Despoil
Prophecy 62 • common
- Set
- Prophecy
- Collector number
- 62
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Destroy target land. Its controller loses 2 life.
Nothing could grow where the vile smoke had been, and no one could breathe it and live.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Despoil was released in 1994 as part of the Prophecy expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this expansion followed the game's initial surge in popularity and was designed to introduce thematic mechanics centered around themes of fate and sacrifice. Within the game's lore, the card represents the darker, destructive aspects of the set's narrative.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Quinton Hoover, a prominent figure in early Magic art whose distinctive, expressive style defined much of the game’s aesthetic during its formative years. Hoover aimed to capture a sense of tangible malice, utilizing his signature flowing lines to depict the act of corruption. While the card is often remembered more for its contribution to the set’s overall atmosphere than for its competitive impact, it remains a recognized piece of early-era card design.
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