Vorpal Sword: Claim Victory with a Single Strike
The Vorpal Sword embodies the ruthless precision and deadly potential that black mana offers in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. This artifact equipment grants your creature a solid boost of +2 to its power and the fearsome ability of deathtouch, making any attacker or blocker a serious threat. It's a staple for commanders or decks that prize efficient removal through combat, turning even a modest creature into an executioner of foes.
What sets Vorpal Sword apart is its activated ability, which, for a hefty investment of mana, can seal the game instantly. When activated, any damage dealt by the equipped creature to a player ends the game in your favor. The timing and mana cost mean you’ll want to protect your equipped creature carefully until you can strike decisively. This card pairs well with creatures that can evade blockers or grant additional combat steps, such as those with haste or double strike, making each combat phase potentially match-ending.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}
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Card Type: Artifact — Equipment
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Subtypes: Equipment
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Equipped creature gets +2/+0 and has deathtouch.
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Activated Ability: {5}{B}{B}{B}: Until end of turn, Vorpal Sword gains "Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, that player loses the game."
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Equip Cost: {B}{B}
