Promise of Power

Description

Promise of Power is a rare black sorcery from the 2014 Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic set in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Kev Walker, this card is identified by card number 54 and the set code DVD. It requires a mana cost of five, including three black mana, to cast on the battlefield. The card’s strategic depth comes from its Entwine ability, which allows players to choose between two distinct effects. Without paying the additional entwine cost, the sorcery lets you draw five cards but forces you to lose 5 life. This trade-off provides immediate card advantage at the expense of your health total. If you choose to pay the extra four black mana to Entwine, you unlock a more aggressive option: creating a 1/1 black Demon creature token with flying. The size of this demon scales with the number of cards in your hand, making it a formidable threat if you have drawn heavily earlier in the turn. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering appreciate this card for its versatile design and the clever mechanic that rewards careful resource management. Whether you are completing the DVD set or seeking specific rare cards for your library, Promise of Power represents a classic example of black magic’s thematic focus on power through sacrifice and demonic pacts.