Pestilence
Classic Sixth Edition 149 • uncommon
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 149
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.58
What it does
At the beginning of the end step, if no creatures are on the battlefield, sacrifice this enchantment.
black mana: This enchantment deals 1 damage to each creature and each player.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Pestilence was first introduced in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, representing the black mana color's theme of sacrifice and attrition. The Sixth Edition version, released in 1999, serves as a staple of the era, retaining the original mechanic that allows players to deal damage to all creatures and players on the board. This iteration is notable for transitioning the game's aesthetic into the 'modern' frame era, while keeping the grim, apocalyptic tone established by its early depictions of decay and plague.
The artwork for this specific printing was illustrated by DiTerlizzi, a prolific contributor to the game's early visual identity. His style aimed to capture the visceral, dark fantasy atmosphere that defined early Magic, using heavy shadows and grotesque details to communicate the card's mechanical function of widespread destruction. As a core set card, this version was widely accessible to players of the time and is frequently cited by collectors for its role in defining the high-impact board-wipe style of play prevalent in the late nineties.
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