Caverns of Despair
Legends 136 • rare
- Set
- Legends
- Collector number
- 136
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Harold McNeill
- Market price
- $111.84
What it does
No more than two creatures can attack each combat.
No more than two creatures can block each combat.
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
Caverns of Despair was released in 1994 as part of the Legends expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was notable for introducing multi-colored cards and complex mechanics to the game, marking a shift toward more intricate gameplay design. It was created during a period when the game's original publisher, Wizards of the Coast, was rapidly expanding its catalog to explore new strategic possibilities.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Dameon Willich, whose style during this era was characterized by a gothic, moody aesthetic that became synonymous with the early visual identity of the game. Designed as a high-cost enchantment, the card was intended to disrupt creature-based strategies by limiting the effectiveness of attacking units. While it remains a niche card in competitive play, it is highly regarded among collectors for its distinct, evocative portrayal of dark fantasy environments.
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