Scarblade's Malice

Lorwyn Eclipsed #119

Type: Instant

Mana cost: {B}

Card text: Target creature you control gains deathtouch and lifelink until end of turn. When that creature dies this turn, create a 2/2 black and green Elf creature token.

Rarity: common

Artist: Quintin Gleim

"The poison on their blades is nothing compared to the poison in their hearts."

Released: January 23, 2026

Prices

$0.19 USD · $0.28 USD (Foil) · €0.05 EUR

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Format Legality

Format	Legality
Standard	✓ Legal
Pioneer	✓ Legal
Modern	✓ Legal
Legacy	✓ Legal
Commander	✓ Legal
Vintage	✓ Legal
Pauper	✓ Legal
Oathbreaker	✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Scarblade's Malice in Lorwyn Eclipsed limited

common

Bile-Vial Boggart

Creature — Goblin Assassin

Scarblade's Malice gives it deathtouch and lifelink, and when it dies it puts -1/-1 counters on another creature while creating an Elf token.

Scarblade Scout

Creature — Elf Scout

Already has lifelink, so Scarblade's Malice adds deathtouch and creates an Elf token when it dies, providing tribal synergies and value.

Safewright Cavalry

Creature — Elf Warrior

Unblockable by multiple creatures, so deathtouch and lifelink from Scarblade's Malice makes it a powerful attacker that creates Elf tokens when traded.

uncommon

Morcant's Eyes

Kindred Enchantment — Elf

Creates Elf tokens based on Elves in graveyard, and Scarblade's Malice puts Elf tokens into play when creatures die, building toward the payoff.

rare

High Perfect Morcant

Legendary Creature — Elf Noble

Triggers when Elves enter, and Scarblade's Malice creates Elf tokens when creatures die, providing consistent triggers while the deathtouch enables favorable trades.

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