Dangerous Wager
Avacyn Restored 131 • common
- Set
- Avacyn Restored
- Collector number
- 131
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Drew Baker
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
Discard your hand, then draw two cards.
"C'mon friend, take a turn tossing the knucklebones. What've you got to lose?"— Tobias, trader of Erdwal
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
Dangerous Wager was released in May 2012 as part of the Avacyn Restored expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in the gothic horror-themed plane of Innistrad, the card reflects the desperate environment where humans struggle for survival against supernatural threats. Mechanically, the card captures the chaotic and high-stakes nature of this conflict, forcing players to discard their hands for the potential of drawing new cards, a design choice meant to simulate a reckless gamble during a dire situation.
The artwork was created by illustrator Matt Stewart, who contributed significantly to the aesthetic of the Innistrad block. Stewart employed a sharp, intense style that emphasizes the visceral tension of the moment, utilizing a color palette consistent with the dim, brooding atmosphere of the setting. Upon its release, the card was viewed primarily as a niche tactical tool for aggressive decks that prioritize speed over hand preservation, and it remains a recognizable example of the set's focus on thematic risk-taking.
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