Megrim
Duels of the Planeswalkers 26 • uncommon
- Set
- Duels of the Planeswalkers
- Collector number
- 26
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Nick Percival
- Market price
- $5.71
What it does
Whenever an opponent discards a card, this enchantment deals 2 damage to that player.
"It's a vicious circle. Stress breeds pain. Pain breeds stress. It's simply beautiful, wouldn't you agree?"— Vradeen, vampire nocturnus
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Megrim was first introduced in the Stronghold expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1998, designed as a black enchantment that punishes opponents for discarding cards. The card mechanic fits the psychological horror themes associated with the set, turning a standard resource-depletion strategy into direct damage. Its inclusion in the Duels of the Planeswalkers promotional set highlights its enduring utility in casual formats, where it serves as a cornerstone for discard-heavy control decks.
The original artwork by Ron Spencer captures the card's theme of mental anguish and suffering through dark, visceral imagery. Spencer, a frequent contributor to the game during its formative years, focused on creating an unsettling aesthetic that mirrored the oppressive nature of the card's effect. The design was received well by players who favored 'stax' or control archetypes, and it has remained a recognizable piece of Magic's mechanical history due to its simple yet punishing functionality.
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