Mind Sludge
Eighth Edition 146★ • uncommon
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 146★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Eric Peterson
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Target player discards a card for each Swamp you control.
When you get into the swamp, the swamp gets into 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
Mind Sludge was first introduced to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in the Eighth Edition core set, released in 2003. As part of a core set, the card was intended to provide a foundational discard mechanic for black-aligned decks, serving as a tactical tool to deplete an opponent's hand. The card reflects the game's ongoing mechanical evolution during the early 2000s, focusing on thematic consistency and straightforward utility for players of varying skill levels.
The artwork for this iteration was created by Kev Walker, a prolific illustrator whose gritty, atmospheric style became a hallmark of the game during this era. Walker aimed to visualize the card’s disruptive function through imagery that evoked mental decay and corruption. The card was generally received as a functional, if situational, piece of graveyard and hand-resource management, remaining a recognizable staple of the set's aesthetic identity.
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