Grievous Locust – Common Torah Creep – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Grievous Locust – Base Art – Common Torah Creep – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Dust to Devastation, A Plague Awakens

Grievous Locust is a Common Creep Being from the Torah Age, costing 2 faith with 2 strength and 1 hope, and featuring the powerful Zeal ability, which allows it to Challenge immediately when created. This makes it an aggressive early-game card perfect for initiating attacks and putting pressure on opponents right out of the gate.

This card's verse is Exodus 10:14:

"And the locusts went up over all the land of Egypt, and rested in all the coasts of Egypt: very grievous were they; before them there were no such locusts as they, neither after them shall be such."

Strategic Use In Gameplay

Grievous Locust thrives in tempo-focused and aggressive builds that value immediate action and tribal synergy. Its Zeal ability is a cornerstone for opening turns, applying early pressure, and eliminating weaker enemies before they pose a threat.

Synergies and Plays:

• Quick Strike: Use Zeal to immediately Challenge and remove low-hope enemies or open up space on the board for stronger plays.

• Creep Synergy: Combines well with other Creep tribe Beings and cards that benefit from swarming or interacting with small, expendable units.

• Aggro Core: A great inclusion in aggro decks that want to hit fast and early, forcing the opponent onto the defensive from turn one.

Grievous Locust – Common Torah Creep – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Grievous Locust – Full Art – Common Torah Creep – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does Zeal allow Grievous Locust to do?

A: It lets Itchy Lice Challenge immediately on the turn it’s created, bypassing the usual delay.

Q: Is this card only useful in Creep decks?

A: No, while it synergizes well in Creep decks, its Zeal and low cost make it a good fit for any aggressive deck.

Q: How do I best use this in my opening hand?

A: Play it early to take out a weak enemy, pressure your opponent, or trigger other synergy cards that benefit from early aggression.

Grievous Locust – Common Torah Creep – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG