Enrage

Enrage was released in 2005 as part of the Ninth Edition core set for Magic: The Gathering. As a core set, Ninth Edition served as a bridge for players, featuring a collection of cards reprinted from various expansions to maintain game stability and introduce new players to the mechanics of the era. The card itself represents the red color identity's focus on impulsive, high-risk combat tactics, rewarding players for aggressive play styles by granting creatures increased power at the cost of vulnerability.

The artwork for this printing was created by artist Heather Hudson. Her design captures the chaotic energy associated with red mana in the game's lore, emphasizing the destructive nature of the spell. Like many cards from the ninth core set, it utilized the modern frame design introduced shortly prior, which aimed to improve readability and aesthetic consistency across the game's expanding catalog. While it was not a centerpiece of competitive tournament play, it remains a recognized example of the utility spells defined by the middle era of the game.