Master of Cruelties: One Strike Finale
Master of Cruelties is the kind of card that rewrites an endgame plan on contact. This Retro Frame printing from Ravnica Remastered carries the same brutal text players expect: a 1/4 Demon with first strike and deathtouch that can only attack by itself. Its mechanics reward precise timing and careful board construction so you can force a lethal outcome while avoiding the typical creature race.
When Master of Cruelties connects with an unblocked player their life total becomes 1 and the creature assigns no combat damage this combat. That combination makes it a natural finisher in Rakdos shells and a threat that demands an immediate, sensible response. From a rules and tournament perspective the interaction is straightforward and ruthless. Use removal backup and evasion support to turn a single attack into a consistent win condition while keeping the flavor of Ravnica street-level terror at the table.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{B}{R}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Demon
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – First strike, deathtouch
Master of Cruelties can only attack alone.
Whenever Master of Cruelties attacks a player and isn’t blocked, that player’s life total becomes 1. Master of Cruelties assigns no combat damage this combat.
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Power / Toughness – 1/4