Magic: The Gathering

Pestilence

Intl. Collectors' Edition 121 • common

Set: Intl. Collectors' Edition
Collector number: 121
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Black
Artist: Jesper Myrfors
Market price: $6.65

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$6.65market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$3.44 – $6.65 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This enchantment card represents a classic mechanical design that forces players to navigate the constant threat of global damage. Its presence in this specific set offers collectors a distinct version of a piece known for its enduring impact on the flow of gameplay.

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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.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Pestilence originated as a card in the original Alpha and Beta sets of Magic: The Gathering, released in 1993. It was designed as a black-aligned enchantment that captures the thematic essence of systemic decay and incremental board control. The International Collectors' Edition, released in 1993, served as a non-tournament legal showcase of the game's early aesthetic, providing players with gold-bordered cards that featured the square corners characteristic of this specific promotional printing.

The artwork was created by Jesper Myrfors, who served as the original art director for the game. His illustration for Pestilence is quintessential to the early visual identity of the brand, utilizing a dark, macabre style that emphasizes the card's mechanical function of damaging both the battlefield and the players. While the card is a common rarity, its design remains a cornerstone of Magic history, representing the brutal, efficient resource-management style of the game's initial release.

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About

About Pestilence

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