Oppression
Urza's Saga 143 • rare
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 143
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Market price
- $8.45
What it does
Whenever a player casts a spell, that player discards a card.
"Do not presume to speak for yourself."— Gix, to Xantcha
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Oppression was released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a significant shift in game design, introducing mechanics that emphasized complex board states and powerful enchantments. The card was crafted to serve as a resource-denial tool, forcing players to discard a card whenever they cast a spell, thereby punishing strategies that relied on rapid sequences of play.
The artwork was created by illustrator Pete Venters, a long-time contributor to the game whose style frequently features dark, evocative imagery. In line with the theme of the Urza's Saga setting—which dealt with the fallout of an apocalyptic conflict—the visual depicts a claustrophobic, oppressive atmosphere. Upon its release, it became a staple of 'stax' or control-heavy deck archetypes, valued by competitive players for its ability to systematically dismantle an opponent's hand.
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