Severed Strands
Foundations Jumpstart 488 • common
- Set
- Foundations Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 488
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Zack Stella
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.
You gain life equal to the sacrificed creature's toughness. Destroy target creature an opponent controls.
"I've seen Ravnica's fate. Believe me, I'm doing you a favor."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Severed Strands was released as part of the Foundations Jumpstart set, which serves as an entry point for players into the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. Designed with the intent to streamline gameplay while providing thematic depth, the card reflects the ongoing narrative focus on black-aligned mechanics that involve sacrificing resources for utility. It occupies the common rarity slot, prioritizing functional utility and accessible synergy for players learning the mechanics of the game.
The artwork for this card was commissioned from Zack Stella, a long-time contributor to the Magic: The Gathering visual identity. Stella’s approach focuses on high-contrast imagery that emphasizes the visceral nature of the spell’s effect. By centering the visual on the act of cutting connections, the design reinforces the card's mechanical function, blending the aesthetic of dark fantasy with the clear, legible iconography required for modern playability.
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