleash the Horror
Meet the Defiler of Flesh, a menacing addition to your Magic: The Gathering deck from the Dominaria United set. This 4/4 Phyrexian Horror brings an edge to your black spells by allowing you to pay life instead of mana, which can dramatically alter the tempo of your game. With Menace as its ability, it becomes a formidable threat on the battlefield, forcing your opponents to think twice about how they defend. Imagine casting your favorite black permanents like Shielded's Edict or Nightmare Unmaking while simultaneously draining your opponent's life total—it's a strategy that can turn the tide swiftly!
The synergy with cards that emphasize life drain or those that benefit from sacrificing creatures makes the Defiler of Flesh a versatile powerhouse. Pair it with cards like Vampire Nighthawk for that added lifelink, or Revenant's Bargain for a brutally effective combo. Just be ready for the chaos this creature brings—it embodies the relentless march of Phyrexian ambition!
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {2}{B}{B}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Phyrexian, Horror
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Card Text: 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.
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Power / Toughness: 4/4
