Rottenmouth Viper Strikes Deep
The Rottenmouth Viper emerges from the shadows of Bloomburrow with a formidable presence that demands attention. This 6/6 Elemental Snake offers more than just raw power; it introduces a tactical layer to your gameplay by enabling you to sacrifice nonland permanents to reduce its casting cost. The flexibility in how many permanents you choose to sacrifice allows you to tailor your approach based on battlefield conditions, making it an adaptable threat that can fit various deck strategies.
Once on the battlefield or when it attacks, Rottenmouth Viper places blight counters that slowly drain your opponents' life totals. Each blight counter forces opponents to either sacrifice nonland permanents or discard cards, or lose life. This interaction forces tough decisions, pressuring your adversaries to weaken their board or their hand. For players who appreciate calculated risk and board control, Rottenmouth Viper is a solid addition that blends sacrifice mechanics with a strong offensive footprint.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {5}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Elemental Snake
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may sacrifice any number of nonland permanents. This spell costs {1} less to cast for each permanent sacrificed this way. Whenever Rottenmouth Viper enters or attacks, put a blight counter on it. Then for each blight counter on it, each opponent loses 4 life unless that player sacrifices a nonland permanent or discards a card.
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Power / Toughness – 6/6
