Hecatomb
Fifth Edition 167 • rare
- Set
- Fifth Edition
- Collector number
- 167
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- George Pratt
- Market price
- $0.54
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 in the Fifth Edition of Magic: The Gathering, released in March 1997. This core set served as a retrospective compilation, bringing together cards from the game's earliest expansions to provide a stable foundation for the evolving trading card game. Within the context of the game's mechanics, the card represented the darker, sacrificial aesthetic characteristic of black-aligned magic, reflecting the game's ongoing focus on high-stakes, resource-management gameplay.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Rob Alexander, a staple of the early Magic art scene known for his distinct, moody landscapes and atmospheric touches. His work on Hecatomb emphasizes a grim, ritualistic tone that complements the card's theme of mass sacrifice. Upon its release, the card was viewed primarily as a niche tactical piece, appreciated more for its thematic resonance and specific gameplay utility in black decks than as a centerpiece of the broader competitive metagame.
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