Cabal Coffers

Cabal Coffers was first released in the 2002 Torment expansion as an uncommon land card, designed to represent the dark financial underpinnings of the Cabal, a shadowy organization based on the plane of Otaria. The card was mechanically significant for its ability to generate large amounts of black mana based on the number of Swamps a player controls, a design choice intended to reward mono-black decks during a period when the game was heavily focused on color-specific synergies.

The Planechase edition, released in 2009, featured the original artwork by the artist Lars Grant-West. His illustration captures the oppressive, opulent aesthetic of the Cabal’s vaults, emphasizing the card's function as a resource engine. The reprint was met with enthusiasm by players who had found the original card difficult to acquire, as its utility in multiplayer formats solidified its status as a staple for deck-building enthusiasts.