Gratuitous Violence
Secret Lair Drop 2596 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2596
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Mike Del Mundo
What it does
If a creature you control would deal damage to a permanent or player, it deals double that damage instead.
In the gladiatorial arena of Sakaar, all fell to the fury of the Green Scar.
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 originally released as a rare enchantment in the 2004 Magic: The Gathering set Champions of Kamigawa. The card functions as a damage-doubling effect for creatures, embodying the chaotic, aggressive spirit of the red color alignment. Its design reflects a philosophy of high-impact, offensive play that has remained a staple in various deck archetypes for two decades.
The Secret Lair version, numbered 2596, was released as part of a specialized promotional drop. These sets are designed to feature unique, artist-driven aesthetics that deviate from standard card frames, offering collectors a reimagined visual experience. This specific release employs a distinct artistic style curated to celebrate the card's iconic role in ramping up combat intensity, maintaining its mechanical identity while updating its presentation for the modern secondary market.
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