Aggravated Assault

Aggravated Assault was originally printed in the Onslaught expansion in 2002, designed as a rare enchantment that allows players to take additional combat phases at the cost of mana. It reflects the aggressive red-aligned mechanics of that set, focusing on relentless attacking and overwhelming board states. The card became a staple in various red-based casual and Commander strategies due to its ability to create infinite combat loops when paired with mana-producing creatures.

The Amonkhet Invocations version, released in 2017, reimagined the card with an Egyptian-inspired aesthetic to align with the plane of Amonkhet. These premium cards utilized a distinct, polarizing frame design intended to evoke ancient stone tablets and hieroglyphics. While the artistic direction sought to capture a mythic, divine scale, the reception among the player base was notably mixed, with many collectors criticizing the high-contrast typography and unusual vertical borders that deviated significantly from standard card layouts.