Purging Scythe
Urza's Saga 308 • rare
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 308
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Matthew D. Wilson
- Market price
- $0.43
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, this artifact deals 2 damage to the creature with the least toughness. If two or more creatures are tied for least toughness, you choose one of them.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Purging Scythe was released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in the game's history, centered on the complex narrative of the artificer Urza and the struggle against the Phyrexians. Within the game's mechanics, the card belongs to the cycle of artifacts that represent the high-fantasy, gear-heavy technology of the era, reflecting the set's focus on powerful, often controversial, artifact-based play.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Brian Snoddy, whose distinct, ink-heavy style helped define the aesthetic of late 1990s Magic sets. Snoddy’s depiction of the scythe captures a gritty, functional design that aligns with the darker tone of the Urza block. While the card is not considered a powerhouse in competitive tournament play, it remains a recognizable relic of the expansion, serving as a snapshot of the mechanical and visual direction Wizards of the Coast was pursuing during one of their most experimental development periods.
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