Slaughter Pact
Modern Masters 97 • rare
- Set
- Modern Masters
- Collector number
- 97
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 0 generic mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $1.38
What it does
Destroy target nonblack creature.
At the beginning of your next upkeep, pay 2 generic mana black mana. If you don't, you lose the game.
Death is only the beginning of the end.
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
Slaughter Pact was first introduced in the 2007 Future Sight set for Magic: The Gathering, designed by Wizards of the Coast as part of a cycle of spells that featured the innovative 'pact' mechanic. This mechanic allowed players to cast powerful spells for no mana cost, provided they paid a specified amount during their next upkeep, effectively balancing high-impact utility with a deferred penalty. The card was designed to facilitate strategic risk management, forcing players to anticipate their future resources while providing an immediate answer to threats on the battlefield.
The art for the original release was created by Chippy, a prolific fantasy illustrator whose work is characterized by dark, surreal imagery. For this piece, the artist utilized a haunting, visceral aesthetic that captures the essence of a lethal magical contract being enacted. When the card was reprinted in the Modern Masters set in 2013, it retained this iconic imagery, serving as a staple for players utilizing black mana in competitive formats. It has been widely received as a fundamental tool in control decks for its ability to remove creatures instantly, regardless of the board state.
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