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Magic: The Gathering

Lay Waste

Onslaught 216 • common

Set
Onslaught
Collector number
216
Rarity
Common
Mana cost
3 generic mana red mana
Type
Sorcery
Colors
Red
Artist
Carl Critchlow
Market price
$0.12
$0.12est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
1other printing of this card
Card face

What it does

Destroy target land.

Cycling 2 generic mana (2 generic mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Skirk Ridge had survived earthquakes, mudslides, and meteor showers. Then the goblins moved in.
Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

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Lay Waste was released in 2002 as part of the Onslaught expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set marked a return to a creature-focused design philosophy, emphasizing the 'cycling' mechanic that allowed players to discard cards to draw new ones, providing much-needed flexibility during matches. The set is well-regarded for its influence on the game's competitive landscape during the early 2000s.

The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Greg Staples, a prolific artist known for his dark and atmospheric contribution to the game's aesthetic during this era. The design intent for Lay Waste was to provide players with a functional land destruction effect, a classic utility staple in the game's history. It received a standard reception upon release, filling a specific mechanical role within the limited and constructed formats of its time.

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