[SCD] Bequeathal

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While this is by no means a power card, it is reminiscent of skull clamp. Has it ever been used effectively?

[DrJones]

No, because it's a bad card.
If you want to draw 2 cards for 1 green mana, Glimpse of Nature is better. I don't know why it doesn't see play outside combo elves.

[Chikenbok]

There is no guarantee that the creature being enchanted will be killed, and more importantly its green.

Skullclamp did this whole 'lil +1/-1 thing.

[Jenni]

There are three huge differences between this and Skullclamp that make it a LOT worse.
First, it is missing the +1/-1, so you can't murder your own little guys to draw a card.
Second, Skullclamp is colourless, so anyone can use it.
Third, and most importantly, Skullclamp can be reused - A single skullclamp can draw you 6+ cards over the course of a game if it's not dealt with quickly.

And one more more minor difference - Skullclamp gives +1 to power, which is not really a huge difference, but certainly not irrelevant.

[Barook]

Bequeathal is terrible.

Also note that Skullclamp generates card advantage while this trades two (creature + enchantment) for two. If they remove in response or STP it, you're boned and get card disadvantage.

[rufus]

Infectious Rage and Screams from Within also like Skullclamp since it gives -1 toughness and has a 'on dies' trigger and can generate card advantage, but if you want to use that kind of trigger with an aura, Pattern of Rebirth is a better choice.

[Valtrix]

Also note that your opponent can kill your creature in response to your Bequeathal, which means it will be countered on resolution and net you nothing.