Putrefy
Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander 238 • uncommon
- Set
- Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander
- Collector number
- 238
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Green
- Artist
- Jim Nelson
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
Destroy target artifact or creature. It can't be regenerated.
"All matter, animate or not, rots when exposed to time. We merely speed up the process."— Ezoc, Golgari rot farmer
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
Putrefy was first printed in the Ravnica: City of Guilds set in 2005, designed as a thematic staple for the Golgari Swarm, a guild defined by the cycle of life and death. The card mechanically captures the essence of decay, allowing players to destroy either an artifact or a creature, reflecting the guild's focus on reclamation and organic rot. The original design sought to provide a versatile, two-color removal spell that balanced utility with the strict mana requirements of the Golgari color identity.
This specific iteration, card number 238 in the Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander set, functions as a reprint aimed at supporting new players and commander formats with efficient removal. While the mechanics remain consistent with the original design by the Wizards of the Coast development team, its inclusion in this set serves to integrate classic utility into the high-fantasy Western aesthetic of the plane. It is widely regarded by the community as a reliable, foundational card for decks featuring green and black mana.
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