Peer into the Abyss
Core Set 2021 Promos 117p • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2021 Promos
- Collector number
- 117p
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $5.92
What it does
Target player draws cards equal to half the number of cards in their library and loses half their life. Round up each time.
"Oh, don't be so dramatic. When your eyes bleed, and your brain leaks out your ears, then we'll talk about lost sanity."— Braids, dementia summoner
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Peer into the Abyss was first introduced as part of the Core Set 2021 release for Magic: The Gathering in July 2020. Designed by the Wizards of the Coast development team, the card functions as a high-mana value sorcery intended to provide a powerful, game-altering effect for players utilizing black mana. Its design reflects the set's focus on high-impact spells that create significant board state shifts, allowing a player to draw half their library and lose half their life, a classic 'high-risk, high-reward' mechanic consistent with the identity of black-aligned magic.
The artwork for this specific promo version was created by illustrator Grzegorz Rutkowski. Known for his dramatic and atmospheric fantasy style, Rutkowski focused on conveying the overwhelming, cosmic horror of the spell, utilizing deep shadows and void-like imagery to represent the act of peering into an infinite, soul-consuming void. The card was well-received by the player base for its striking visual design and its immediate utility in Commander and high-power casual formats, quickly becoming a recognized staple for decks reliant on explosive card advantage.
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