Gloom
Fourth Edition 139 • uncommon
- Set
- Fourth Edition
- Collector number
- 139
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dan Frazier
- Market price
- $0.42
What it does
White spells cost 3 generic mana more to cast.
Activated abilities of white enchantments cost 3 generic mana more to activate.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gloom is a recurring enchantment card in Magic: The Gathering, appearing in the Fourth Edition core set released in 1995. Originally debuting in the game's first expansion, Alpha, it was designed as part of the white mana color identity to provide a strategic check against black spells. The card's mechanics reflect the early design philosophy of the game, where color-based hate cards were common tools for balancing the meta-game and encouraging deck variety.
The artwork for this version was originally illustrated by Jesper Myhrvold. His contribution captures the haunting, somber tone requested for early Magic cards, characterized by a dark, mystical aesthetic that leans heavily into the fantasy tropes of the nineties. While the card is often cited by long-time collectors for its unique gameplay implications, it remains a nostalgic piece of the Fourth Edition collection that highlights the game's evolution from its experimental roots to a more refined competitive structure.
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