Callous Oppressor
Onslaught 72 • rare
- Set
- Onslaught
- Collector number
- 72
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Justin Sweet
- Market price
- $1.67
What it does
You may choose not to untap this creature during your untap step.
As this creature enters, an opponent chooses a creature type.
tap: Gain control of target creature that isn't of the chosen type for as long as this creature remains tapped.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Callous Oppressor was released in 2002 as part of the Onslaught expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set introduced the tribal mechanic, focusing heavily on creature types and complex battlefield interactions. Within this context, the card was designed to capitalize on the expansion's emphasis on creature control and manipulation, serving as a tactical tool for blue-aligned decks to seize opposing threats.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Greg Staples. His illustration depicts a stylized, imposing figure reflecting the oppressive nature of the card's ability to hijack control of another player’s creature. Upon its release, it was recognized as a potent tool for limited formats, noted by players for its ability to shift the momentum of a game by stripping an opponent of their most impactful asset.
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