Crescendo of War
The List CMD-12 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- CMD-12
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Daarken
- Market price
- $2.67
What it does
At the beginning of each upkeep, put a strife counter on this enchantment.
Attacking creatures get +1/+0 for each strife counter on this enchantment.
Blocking creatures you control get +1/+0 for each strife counter on this enchantment.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Crescendo of War was originally printed as part of the Commander 2011 release, serving as a tactical enchantment designed to accelerate gameplay. It was created to solve the issue of board stalls in multiplayer formats by providing a scaling bonus to attacking creatures while simultaneously punishing players who fail to commit to the fray, embodying the chaotic and aggressive spirit of the Commander format.
The card features artwork by the prolific fantasy illustrator Daarken, known for his dark and visceral aesthetic. His design captures the escalating tension of a battlefield in flux, utilizing sharp contrasts and dynamic movement to reflect the enchantment's escalating power-up mechanic. Since its debut, the card has been reprinted in The List, ensuring that it remains accessible to players looking to incentivize combat in their deck compositions.
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