Feed the Swarm, Pay the Toll
Feed the Swarm is a compact removal spell that trades life for board presence. For a single black and one generic mana you remove a key creature or an opponent controlled enchantment. The cost scales with the target since you lose life equal to that permanent mana value. In a tight game the card works well as a precise answer that preserves your tempo while forcing deliberate choices from each opponent.
This printing from Commander The Lost Caverns of Ixalan fits into many black shells. Use it when a low mana value threat must go now. It pairs cleanly with life gain or sacrifice synergies and can be an efficient way to clear problem artifacts that carry enchantment like effects. The art and inscription echo the set mood without overstating the effect so you know exactly what you are buying and how it plays at the table.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}
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Card Type – Sorcery
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Subtypes –
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Destroy target creature or enchantment an opponent controls. You lose life equal to that permanent's mana value.
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Power / Toughness –
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Language – English
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Condition – Near Mint
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Set – Commander: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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Rarity – Common