Eye for an Eye
Fifth Edition 30 • rare
- Set
- Fifth Edition
- Collector number
- 30
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Mark Poole
- Market price
- $0.60
What it does
The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, instead that source deals that much damage to you and Eye for an Eye deals that much damage to that source's controller.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Eye for an Eye was originally released in the Fifth Edition core set of Magic: The Gathering in 1997. As part of the White color alignment, the card reflects the game's early thematic focus on reactive damage spells and protective enchantments. Its inclusion in Fifth Edition marked a period where Wizards of the Coast was consolidating popular cards from previous expansion sets into a singular, cohesive baseline for players.
The card features artwork by Margaret Organ-Kean, whose illustrative style during the mid-nineties contributed to the distinct high-fantasy aesthetic of the era. The design was intended to provide a unique mechanical twist on damage reflection, forcing players to carefully weigh the cost of their offensive moves. While it remains a niche card in terms of competitive viability, it is frequently cited by collectors for its iconic role in the visual identity of the game's formative years.
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