Compost
Seventh Edition 235 • uncommon
- Set
- Seventh Edition
- Collector number
- 235
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Marc Fishman
- Market price
- $1.89
What it does
Whenever a black card is put into an opponent's graveyard from anywhere, you may draw a card.
A fruit must rot before its seed can sprout.— Yavimaya saying
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
Compost was originally printed in the Urza's Destiny expansion in 1999, later appearing in the Seventh Edition core set in 2002. It was designed as a niche green enchantment that rewards players for playing against black decks by allowing them to draw cards whenever an opponent puts a black card into their graveyard. The mechanics reflect the set's focus on graveyard-related interactions, positioning it as a distinct sideboard tool for competitive play.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the game's early history. His interpretation of the card depicts a literal process of decay and regrowth, aligning with the mechanical theme of transforming an opponent's discarded resources into player advantage. The Seventh Edition printing maintained this classic aesthetic, helping the card remain a recognizable piece of Magic: The Gathering history for long-time players.
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