Exhaustion
Ninth Edition 76★ • uncommon
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 76★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Paolo Parente
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Creatures and lands target opponent controls don't untap during their next untap step.
Tired doesn't even begin to cover it.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Exhaustion was originally printed in the Portal Second Age set in 1998, designed as part of an introductory experience intended to simplify the complex rules of Magic: The Gathering for new players. The card functions as a sorcery that skips an opponent's untap step, serving as a tactical tool to stall momentum during gameplay. It was later reprinted in the 2005 Ninth Edition core set, which marked a transitional era for the game as it updated card frames to the modern design aesthetic.
The artwork for the Ninth Edition printing was provided by Paolo Parente, a prominent illustrator known for his dynamic, gritty style. Parente’s depiction captures the theme of magical fatigue through a visceral, character-focused composition that aligns with the set's broader visual identity. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche control element, valued by players for its ability to disrupt board states without the traditional complexity of blue-aligned counterspells.
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About Exhaustion
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