Magic: The Gathering

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
Finish: Foil

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon instant, this card offers players a versatile, reactive tool to influence the board state during play. Its inclusion in this specific set marks it as a distinct entry for those interested in the evolving mechanics of its source material.

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Card face

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.

Formats

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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Provenance

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. This set was notable for being the first core set to feature black-bordered cards in the modern card frame, marking a significant visual transition for the long-running franchise. The card itself functions as an instant that destroys a white creature, reflecting the game's color pie philosophy where black magic is mechanically opposed to white magic.

The card features artwork by Ben Thompson, a prolific illustrator for Wizards of the Coast. Thompson’s design aesthetic for this piece emphasizes the visceral, dark nature of black-aligned magic, utilizing sharp lines and high-contrast shadows to convey the card's theme of removal. Upon its release, the card served as a staple sideboard option for players looking to counter strategies centered around white creatures, blending into the utilitarian design language of the era's competitive environment.

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About

About Slay

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