Pestilence
Summer Magic / Edgar 122 • common
- Set
- Summer Magic / Edgar
- Collector number
- 122
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Jesper Myrfors
- Market price
- €381.05
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 originated as part of the 1994 Summer Magic set, colloquially known as Edgar. This set was a reproduction of the Revised Edition intended for international release but was famously plagued by a printing error that resulted in a distinctive, oversaturated color palette and a slightly different card stock than standard Magic: The Gathering releases. It was produced by Wizards of the Coast to address supply shortages in certain regions, though its unique appearance has made it a curiosity for collectors.
The card features artwork by Quinton Hoover, a prominent illustrator in the early years of the game. Hoover was known for his ethereal, flowing style that helped define the visual identity of Magic's first few years. Pestilence depicts a chaotic, swirling scene of decay, intended to reflect the card's mechanical function of damaging all creatures on the battlefield. While the card itself is a staple utility piece in black decks, the Summer Magic version remains one of the more elusive variants due to its limited distribution and historical production oddities.
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