Murderous Spoils
Darksteel 48 • uncommon
- Set
- Darksteel
- Collector number
- 48
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Adam Rex
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated. You gain control of all Equipment that were attached to it. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
Scavengers are always the first to pay their respects.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Murderous Spoils on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Murderous Spoils was released in 2004 as part of the Darksteel expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It belongs to a set defined by the introduction of the indestructible mechanic and a heavy focus on metallic, artifact-driven themes within the plane of Mirrodin. Designed as an uncommon black sorcery, the card reflects the set's emphasis on high-cost, high-impact spells that utilize the graveyard or sacrifice mechanics prevalent in the game's broader design philosophy at the time.
The card features artwork by Mike Dringenberg, a prominent illustrator known for his significant contributions to the Sandman comic book series. His work on this piece captures the grim, predatory aesthetic of the Mirrodin environment, focusing on the dark utility of harvested resources. Upon release, the card was received as a niche utility spell, valued primarily for its ability to provide card advantage in formats that allowed for efficient mana ramping or graveyard recursion.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Murderous Spoils
Murderous Spoils is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Darksteel 48 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Murderous Spoils on collecto.rs?
Murderous Spoils doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Murderous Spoils?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Murderous Spoils catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Murderous Spoils is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
