Defeat
Dragons of Tarkir 97 • common
- Set
- Dragons of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 97
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dave Kendall
- Market price
- $0.09
What it does
Destroy target creature with power 2 or less.
"Wars are decided one life at a time."— Gvar Barzeel, Kolaghan warrior
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Defeat was released in 2015 as part of the Dragons of Tarkir set, the concluding chapter of the Khans of Tarkir block for Magic: The Gathering. This set shifted the narrative of the Tarkir plane, depicting a timeline where the ancient dragons survived and rose to dominance over the established clans. As a black-aligned common spell, Defeat was designed to provide players with a targeted removal option that mirrored the oppressive strength of the dragon-ruled environment.
The card features illustration by Johann Bodin, who focused on capturing the dark, visceral nature of the spell's effect. The design was intended to serve as a functional 'hate' card within the limited environment of the block, offering players a way to efficiently deal with specific threats. Upon its release, it was recognized as a staple for deck-building in limited formats, valued for its straightforward utility and thematic alignment with the set's central conflict.
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