Mayhem Devil — Rakdos Instigator
Mayhem Devil is a compact source of incremental damage that rewards sacrifice synergies and punishes careless board development. The card reads cleanly and executes a simple economics of threat. For {1}{B}{R} you get a 3/3 Devil that turns every sacrifice into tempo by dealing one point of damage to any target whenever a player sacrifices a permanent. That interaction scales across token swarms, self sacrifice outlets and opponent misplays.
In practical play Mayhem Devil fits into Rakdos midrange lists and sacrifice focused decks where each small tick of damage adds up. It also pressures life totals and can pick off utility creatures or finish off planeswalkers without committing more resources. Flavor touches align with Ravnica Remastered lore as a Rakdos cultist ringleader who enjoys opportunistic chaos while the city burns around them.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}{R}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Devil
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever a player sacrifices a permanent, Mayhem Devil deals 1 damage to any target.
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Power / Toughness – 3/3