Hymn to Tourach

Hymn to Tourach was originally introduced in the 1994 Fallen Empires expansion, serving as a powerful staple for black-aligned control decks. The card's design features the titular dark deity from the lore of Dominaria, reflecting the set's grim, gothic aesthetic. The artwork, illustrated by Quinton Hoover, leans into this moody atmosphere, depicting the ritualistic and destructive nature of the character to emphasize the card's ability to force opponents to discard resources at random.

This specific iteration originates from the 1997 Pro Tour Collector Set, a box set created to commemorate the competitive Magic: The Gathering circuit of the era. The set functioned as a historical record of the decks played by top-tier competitors, allowing players to own the cards that defined high-level tournament play. These cards are easily identified by their distinct gold-bordered backs, which were intended to prevent the cards from being used in official sanctioned tournament play while still providing fans with a curated slice of competitive history.