Go for the Throat
Warhammer 40,000 Commander 201 • common
- Set
- Warhammer 40,000 Commander
- Collector number
- 201
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Nikola Matkovic
- Market price
- $0.99
What it does
Destroy target nonartifact creature.
"Pray that night is upon us, for if this twilight is the work of the Necrons, we are all dead men."— Address by Lieutenant Krakos prior to the Bloodmoon Massacres
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Go for the Throat was originally introduced in the Mirrodin Besieged set in 2011, quickly establishing itself as a staple black removal spell in Magic: The Gathering due to its efficient mana cost and broad utility. Its inclusion in the 2022 Warhammer 40,000 Commander set marked a significant crossover event, reimagining the card through the lens of the grim darkness of the far future. This version was designed to align with the aesthetic themes of the Imperium of Man, specifically highlighting the visceral and brutal nature of combat within the 40k universe.
Artist Nikola Matkovic illustrated this specific iteration, leaning into the harsh, industrial, and hyper-violent visual language characteristic of the Warhammer franchise. By focusing on the directness of the act, Matkovic successfully translated the mechanical intent of the card—eliminating an enemy creature—into an evocative piece of science-fiction imagery. Upon release, this version was well-received by both Magic players seeking functional reprints and Warhammer fans who appreciated the thematic integration of their favorite intellectual property into the card game.
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