Liliana's Caress

Liliana's Caress was originally printed in the 2010 Magic: The Gathering core set, Magic 2011, and was designed as a staple for black-aligned discard strategies. The card’s design serves as a more aggressive, tournament-legal iteration of Megrim, a classic enchantment that penalizes opponents for discarding cards. By lowering the mana cost to three and focusing on the disruptive nature of Liliana Vess, the card was intended to solidify the 'discard-burn' archetype within the core set's competitive landscape.

The inclusion of this specific printing in The List—a curated selection of reprinted cards included in Set Boosters—reflects its enduring popularity among casual and Commander players. The original artwork by Aleksi Briclot captures the dark, necromantic aesthetic associated with the planeswalker Liliana Vess, emphasizing her role in manipulating the minds and resources of her adversaries. The design was well-received by the player base for its simple yet effective synergy, remaining a persistent threat in black-red control decks.