Slither Into Blight with Rottenmouth Viper
The Rottenmouth Viper commands attention with its unsettling presence on the battlefield. As a 6/6 Elemental Snake, it strikes a balance between raw power and a unique, strategic cost mechanic that rewards savvy deck-building. Casting this {5}{B} creature involves sacrificing nonland permanents, reducing its cost for each one given up. This mechanic encourages a playstyle that leverages board resources, making it a natural fit in decks that benefit from sacrificial synergies or that aim to control the battlefield through attrition.
Once summoned, Rottenmouth Viper steadily applies pressure by accumulating blight counters whenever it enters or attacks. Each counter chips away at opponents' life totals unless they sacrifice or discard, creating continuous tension during combat phases. This card embodies the Bloomburrow set’s theme of resource manipulation and creeping menace, offering a reliable threat that punishes opponents for attempting to ignore it. Adding this foil edition in Light Play condition to your collection not only enhances your gameplay but also your display with a subtle shimmer reflecting its dark nature.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {5}{B}
- Card Type – Creature
- Subtypes – Elemental Snake
- 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.
- Power / Toughness – 6/6