Death Pulse
Onslaught 137 • uncommon
- Set
- Onslaught
- Collector number
- 137
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Tony Szczudlo
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
Target creature gets -4/-4 until end of turn.
Cycling 1 generic mana black mana black mana (1 generic mana black mana black mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
When you cycle this card, you may have target creature get -1/-1 until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Death Pulse was released in 2002 as part of the Onslaught expansion set for Magic: The Gathering. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was pivotal in the game's history as it introduced the cycling mechanic, which allowed players to discard cards from their hand to draw new ones, thereby increasing deck consistency. The set drew thematic inspiration from the ongoing conflict between the slivers and the forces of Otaria, shaping the strategic environment of the game's post-Invasion block era.
The card features illustration by Christopher Rush, one of the most prolific and iconic artists in the early history of Magic: The Gathering. Rush’s design for Death Pulse centers on the visceral, dark aesthetic associated with black-aligned spells in the game, utilizing a stark color palette to emphasize the card's function as a removal effect. While it did not reach the status of a format-defining staple, it remains a recognized example of the utility-focused design common during the mid-game development period.
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About Death Pulse
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