Lord of the Pit
Limited Edition Beta 115 • rare
- Set
- Limited Edition Beta
- Collector number
- 115
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Market price
- €475.09
What it does
Flying, trample
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice a creature other than this creature. If you can't, this creature deals 7 damage to you.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lord of the Pit was originally introduced in the Alpha and Beta sets of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, serving as one of the game's most formidable creatures during its inception. It was designed by Richard Garfield to be a high-risk, high-reward card that exemplified the Black color's theme of sacrificing life or resources for raw power. As a core part of the original card pool, it became an iconic symbol of the game's early identity and its emphasis on dramatic, game-changing summons.
The distinctive artwork for the Beta printing was illustrated by Melissa A. Benson, who captured the menacing, gothic aesthetic that defined much of the early game's tone. Her depiction of the demon reflected the dark fantasy influences prevalent in the early 1990s gaming community. Upon its release, the card was widely recognized for its imposing presence on the battlefield, and it has since remained a sought-after piece for collectors who focus on the foundational history of the trading card game.
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