Final Punishment
Ninth Edition 131★ • rare
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 131★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Matt Thompson
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Target player loses life equal to the damage already dealt to that player this turn.
The pain of a lifetime—every scrape, illness, and bruise—condensed into a single moment.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Final Punishment was released in 2005 as part of the Ninth Edition core set for Magic: The Gathering. This set served as the successor to Eighth Edition and was notable for being the first core set to feature black-bordered cards in all international markets, effectively standardizing the presentation of the game globally. The card was designed as a sorcery that deals damage to a player based on the number of spells they have cast, reflecting the set's focus on punishing aggressive playstyles and managing tempo.
The artwork for this specific iteration was created by illustrator Greg Staples. Known for his evocative and often dark fantasy aesthetic, Staples utilized a stark, high-contrast style intended to emphasize the card's theme of retribution. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche tactical choice, primarily used in sideboards for control decks to counter opponents utilizing high-velocity spell chains, and it remains a representative example of the mid-2000s design philosophy that prioritized reactive gameplay.
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