Gibbering Descent
Future Sight 66 • rare
- Set
- Future Sight
- Collector number
- 66
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Ittoku
- Market price
- $2.76
What it does
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player loses 1 life and discards a card.
Hellbent — Skip your upkeep step if you have no cards in hand.
Madness 2 generic mana black mana black mana (If you discard this card, discard it into exile. When you do, cast it for its madness cost or put it into your graveyard.)
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
Gibbering Descent was released in 2007 as part of the Future Sight expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set is notable for its exploration of potential future card mechanics and visual aesthetics, serving as a creative sandbox where designers experimented with bold, unconventional designs. This card specifically reflects the set's 'timeshifted' theme, which sought to push the boundaries of how enchantment cards function within the game's rules engine.
The artwork for the piece was created by Ittoku, a Japanese artist known for a distinctively evocative and often surreal style. The illustration captures the chaotic and unsettling essence of the 'madness' theme inherent in the card's mechanics, utilizing a dark, atmospheric palette to ground its abstract magical concept. Upon its release, the card garnered interest from players for its unique ability to manipulate discard phases, cementing its place as a curious, albeit niche, utility piece in historical deck construction.
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About Gibbering Descent
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