TCG Playability
Instant
Target creature gains deathtouch and indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)
"Give all you are to Phyrexia, and you will receive more than you could have ever desired."
Offer Immortality is a compact black instant that provides exceptional defensive utility and combat trick potential across nearly every format in Magic the Gathering. At just one black mana, this card offers remarkable efficiency by granting a single target creature both deathtouch and indestructible until end of turn, creating a potent combination that transforms almost any creature into a formidable blocker or attacker depending on the game state. The deathtouch ability ensures that even a small creature becomes lethal in combat, dealing damage that qualifies as lethal regardless of the defending creature's toughness, while the indestructible component prevents all forms of destruction including combat damage, board wipes, and targeted removal effects. This card slots naturally into several strategic archetypes across multiple formats. In commander and pioneer formats, it excels in creature-focused black strategies, particularly in decks built around aristocrat themes or creature-heavy control shells where protecting key threats matters significantly. The instant speed makes it exceptional for combat tricks, allowing players to surprise opponents during combat or responses to removal spells. Modern and legacy players appreciate its efficiency in creature-based midrange strategies or grindy control decks. With legality spanning standard through vintage and including popular formats like commander, pioneer, modern, and legacy, Offer Immortality provides accessible protection that costs minimal resources while delivering maximum defensive value. Players seeking an affordable, efficient combat trick for their black creature decks will find this instant invaluable for protecting pivotal threats while simultaneously making them more dangerous in combat situations.
Illustrated by A. M. Sartor