Gloom

The International Collectors' Edition (CE) was released by Wizards of the Coast in 1993 as a non-tournament legal set designed specifically for the international market and collectors. It served as a premium reproduction of the original Magic: The Gathering Beta set, featuring black-bordered cards with gold-stamped backs to distinguish them from standard gameplay cards. This edition was created to offer players a way to own iconic and rare cards that had become increasingly difficult to acquire shortly after the game's initial success.

The card Gloom features the distinct, ethereal artwork of Dameon Willich, one of the original illustrators for the Limited Edition Alpha set. His design for Gloom captures the card's function of imposing a cost penalty on white spells, using a somber, muted aesthetic that aligns with the game's early dark fantasy themes. While the CE printing was not permitted in sanctioned tournaments, it has maintained a dedicated following among enthusiasts who value its historical connection to the early days of Magic and its role in preserving the art styles of the game’s formative era.