Mourning

Mourning was released in 2000 as part of the Invasion expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the Invasion set marked the beginning of a major storyline arc known as the Invasion block, which depicted the multi-planar war between the forces of Dominaria and the Phyrexians. As a common black enchantment, the card was designed to support the set's mechanical themes, which emphasized multi-colored cards and heavy reliance on the game's various factions and landscapes.

The card features artwork by artist Eric Peterson, who contributed several illustrations to the game during this era. His work for this piece focuses on the somber, dark aesthetic typical of black-aligned magic cards of the period, aiming to visually represent the concept of grief or loss through atmospheric, moody imagery. Upon its release, Mourning was received as a standard utility card, primarily utilized by players in limited formats for its ability to neutralize threats while providing card advantage when the enchanted creature was sent to the graveyard.