Curse of the Pierced Heart
Innistrad 138 • common
- Set
- Innistrad
- Collector number
- 138
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- E. M. Gist
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Enchant player
At the beginning of enchanted player's upkeep, this Aura deals 1 damage to that player or a planeswalker that player controls.
"May your veins weep, and may every vampire take notice."— Stensian curse
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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Where it came from
Curse of the Pierced Heart was released in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering set Innistrad, a gothic horror-themed expansion set in a world inspired by classic folklore and Hammer Horror films. Designed as an enchantment with a recurring effect, the card represents the thematic focus on curses and human frailty within the set, providing a persistent, slow-acting source of damage to an opponent that mirrors the agony of a haunting.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Matt Stewart. His design captures the visceral, somber tone of the Innistrad block through a stylized depiction of a heart pierced by a stake, set against a dark and moody backdrop. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its flavorful design and its efficiency as a red-aligned damage tool in Limited formats, where consistent chip damage often determines the outcome of tight matches.
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