Poisoner's Apprentice
| Name | Poisoner's Apprentice |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — orc warlock |
| Description | Infusion — When this creature enters, target creature an opponent controls gets -4/-4 until end of turn if you gained life this turn. |
| Flavor | "Does this taste like hemlock to you?" |
| Artist | Kieran Yanner |
| Set | Secrets of Strixhaven #92 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
About Poisoner's Apprentice
Poisoner's Apprentice, Creature — orc warlock, designed by Kieran Yanner first released in Apr, 2026 in the set Secrets of Strixhaven.
**Poisoner’s Apprentice** (2B) fits best in a **black midrange or lifegain-synergy deck**, especially one that can reliably gain life on its own turn to trigger *Infusion*—for example, decks using cards like **Blood Artist**, **Sheoldred, the Apocalypse**, **lifelink creatures**, or cheap lifegain spells. In that shell, it acts as a conditional removal spell stapled to a creature, which is solid for tempo and board control. However, it’s generally outclassed by more efficient or unconditional options: **Murderous Rider** provides reliable removal plus a creature; **Grim Haruspex-style creatures** offer better value engines; and straight removal like **Go for the Throat** or **Infernal Grasp** is more consistent. Even newer creatures with ETB removal (like **Ravenous Chupacabra** in older formats) are stronger because they don’t require setup. Overall, Poisoner’s Apprentice is playable in casual or synergy-driven lifegain decks, but it’s unlikely to see competitive play unless the forma
Frequently asked questions about Poisoner's Apprentice
What type of card is Poisoner's Apprentice?
Poisoner's Apprentice is a Creature — orc warlock card in Marvel Snap SNAP.
What does Poisoner's Apprentice do?
Infusion — When this creature enters, target creature an opponent controls gets -4/-4 until end of turn if you gained life this turn.
What set is Poisoner's Apprentice from?
Poisoner's Apprentice was first released in the set Secrets of Strixhaven, illustrated by Kieran Yanner.
Is Poisoner's Apprentice legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Poisoner's Apprentice can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Poisoner's Apprentice?
Cards similar to Poisoner's Apprentice include Front Porch Sentries. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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