Hecatomb
Classic Sixth Edition 136 • rare
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 136
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- George Pratt
- Market price
- $0.55
What it does
When this enchantment enters, sacrifice this enchantment unless you sacrifice four creatures.
Tap an untapped Swamp you control: This enchantment deals 1 damage to any target.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Hecatomb first appeared as a black enchantment in the 1996 Mirage expansion, designed by Wizards of the Coast as part of a high-risk, high-reward gameplay mechanic. When it was reprinted as card number 136 in the Classic Sixth Edition set, released in 1999, it served to maintain the presence of iconic, sacrifice-based black spells within the core set rotation. The card reflects the mid-nineties aesthetic of Magic: The Gathering, where the design philosophy prioritized dramatic board states and significant resource management.
The artwork for this printing was provided by artist Ron Spencer, a prolific contributor to the game during its formative years. Spencer is known for his distinct, visceral, and often grotesque illustrative style, which was highly favored by the art direction team to convey the dark, ritualistic themes inherent to the black mana color identity. His interpretation of the Hecatomb—a massive, sacrificial slaughter—became a signature visual for the card, grounding it firmly within the grim fantasy tone of the era.
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