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Smolder Initiate | MTG Deck Rec

Smolder Initiate

Smolder Initiate

Creature — Elemental Shaman

Whenever a player casts a black spell, you may pay . If you do, target player loses 1 life.

Legal in Commander
About $0.20

What it does

hate-black
opponent loses life

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Art from Smolder Initiate by Chippy

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