Coils of the Medusa
Weatherlight 65 • common
- Set
- Weatherlight
- Collector number
- 65
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Darbury Stenderu
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature gets +1/-1.
Sacrifice this Aura: Destroy all non-Wall creatures blocking enchanted creature.
Serpentine locks shape ornate rocks.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Coils of the Medusa was released in 1997 as part of the Weatherlight expansion, the third and final set in the Mirage block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was conceived during a period when Wizards of the Coast was focused on developing serialized storytelling within the game's mechanics, tying the card releases to the expansive narrative of the Weatherlight crew. The card serves as a thematic representation of the gorgon's petrifying abilities, fitting into the set's broader exploration of ancient myths and magical creatures.
The illustration for the card was created by artist Brian Snoddy, who was a frequent contributor to the game during the mid-to-late 1990s. His work on this piece emphasizes the grotesque and tactile nature of the Medusa's coils, utilizing a gritty, dark aesthetic consistent with the art direction of the era. The card is often noted by collectors for its distinct visual style, which reflects the transition period in Magic's art history before the more standardized digital approaches of later sets.
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