Curse Artifact
The Dark 43 • uncommon
- Set
- The Dark
- Collector number
- 43
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Market price
- $0.88
What it does
Enchant artifact
At the beginning of the upkeep of enchanted artifact's controller, this Aura deals 2 damage to that player unless they sacrifice that artifact.
Voska feared the artifact had come too easily.
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
Released in August 1994 as part of The Dark, the fifth expansion set for Magic: The Gathering, Curse Artifact reflects the gothic horror aesthetic that defined the collection. The set was designed by Richard Garfield and a small team at Wizards of the Coast to pivot away from the high-fantasy tropes of earlier releases, focusing instead on themes of decay, folklore, and dark magic. This shift was intended to create a more atmospheric and gritty gameplay experience for players who had been with the game since its debut.
The card was illustrated by Quinton Hoover, a prominent artist whose distinct, flowing style became a hallmark of early Magic sets. Hoover’s design for Curse Artifact captures the feeling of a malevolent relic, utilizing detailed ink work to convey a sense of impending misfortune. While the card is often discussed by long-term players for its mechanical complexity and niche utility in early deck archetypes, it remains a recognized example of the darker visual direction that characterized the mid-nineties development of the game.
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