Crackling Doom
Khans of Tarkir 171 • rare
- Set
- Khans of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 171
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana white mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Red · White
- Artist
- Yohann Schepacz
- Market price
- $0.35
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 released in 2014 as part of the Khans of Tarkir expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to represent the aggressive, martial aesthetic of the Mardu Horde, a faction inspired by historical nomadic warriors. It occupies a distinct space in the game's mechanics by forcing opponents to sacrifice their strongest creature while simultaneously dealing damage to them, reflecting the brutal and unrelenting nature of the Mardu philosophy.
The artwork was created by illustrator Johannes Voss, who sought to capture the visceral energy of a sudden magical strike. His design focuses on dynamic lighting and the aftermath of a catastrophic force, emphasizing the chaotic power of the card. Upon release, it became a staple in competitive play, particularly within the Modern and Commander formats, where its versatility as both board control and a direct damage source earned it lasting recognition among players.
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