Magic: The Gathering

Infectious Horror

Core Set 2019 101 • common

Set: Core Set 2019
Collector number: 101
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Pete Venters
Market price: $0.24

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$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.21 – $0.29 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card in this set, Infectious Horror serves as a reliable way to exert consistent pressure on every opponent simultaneously. Its ability to drain life totals whenever it enters or attacks makes it a valuable tool for wearing down multiple foes during a game.

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What it does

Whenever this creature attacks, each opponent loses 2 life.

Not once in the history of Grixis has anyone died of old age.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Infectious Horror was released in 2018 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2019. This set was designed to serve as an accessible entry point for new players while providing a narrative focused on the backstory of the elder dragon Nicol Bolas. The card occupies the slot for black creatures, contributing to the set's graveyard-focused mechanics and the pervasive theme of corruption associated with the central antagonist's influence on the Multiverse.

The artwork for the card was created by Chase Stone, an established illustrator within the fantasy gaming industry. Stone was tasked with depicting a grotesque, decaying entity that reflects the spread of magical blight. Upon its release, the card was viewed primarily as a functional limited-environment tool, valued for its ability to drain life from opponents in multiplayer formats. Its reception was largely defined by its utility in specific drafts rather than as a standout collectible, fitting into the broader tradition of common-rarity creatures that define the texture of a core set.

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