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CardName: Bitter Cold Cost: 1B Type: Instant Pow/Tgh: / Rules Text: Tap target permanent, then put two -1/-1 counters on it. Flavour Text: The light of the eyes of Melkor was like a flame that withers with heat and pierces with a deadly cold. Set/Rarity: Silmarillion: The War of the Jewels Common

Bitter Cold

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Tap target permanent, then put two -1/-1 counters on it.

The light of the eyes of Melkor was like a flame that withers with heat and pierces with a deadly cold.

Illus. John Picacio

Updated on 13 Dec 2017 by Tahazzar

Code: CB07

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2017-03-25 14:13:43: Tahazzar created and commented on the card Bitter Cold

by Tahazzar:

A slight color bend once again.

Was

> Tap target permanent. If it’s a creature, put two -1/-1 counters on it.

at one point, but this felt better in flavor. It also can be used to manlands and such before they animate.

2017-03-31 18:05:14: Tahazzar edited Bitter Cold

2017-04-15 13:33:02: Tahazzar edited Bitter Cold:

{2} {b} -> {b} {b}

2017-07-31 14:34:26: Tahazzar edited Bitter Cold:

Was "Tap target permanent, then put two -1/-1 counters on it."

2017-11-04 13:20:04: Tahazzar edited Bitter Cold:

{b} {b} -> {1} {b} and back to the "tap permanent" variant.

by SoulofZendikar:

Too strong at that cost/rarity/speed. Looking around, -1/-1 counters don't seem to be a theme, so it's all around best if you make it -2/-2 until end of turn.

by Tahazzar:

I'm planning on using -1/-1 a lot more on the following set of the block. Think Hada Freeblade, but along the lines of Channeler Initiate.

Eh, looking around I would rate both Splendid Agony and Grim Affliction as slightly better as far as effects go but costing {1} more. Scar and Disfigure might be relevant comparisons as well. Considering the set's general power level, I think this card is fiiine.
This has been {2} {b} and {b} {b} at various points. At those times, it was disappointing to the point of being sad.

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