Grapple with Death

Secrets of Strixhaven #192

Grapple with Death - Secrets of Strixhaven

Type: Sorcery

Mana cost: {1}{B}{G}

Card text: Destroy target artifact or creature. You gain 1 life.

Rarity: common

Artist: Nereida

"Not until Lluwen watched Professor Fel in action did he truly understand just how closely life and death were intertwined."

Released: April 24, 2026

Prices

$0.19 USD · $0.26 USD (Foil) · €0.08 EUR

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Format Legality

FormatLegality
Standard✓ Legal
Pioneer✓ Legal
Modern✓ Legal
Legacy✓ Legal
Commander✓ Legal
Vintage✓ Legal
Pauper✓ Legal
Oathbreaker✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Grapple with Death in Secrets of Strixhaven limited

common

Shattered Acolyte
Shattered Acolyte
Creature — Dwarf Warlock

Shattered Acolyte can sacrifice itself to destroy artifacts/enchantments, and Grapple with Death can destroy creatures, giving you comprehensive removal coverage.

 Glorious Decay
Glorious Decay
Instant

Glorious Decay provides flexible removal for artifacts, flyers, or graveyard hate, complementing Grapple with Death's creature removal and life gain.

 Last Gasp
Last Gasp
Instant

Last Gasp efficiently removes small creatures at instant speed, while Grapple with Death handles larger threats, giving you a complete removal suite.

uncommon

Foolish Fate
Foolish Fate
Instant

Foolish Fate destroys creatures and can drain life if you've gained life, synergizing with Grapple with Death's life gain trigger.

rare

Tragedy Feaster
Tragedy Feaster
Creature — Demon

Tragedy Feaster requires life gain to avoid sacrificing permanents, and Grapple with Death provides that life gain while removing threats.

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