Drown in the Loch
Wizards Play Network 2023 4 • rare
- Set
- Wizards Play Network 2023
- Collector number
- 4
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- John Stanko
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Choose one —
• Counter target spell with mana value less than or equal to the number of cards in its controller's graveyard.
• Destroy target creature with mana value less than or equal to the number of cards in its controller's graveyard.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Drown in the Loch was originally introduced in the 2019 expansion Throne of Eldraine, designed as a flexible utility spell for Magic: The Gathering. The card represents a departure from traditional counterspells by tying its effectiveness to the number of cards in an opponent's graveyard, forcing players to manage both the stack and the resource pool simultaneously. This version, distributed as a Wizards Play Network (WPN) promotional card in 2023, serves as a high-rarity reward for active community engagement within local game stores.
The illustration by John Stanko captures the ethereal and somewhat ominous atmosphere of the Eldraine setting. Stanko employed a stylized, painterly approach to depict the dark waters of the titular loch, emphasizing a moody color palette that aligns with the card’s identity as a Dimir-aligned blue and black spell. Upon its release, the card design was lauded by competitive players for its efficiency and versatility, becoming a staple in various formats where graveyard interaction is a central mechanic.
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