Drown in the Loch
Throne of Eldraine 188 • uncommon
- Set
- Throne of Eldraine
- Collector number
- 188
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- John Stanko
- Market price
- $1.11
What it does
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• 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 introduced in the 2019 Magic: The Gathering set Throne of Eldraine, a collection heavily inspired by Arthurian legend and European folklore. As a blue and black hybrid card, it reflects the dual-natured, often dark tone of the set's fairy tale aesthetic. Mechanically, the card acts as both a counterspell and a removal spell, requiring the player to balance their opponent's graveyard size with the immediate threat on the battlefield, making it a highly tactical inclusion for control-oriented decks.
The artwork for the card was created by Seb McKinnon, a prominent illustrator known for his surreal and atmospheric contributions to the game. McKinnon employed his signature dreamlike style to capture the somber, reflective nature of a drowning figure within a darkened lake. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a staple in competitive formats, particularly Modern and Legacy, where its versatility and efficiency made it a hallmark of Dimir-colored strategies.
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