Shrieking Affliction
Return to Ravnica 76 • uncommon
- Set
- Return to Ravnica
- Collector number
- 76
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Johann Bodin
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if that player has one or fewer cards in hand, they lose 3 life.
A gargoyle's voice reaches pitches that will shatter glass and warp bone.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shrieking Affliction was released in 2012 as part of the Return to Ravnica expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed as an enchantment that punishes opponents for having a depleted hand, the card serves as a thematic continuation of discard-oriented strategies often found in black-aligned decks. It was intended to fill a specific niche in competitive environments, rewarding players for forcing their opponents to play with limited resources.
The card features artwork by Kev Walker, a prominent illustrator known for his gritty, expressive style within the game. Walker’s depiction focuses on the visceral experience of psychological torment, aligning with the dark, gothic aesthetic associated with black mana in the Ravnica setting. The card was well-received by players looking for reliable win conditions in control and discard-themed decks, becoming a staple in various formats where resource attrition is a primary objective.
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