Grisly Sigil⁣ - Streets of New Capenna⁣ (Uncommon)⁣ [82]

Grisly Sigil allows you to target a creature or planeswalker and deal damage based on whether it has already received noncombat damage this turn. If it has, the spell deals 3 damage and you gain 3 life; if not, it only deals 1 damage and you gain 1 life. You can also sacrifice a creature with power 1 or greater to create a copy of the spell, letting you target a second creature or planeswalker, which can be particularly useful for finishing off weakened threats or gaining a bit of life in the process. This card is most effective in decks that can reliably deal noncombat damage, ensuring you maximise its potential. However, if you don't have a creature to sacrifice or if your target hasn’t been damaged previously, the spell's impact is significantly reduced. Therefore, it’s best used in a scenario where you can set up the targets beforehand or have a creature to sacrifice for the extra damage.