Languish
Commander 2016 114 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 114
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Jeff Simpson
- Market price
- $0.36
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 originally introduced as a rare sorcery in the Magic Origins set, designed to provide black-aligned decks with a nuanced board wipe that scales differently than traditional effects like Damnation. Its mechanics reflect the color's thematic focus on weakness and despair, forcing a -4/-4 penalty on all creatures rather than outright destruction, which bypasses certain types of resilience like indestructible keywords. The art, created by Igor Kieryluk, leans into the visceral horror and lethargy associated with the card's name, depicting a figure succumbing to a dark, enveloping influence.
The Commander 2016 printing features the card as part of a curated reprint selection intended to support the deck's gameplay goals. As a set, Commander 2016 was notable for introducing the partner mechanic and expanding the color identities available to players in the multiplayer format. The inclusion of Languish provided players with a reliable utility spell for managing creature-heavy boards, remaining a staple choice for deck builders seeking efficient, non-destructive removal that fits within the tactical landscape of the format.
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