Master of Cruelties
Dragon's Maze 82 • mythic
- Set
- Dragon's Maze
- Collector number
- 82
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Chase Stone
- Market price
- $5.91
What it does
First strike, deathtouch
This creature can only attack alone.
Whenever this creature attacks a player and isn't blocked, that player's life total becomes 1. This creature assigns no combat damage this combat.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Master of Cruelties was released in 2013 as part of the Dragon's Maze expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed as a high-impact mythic rare intended to anchor the Rakdos-aligned color identity, which emphasizes aggressive, chaotic gameplay. Its unique mechanics, which reduce an opponent's life total to one, were engineered to force a distinct tactical shift in multiplayer formats where players must manage high life totals.
The card’s striking visual identity was illustrated by Raymond Swanland, an artist known for his dynamic, high-contrast, and jagged aesthetic. Swanland aimed to capture the visceral intensity of the Rakdos guild through sharp lines and a menacing pose. Upon release, it was well-received by players for its ability to immediately change the momentum of a game, quickly becoming a staple in Commander decks focused on aggressive strategies.
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