Grim Bounty: A Dark Toll for Dragon-Slayers
Grim Bounty offers a straightforward yet potent answer to troublesome creatures or planeswalkers, embodying the ruthless pragmatism of the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms setting. For the cost of four mana including two black, this sorcery clears the battlefield of a key threat, making it a reliable removal spell that fits seamlessly into mono-black or Golgari control builds. The sorcery’s secondary effect of generating a Treasure token not only offsets the cost but fuels further plays, synergizing well with cards that capitalize on artifact sacrifice or mana ramp, such as Fire Prophecy or Goldspan Dragon.
The flavor text captures a classic trope of the Forgotten Realms: villagers who would rather pay dragon-slayers than tribute a dragon themselves, underscoring the grim trade-offs common in a world teeming with danger. Grim Bounty balances theme and utility, making it a tactical pick for players looking to maintain control of the board while building resources for their next move.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {2}{B}{B}
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Card Type: Sorcery
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Subtypes: None
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Destroy target creature or planeswalker. Create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with “{T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Add one mana of any color.”)
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Power / Toughness: N/A
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Loyalty: N/A
