Grievous Wound — Quiet but Calculated
Grievous Wound from Duskmourn House of Horror is a compact removal tool that rewards timing and reading the board. In Light Play Foil condition this rare single black mana spell feels at home in decks that prefer efficient interaction. It trades a larger tempo swing for reliability; cast it on the right target and you buy a clean answer without overcommitting resources.
Gameplay wise the card reads as a concise piece of the puzzle. Use Grievous Wound to blunt an early attacker or to finish off a blocker that has been propped up by buffs. The card’s printing keeps the wording tight so it slots easily into sideboards and main decks where creature answers must be predictable. A touch of Duskmourn flavor connects the mechanic to the set’s haunted tone without getting in the way of practical play decisions.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}
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Card Type – Instant
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Subtypes – —
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Target creature gets −2/−2 until end of turn. If that creature would die this turn, exile it instead.
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Power / Toughness – N A
