Goblin's Final Word
Zoyowa Lava-Tongue is a compact engine of attrition that rewards aggressive sequencing. As a 2/2 Legendary Creature Goblin Warlock for {B}{R} with deathtouch, it makes sensible blocks costly for opponents and forces awkward choices when it resolves. If you descended the turn it entered, the end step trigger pressures every opponent to either discard a card or lose a permanent, and any player who refuses takes 3 damage. That push fits well in sacrifice themes, graveyard disruption lines, and lists that want to tax opponent resources while presenting a lethal threat.
In play Zoyowa excels as a tempo piece that converts a single body into repeated value. The deathtouch profile means it trades up against larger attackers, while the leave or suffer clause cleans up board stalls or accelerates a race in your favor. In limited and casual constructed shells prioritize sequencing so you can guarantee the descended trigger. The foil showcase treatment adds a collectible edge without changing how the card performs at the table.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {B}{R}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Goblin Warlock
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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.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2
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Set – The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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Rarity – Uncommon
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Style – Foil, Showcase