Megrim
Ninth Edition 144★ • uncommon
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 144★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Nick Percival
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Whenever an opponent discards a card, this enchantment deals 2 damage to that player.
"You can run from your pain, but you will tire before it does."— Gerrard of the *Weatherlight*
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 first appeared in the Stronghold expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1998, designed as a black enchantment that punishes opponents for discarding cards. The card mechanic reflects the psychological toll of losing resources, fitting firmly within the color pie's emphasis on discard effects and attrition-based strategies. Its inclusion in Ninth Edition in 2005 marked a continuation of this utility in the core set environment, serving as a staple for players looking to synergize with discard-heavy decks.
The art featured in Ninth Edition, illustrated by Greg Staples, shifts the focus from the original's abstract concepts to a more visceral, brooding depiction of suffering. Staples was tasked with capturing the essence of mental anguish, utilizing a dark, atmospheric style that defines much of the mid-2000s Magic aesthetic. The card was well-received by the player base for its simple, effective design, often serving as a gateway for newer players to explore deck-building archetypes centered on hand disruption.
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