Moment of Craving — Efficient Removal with a Bite
Moment of Craving is a compact removal spell that pulls double duty. Cast for {1}{B}, this Instant gives target creature −2/−2 until end of turn and gains you 2 life. It fits cleanly into tempo plays where trading a creature and padding your life total matters. In limited and Foundations Jumpstart brewing this card shines as a cheap answer that keeps your options open on your opponent turn.
The card name says what it does and its flavor matches: a small, precise sting that can turn combat or deny a key blocker. Experienced players will appreciate the low opportunity cost and the incidental life gain when sequencing blocks, saving damage, or preserving a creature of your own. Add it to decks that need consistent interaction and a way to stabilize early skirmishes.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost — {1}{B}
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Card Type — Instant
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Subtypes — None
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) — Target creature gets −2/−2 until end of turn. You gain 2 life.
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Power / Toughness — N A
