Gruesome Fate
Rivals of Ixalan 75 • common
- Set
- Rivals of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 75
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Even Amundsen
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
Each opponent loses 1 life for each creature you control.
"You were keen enough to sink your fangs into us, vampire! And now you're afraid of a few little nibbles?"— Udvil "Ratty" Ratlock
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
Gruesome Fate was released in 2018 as part of the Rivals of Ixalan expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed as a thematic representation of the vampire faction's power on the plane of Ixalan, specifically capturing the 'ascend' mechanic introduced in this set. Its creation was part of a broader effort to differentiate the four major factions of the set, emphasizing the vampiric need to sacrifice resources to gain total control over the battlefield.
The artwork was illustrated by Daarken, a frequent contributor to the franchise who focused on capturing the dark, gothic aesthetic favored by the Legion of Dusk. The visual design highlights the morbid, ritualistic nature of the vampires, utilizing a color palette and composition that emphasize themes of decay and overwhelming force. Upon its release, the card was noted by players for its potential utility in tribal decks, though it was largely viewed as a niche inclusion rather than a staple of competitive play.
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