Gaze of Pain

Gaze of Pain was released in 1995 as part of the Ice Age expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was notable for being the first standalone base set produced after the game's initial success, designed to be played as a self-contained experience in a wintry, post-apocalyptic setting. The card served as a functional sorcery common, reflecting the game's early emphasis on direct damage and board interaction.

The artwork was provided by Anson Maddocks, one of the original artists who helped define the game's early visual identity. His style during this period often favored gritty, dark fantasy aesthetics that emphasized the visceral nature of the spells being cast. While the card is not widely remembered for high-level competitive play, it remains a recognized example of the dark, thematic illustration style that characterized the mid-nineties expansion era of Magic.