Grasp of Darkness
Scars of Mirrodin 65 • common
- Set
- Scars of Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 65
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- black mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Johann Bodin
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Target creature gets -4/-4 until end of turn.
On a world with five suns, night is compelled to become an aggressive force.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Grasp of Darkness was introduced in the Scars of Mirrodin set, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2010. This set marked a return to the plane of Mirrodin, a metallic world undergoing a sinister transformation as the Phyrexians began their invasion. Mechanically, the card was designed as a versatile removal spell, reflecting the dark, corrupting influence spreading across the artifact-heavy plane.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Jana Schirmer. Her design leans into the thematic gloom of the Phyrexians, utilizing deep shadows and visceral imagery to depict the spell's effect. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in black-aligned decks, becoming a staple in various formats for its ability to neutralize threats that were otherwise difficult to manage with simple damage-based spells.
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