Rot-Curse Rakshasa — Decay the Board
Rot-Curse Rakshasa is a compact clock in a demon's body. The card reads Rot-Curse Rakshasa and plays as a {1}{B} five five with trample and decayed, so it forces awkward blocks while threatening lethal damage. Its printed Renew ability gives it a second life from the graveyard when you pay {X}{B}{B}, exile it and distribute decayed counters across X target creatures, turning your opponent's team into temporary hazards you can exploit at combat.
In practical play the Rakshasa excels in sacrifice shells and graveyard synergy. The card's ability to load decayed counters on multiple creatures scales with available mana and a spell speed restriction means planning matters. This Light Play copy from Tarkir Dragonstorm is a mythic that fits Commander and midrange decks, and it reads cleanly at the table whether you want a recurring threat or a way to neutralize an opposing board. Add it to your collection or deck and test how often the board collapses under its slow rot.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Demon
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Trample
Decayed (This creature can’t block. When it attacks, sacrifice it at end of combat.)
Renew — {X}{B}{B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Put a decayed counter on each of X target creatures. Activate only as a sorcery.
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Power / Toughness – 5/5
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Rarity – Mythic
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Set – Tarkir Dragonstorm
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Language – English
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Condition – Light Play
