Torch the Witness: Double Damage, Single Purpose
Torch the Witness is a precision removal spell that pays off when you commit resources and want a clean outcome. Cast for {X}{R}, it deals twice X damage to a target creature, turning investment into immediate board impact. When you overshoot and destroy the creature, you also investigate, leaving you with a Clue token to convert tempo into card advantage later.
In play the card reads like a gambler who hedges bets. Use it to finish off a problematic blocker or to punish high toughness threats while ensuring you do not walk away empty handed. The spell sits comfortably in red graveyard recursion shells and midrangy burn lists where the extra card from a Clue can matter as much as the damage. A practical tool for games that hinge on efficient removal and steady value.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {X}{R}
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Card Type – Sorcery
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Subtypes – —
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Torch the Witness deals twice X damage to target creature. If excess damage was dealt to that creature this way, investigate. (Create a Clue token. It is an artifact with "2, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card.")
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Power / Toughness – N A
