Retribution of the Ancients
Khans of Tarkir 85 • rare
- Set
- Khans of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 85
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Svetlin Velinov
- Market price
- $0.54
What it does
black mana, Remove X +1/+1 counters from among creatures you control: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn.
Abzan ancestors died to protect their Houses, and they protect them still.
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
Retribution of the Ancients was released in 2014 as part of the Khans of Tarkir expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed to evoke a war-torn world influenced by historical Central Asian themes, focusing on five distinct clans battling for dominance. The card itself was created to provide a specialized removal mechanic for decks utilizing +1/+1 counters, reflecting the mechanical identity of the Abzan Houses, a faction characterized by endurance and fortified defenses.
The artwork for this card was illustrated by Jason Rainville, who sought to capture the visceral and spiritual weight of the ancient powers central to the Tarkir storyline. His design emphasizes the grim, sacrificial nature of the card's effect, fitting the Abzan clan's philosophy of survival at any cost. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but effective utility piece, valued primarily by players looking to weaponize their counters in the Commander format rather than as a staple in competitive high-speed play.
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