Voracious NullHow it works & interactions with other cards

A Hunger for Growth

Voracious Null features a simple but effective activated ability: by paying two mana and sacrificing another creature, you place two +1/+1 counters on it. This ability is restricted by sorcery speed, meaning you can only activate it during your own main phases when the stack is empty.

The Step-by-Step Sacrifice

To activate the ability, you first announce it and pay the mana cost of {1}{B}. As part of the activation cost, you must sacrifice another creature; this happens immediately and cannot be responded to by opponents to 'save' the creature you are sacrificing. Once the ability resolves, Voracious Null receives its counters.

Timing and Strategy

Because this ability is 'only as a sorcery,' you cannot use it as a response to an opponent's removal spell or during combat to surprise an attacker. You must plan your sacrifices during your turn, often targeting creatures that have already served their purpose or have beneficial 'dies' triggers.

Interaction examples

Sacrificing for Value

Solemn Simulacrum

You have Solemn Simulacrum on the battlefield. During your main phase, you pay {1}{B} and sacrifice the Simulacrum to activate Voracious Null's ability. Because Solemn Simulacrum was put into the graveyard, its 'dies' trigger goes on the stack. You draw a card, and then Voracious Null receives two +1/+1 counters, effectively turning your spent utility creature into a resource.

Tribal Synergies

Roaming Throne

If you have Roaming Throne on the battlefield with 'Zombie' chosen, it does not double Voracious Null's ability. This is because Voracious Null has an 'activated ability' (identified by the colon), whereas Roaming Throne only interacts with 'triggered abilities' (starting with when, whenever, or at). You will still pay the cost and receive two counters as normal.