Dark Ritual
World Championship Decks 1999 js127 • common
- Set
- World Championship Decks 1999
- Collector number
- js127
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Tom Fleming
- Finish
- Gold
What it does
Add black mana black mana black mana.
"From void evolved Phyrexia. Great Yawgmoth, Father of Machines, saw its perfection. Thus The Grand Evolution began."— *Phyrexian Scriptures*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricBanned
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerBanned
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Where it came from
Dark Ritual was originally released in the Alpha set in 1993, quickly establishing itself as a foundational card in the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. As a black instant that generates a burst of mana for a low cost, it became a staple for fast, aggressive strategies. The specific version from the 1999 World Championship Decks was designed as a commemorative reprint, featuring the deck list of a high-level competitor from that year's tournament to allow players to experience professional-grade deck construction.
The artwork for this particular printing was illustrated by Tom Fleming. Fleming sought to emphasize the occult and somber nature of the ritual through his characteristic use of deep shadows and dramatic lighting. His interpretation of the card aimed to capture the visceral energy of black mana manipulation, contributing to the card's enduring popularity and iconic visual identity within the game's broader aesthetic history.
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