Magic: The Gathering

Crushing Pain

Champions of Kamigawa 162 • common

Set: Champions of Kamigawa
Collector number: 162
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Carl Critchlow
Market price: $0.13

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$0.13market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.13 – $0.18 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card serves as a functional tool for managing the board by directly reducing a creature's effectiveness based on the number of cards in a player's hand. As a common from this set, it illustrates the thematic focus on hand management mechanics that define the experience of playing with these specific cards.

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Card face

What it does

Crushing Pain deals 6 damage to target creature that was dealt damage this turn.

It is said that the mere touch of a kami is like embracing the sun itself.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Crushing Pain was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set drew heavy inspiration from Japanese folklore and Shinto mythology, marking a significant thematic departure from the high-fantasy tropes of the game’s previous blocks. The card depicts the intense, ritualistic nature of the spirit world, serving as a tactical removal spell that reflects the set's focus on creature-based combat and spirit-related interactions.

The artwork for Crushing Pain was created by the illustrator Paolo Parente, who contributed extensively to the game's aesthetic during this era. His design utilizes a somber, gritty palette to convey the mechanical effect of the card, emphasizing the weight and physical toll suggested by its title. While the card is not considered a competitive staple, it remains a recognized example of the dark, atmospheric art style that characterized the Kamigawa block's exploration of mortal and supernatural conflict.

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