Crackling Doom
Khans of Tarkir Promos 171s • rare
- Set
- Khans of Tarkir Promos
- Collector number
- 171s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana white mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Red · White
- Artist
- Yohann Schepacz
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Crackling Doom deals 2 damage to each opponent. Each opponent sacrifices a creature with the greatest power among creatures that player controls.
Do not fear the lightning. Fear the one it obeys.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Crackling Doom was originally released as part of the Khans of Tarkir expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 2014, with this specific version serving as a promotional card. The card features artwork by Lake Hurwitz, who chose to emphasize the chaotic, draconic energy of the Mardu Horde, one of the five warring clans central to the set's narrative. The design reflects the brutal, aggressive philosophy of the Mardu, who prioritized swift and overwhelming force in combat.
The card quickly gained recognition among players for its efficiency in competitive formats, particularly due to its ability to force opponents to sacrifice their strongest creature while simultaneously dealing damage. The promo version, marked by its unique foil treatment and set identification, became a sought-after piece for collectors who appreciated the blend of functional utility and the distinct aesthetic of Tarkir's plane. It remains a hallmark of the set's design, which successfully balanced thematic flavor with tactical complexity.
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