Grave Pact
Stronghold 60 • rare
- Set
- Stronghold
- Collector number
- 60
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Scott Kirschner
- Market price
- $33.19
What it does
Whenever a creature you control dies, each other player sacrifices a creature of their choice.
"The bonds of loyalty can tie one to the grave."— Crovax
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Grave Pact first appeared in the 1998 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Stronghold. Designed as a cornerstone enchantment for black-aligned decks, its mechanics were intended to punish opponents for trading creatures in combat, forcing them to sacrifice their own forces whenever the player lost a creature. This design philosophy leaned into the set's broader themes of attrition and graveyard interaction, providing a powerful strategic tool for controlling the battlefield.
The card’s iconic illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, one of the most recognizable figures in early Magic history. Rush aimed for a dark, visceral aesthetic that captured the grim, pact-bound nature of the effect. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in multiplayer formats, where its scaling impact allowed it to remain a staple inclusion in black Commander and casual decks for decades following its debut.
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