Incriminate (SNC)

Incriminate
Casting Cost: {1}{B}
Card Type: Sorcery
Card Text:
Choose two target creatures controlled by the same player. That player sacrifices one of them.
Flavour Text:
"If I were you, I'd check that elf's coat. I saw him slipping something into his pocket just before you arrived."
-Krandal, freelance instigator
Artist: Kieran Yanner

Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:
  • Efficient mana cost for a forced sacrifice effect.
  • Provides a degree of player choice, making it less likely to be countered or negated.
  • Can disrupt opponent's board state and plans.
• Weaknesses:
  • Requires the opponent to have at least two creatures.
  • Gives the opponent the choice of which creature to sacrifice, potentially reducing its effectiveness.

Deck Utility:

• Control Decks: Provides a low-cost way to interact with the board while maintaining card advantage.

• Midrange Decks: Offers a way to remove threats without losing a card, and it can help break stalemates.

• Sacrifice/Synergy Decks: Combines well with cards that benefit from creatures dying, like "Blood Artist" or "Grave Pact."

Interactions and Combos:

• Dictate of Erebos/Grave Pact: These enchantments could make the sacrifice doubly painful for your opponent.

• Torment of Hailfire: Could act as an additional source of pressure, forcing the opponent to sacrifice even more.

Flavor and Lore:

• The flavor text provides a small window into the underhanded tactics at play, adding a bit of narrative intrigue.

Overall Impression:

Incriminate is a versatile removal spell with a cost-effective price point. While it gives the opponent the choice of which creature to lose, it's a powerful way to interact with the board. It fits into various archetypes and is particularly strong in decks that can exploit its forced sacrifice.