Gratuitous Violence
Foundations 715 • rare
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 715
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jesper Ejsing
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
If a creature you control would deal damage to a permanent or player, it deals double that damage instead.
What was supposed to be a quiet time in town turned into an adventure of its own.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gratuitous Violence was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering Foundations set in 2024. As a card designed to be accessible to newer players while retaining mechanical depth, the set functions as a pillar of the game, reintroducing iconic effects to the modern card pool. This specific card serves as an enchantment that doubles damage dealt by creatures, a classic red effect that emphasizes the aggressive playstyle long associated with the color's philosophy in the game.
The card’s illustration was created to visually capture the essence of chaotic, high-impact combat. By featuring bold colors and dynamic movement, the artistic direction aims to reflect the card's function of escalating conflict on the battlefield. Upon its inclusion in Foundations, the card was received as a staple utility piece for casual and Commander formats, praised by players for its straightforward yet game-changing influence on match outcomes.
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