Avatar of Woe
Archenemy 9 • rare
- Set
- Archenemy
- Collector number
- 9
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- rk post
- Market price
- $4.80
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 first appeared in the 2000 Prophecy expansion for Magic: The Gathering, designed as part of a cycle of powerful black creatures. The Archenemy version, released in 2010, utilized the original striking illustration by rk post, an artist celebrated for his distinctively dark and atmospheric style. This reprint placed the iconic avatar into a specialized deck format, emphasizing its role as a formidable, high-impact creature capable of clearing the board.
The design of Avatar of Woe reflects a classic late-90s approach to card mechanics, rewarding players for filling their graveyards to reduce the creature's casting cost. Its popularity stems from its efficiency and the intimidating presence it commands on the battlefield. The Archenemy release maintained this legacy, reinforcing the card's status as a quintessential black rare that bridges the gap between early experimental mechanics and refined competitive play.
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