Magic: The Gathering

Diabolic Edict

Beatdown Box Set 23 • common

Set: Beatdown Box Set
Collector number: 23
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Black
Artist: Ron Spencer
Market price: $0.67

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Lore

Why it matters

This instant card represents a fundamental tactical tool, allowing a player to force an opponent to sacrifice a creature at a moment's notice. While classified as a common, its utility remains a staple for those who value precise control over the state of the board.

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What it does

Target player sacrifices a creature of their choice.

Greven il-Vec lifted Vhati off his feet. "The fall will give you time to think on your failure."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Diabolic Edict was first introduced in the Tempest expansion in 1997, designed by Mike Elliott to provide black-aligned decks with a versatile, low-cost method of removal that forced opponents to sacrifice a creature. The spell quickly became a staple in tournament play due to its ability to bypass defensive mechanics like protection or shroud that would otherwise neutralize targeted destruction spells.

The version included in the 2000 Beatdown Box Set features the intense, visceral illustration style of Ron Spencer, who was a frequent contributor to the game during its formative years. Spencer’s work on this card leans into the macabre aesthetic characteristic of the era, emphasizing the grim, unavoidable nature of the edict through sharp lines and a dark, atmospheric color palette.

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