Oppression
The List USG-143 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- USG-143
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Market price
- $6.15
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 originally printed as a rare enchantment in the 1998 Magic: The Gathering set Urza's Saga. Designed during a period of high-complexity mechanics, the card serves as a disruptive engine intended to punish players for casting spells. Its inclusion in The List, a curated selection of reprints inserted into modern booster packs, reflects its status as a classic piece of black-mana utility that remains relevant for its unique tax-based effect in older formats.
The card’s atmospheric artwork, created by artist Donato Giancola, depicts the suffocating, dark aesthetic characteristic of Urza’s block. Giancola sought to visually translate the concept of oppressive force, opting for a brooding, monochromatic palette that underscores the card's mechanical function. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but effective tool for control-oriented strategies, earning a reputation among long-term players for its ability to stifle opponent tempo.
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