Village Rites is a common black instant card from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Game Night: Free-for-All set, featuring a sacrifice mechanic to draw cards.
Village Rites
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Game Night: Free-for-All
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Village Rites, identified as card number 64 in the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Game Night: Free-for-All set (GN3), is a staple black instant card designed for competitive and casual play alike. Created by artist Igor Kieryluk, this card allows players to sacrifice a creature as an additional cost to draw two cards, offering a powerful resource advantage that aligns with the set's aggressive gameplay themes. Collectors appreciate Village Rites for its efficiency and its role in various black-based strategies within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem. Its straightforward mana cost of one black mana makes it accessible for early-game plays, while its ability to generate card advantage keeps it relevant in many formats. Whether you are building a deck focused on board control or simply expanding your library with essential black cards, this release offers significant value. The Game Night series was specifically curated to provide accessible entry points for new players while maintaining depth for veterans, and Village Rites exemplifies this balance. Its inclusion in multiple subsequent sets has also made it a key piece for completing modern Magic: The Gathering collections. For enthusiasts looking to enhance their understanding of the game's mechanics or complete their set, this card remains a fundamental component of the black mana pool.
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Village Rites
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Igor Kieryluk
Card Stock
English
{B}
Instant
B
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As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Draw two cards.
The Skelle raise scorn poles in conquered villages—cursed totems of wood and bone that sap survivors of physical strength and the will to fight back.