K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth fits neatly into black's toolbox, offering reliable lifelink and a flexible payment option. Its mana cost {4}{B}{B} can be paid with either black mana or 2 life per black mana in the cost, letting you push through threats when your mana is tight. Whenever you cast a black spell, put a +1/+1 counter on K'rrik, showing the growth of its ominous design.
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth: Phyrexian Power On Tap
In practice, K'rrik rewards players who lean into black spells and life as a resource. The life-for-mana option opens up graveyard and reanimation interactions, while lifelink helps you stay in the fight as the board evolves. The 2/2 body acts as a sturdy anchor for aristocrat and control builds, growing with each black spell you cast and keeping pressure on opponents as the game progresses.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {4}{B}{B}
- Card Type: Legendary Creature
- Subtypes: Phyrexian Horror Minion
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Lifelink. For each black mana in a cost, you may pay 2 life rather than pay that mana. Whenever you cast a black spell, put a +1/+1 counter on K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth.
- Power / Toughness: 2/2
- Loyalty: N/A
