Curse of Thirst
Wizards Play Network 2012 81 • rare
- Set
- Wizards Play Network 2012
- Collector number
- 81
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dave Kendall
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Enchant player
At the beginning of enchanted player's upkeep, this Aura deals damage to that player equal to the number of Curses attached to them.
"May you drink until you drown but never be sated."— Odila, witch of Morkrut
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Curse of Thirst was released in 2012 as a participation promo for the Wizards Play Network. The card was distributed through local game stores to encourage community engagement during Friday Night Magic events, a cornerstone of organized play for Magic: The Gathering. Its design follows the mechanical tradition of the Curse enchantment cycle, which debuted in the Innistrad set to represent hexes placed upon an opponent.
The artwork was illustrated by Steve Argyle, whose work is frequently featured across various sets of the game. Argyle utilized a dark, gothic aesthetic to complement the card's function, which focuses on mana acceleration for the player while steadily draining the opponent's resources. The release was well-received by players looking for thematic utility cards for Commander and casual formats, securing its place as a recognizable piece of early 2010s promotional material.
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