Shriek of Dread
Planeshift 53 • common
- Set
- Planeshift
- Collector number
- 53
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Nelson DeCastro
- Market price
- $0.09
What it does
Target creature gains fear until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)
When Crosis roared, the battle ended and the slaughter began.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shriek of Dread was released in 2001 as part of the Planeshift expansion, the second set in the Invasion block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was designed to explore the Phyrexian invasion of the plane of Dominaria, focusing on the dark, mechanical aesthetics of the antagonists. This card functions as an instant that forces an opponent to discard, fitting into the set's broader mechanical themes of resource attrition and the oppressive atmosphere of the storyline.
The artwork was created by Nelson DeCastro, a prolific artist for the game during this era known for his distinct, expressive illustration style. His contribution to the set aimed to capture the visceral, psychological terror of the Phyrexian threat, utilizing a somber palette to emphasize the card's theme of fear. While the card is a common and not intended for high-level competitive play, it remains a notable example of the narrative-driven world-building that defined the Invasion block's visual identity.
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