Smother
Friday Night Magic 2003 8 • rare
- Set
- Friday Night Magic 2003
- Collector number
- 8
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Destroy target creature with mana value 3 or less. It can't be regenerated.
"I can't hear them scream, but at least I don't have to listen to them beg."— Phage the Untouchable
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Smother was originally released as a rare card in the 2002 Onslaught set, quickly establishing itself as a staple of black-aligned control decks due to its efficient, low-cost removal capability. The 2003 Friday Night Magic version, which features this specific promo art, was issued as a participation reward for players competing in local weekly tournament events. These promotional versions were designed to incentivize consistent community engagement by offering a distinct, foil-etched aesthetic for existing mechanical favorites.
The artwork for this particular printing was created by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the Magic: The Gathering illustrative canon known for his iconic portrayals of dark, atmospheric sorcery. Rush utilized his characteristic high-contrast style to depict the card's effect, emphasizing a sense of stifling gloom that resonated with the game's competitive aesthetic. Upon release, the card was widely received by tournament players as a versatile answer to aggressive creature strategies, cementing its status as an essential utility card for years to come.
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