Befoul
Urza's Saga 116 • common
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 116
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Market price
- $0.13
What it does
Destroy target land or nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated.
"The land putrefied at its touch, turned into an oily bile in seconds."— Radiant, archangel
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
Released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion for Magic: The Gathering, Befoul is a common sorcery card that embodies the dark, artifact-heavy themes of the set. The set was designed to explore the lore surrounding the artificer Urza, and this card reflects the oppressive, utilitarian magic often associated with black mana in the game's color pie.
The card features artwork by Pete Venters, a prolific illustrator who contributed significantly to the aesthetic of early Magic sets. Venters was tasked with capturing the essence of a corruption-based spell, utilizing his signature style to depict the visceral nature of the effect. The card was well-received by players of the era as a reliable removal option for both creatures and lands, serving as a functional staple in limited play formats.
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