Echoes of Cruelty: Wight’s Grim March
The Wight from the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set brings a chilling presence to any black deck, embodying a relentless zombie soldier whose life-draining power reshapes the battlefield with each fallen foe. Entering the battlefield tapped, this 3/2 creature makes an immediate impact by turning the death of enemy creatures into a tactical advantage. Its Life Drain ability triggers upon dealing damage that results in a creature’s demise, creating a tapped 2/2 black Zombie token and exiling the defeated card. This eternal echo of cruelty enhances board presence without expanding your mana investment, making it an ideal pick for attrition-based strategies.
Wight pairs naturally with sacrifice outlets or other creatures that can chip away at opposing forces, allowing you to capitalize on its token generation while controlling the flow of combat. Combining it with cards like Cauldron Familiar or Blood Artist intensifies its draining effect, turning each skirmish into a siphon of life against your opponents. Its foil Near Mint edition adds a subtle shimmer that amplifies the eerie aura, making it a prized inclusion for collectors and competitive play alike.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{B}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Zombie Soldier
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): 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.
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Power / Toughness: 3/2
