Nocturnal Raid
Seventh Edition 151★ • uncommon
- Set
- Seventh Edition
- Collector number
- 151★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Black creatures get +2/+0 until end of turn.
The Eastern Paladin doesn't attack at night for the tactical advantage. He does it for the sheer joy of fighting beneath the moon.
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
Nocturnal Raid was originally released in the Seventh Edition core set of Magic: The Gathering in 2002. As a black-aligned sorcery, it fits into the broader thematic tradition of the set, which aimed to consolidate iconic cards from previous expansions into a cohesive, updated experience for players. This card specifically reflects the mechanical focus on aggressive, combat-oriented black spells that were prevalent during this era of game design.
The artwork for this particular printing was executed by the artist Greg Staples. Staples chose a dark, visceral aesthetic to emphasize the card's theme of a sudden, lethal ambush. The composition was designed to evoke a sense of frantic motion, utilizing deep shadows and sharp contrasts that became a hallmark of Staples' contributions to the game during the early 2000s. It was well-received by players of the time as an efficient, if situational, tool for aggressive deck archetypes.
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