Oppressive Rays
Magic 2015 21 • common
- Set
- Magic 2015
- Collector number
- 21
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Mark Zug
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature can't attack or block unless its controller pays 3 generic mana.
Activated abilities of enchanted creature cost 3 generic mana more to activate.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Oppressive Rays was released in July 2014 as part of the Magic 2015 Core Set. Designed to function as a common-rarity enchantment in White, it serves as a reactive tool for players to tax their opponent's creatures. Its mechanical identity is rooted in the 'pacifism' lineage of cards, which aims to neutralize threats by imposing additional costs rather than destroying the permanent outright.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the Magic: The Gathering franchise. Voss chose a stylistic approach that emphasizes the oppressive, shimmering energy of the spell, utilizing bright, ethereal tones to contrast with the rigid nature of the effect. Upon release, it was primarily utilized in limited formats, where its ability to slow down aggressive board states made it a reliable utility card for many players.
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