Driven // Despair
Hour of Devastation Promos 157s • rare
- Set
- Hour of Devastation Promos
- Collector number
- 157s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana // 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black · Green
- Artist
- Winona Nelson
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Until end of turn, creatures you control gain trample and "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, draw a card."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Driven // Despair was released as a promotional card for the Hour of Devastation set in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This split card represents a mechanical design choice common to the Amonkhet block, allowing players to cast either half from their hand or, if in the graveyard, utilize the aftermath mechanic to cast the second half. The card was designed to push a high-impact, aggressive playstyle aligned with the set's Egyptian-inspired themes of trial and tribulation.
The artwork for this piece was illustrated by Zack Stella, who focused on conveying the stark contrast between the chaotic movement of the Driven side and the somber, oppressive weight of the Despair side. Upon its release, the card saw moderate play in constructed formats where graveyard synergy was prevalent. Its status as a promo version, featuring distinct foil treatments or frame variations, makes it a sought-after collectible for players who appreciate the thematic narrative of the Hour of Devastation story arc.
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