Oppressive Will
Saviors of Kamigawa 50 • common
- Set
- Saviors of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Pat Lee
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Counter target spell unless its controller pays 1 generic mana for each card in your hand.
When Minamo was abandoned, its younger students found themselves thrust into a war beyond their skill with talents beyond their control.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Oppressive Will was released in 2005 as part of the Saviors of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a common instant, it was designed to function within the set’s mechanics, which focused heavily on hand size and the number of cards in a player's hand as a primary resource. It reflects the thematic tension of the Kamigawa block, which drew significant inspiration from Japanese mythology and folklore.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Pat Lee, a comic book artist known for his distinctively bold, stylized work on Transformers. Lee’s approach for this piece emphasizes the ethereal and imposing nature of the spell, aligning with the artistic direction of the set, which sought to convey a mystical, ancient atmosphere. Upon release, the card was viewed primarily as a functional, niche utility spell for limited formats rather than a staple of competitive play.
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