Languish
Magic Origins Promos 105s • rare
- Set
- Magic Origins Promos
- Collector number
- 105s
- 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 released in 2015 as part of the Magic Origins set, which served as a narrative bridge exploring the backstories of the game's iconic Planeswalkers. The card was designed as a board-wipe effect, offering a tactical alternative to the traditional 'Wrath of God' archetype by imposing a -4/-4 penalty to all creatures rather than destroying them outright. This mechanic allowed for nuanced interactions, particularly against indestructible threats that had dominated previous formats.
The artwork was provided by Jeff Simpson, an illustrator known for his atmospheric and moody digital compositions. For this piece, Simpson leaned into a somber, ethereal aesthetic that reflects the card's name, depicting a sense of pervasive decay and fading power. The promotional version, distinguished by its unique set symbol and collector number, was distributed through official organized play channels, finding a receptive audience among competitive players who valued its efficiency in controlling board states during the set's tournament life cycle.
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