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Urge to Feed is a black instant from the 2017 Explorers of Ixalan set, offering strategic creature modification for Vampire-themed decks in Magic: The Gathering.

Urge to Feed

2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Explorers of Ixalan

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Description

Urge to Feed, identified as card number 21 in the 2017 Explorers of Ixalan expansion, stands as a notable black instant within Magic: The Gathering. Designed for players seeking tactical advantage in creature-heavy matchups, this card delivers immediate impact through its versatile effect. The ability to reduce a target creature's power and toughness by three allows for precise removal or protection of your own forces, making it a staple in control-oriented strategies. Beyond its removal capability, Urge to Feed offers a unique opportunity to bolster your board presence. By tapping any number of untapped Vampire creatures you control, you can place +1/+1 counters on each of them. This synergy rewards players who build around the Vampire tribal archetype, turning a defensive move into a powerful offensive surge. The card’s mana cost of two black mana makes it accessible early in the game, allowing for quick responses to threats or timely boosts to your key units. Collectors and players alike appreciate Urge to Feed for its elegant design and functional depth. Illustrated by Johann Bodin, the card captures the dark, adventurous tone of the Ixalan setting. Its uncommon rarity ensures it remains a valuable yet attainable addition to any collection. For those building Vampire decks, this instant provides the tools to control the battlefield while simultaneously strengthening your own forces. Whether used in casual games or competitiveConstructed formats, Urge to Feed remains a respected choice for its efficiency and thematic consistency. Explorers of Ixalan continues to be a beloved set among Magic enthusiasts, and Urge to Feed exemplifies the strategic depth that defines the game.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2017

Series

Explorers of Ixalan

Card Number

#21

Featured Subject

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Featured

Urge to Feed

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Johann Bodin

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{B}{B}

Type

Instant

Color

B

Card Text

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Target creature gets -3/-3 until end of turn. You may tap any number of untapped Vampire creatures you control. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on each of those Vampires.

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What does Urge to Feed do in Magic: The Gathering?

Urge to Feed is a black instant that targets a creature, reducing its power and toughness by three until the end of the turn. Additionally, you may tap any number of untapped Vampires you control to put +1/+1 counters on each of them.

What set is Urge to Feed from?

Urge to Feed appears in the Explorers of Ixalan expansion, which was released in 2017. It is the 21st card in the set and is classified as an uncommon rarity.

What is the mana cost of Urge to Feed?

The card has a mana cost of two black mana. This makes it a low-cost instant that can be cast early in the game, providing immediate tactical options.

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