Necrologia
Seventh Edition 149 • uncommon
- Set
- Seventh Edition
- Collector number
- 149
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
- Market price
- $0.73
What it does
Cast this spell only during your end step.
As an additional cost to cast this spell, pay X life.
Draw X cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Necrologia was first released in the 1996 expansion set Visions, later appearing in the Seventh Edition core set as card number 149. The card was designed during an era when Wizards of the Coast was actively experimenting with high-risk, high-reward mechanics in Magic: The Gathering, specifically those that exchanged life points for significant card advantage. The design represents a classic black-mana effect that emphasizes the game's theme of sacrificing one's vitality to manipulate destiny and knowledge.
The artwork for the Seventh Edition printing was provided by artist DiTerlizzi, whose surreal, dark, and intricate style became a cornerstone of the game's early visual identity. His depiction of the necrological process captured a somber, gothic aesthetic that resonated with players looking for darker fantasy imagery. Upon its release in the core set, the card was received as a niche but potent utility piece for graveyard-focused decks, cementing its place as a recognizable staple for collectors interested in the thematic evolution of black-aligned cards.
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