Murderous Compulsion
Commander 2019 122 • common
- Set
- Commander 2019
- Collector number
- 122
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- David Palumbo
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Destroy target tapped creature.
Madness 1 generic mana black mana (If you discard this card, discard it into exile. When you do, cast it for its madness cost or put it into your graveyard.)
"Thank you. This blade becomes so hot in my hand, but your blood has quenched it."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Murderous Compulsion was originally released in the 2016 Shadows over Innistrad set and was later reprinted as part of the Commander 2019 supplemental product. The card captures the gothic horror aesthetic central to the Innistrad plane, a setting inspired by classic horror tropes and folklore where human populations are constantly threatened by encroaching supernatural forces. As a black-aligned sorcery, it serves as a functional piece of removal meant to help players manage the board state within the multiplayer Commander format.
The artwork for this specific printing was executed by David Palumbo, a prolific illustrator known for his atmospheric and moody contributions to the Magic: The Gathering franchise. Palumbo’s design focuses on the psychological and physical manifestations of madness, reflecting the set’s themes of corruption and mental fragility. The illustration was received as a strong visual representation of the card's mechanics, effectively translating the flavor of a sudden, violent outburst into a striking piece of card art.
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