Feroz's Ban

Feroz's Ban was released in 1997 as part of the Fifth Edition core set for the Magic: The Gathering collectible card game. This set was notable for consolidating cards from previous expansions into a single, cohesive base set, serving as the definitive experience for players of the era. The card itself was originally introduced in the Homelands expansion, representing a piece of lore involving the planeswalker Feroz and his protective barrier around the world of Ulgrotha.

The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Anson Maddocks, who was one of the original illustrators for the game. His design sought to capture the ethereal and restrictive nature of the barrier mentioned in the game's narrative. While the card is often remembered for its unique mechanical interaction of preventing creatures from attacking, it was met with mixed reactions from the competitive community at the time due to its high mana cost and situational effectiveness in fast-paced gameplay.