Embodiment of Agonies
Core Set 2020 Promos 98s • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2020 Promos
- Collector number
- 98s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Igor Kieryluk
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Flying, deathtouch
This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each different mana cost among nonland cards in your graveyard. (For example, 2 generic mana black mana and 1 generic mana black mana black mana are different mana costs.)
"I feel your pain. It's exquisite."
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
The Embodiment of Agonies was introduced as part of the Core Set 2020 expansion for Magic: The Gathering, released in July 2019. It was designed to showcase the set's focus on powerful, mana-efficient creatures that reward players for managing their graveyards throughout the game. The mechanics reflect a design philosophy centered on scaling risks and rewards, encouraging players to balance graveyard resources against the creature's survivability.
The card features artwork by Igor Kieryluk, an illustrator widely recognized in the fantasy gaming community for his dramatic use of shadow and ethereal form. Kieryluk sought to capture the essence of a creature birthed from collective suffering, employing a palette of deep purples and blacks to emphasize its ominous presence. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its tactical versatility in formats like Commander and Standard, where graveyard interaction is a primary strategic element.
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