Double Negative
Alara Reborn 87 • uncommon
- Set
- Alara Reborn
- Collector number
- 87
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Paolo Parente
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
Counter up to two target spells.
They feared each other for their differences but were absolutely terrified at their similarities.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Double Negative was released in 2009 as part of the Alara Reborn expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was unique in the history of the game as the first to consist entirely of multicolored cards, reflecting the thematic conclusion of the Shards of Alara block where five disparate planes of existence were being merged back into one. Designed to represent the chaotic intersection of blue and red mana, the card mechanically emphasizes the game's focus on spell interaction and counter-strategies.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Svetlin Velinov, who chose a high-energy, abstract aesthetic to capture the volatile nature of dual-mana magic. The design leans into the thematic tension of the set, visualizing the act of negating spells through swirling, atmospheric energy. Upon its release, the card became a staple of interest for players focused on control-heavy archetypes, known for its specific utility in competitive formats of the era.
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