Murderous Compulsion
The List SOI-126 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- SOI-126
- 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 printed as a common card in the Shadows over Innistrad expansion, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2016. The set was designed to evoke a gothic horror atmosphere, focusing on themes of madness, transformation, and mystery within the iconic Magic: The Gathering plane of Innistrad. As a sorcery that facilitates creature removal while encouraging discard, it was intended to function as a versatile utility card in Limited and casual formats.
The artwork was commissioned from David Palumbo, a prominent fantasy illustrator known for his atmospheric and moody compositions. Palumbo leaned into the macabre aesthetic of the set, depicting the dark, psychological weight of a curse or internal affliction. The card received modest attention upon release for its clear mechanical utility and its striking visual style, which successfully captured the unsettling tone that defined the Shadows over Innistrad block.
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