Curse of Predation

Curse of Predation was originally released in the Commander 2011 product, a set designed to expand the multiplayer format by introducing mechanics that encourage interaction and aggression. The card belongs to the 'Curse' cycle, a series of Enchantment-Auras that players attach to opponents to incentivize the entire table to attack the cursed player. This specific card was designed to support aggressive strategies by providing a permanent +1/+1 counter bonus to any creature attacking the enchanted player.

The art for Curse of Predation was illustrated by Steve Argyle, who frequently contributed to the Magic: The Gathering card pool during this era. The visual design emphasizes the predatory nature of the mechanic, utilizing a sharp, visceral style to communicate the theme of shared aggression. Within the Commander Anthology release, which sought to reprint iconic cards from earlier iterations of the format, the card was preserved as a staple for players looking to manipulate combat incentives in group play.