The Innocent Blood sorcery card from the 2016 Duel Decks: Nissa vs Ob-Nixilis set, featuring a cost of one black mana to sacrifice a creature.
Innocent Blood
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis
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Description
Innocent Blood is a one-mana black sorcery from the Duel Decks: Nissa vs Ob-Nixilis expansion, released in 2016. As card number 54 in the set, this common card serves as an accessible yet impactful tool for aggressive black decks. The card allows each player to sacrifice a creature of their choice, creating immediate board state shifts without requiring significant mana investment. This low mana value makes it a staple for decks aiming to clear the board early in the game. Designed by Carl Critchlow, the card captures the essence of the Duel Decks format, which was created to pit two legendary Planeswalkers against each other. The flavor text, "Zombies mourn for the living and celebrate those who will soon be given the gift of death," reflects the grim nature of the black mana color identity. Collectors often seek this card to complete their DDR set checklist, appreciating its straightforward design and historical place in the Duel Decks series. For players building their collections, Innocent Blood represents a key component of the Ob-Nixilis strategy, emphasizing sacrifice themes and board control. The card's simplicity belies its strategic depth, allowing for versatile play patterns in formats where it remains legal. Whether you are a seasoned collector tracking down every card from the 2016 releases or a player looking to refine your black deck, this card offers a tangible connection to the competitive history of Magic: The Gathering. The Duel Decks: Nissa vs Ob-Nixilis set remains a notable release for fans of the Planeswalker matchups, and Innocent Blood is a testament to the strategic variety within the game.
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Innocent Blood
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
{B}
Sorcery
B
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Each player sacrifices a creature of their choice.
Zombies mourn for the living and celebrate those who will soon be given the gift of death.
