Gnawing Crescendo
Wilds of Eldraine 131 • common
- Set
- Wilds of Eldraine
- Collector number
- 131
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Alexey Kruglov
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
Creatures you control get +2/+0 until end of turn. Whenever a nontoken creature you control dies this turn, create a 1/1 black Rat creature token with "This token can't block."
Totentanz's song had no lyrics, but the rats understood it nonetheless. "You own this land," it said. "You deserve to feast."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gnawing Crescendo was released in 2023 as part of the Wilds of Eldraine set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to revisit the fairy-tale-inspired plane of Eldraine, blending classic folklore tropes with a darker, more whimsical aesthetic. As a red-aligned enchantment, this card reflects the set's mechanical focus on roles and the narrative tension of a kingdom undergoing a transformative magical malaise.
The artwork for the card was commissioned from illustrator Lucas Graciano, who focused on capturing the unsettling, encroaching nature of the enchantment. The design emphasizes the card's role in aggressive playstyles, visually representing a mounting, destructive force that accelerates as a game progresses. Within the Magic community, the card is recognized for its niche but distinct function in enchantment-heavy decks, receiving moderate appraisal for its utility in limited formats and thematic resonance with the set's story.
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