Scythe of the Wretched
Mirrodin 239 • rare
- Set
- Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 239
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Matt Cavotta
- Market price
- $7.49
What it does
Equipped creature gets +2/+2.
Whenever a creature dealt damage by equipped creature this turn dies, return that card to the battlefield under your control. Attach this Equipment to that creature.
Equip 4 generic mana
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Scythe of the Wretched was released in 2003 as part of the Mirrodin expansion, the first set in a block centered on a plane made entirely of metal. This artifact equipment card emerged during a pivotal moment for Magic: The Gathering, as the introduction of the equipment subtype fundamentally altered the rules of combat and interaction. It was designed to capture the ruthless, scavenger-like aesthetic of the necrotic regions of the plane, where the line between living flesh and artificial construction was perpetually blurred.
The card's striking illustration was crafted by artist Christopher Moeller, who employed a grim, industrial style to depict the weapon’s tethering capability. The design concept revolves around the mechanics of resurrection and salvage, reflecting the set's broader theme of recycling discarded life. While the card is often cited by players for its high mana cost and complex setup requirements, it remains a notable example of early equipment design, valued for its ability to turn defeated enemies into tools for the controller.
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