Alms of the Vein (SOI-98) is a black sorcery from Shadows over Innistrad. It causes target opponent to lose 3 life and you to gain 3 life as its primary effect. It also has Madness {B}, letting you cast it for its madness cost when discarded, enabling surprise plays and synergy with discard strategies.

Identity & printing

Name: Alms of the Vein
Number: 98
Rarity: Common
Variant: Normal
Language code: EN

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Rules

Target opponent loses 3 life and you gain 3 life. Madness {B} (If you discard this card, discard it into exile. When you do, cast it for its madness cost or put it into your graveyard.)

Set, artist & references

Artist: David Gaillet
Language: English
Set name: Shadows over Innistrad
Game name: Magic The Gathering

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Alms of the Vein (SOI-98) is a black sorcery from Shadows over Innistrad. It causes target opponent to lose 3 life and you to gain 3 life as its primary effect. It also has Madness {B}, letting you cast it for its madness cost when discarded, enabling surprise plays and synergy with discard strategies.