Languish
Magic Origins Promos 105 • rare
- Set
- Magic Origins Promos
- Collector number
- 105
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Jeff Simpson
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
All creatures get -4/-4 until end of turn.
Life is such a fragile thing.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Languish was introduced in the 2015 Magic: The Gathering set Magic Origins, designed to serve as a pivotal board-wipe spell during a period when the game was shifting its structural approach to core sets. It was intended to bridge the gap between aggressive early-game strategies and late-game control by imposing a -4/-4 penalty to all creatures, a design choice meant to circumvent mechanics like indestructible that typically countered standard destruction effects.
The promotional version of this card, numbered 105 in the Magic Origins Promos series, features distinct artwork by artist Slawomir Maniak. The illustration captures a dark, atmospheric vision of magical decay, aligning with the grim mechanical implications of the card's effect. Upon its release, the card saw significant competitive play in the Standard format, where it was frequently utilized as a necessary answer to creature-heavy decks of the era.
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