Flare of Malice: Free Cast in the Shadows
Flare of Malice is a compact instant from Modern Horizons 3 that rewards a careful exchange. You may sacrifice a nontoken black creature rather than pay this spell's mana cost. If you do, you cast Flare of Malice for free and keep your mana available for other plans. The Light Play Foil finish catches the eye with a subtle shimmer that enhances the dramatic artwork while preserving readability.
On resolution, each opponent sacrifices a creature or planeswalker with the greatest mana value among those they control. This is a reliable tempo tool that can swing a stalled board and pressure multiple threats at once. When used at the right moment, it helps you stabilize and set up your next sequence in a way that feels like a calculated move rather than a desperate gambit.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {2}{B}{B}
- Card Type: Instant
- Subtypes: None
- Card Text (Printed): You may sacrifice a nontoken black creature rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Each opponent sacrifices a creature or planeswalker with the greatest mana value among creatures and planeswalkers they control.
- Power / Toughness: N/A
- Loyalty: N/A
