“The imp, unaware of its own odor, paused to catch its breath . . . and promptly died.”
Foul Imp - Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis (#49) - Illustrated by Kev Walker - Magic: The Gathering Card
Flying

Foul Imp

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Creature — Imp

Mana Cost: {B}{B}

Oracle Rules Text: Flying When this creature enters, you lose 2 life.

Flavor Text: The imp, unaware of its own odor, paused to catch its breath . . . and promptly died.

Set: Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis (#49), Rarity: Common, Artist: Kev Walker

Creature Black Common Evasion
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
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1 Printing
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Foul Imp - Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis MTG card scan Foul Imp Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis Viewing DDR Common Kev Walker 2016-09-02

Official Rulings (1)

2004-10-04
You can cast this if you have less than 2 life, since the life is lost as an effect and not a payment.

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