Feign Death: The Ultimate Survival Gambit
Feign Death from the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set embodies cunning and resilience in a single black mana instant. This card offers a temporary survival mechanism by granting a creature a potent death trigger that brings it back to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter at the end of the turn. It’s a clever way to dodge removal or unfavorable combat outcomes, turning a seemingly fatal situation into a strategic advantage. Players familiar with "persist" or "undying" mechanics will appreciate how Feign Death provides a one-turn safety net that can also trigger enter-the-battlefield effects, opening up interesting interactions in decks focused on value and recursion.
In constructed or casual play, Feign Death pairs well with creatures that have impactful death triggers or auras, such as Blood Artist or Reassembling Skeleton. It also synergizes with token generators and sacrifice outlets, making it a versatile tool for black-based midrange or control decks. Its instant speed allows for surprise plays, protecting your key creature just when your opponent thinks it’s doomed. For players seeking to outwit opponents with tactical timing and resourcefulness, Feign Death is a subtle yet effective inclusion.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {B}
- Card Type: Instant
- Subtypes: —
- Card Text / Rules Text: Until end of turn, target creature gains "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner’s control with a +1/+1 counter on it."
- Power / Toughness: —
- Loyalty: —