Bane of the Living
Commander Anthology Volume II 58 • rare
- Set
- Commander Anthology Volume II
- Collector number
- 58
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Justin Sweet
- Market price
- $0.29
What it does
Morph X mana black mana black mana (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for 3 generic mana. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)
When this creature is turned face up, all creatures get -X/-X until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Bane of the Living was originally released in the Legions expansion in 2003 as part of the morph mechanic, a central feature of the Onslaught block designed by Wizards of the Coast. The card was specifically crafted to provide tactical versatility, allowing players to deploy a creature face-down and later reveal it to clear the board of smaller threats. This iteration, featuring the distinct visual style of the period, highlights the high-fantasy aesthetic that defined early 2000s Magic: The Gathering card art.
The version included in Commander Anthology Volume II was re-released in 2018 as part of a curated collection designed to introduce players to the multiplayer Commander format. By packaging staple cards from past Commander decks into a single set, Wizards of the Coast aimed to make powerful utility pieces more accessible to the community. This reprint maintained the original illustrative integrity of the card while updating the frame to reflect the modern aesthetic standards of the game.
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