Avatar of Woe
Prophecy 56 • rare
- Set
- Prophecy
- Collector number
- 56
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- rk post
- Market price
- $16.27
What it does
If there are ten or more creature cards total in all graveyards, this spell costs 6 generic mana less to cast.
Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)
tap: Destroy target creature. It can't be regenerated.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Avatar of Woe was introduced in the 2000 Magic: The Gathering set Prophecy, a release that sought to experiment with mechanics revolving around mana taxes and land manipulation. As a rare creature, it was designed to serve as a high-impact late-game finisher, rewarding players for filling opposing graveyards. Its aesthetic, characterized by a haunting, ethereal presence, reflects the darker fantasy sensibilities prevalent in the game's art direction during that era.
The card was illustrated by rk post, a prolific artist in the trading card game space known for his distinct, atmospheric style. Post utilized dark, visceral tones to capture the avatar's role as a harbinger of destruction, a visual approach that solidified its status as an iconic piece of black-aligned card art. Upon its release, the card became a staple in casual and multiplayer formats, garnering appreciation for its powerful board-clearing ability and striking visual design.
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