Diminish
Magic 2011 52 • common
- Set
- Magic 2011
- Collector number
- 52
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $0.03
What it does
Target creature has base power and toughness 1/1 until end of turn.
"'That was a narrow escape!' said Alice, a good deal frightened at the sudden change, but very glad to find herself still in existence."— Lewis Carroll, *Alice's Adventures in Wonderland*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Diminish was released as part of the Magic 2011 core set in July 2010. Designed to serve as a blue common within the set, the card functions as a combat trick, temporarily reducing the power of an opponent's creature to help a player manage the board state or neutralize a high-threat attacker. It reflects the set's focus on foundational mechanics that provide newer players with accessible tools for interaction.
The card features illustration by Kev Walker, a prominent artist in the Magic: The Gathering community known for his gritty, detailed style. Walker's work on Diminish captures the essence of a magical siphon, visualizing the drain of energy from a creature. Upon its release, it was regarded as a standard utility card, fitting seamlessly into the limited environment of Magic 2011 without significantly altering the broader competitive landscape of the game.
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