Maddening Imp
Tempest 143 • rare
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 143
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Zina Saunders
- Market price
- $1.30
What it does
Flying
tap: Non-Wall creatures the active player controls attack this turn if able. At the beginning of the next end step, destroy each of those creatures that didn't attack this turn. Activate only during an opponent's turn and only before combat.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Maddening Imp was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast during a period of rapid growth for the game, the set was designed to introduce more tactical depth and flavor to the mechanics. The Imp specifically embodies the set's dark, gothic-inspired aesthetic, reflecting the chaotic and punishing nature of black-aligned cards during that era of gameplay design.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Heather Hudson, who was a frequent contributor to the game during the late 1990s. Hudson’s design for the creature emphasizes a whimsical yet menacing tone, capturing the essence of a malicious spirit intended to force unfavorable combat situations. While the card is often remembered by longtime players for its niche utility in specific deck builds, it remains a hallmark of the experimental design philosophies present in the Tempest expansion.
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