Slay
Ninth Edition 163 • uncommon
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 163
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Ben Thompson
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Destroy target green creature. It can't be regenerated.
Draw a card.
The elves had the edge in guile, skill, and valor. But in the end, only sheer numbers mattered.
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
Slay was released in 2005 as part of the Ninth Edition core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As a black-aligned sorcery that destroys a green creature, the card was designed to function as a classic mechanical counter, serving as a tactical tool for players to neutralize specific threats in competitive formats. Its inclusion in Ninth Edition marked one of the final appearances of the card in a core set, reflecting Wizards of the Coast's effort to curate a balanced environment for new and veteran players during that era.
The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, a prolific illustrator known for his dynamic and atmospheric work within the Magic franchise. Moeller’s interpretation of the card depicts a stark, visceral moment of combat consistent with the aggressive identity of black mana cards from the period. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, if situational, utility piece, lauded for its straightforward design and clear role in deck-building archetypes that required targeted removal of green permanents.
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