Black Vise
Unlimited Edition 234 • uncommon
- Set
- Unlimited Edition
- Collector number
- 234
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Richard Thomas
- Market price
- $26.74
What it does
As this artifact enters, choose an opponent.
At the beginning of the chosen player's upkeep, this artifact deals X damage to that player, where X is the number of cards in their hand minus 4.
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
Black Vise was first introduced in the Limited Edition Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield and illustrated by Christopher Rush. It was conceived as an artifact that punished players for holding large hands of cards, serving as a tactical tool to disrupt opponent momentum during the game's nascent competitive stage. The Unlimited Edition release, which closely followed the original Alpha and Beta printings, maintained the same iconic black-and-white art style and white-bordered aesthetic that defined early core sets of the game.
The design by Christopher Rush features a stark, ominous depiction of a spectral iron maiden, which became one of the most recognizable pieces of early Magic art. Upon its release, the card was lauded for its mechanical efficiency and aggressive role in tempo-based decks. While it faced temporary bans and restrictions in tournament play throughout the 1990s due to its powerful board presence, it remains a foundational piece of Magic history and a sought-after collectible for those focusing on the Unlimited Edition print run.
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About Black Vise
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