Doom Cannon

Doom Cannon was released in 1996 as part of the Onslaught expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was notable for introducing the keyword 'shadow' and for featuring a complex narrative arc involving the villainous entity known as Volrath and the plane of Rath. The card serves as a thematic reflection of the set’s focus on heavy machinery and aggressive, artifact-based combat strategies common in that era of the game's design.

The artwork for the card was provided by Melissa A. Benson, a prominent illustrator during the game's early years. Her approach emphasized the dark, mechanical aesthetic of the Phyrexians, the primary antagonists of the Rath cycle. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche artifact intended for casual play, noted primarily for its ability to convert sacrifice into direct damage, contributing to the broader mechanical diversity that defined the mid-nineties expansion period.