Befoul
Seventh Edition 118★ • uncommon
- Set
- Seventh Edition
- Collector number
- 118★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Ciruelo
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Destroy target land or nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated.
The bog's touch means death to all but the darkest of hearts.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Befoul was released in 2002 as part of the Seventh Edition core set of Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a significant transitional moment for the game, as it was the first core set to feature card frames with white borders, a shift intended to make the game more accessible to a wider audience, while also introducing a standardized look that distinguished base cards from the more complex expansion sets of the time.
The artwork for this particular printing was created by artist Christopher Rush, a foundational figure in the aesthetic development of Magic: The Gathering. His depiction of the 'Befoul' spell captures the essence of Black mana, utilizing dark, visceral imagery consistent with his iconic style. While the card is a standard common-rarity utility spell in the game's competitive history, it remains a notable example of the transition era’s design philosophy, prioritizing high-contrast, atmospheric storytelling within the constraints of the game's evolving visual identity.
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