Wight: The Relentless Shadow of the Battlefield
The Wight from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms brings a grim persistence to your black deck, arriving on the battlefield tapped but ready to chip away at your opponent’s creatures with a vengeance. Its Life Drain ability not only punishes those who fall to its strikes, but also fuels your growing undead army by creating tapped 2/2 Zombie tokens. This trait makes Wight a natural fit alongside cards that benefit from token synergies or undead tribal themes, like Diregraf Ghoul or Death Baron. Its 3/2 body ensures it can trade effectively, setting up a slow but steady attrition strategy that can overwhelm opponents over time.
Wight’s synergy shines in decks that value incremental advantage and board presence, turning each fallen foe into a fresh threat. The exile clause on the dying creatures prevents recursion abuse, keeping the gameplay balanced yet brutal. For players who enjoy grinding down opponents with relentless pressure and tactical token generation, this rare creature is an essential piece of the puzzle—especially in foil form, where its eerie artwork and shimmering finish capture the haunting atmosphere of the Forgotten Realms.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {1}{B}
- Card Type: Creature
- Subtypes: Zombie Soldier
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Card Text / Rules Text: Wight enters the battlefield tapped.
Life Drain — Whenever a creature dealt damage by Wight this turn dies, create a tapped 2/2 black Zombie creature token and exile that card. - Power / Toughness: 3/2