Death Pits of Rath
Eighth Edition 125★ • rare
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 125★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Joel Biske
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Whenever a creature is dealt damage, destroy it. It can't be regenerated.
"Neither could I forget what I had read of these pits—that the sudden extinction of life formed no part of their most horrible plan."— Edgar Allan Poe, "The Pit and the Pendulum"
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
Death Pits of Rath was originally printed in the Stronghold expansion in 1998, representing the brutal environment of Rath from the Magic: The Gathering lore. The card's mechanics were designed to simulate a relentless combat arena where any creature that sustains damage is immediately destroyed, reflecting the unforgiving nature of the artificial plane. The Eighth Edition printing, which featured the card with the number 125, was part of a major shift in 2003 as Wizards of the Coast updated the game's core set card frame to a more modern, cleaner aesthetic.
The artwork for the card was created by Pete Venters, a prolific illustrator who contributed significantly to the visual identity of early Magic sets. Venters aimed to capture the visceral and chaotic imagery of a gladiatorial pit, using dark, ominous tones to convey the lethality of the location. Upon its initial release and subsequent inclusion in the core sets, the card was received as a niche but effective enchantment, often favored by players looking to disrupt creature-based strategies in casual and limited formats.
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