Forsaken Wastes
World Championship Decks 1997 • rare
- Set
- World Championship Decks 1997
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Finish
- Gold
- Market price
- $6.74
What it does
Players can't gain life.
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player loses 1 life.
Whenever this enchantment becomes the target of a spell, that spell's controller loses 5 life.
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Where it came from
Forsaken Wastes was originally introduced in the Mirage expansion of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in 1996, designed to introduce mechanics centered on graveyard interaction and life total manipulation. The card serves as a thematic representation of the desolate, decaying landscapes of the Mirage setting, reflecting the game's shift toward more complex, board-altering enchantment effects during that design era.
The 1997 World Championship Decks version serves as a commemorative printing, showcasing the art of Kev Walker, whose work is renowned for its dark, atmospheric aesthetic. Walker’s illustration captures the oppressive, barren essence of the Wastes, aligning with the artistic shift toward more grim fantasy imagery that defined the mid-1990s. This specific printing was included in the pre-constructed decks designed to replicate the strategies used by top competitors during the 1997 tournament season.
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