Tribute to Hunger — Feed the Board
Tribute to Hunger is a compact removal and life swing in black that asks an opponent to make a choice and then converts the cost into sustain. For {2}{B} you force an opponent to sacrifice a creature of their choice and then gain life equal to that creature's toughness, which trades creature advantage for incremental life and tempo. Use it on a late game blocker to turn a stalled board into breathing room, or blow out a combo that relies on a single resilient creature. The card rewards timing and reads well in grindy matchups where each point of life matters.
On the lore side Tribute to Hunger evokes the Foundations set aesthetic through quiet menace and small scale cruelty. It is straightforward in function and flexible in application, fitting easily into a control shell or as a tactical inclusion in a midrange deck. If you are building around efficient answers and life buffer interactions this uncommon instant is a solid, predictable slot. Add it to your deck to secure unfavorable trades and to shore up close races; play it after blockers are declared or when an opponent is committed to a single threat for maximum value.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{B}
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Card Type – Instant
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Subtypes –
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice. You gain life equal to that creature's toughness.
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Power / Toughness – N A
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Language – English
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Rarity – Uncommon
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Set – Foundations
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Condition – Near Mint
