Zoyowa Lava-Tongue (Showcase) (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Light Play

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Zoyowa Lava-Tongue is a compact threat that pulls attention every time it hits the battlefield. The card reads like a precise tool for tempo play. With deathtouch and a 2 2 body, Zoyowa forces unfavorable blocks and turns small trades into meaningful board advantage. The end step trigger rewards an aggressive cadence by pressuring opponents to choose between handing you resources or taking direct damage when you descended that turn.

Use Zoyowa Lava-Tongue to close gaps in midrange and aggressive decks where incremental damage and resource denial matter. It fits well with decks that can reliably descend during combat. The Goblin Warlock lines up cleanly with sacrifice synergies or hand disruption themes and offers a predictable clock while creating decision points for your opponent.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {B}{R}
• Card Type – Legendary Creature
• Subtypes – Goblin Warlock
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Deathtouch. At the beginning of your end step, if you descended this turn, each opponent may discard a card or sacrifice a permanent. Zoyowa Lava‑Tongue deals 3 damage to each opponent who didn’t.
• Power / Toughness – 2/2