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Malakir CullbladeutilityBudget$0.12A black creature that scales upward based on combat damage dealt to opponents, giving black decks a similarly punishing threat that grows from game state pressure.Lhurgoyfutility$0.46Classic variable-size creature whose power and toughness depend on a public zone count, much like Nyxathid changes size based on hand count. It fills the same 'conditionally huge beater' role.Tarmogoyfutility$7.21One of the most famous efficient creatures that varies in size according to game state. While not black, it serves the same role of a cheap creature that can become very large quickly.Phyrexian Negatorfinisher$6.13A powerful early black threat from the same mana cost range that can dominate games if unanswered. It serves a similar role as an efficient, high-pressure black beater.Abyssal Persecutorfinisher$2.34Another aggressively costed black creature that presents a huge body for a low mana investment. Like Nyxathid, it is a black finisher that asks you to build around its downside or timing.Noosegraf Mobutility$0.31A black creature that grows into a much larger threat based on game actions and resource development. It offers a similar snowballing, board-warping role in black.Rankle, Master of Pranksutility$3.08A small black flier that applies immediate pressure and can punish opponents’ hands and resources. It shares Nyxathid’s disruptive black aggressor feel.Skittering Skirgeutility$0.39An efficient black creature with a drawback that still provides early pressure. It fits the same low-cost black threat category, though with a less scaling payoff.
